Mid-Century 7.28ct Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring byzantine the Wright Flyer

the Wright Flyer

The stones display excellent blue adularescence (the effect whereby they appear to glow from within when the light hits them) and they're mounted in fine gold settings

It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century

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Mid-Century 7.28ct Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring byzantine the Wright FlyerDATE: Mid Century, c. 1950 A stunning sapphire solitaire ring dating from the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The principal stone is a no heat Ceylon sapphire, certified at 7. 28 carats, with the most gorgeous cornflower blue colour and excellent clarity. It's flanked to either side by three old cut diamonds in stepped shoulder accents, and crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout. An elegant design, with echoes of the preceding Art Deco period