hawkantiques_____fine antique jewellery

A stunning Edwardian example dating 1940 ca
Exquisitely hand made by a skilled master goldsmith of the time

It is of very refined workmanship showing all the timeless elegance in fashion at the time
Mounting is all of solid 118 Kt yellow gold (assay punch present) with platinum portions highlighting the design
The top boasts and amazing Verneuil sapphire (lab made at the time) estimated approx
4.03 Ct
This is a large gemstone full of lively brilliance of realistic indeed Ceylon quality of intense sky blue colour
You would really need an experienced gemmologist to verify this absolutely amazing lab created stone as it would easily cheat any jeweller!

It mounted as solitaire complemented by the superb and quite unique period craftsmanship

This is an highly collectable Verneuil sapphire sought after by passionate of antique jewellery
This was the first man made stone that had the same chemical composition and refractive index of a natural gem!

The ring has a very tasteful look full of the charismatic elegance of antique pieces
It is of substantial execution too
Weighs 6.3 grams

An outstanding example not to be missed by collectors
Excellent conditions commensurate to age and use
 

METAL: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum
PERIOD: Edwardian
HALLMARKS: assay
GEMSTONES: 1 oval faceted cut Ceylon Verneuil sapphire of approx 4.03 Ct (10.75 mm. x 8.10 mm.)
UK SIZE: P 1/4
US SIZE: 7 3/4
MEASURES: head is 12 mm. x 18 mm. (h. x w.)
WEIGHT: 6.3 grams
CONDITION: very good

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