Lot 452
A late 19th century gold sapphire and diamond dress ring.
Description
Condition Report
A late 19th century gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. Designed as a lozenge-shape cluster comprising a series of old-cut diamonds and circular-shape sapphires, to the scrolling gallery and plain band. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Weight 3.6gms.
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Purchasing information-
Overall condition good to fair. There are scratches to the ring in keeping with the age of the ring. The sapphires are well matched, they are a slightly hazy blue, there is significant angular colour zoning to the one visible with the unaided eye. One diamond is deficient. The diamonds are bright, individual size and/or setting prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. There are porous marks visible to the shoulders, the inner hallmark has completely worn away. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Ring size I1/2.