1.1ct Emerald Cut Natural Blue Teal Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy, 18ct White Gold and Platinum, size O or just over 7, 2.27g

trilIt is a truth universally acknowledged (well at least in our little community) that finding older rings is getting harder and harder work. So when this darling appeared with a broken claw and a very scratched aquamarine, we jumped at the chance to restore her to former glory. We had assumed that under the rhodium on the band would be 18ct yellow gold (that platinum and 18ct yellow gold is such a strong 1930s ish thing) but low and behold - it is white gold - which is WAY less common. 

Now this stone - some of you will know Kirsty was lucky enough to acquire a little collection of sapphires and zircons from a family estate. The two brothers had spent a lifetime in the gemfields around Australia. Advertised widely in the 1970s, so many visited once and were hooked, returning again and again to strike their lucky for these amazing Australian gemstones. Even more fantastic, these two gents then learnt to cut their stones - and so these amazing stones were hand fossicked and hand cut. If you look into this magnificent stone - alongside the blue stripes (I will come back to them later) there is what appears a delicate plume of smoke. This is what we believe to be a silk inclusion and would suggest this stone is unheated - where 95% of the global market is heated. That is one of the things we love most about having collections like this - their uniqueness and their history. Now those stripes - often affectionately called "sergeant stripes" are the most delicate blue parallel lines that run across the face of this stone. As you can see from the pictures this stone has blue and teal shades to it - and that is because it is made of blue and yellow sapphires that formed together - and even more perfect are these blue stripes - its own amazing birthmarks. 

Set in a hand carved platinum head with diamond side stones this trilogy is a fantastic look and the symbolism of the past, present and future is delightful with this new amazing stone front and centre. 

Particulars: 

Size O or just over 7 (sizeable)

Weight 2.27g 

Width 7.25 x 11.95mm x 6.5mm proud on a half round shank of 1.7 x 0.75mm

Stone - natural - likely unheated emerald cut natural blue teal sapphire 7.05 x 5mm  - known weight of 1.1ct - there is a small chip to the corner of this stone.

and 2 x 3mm natural diamonds - approx 0.2ct combined

Hallmarks  "18CT PLAT"

Condition - stone is new replacement with natural lines and inclusions- it does have one small chip on the edge of a corner - please see photos. There is a curve in the pillar of the basket - see photos - this appears to have made at construction by the tools. Light surface wear to the metal. Fresh rhodium plating. 

Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All full priced items are available on lay-by, sale items can be bought on a split payment.