{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-3-19-ct-sri-lankan-sapphire-diamond-platinum-ring-c-1910","title":"Antique Edwardian 3.19 ct Sri Lankan Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Platinum Ring, c. 1910","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis antique platinum ring dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1910–1915\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it within the \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian \/ Belle Époque period\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most distinctive eras of early 20th-century jewelry.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its center is a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e3.19 ct natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sapphire is \u003cstrong\u003eGIA certified as natural corundum, heated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a round shape and crown modified brilliant cut with a step-cut pavilion. It measures \u003cstrong\u003e7.73 × 7.90 × 5.95 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sapphire is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003e1.04 ct total weight of natural diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e set throughout the platinum shoulders and surrounding design. The openwork platinum construction, flowing decorative elements, symmetry, and combination of sapphire and diamonds are characteristic of Edwardian jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum became especially important during the Edwardian period because its strength allowed jewelers to create exceptionally fine and intricate openwork designs. GIA describes platinum, diamonds, symmetry, and delicate ornamental motifs as defining characteristics of Edwardian jewelry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period attribution is also supported by comparable examples from major auction houses. Christie's has documented Belle Époque and Edwardian sapphire and diamond rings dating to approximately 1910 featuring platinum mountings, old-cut diamonds, scrolling openwork, and similar sapphire-and-diamond compositions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking example of early 20th-century platinum craftsmanship, this ring combines a substantial \u003cstrong\u003eGIA-certified natural Sri Lankan sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e with over one carat of natural diamonds in an elegant antique mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian \/ Belle Époque\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1910–1915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.19 ct natural sapphire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Corundum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Cutting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown and modified brilliant cut; pavilion step cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.73 × 7.90 × 5.95 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 ct total weight natural diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian \/ Belle Époque\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"May's Jewelers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640331628824,"sku":null,"price":13176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4572\/7000\/files\/IMG_7131.heic?v=1788992480","url":"https:\/\/maysjeweler.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-3-19-ct-sri-lankan-sapphire-diamond-platinum-ring-c-1910","provider":"May's Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}