{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-pink-sapphire-and-diamond-ring-circa-1910","title":"Edwardian Pink Sapphire Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely antique Edwardian era pink sapphire and diamond ring, dating to circa 1910, within the Belle Époque period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt its centre sits a bezel-set pink Verneuil sapphire of approximately 1.3ct, displaying a vivid and highly saturated hue. The stone is most likely a flame fusion sapphire; a remarkable innovation of the late 19th century, perfected by Auguste Verneuil. First presented at the 1900 Paris Exposition, these laboratory-grown sapphires were chemically identical to natural stones and admired for their exceptional clarity and striking colour. At the height of their introduction, such stones were considered a modern luxury and could command prices equal to, or even exceeding, their natural counterparts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe central gemstone is framed by a delicate surround of small rose cut diamonds, set in platinum, providing a soft glittering contrast to the vibrant pink centre. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, with elegant pinched shoulders typical of the Edwardian period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA refined and wearable example of early 20th century jewellery, combining traditional craftsmanship with one of the most important gemmological innovations of its time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size P, US size 7.75\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight 2.6g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTests as 18K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSapphire measures approximately 6 × 8 × 4 mm\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068857655604,"sku":"1017810278","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8546_3212052.jpg?v=1774813300","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-edwardian-pink-sapphire-and-diamond-ring-circa-1910","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}