Antique, Edwardian 6ct golden-yellow sapphire solitaire ring beryl

Antique, Edwardian 6ct golden-yellow sapphire solitaire ring berylProvenance This Edwardian solitaire ring, dating to circa 1905, is set with a natural yellow sapphire weighing over 6 carats with high clarity, likely sourced from the historic mines of Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka). The hand cut gemstone is claw set in an open back mount with a pierced geometric gallery, on a solid 9ct yellow gold band with gently raised, tapering shoulders, and the ring remains in original condition. The Stones Sapphire weight: 6.

which has been recently polished

these rings bear initials or family crests

are set in silver which is very characteristic of Victorian rings

Jean Baptiste Fossin

with two diamonds nestled between them

creating a ring full of tonal harmonies

a gentle mixture of grey and lilac tones

indicate 18ct yellow gold and trace the ring back to the Birmingham assay office

each set within an engraved star setting which sits in-flush with the 18ct yellow gold band

millegrain edging and carved shoulders

18ct White Gold '18K'

Weighing 7ct and oval-cut