Vintique Parti Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster, 15ct Yellow Gold, size O or 7.25

The holy grail of vintique rings - 15ct (check), old cut diamonds (check)... and now add a brand new (cut by us) natural Australian parti sapphire to replace a synthetic ruby that was not doing the ring enough favours. 

This parti sapphire is a fabulous mix of green and yellow, close up you can see the striations of colour, but on the hand it is a fabulous limey green that does not overpower the ring. The yellow and green are like a field blowing in the wind and this subtle colour shift instead invites the eye - to the warmness of the 15ct gold, and the sparkle of the old cut diamonds. This parti is warm like the gold and enough of a contrast to the diamonds - it is a perfect fit. 

15ct gold is just the pinnacle of golds as far as we are concerned. Made by only two countries that we know of (the UK and Australia) - although it was in other commonwealth countries too. This gold only existed from late Georgian times (it was brought into official assay offices in 1850 but it was around before) and it was stopped in 1932 when they streamlined to remove it and 12ct. The perfect rosey hue - there just is not another gold like it, and means this ring was made pre 1932 - so it is approaching an "antique" title. 

This piece is not hallmarked - but when we aquired it, it had been valued with the ruby in it - so we know it has been XRF tested (think X-ray for gold) and the diamonds assessed for size and colour by a gemologist. They are approximately 0.24ct and are PI and G/H in colour.

Particulars: 

Size O or 7.25 (not really sizeable due to no 15ct gold) so really looking for Cinderella fit (could go down maybe one size - don’t want to affect the setting of the diamonds)

Weight 1.86g

Width 9.8x 9.6 (sitting 5.5mm proud) on a shank that tapers from knife edge 1.75mm to 2mm

Stones

Parti Sapphire - cut from rough by us - 2.8mm and 0.12ct known weight

replacing a synthetic ruby from the original ring - this version of the ring had a valuation from 2022 for $3500 that can be put in with the parcel to add to the history of the ring. 

Diamonds - old cut PI, G/H colour, and tcw 0.24ct (according to old valuation)

Hallmarks none - XRF tested for 15ct gold

Condition - light wear given its age, a new centre stone. 

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, but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with her.

All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.