The sapphire is a stone very used in jewelry, sapphire rings have blue colors ranging from dark blue to intense blue, through sky blue. Sapphire is a fairly hard stone (9/10 on the Mohs scale), which allows it to be worn in all circumstances. However, it is always advisable to avoid chemicals, heat and prolonged contact with water.
Rectangular Art Deco ring in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique ring with rectangular bezel centered on a line of five calibrated synthetic sapphires, framed by two lines of rose-cut diamonds (eight diamonds total). Antique ring, circa 1930.
Owl and swan hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (possible resizing)
Bezel size: 11 x 13 mm
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.25 carat
Condition: scratches, old setting, old resizing trace
Art Deco solitaire and sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Art Deco period target ring set with a 0.70-carat old-cut diamond. The solitaire is surrounded by 13 calibrated synthetic sapphires in a platinum setting. Art Deco ring, circa 1930.
Owl and mascaron hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 59.5 UE or 9 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 10 mm
Diamond feature
Shape-size: round-antique cut
Dimensions: 6.15 x 6.09 x 3.54 mm
Mass: 0.70 carat
Color: J/K
Clarity: P1
Fluorescence: no fluorescence
Estimated sapphire weight: 0.26 carat
Condition: light scratches from use, old setting, slight scratches on sapphires. The diamond has not been removed from its setting and is not accompanied by a laboratory certificate.
Sapphire diamond tank ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period “tank” ring, decorated with two lines of stones: five sapphires (four natural and one synthetic) and five old-cut diamonds, 0.08 carat each. The gold is solid, and the ring has a certain weight and volume. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (resized is possible)
Maximum ring width: 13 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.85 carat
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.40 carat
Circular Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Target ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated synthetic sapphires. The ring is decorated with a stylized leaf on each shoulder. Art Deco sapphire ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and M.H. goldsmith’s hallmark.
Patriotic blue-white-red rings in 18 karat gold. Set of three rings, one set with a sapphire, the second with a colorless cubic zirconia, and the third with a round ruby. These three rings are independent and can be worn individually or together to form the colors of the French flag. Vintage rings, circa 1980, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmarks: eagle head and maker’s mark PM
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.25 US (resizing possible)
Estimated weight of sapphire: 0.05 carats
Estimated weight of ruby: 0.05 carats
Patriotic marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths) and silver. Antique marquise-style ring set with a row of rose-cut diamonds, bordered by a row of 12 rubies and a row of 12 sapphires, symbolizing the colors of the French flag. Antique marquise ring, circa 1870.
Hallmarks: owl and swan (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.25 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head: 21 x 8 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of rubies: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 carats
Condition: antique setting, scratches from use
Weight: 2.92 gr
More information : The wearing of patriotic jewelry as a sign of protest or resistance became widespread after the French Revolution (1789-1799) and during the Napoleonic era.
Sapphire pearl cocktail ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Cocktail ring centered on a 9 mm-diameter flat-bottomed pearl surrounded by 14 natural blue round sapphires. The ring has a large openwork basket 8 mm high. Retro ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 55 UE or 7.25 (can be changed)
Ring head diameter: 16 mm Basket height: 12 mm (with pearl); 8 mm (without pearl)
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Sapphire band ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. With a beautiful royal blue cushion-cut sapphire weighing approx. 1.06 carats. The sapphire has intense blue flashes. Vintage ring, circa 1950, France.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Art Deco style sapphire diamond ring in white gold 18 karats (750). Octagonal ring centered with a brilliant-cut diamond (about 0.20 ct) in a closed setting. Twelve natural sapphires encircled the diamond, themselves included in a surround of 28 brilliant-cut diamonds. Art Deco style ring, second half of the 20th century, French jewel.
Eagle head hallmark
Finger size : 52 UE or 6 US (can be changed)
Bezel size : 16 mm x 13 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond : about 0.20 carat
Total estimated weight of diamonds : 0.48 carat
Estimated weight of natural sapphires : 0.92 carat
Pre-owned sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The ring is formed by four strands of gold. The central strand is decorated with three round sapphires set in claws. The sapphires are framed by two strands of white gold adorned with two old-cut diamonds and fine chased patterns. Second-hand ring from the 1980s, France.
Owl hallmark, marked 750, CBD goldsmith’s mark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be changed)
Width of the ring : 7 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 0,33 carat
Estimated weight of the diamonds : 0.02 carat
Art Deco style sapphire ring in white gold 18 karats. Important ring with an Art Deco style, within its center an intense blue sapphire of octagonal form. This is a natural sapphire from Madagascar. This sapphire is in close setting and surrounded by twenty-four brilliant diamonds set in grain, in a structure with pearl pattern. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with 10 brilliant cut diamonds. The ring has thirty-four diamonds in total. Perfect for an engagement ring, it is from late 20th century in an Art Deco style. Made in France.
Eagle head hallmark, Sté P. goldsmith hallmark.
Finger size : 53 EU or 6,5 US (possible to change the size)
Dimensions of the ring head : 14 mm x 13 mm
Estimated weight of the diamonds : 0,44 carat
Note : the photo of the certificate can be provided on request, it will be sent to the buyer.
Condition : Scratches inside the ring
Weight : 7.14 gr
A certificate has been established by the Bellerophon laboratory on 21/07/2022, here are the details below:
Estimated weight of the sapphire : 2.18 carats
Dimensions of the sapphire : 7.56 x 6.87 x 4.19 mm
Shape : octagonal
Identification : natural sapphire
Color : intense blue
Comment : indication of heating
Geographic origin : Madagascar