Antique, Edwardian Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond cluster engagement ring tourmaline

Antique, Edwardian Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond cluster engagement ring tourmalineProvenance Original to c. 1905, this is the finest sapphire cluster ring we have ever had. Set to centre with an exceptional Ceylon sapphire of 9ct. Natural, unheated and displaying the most quintessential cornflower blue colour, this stone is a true rarity. The old mines of Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka) are renowned for producing some of the worlds finest stones. Indeed, the ancient Sanskrit name for the island was Ratna Dweepa, which directly

Width 14mm (including diamond shoulders)

Blue sapphire size: Length 10

Hallmarks: Marked with makers mark and Hallmarks present inside of shank for 1910

Date Period: Ancient Roman

timeless cluster ring – perfect for an engagement

bordered by two sparkling dainty rows of diamonds set in 18 carat white gold

Centre sapphire size: Length 3

measuring 12mm in length

They are set in platinum claws

Colour G-I

and indicate 18ct gold

Twenty-three cushion shaped old-mine cut diamonds