Retro 12.01 Carat Octagonal Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, circa 1950

Utterly fabulous. The large octagonal cut sapphire – natural, unheated and originating from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – is presented in the most unusual and ornate of mounts. The sapphire is set laterally across the finger, with two high white brilliant cut diamonds either side. An intricately pierced gallery leads to a flat shank. Stands out from the crowd.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from Gemmoligical Certification Services (GCS) stating the sapphire shows no indication of heating, and is Sri Lankan (Ceylon) in origin.

Cut – Octagonal cut sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G.

Clarity – The sapphire has visible inclusions. The diamonds are VS2 and SI1 respectively.

Carat – The sapphire is a known 12.01 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.30.

Circa – 1950.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 13.08 x 12.78mm. Sits 6.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. The two diamonds are set in silver. Tested.