Purple Ceylon sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced purple Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.08 carats, flanked by two tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.35 carats, set further with two rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.10 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.45 carats, to a geometric flanked solitaire design featuring curving claws and polished edges, a pierced decorative gallery and fancy shape open backholing, leading to smooth shoulders and flowing through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested platinum, circa 1930, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #80244-79.
