{"product_id":"edwardian-18ct-white-gold-diamond-and-sapphire-halo-ring","title":"Edwardian Platinum \u0026 Palladium 0.75ct Sapphire \u0026 Old Cut Diamond Halo Ring - UK Q","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful Edwardian sapphire and diamond halo ring, featuring a captivating royal blue sapphire surrounded by twelve sparkling natural old-cut diamonds. Crafted with a platinum setting and a platinum and palladium shank, this is a particularly charming example of traditional fine jewellery, combining elegant period styling with beautiful gemstones and delicate craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the centre sits a lovely blue sapphire, weighing approximately 0.75 carats and displaying a rich royal blue colour. The gemstone is beautifully framed by a halo of twelve individually set natural old-cut diamonds, creating an elegant floral-inspired cluster design characteristic of the Edwardian period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe surrounding diamonds are beautifully matched, with the distinctive faceting and individual character associated with traditional old-cut stones. Their arrangement creates a wonderful display of sparkle, complementing the rich blue tones of the central sapphire while adding an attractive sense of depth and brilliance to the ring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe platinum setting provides a beautifully bright contrast against the gemstones, with traditional claw settings securely holding each diamond in place. The shank is crafted from a combination of platinum and palladium, as confirmed through professional XRF testing, offering a particularly interesting example of precious metal construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ring is unmarked but has been professionally XRF tested to establish its metal composition. Weighing approximately 2.7 grams and measuring a UK size Q, it is a beautifully proportioned piece with a comfortable and elegant feel when worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe central sapphire does display some surface marks, consistent with its age and previous wear. However, these do not detract significantly from its beautiful royal blue colour or the overall charm of the piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful example of Edwardian jewellery, combining the timeless appeal of a rich blue sapphire with the individual character of natural old-cut diamonds. An attractive addition to any antique jewellery collection, with a design that remains just as elegant today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum \u0026amp; Palladium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Metal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShank Metal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum \u0026amp; Palladium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Testing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally XRF Tested as Platinum \u0026amp; Palladium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Gemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 0.75ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Gemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Natural Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Cut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Arrangement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Halo \/ Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK Q\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.7 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian Sapphire \u0026amp; Diamond Halo Cluster Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful traditional halo cluster ring featuring a central royal blue sapphire surrounded by twelve matching natural old-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Sapphire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An attractive blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.75 carats, displaying a lovely rich royal blue hue with excellent depth of colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The central gemstone displays some surface marks, consistent with previous wear, but retains its beautiful colour and attractive overall appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twelve natural old-cut diamonds, carefully matched and arranged around the central sapphire to create an elegant and beautifully balanced halo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional claw settings, securely holding each individual diamond while allowing light to enhance their natural brilliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A platinum gemstone setting combined with a platinum and palladium shank, reflecting the traditional precious metal craftsmanship of the piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright white precious metal settings, beautifully complementing the rich blue sapphire and sparkling old-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A charming and elegant antique ring, combining beautiful gemstone colour, traditional diamond cutting and timeless Edwardian styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional antique cluster ring featuring a platinum setting and platinum and palladium shank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum, with individually claw-set natural diamonds surrounding the central sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShank:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum and palladium construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ring is unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Verification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally XRF tested, confirming the presence of platinum and palladium rather than the 18ct white gold originally attributed to the piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK Q\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good overall antique condition, with beautiful natural old-cut diamonds and a richly coloured central blue sapphire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sapphire displays some visible surface marks, consistent with age and previous wear. These are worth noting, although the gemstone retains its attractive royal blue colour and remains a beautiful focal point within the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe twelve surrounding diamonds display lovely sparkle, with their traditional claw settings securely holding each stone in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe platinum and palladium construction retains the character and charm of an antique piece, with the combination of precious metals and traditional gemstone settings adding to its individual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful Edwardian sapphire and diamond cluster ring, combining timeless antique styling, quality natural diamonds and a wonderfully rich blue central gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58755831431542,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2556\/8308\/files\/Nov-26-Rings-036.jpg?v=1793980630","url":"https:\/\/dobsonfinejewellery.co.uk\/products\/edwardian-18ct-white-gold-diamond-and-sapphire-halo-ring","provider":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}