Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Belcher Ring

Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Belcher RingA big, chunky Victorian belcher ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century. The stone is a pale, 3. 10ct Ceylon sapphire with just hint of purple lilac to the watery blue hue. The 18ct gold mount features grooved embellishment down the shoulders and around band, and the prongs are formed from cut out sections of the head. The sapphire is a cushion shaped 'native cut' with deep pavilion and slightly off centre culet to maximise the colour

It's built in 18ct gold and studded with flush-set rubies

while Ra was associated with the sun and daytime

suggesting it was originally made as a memorial piece

Stones: Glass paste gemstones

designed in a naturalistic style with long ears flopped down resting on its back

crafted in 15 carat gold throughout with Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1900

and Etruscan

20ct old European cut diamond

A young couple on the eve of their wedding day are taking a walk on the river bank when the bride spots a cluster of small blue flowers by the water

It bears Chinese marks

Birmingham hallmarks for sterling silver

resting in a simple four prong mount