Mid Century 14.19 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring, circa 1955

A mega Mid Century sapphire ring. The centre stone – certified as natural and unheated, originating from Ceylon – is a bright swimming pool blue. This most impressive of stones is secured in a four claw setting with scroll detailing in the gallery. A line of five calibré cut sapphires are set in each shoulder, bisecting six round brilliant cut diamonds arranged in a step-down formation. Utterly exceptional.

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

Cut – Cushion cut sapphire with calibré cut sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G to H.

Clarity – The sapphire is SI. The diamonds are VS2 to SI1.

Carat – The centre sapphire is a known 14.19 carat. With a further approximate 0.30 carat of sapphires and 0.24 carat of diamonds in the shoulders.

Circa – 1955.

Size – O 1/2 (UK) or 7.25 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The sapphire is 14.26 x 12.23mm and sits 7.8mm from the finger.

Metal – 9k white gold. Tested.