DATE: Vintage, c.1960

Beautifully worked carved half-hoop ring with intricate scrolled engraving to the gallery and shoulders, and home to five natural blue sapphires. It dates from the 1960s, the techniques used to fabricate these rings having been passed down from jeweller to apprentice since they were first designed in the 1860s. This one's crafted in 9k gold, and home to a gorgeous collection of blues sapphires.

STONES 

Natural Blue Sapphire

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 19.2 x 5.8mm

Width of band: 2.4mm

WEIGHT 

2.9g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age