Victorian sapphire five stone ring. Horizontally set with five cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back claw settings with an approximate combined weight of 4.50 carats, to a carved five stone design with curving claws, a spiraling scrollwork gallery and fancy open backholing, leading to sculpted trumpeting shoulders, flowing to a solid D-shaped shank. Tested 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1890, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #79202-40.
