DATE: Victorian, c.1900

Enchanting Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1900. The three-quarter carat sapphire displays the dreamy pale blue colour associated with the Sri Lankan mines, it's set in a platinum claw mount with 18k yellow gold band with elegant pinched shoulders.

STONES 

Natural .76ct Ceylon Sapphire - no evidence of heat treatment

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 7.5 x 6.0mm

Rise off finger: 5.5mm

Width of band: 2.6mm

WEIGHT 

2.6g

MARKS 

English hallmarks for 18k gold (later added)

CONDITION 

Very good, with fine antique patina