Rivulets Of Light - Vintage Platinum Ceylon Blue/Violet Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring (VR736)

Rivulets Of Light - Vintage Platinum Ceylon Blue/Violet Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from platinum, hallmarked 850 platinum. Featuring a natural oval cut faceted blue/violet sapphire, 12 natural round brilliant diamonds, classic styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is set with a beautiful Ceylon blue/violet sapphire, which looks more blue in certain light intensities, and more violet in others. The precious sapphire has a sparkling diamond surround, which enhances the sapphire perfectly. The shoulders exhibit a split style tapered design, which leads down to a polished and smooth shank, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Vintage ring is in the Princess Diana's (engagement ring) style, and looks stunning when worn. 

Comments: This ring would make an amazing engagement ring. Very high quality, and a beautiful blue/violet sapphire.

History: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

According to historical accounts, Ceylon was already known for sapphires by the 2nd century A.D. and there was an active international trade in Ceylon gems by the 4th and 5th century. Its sapphires come in a wide variety of colours and is known for producing the largest stones in the world.

In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm. ... During the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. 

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Although the modern history of platinum only begins in the 18th century, platinum has been found in objects dating from 700 BC, in particular the famous Casket of Thebes (see image). ... The Spanish called this metal Platina, a diminutive of Plata, the Spanish word for silver.

Measurement: Face of Ring 13.50 mm x 13.00 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire 2.40 carat    Diamonds .63 carats 

Weight: 6.39 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1960