Antique, Jugendstil Royal-blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring Red

Antique, Jugendstil Royal-blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring RedProvenance Original to c. 1900, this sapphire and old mine diamond cluster ring is nothing short of mesmerising. Crafted in Austria, it is a beautiful example of Jugendstil the German and Austrian expression of Art Nouveau. Photographs scarcely do it justice; this is a piece with a presence that must be experienced. Set to centre with a natural, unheated sapphire, elongated cushion cut and just shy of 2ct. It has a deep, velvety midnight blue hue,

splitting white sunlight into the colours of the rainbow and giving the stone a diamond-like fire

dripping in old mine diamonds

This ring is in excellent vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age

Further set with two smaller round old-cut diamonds set above and below the central stone

Effortlessly cool and very comfortable to wear

unheated Ceylon sapphire Weighing 2

Principal emerald size: Length 7

Largest turquoise size: Length 5mm

Further marked with 'MJ' maker's mark that dates the ring to 1970

From the quality of the old-cut diamonds to the intricate detail of the ornately carved gallery

38ct (estimated)

35 carats total