Edwardian 5-Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring crown holding it firmly in place

holding it firmly in place

Wikipedia cites that the "miners were stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material

The cameo is beautifully executed

and remains complete with the original swivel fastener

Edwardian 5-Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring crown holding it firmly in placeDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A gorgeous antique five stone ring set with three blue sapphires and two old cut diamonds. Quite typically for this era the stones rest in platinum millegrain bezel settings, contrasting beautifully with the 18k gold gallery and band. Dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. STONES Old Cut Diamonds Sapphire MEASUREMENTS Head: 3. 6 x 16mm Rise off finger: 3. 4mm Width of band: 1. 4mm WEIGHT 2. 3g MARKS Stamped 18ct