Ref: 24619
Belle Époque sapphire and diamond cluster ring/bangle, French, circa 1890.
Price: £24,400

Ring size guide: N This item can be re-sized free of charge.

Description
Belle Époque sapphire and diamond cluster ring/bangle. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.20 carats, encircled by twelve cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.80 carats, further set with fourteen cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined weight of 3.70 carats, further decorated with two cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.30 carats, further adorned with four round eight cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.10 carats, the bangle set with ten cushion shape diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined weight of 2.20 carats, further highlighted by twenty eight round eight cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.50 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 7.60 carats, the ring has an elegant cluster design with curving claws, an intricately pierced and engraved gallery with stylised scrolling details and round open backholing, flanked by split shoulders with engraved detailing flowing through to a solid flat shank, the bangle has an intricate openwork design featuring foliate motifs, engraved sides and polished edges, fitted to the side with a secure hinged clasp, diameter of bangle approximately 5.7cm. Bangle marked 18 carat rose gold and silver, ring tested 18 carat rose gold and settings tested silver, French, circa 1890, accompanied by fitted box and tool, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #79196-09. Head of the ring can be removed and added to the centre of the bangle with a intricate screw mechanism.