Description
Date: c. 1890-1900s, late 19th – early 20th c
Ring size: USA 6, UK L, EU 51.5 (resizable with laser welder—please contact me for details)
Materials: no-heat natural Burmese sapphire (GIA report 2221591966), solid 18k yellow gold (marked & tested)
Weight: 3.5 grams
Dimension of sapphire: 10.41 x 8.18 x 3.29 mm (measured by GIA)
Approx. weight of sapphire: 3.02 ct (estimate)
Max. width of ring face: 9.3 mm
Height of ring face: 5.4 mm
Width of shank: 3 – 4.6 mm
Thickness of shank: 0.9 – 1.33 mm
Condition: some loupe visible surface-reaching natural inclusions to the back, and one to the front (appears like very shallow tiny cavities, smaller than 1mm, very difficult to spot with the naked eye). Some wear to the tips of the claws; the stone is secure and not loose in any way. There is age-related patina, minor tarnish, and light surface wear throughout. Overall this ring is in great antique condition.