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7ct Colour Change Sapphire Russian Cocktail Ring 1960s-1970s, 14ct Rose Gold, size Q or 8.25

7ct Colour Change Sapphire Russian Cocktail Ring 1960s-1970s, 14ct Rose Gold, size Q or 8.25

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This gorgeous colour change synthetic sapphire is a great example of the big and bold mid century styles that dominated Russian jewellery in the 1960s and 70s. Colour change corundum (the official name for sapphire) was invented to try to simulate the amazing colour change of alexandrite. This stone is very pinky purple in sunlight and an almost bluey purple in indoor lighting - and in a stone of this size, the colour change is wonderfully noticeable. The approximately 7ct oval stone is held in a rose gold bezel setting that would have had milgraining around it - but now it is mostly smooth. There is a rattle to the setting - which is fairly common in stones of this size in bezel settings - and we have had it checked by our jeweller, who says it is secure. The lovely raised scroll shoulders really highlight the colour of the rose gold and offer lovely finger spread for the whole ring. The shank is a lovely half rounded profile and is chunky and comfy on the hand.

Particulars: 

Size Q or 8.25 (sizeable)

Weight 5.93g

Width 14.55 x 11.1mm bezel set stone x 7.35mm proud, width of shoulders 20.35mm, on a half round shank of 2.4 x 1.7mm 

Stone approx 13.75 x 10.25 - which will be approximately 7ct

Hallmarks 14ct Gold Riga 1965-1994 hallmark - date stamp hard to read but might be 1976

Condition - facet wear to the face, scratches to surface of metal commensurate with age.

Please be aware that this item is vintage and therefore is NOT new; it is preloved. 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 items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.

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Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

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