Provenance

Original to c.1910, the Edwardian era, this is such a beautifully made ring. Its elongated marquise-like shape is known as the navette style and it looks so flattering, especially on longer fingers. The navette ring was originally popularised by Marie Antoinette in the 18th century, they made a return during the Victorian period, dripping in old mine diamonds, but by the early 20th century a revived interest in 18th century France, led to jewellers experimenting with the French Queen's favourite style once more. 

This ring is unmistakably Edwardian. Set to centre with a natural cerulean blue sapphire, round-cut and secured by a rub-over setting. The panel of the ring extends along the finger, made of platinum and featuring exquisite open-work in the design of scrolling voluted and spade-shaped motifs.

During the Edwardian era, platinum was a new material that was still being experimented with by jewellers, it was much stronger than gold and so intricate settings such as this one could be crafted - appropriately termed 'platinum lace'. The platinum panel is set with tiny little rose-cut diamonds which have a lovely brightening effect without distracting from the beautiful craftsmanship.

The gallery is equally as decorative, delicately pierced and low in profile, making it a special and intimate detail to be enjoyed by the wearer and the wearer only. The shoulders taper to a solid D-shape shank in yellow gold, which was the norm in Edwardian jewellery.

The Natural Stones

• Sapphire weight: 0.45ct
• Sapphire size: Length 4.3mm; Width 4.3mm; Depth 3mm
• Total diamond weight: 0.10ct; Rose-cut diamonds.

The Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold, platinum.

The Ring Overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 16.6mm; Width 9.5mm
• Height of Setting: 3.2mm
  

General Wear & Condition

• Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. All stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).