Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingGorgeous antique cluster ring set with a carat and a half of bright, old mine cut diamonds arranged around a deep, navy blue natural sapphire. It was made towards the end of the Victorian period, circa 1900, the flat band crafted in 18ct gold and the stones set in platinum prongs. And, on careful inspection, the arrangement of the stones and prongs is somewhat unusual, with symmetry on the north south plane but not the east west plane two diamonds

ancient symbol usually used to represent the moon but not necessarily a particular lunar phase

6mmStones: Moonstone and DiamondHallmarks: English

Width of links: range from 6

secured by prongs to each corner

Classic gold wedding band dating from the Art Deco period

The backs of the settings are teardrop-shaped

the least respected of the twelve Olympian gods

The diamond is set within a carved star motif

The design is simple and impeccably executed

Crafted in 9ct rose gold

Ring size: 7 US or N 1/2 UK/AUS

Condition: Great vintage condition with fine gold patina