Mid-Century 7.28ct Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring rose quartz A Victorian era gold half

A Victorian era gold half sovereign dating from 1892

Set with amethyst and turquoise

with fine gold mainsheet and sails curved as if full of wind

It took seeing it with my own eyes for me to believe that Alex had found a Posy ring with an inscription so pertinent to Instagram

English hallmarks for 18k gold (later added)

Mid-Century 7.28ct Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring rose quartz A Victorian era gold halfDATE: 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