A stunning ring from the late Victorian period. The ring is made from solid silver that has been gilded giving it a soft matte gold appearance. The ring is the most beautiful large cluster ring with a large domed saphiret at the centre and a surround of smaller stones. The ring is complete with a split shank and has decorative leaves applied to the shoulders.
Saphiret is a magical form of paste. It was discovered in the early 19th century in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia and involves adding molten gold to blue glass. The effect is an alluring blue glow that never grows old. This particular ring is a lovely large size and makes a stunning statement on the finger.
Details:
Materials - Silver Gilt (silver tested), Saphiret, Water Opals
Age - Late Victorian
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 19mm wide by 23mm long.
Ring Size - UK O US 7 ¼ It would be best not to resize this ring due to the gilded finish.
Condition - Very good. All stones are in excellent condition with only minimal wear commensurate with age. Some of the edge saphiret stones appear to be water opals, though the colour match is excellent and the claws are all in excellent condition; it is difficult to know for sure whether these are replacements or originals.
Weight - 5.7g
A stunning ring from the late Victorian period. The ring is made from solid silver that has been gilded giving it a soft matte gold appearance. The ring is the most beautiful large cluster ring with a large domed saphiret at the centre and a surround of smaller stones. The ring is complete with a split shank and has decorative leaves applied to the shoulders.
Saphiret is a magical form of paste. It was discovered in the early 19th century in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia and involves adding molten gold to blue glass. The effect is an alluring blue glow that never grows old. This particular ring is a lovely large size and makes a stunning statement on the finger.
Details:
Materials - Silver Gilt (silver tested), Saphiret, Water Opals
Age - Late Victorian
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 19mm wide by 23mm long.
Ring Size - UK O US 7 ¼ It would be best not to resize this ring due to the gilded finish.
Condition - Very good. All stones are in excellent condition with only minimal wear commensurate with age. Some of the edge saphiret stones appear to be water opals, though the colour match is excellent and the claws are all in excellent condition; it is difficult to know for sure whether these are replacements or originals.
Weight - 5.7g
