Mid Century Cabochon Sapphire, Onyx & Diamond “Shell” Ring, circa 1960

Properly bonkers. This unapologetically bold ring features a light blue cabochon sapphire at the centre of a bed of ridged onyx, the contours of which continue in the yellow gold sections either side. Rope detailing borders and outlines each part of the ring, with nine (eighteen total) eight-cut diamonds set at either end. A ring that demands to be noticed!

Cut – Oval cabochon sapphire and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour – Diamonds are H.

Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The sapphire is approximately 0.50 carat, with an estimated total diamond weight of 0.27 carat.

Circa – 1960.

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

Measurements – The head of the ring is 29.4 x 16.9mm. Sits 13.1mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k gold. Tested.