Vintage 5.17ct Basaltic Sapphire & 3.22ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring

A stunning, fine and impressive 5.17 carat Basaltic sapphire and 3.22 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold dress ring; part of our collection of non heated sapphire rings. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960s sapphire ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold. The substantial convex pierced decorated ring setting is ornamented with five round faceted cut Basaltic blue sapphires, totalling 5.17cts, all individually four-claw set in a linear arrangement. The central five-stone arrangement is flanked to the upper and lower portions with three paralleling borders incorporating sixty-four claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 3.22cts. The multi-stranded shoulders integrate with the main setting and meld to a ribbed shank. This vintage sapphire ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French maker's mark and 18ct gold mark (eagle's head); the piece has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold. This impressive ring is supplied with an Idgl diamond and gemstone grading report card. Note: * The Gemmological Certification Services (Gcs) lab has verbally accredited the sapphires originating in Basaltic deposits and verifies that the gemstones show no indications of heat treatment. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this 5 carat sapphire ring with diamonds. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage sapphire jewellery. Sapphire Quality Origin Basaltic Colour Blue Cut Round Faceted Content 5.17 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) I Clarity (average grades) Vs2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 3.22 carats Number of Diamonds 64 Dimensions Length of setting 2.56cm/1.01" Width of setting 1.83cm/0.72" Height of setting 1.28cm/0.5" Ring size UK Size O USA Size 7 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements. Weight 14.52 grams Date: Circa 1960 Origin: France, Europe