Lot
256
Lot 256
An early 20th century style untested sapphire ring, the oval...
Hammer
£2,800
An early 20th century style untested sapphire ring, the oval cut blue stone in white metal claw setting leading to a plain polished yellow metal shank, stamped 18ct, ring size O, total untested sapphire weight estimated 11ct
More Information
A possible colour change to a light purple is seen in our opinion.
Claws are all present.
Ring would benefit from a clean.
Repaired split seen to under bezel where it meets shoulder.
Shank in good condition, with no visible signs of thinning or resizing.
Chips and nibbles seen to the girdle of the sapphire (under x10 loupe)
Inclusions seen to the sapphire including crystal inclusions.
Facet edges are a little worn with minor nibbles seen.
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