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Antique Sugarloaf Rings

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Sugarloaf sapphires and other sugar loaf stone jewellery is some of the most prestigious and highly sought after jewellery in the world. Sugarloaf stones are a more refined variation of the cabochon cut, and are considered more rare. Cabochon cutting is one of the oldest forms of gemstone cutting in the world, and has been beloved for centuries. Sugarloaf stone jewellery is incredibly unique and eye-catching. 

Sugarloaf sapphires and other sugarloaf stone jewellery has a very unique, distinctive look. Sugarloaf stones can be recognised by the fact that they have an almost conical shape, to create a sphere with a high point. They also have a flat edge, making them perfect for jewellery setting. They are named after the tall, conical loaves of cane sugar that were sold up until the 20th Century. Sugar Loaves used to be the most popular way of storing and transporting household sugar around the world, and look very similar to the ‘cone’ shape of sugarloaf sapphires and stones. 

Sugarloaf stone cutting is highly popular regarding semi-precious stones, such as sapphires, rubies, tourmaline, opals and amethyst. This is because it is perfect for displaying coloured stones’ natural beauty and shine. This variation of cabochon cutting involves a lot of doming and polishing, which allows the natural asterism of sapphires and rubies to be seen. Sugarloaf sapphire and ruby rings are some of the most popular jewellery items in antique and vintage jewellery around the world. 

Sugarloaf sapphires are particularly popular, as the sugarloaf stone shaping technique is perfect for natural phenomenon such as star sapphires. Star sapphires and rubies are a very rare spectacle in gemstones, and it is incredibly rare to find them naturally. The sugarloaf stone shape allows for the asterism of star sapphires and rubies to shine incredibly, which is why sugarloaf sapphires are so popular. 

Sugarloaf sapphire and ruby jewellery has been popular throughout the ages, but exploded into popularity during the Art Deco period of the 1920s. After the First World War, society wanted a change from the delicate designs of the past, and instead favoured more geometric, glamorous jewellery designs. Many of our Art Deco rings as well as our 1940’s and 1950’s rings display stunning sugarloaf sapphire and rubies. 

The sugarloaf sapphire and other variations of the sugarloaf stone display the stunning craftsmanship of early stone cutters, and help to display the stunning natural beauty of coloured stones. If any of our sugarloaf sapphire or ruby jewellery pieces catch your eye, please be in touch with us here online, or in person at our Hatton Garden residence. 

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