Antique sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats, encircled by a cluster of twenty four round old cut diamonds in open back grain and claw settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.75 carats, to an elegant marquise shape cluster design featuring curving claws, an intricately pierced gallery and fancy shape open backholing, flanked by trumpeting shoulders flowing down to a solid tapering D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1900.
