{"product_id":"vintage-boucheron-sapphire-ring-paris-c-1980s-1990s-1","title":"Vintage Boucheron Sapphire Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA distinctive late 20th-century \u003cstrong\u003eBoucheron Paris sapphire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with an oval-cut sapphire in an unusual suspended or “floating” mount. Rather than enclosing the stone in a conventional bezel or claw setting, the sapphire is held between two broad, polished shoulders, leaving much of the pavilion visible in profile. This gives the ring a striking architectural quality, allowing the full depth and silhouette of the stone to be seen from the side.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe design is typical of Boucheron’s more sculptural late 20th-century jewellery, where clean gold forms were often used to create bold, minimal settings around precious coloured gemstones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe central stone is an oval-cut sapphire of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.8 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing a pale blue to lilac-blue tone, closer to a soft cornflower hue. Its lighter, slightly violet colour works particularly well against the richness of the yellow gold, giving the ring a cooler, more contemporary character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is signed \u003cstrong\u003eBoucheron\u003c\/strong\u003e and numbered \u003cstrong\u003eP 51519\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eOR 750\u003c\/strong\u003e for 18K gold and a French eagle-head hallmark. A closely related Boucheron sapphire ring appeared at Christie’s, \u003cem\u003eJoaillerie Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, lot 172, earlier this summer (see final photo for reference). \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9.11g\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a substantial feel on the hand, and is a \u003cstrong\u003eUK size O½ \/ US 7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Condition is very good overall, with light surface wear to the gold consistent with age and use. The sapphire is securely held and the hallmarks and signature remain clear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and highly wearable \u003cstrong\u003evintage Boucheron sapphire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining sculptural 1980s–1990s design with an unusually exposed floating sapphire setting.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boucheron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49296527917364,"sku":"1017810341","price":112084.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury_-701.jpg?v=1790024693","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-hk\/products\/vintage-boucheron-sapphire-ring-paris-c-1980s-1990s-1","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}