Lovingly Restored - Edwardian English 15K/9K Natural Sapphire & Pearl Navette RIng (EDR104)

Lovingly Restored - Edwardian English 15K/9K Natural Sapphire & Pearl Navette Ring. This unique ring is crafted from a 15K yellow gold gallery, and a 9K gold band, tested. The ring features one natural oval cut natural sapphire, numerous natural, and cultured pink and white pearls, Edwardian era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery is navette (marquise shaped) which is adorned by a beautiful indigo (French navy blue) sapphire, and a pink pearl surround, which are in a range of soft pinks of different intensities and hues. The shoulders are set with white pearls, which adds contrast , and beauty to the piece. The shank is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Edwardian era ring has been lovingly restored, so it can be cherished and enjoyed for years to come. 

Comments: A unique one-of-a-kind ring. Beautiful colour combination of navy and pink. Unusual and rare pink pearls. 

Care Instruction: Pearl jewelry should never be immursed into liquid. Wipe gently with pearl cleaner, and wipe off gently with soft dry cloth. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do-not reflect the value of antique jewelry. It is recommended that this ring be insured for $2200.00 (GST Excluded) 

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.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. ... According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history. 

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade. 

A navette ring is a vintage-style ring featuring an elongated , boat-shaped design with tapered ends (navette means “little boat” in French). Originating in the 18th century, these rings are popular with collectors for their dramatic, finger-lengthening silhouette, often featuring clusters of diamonds or gemstones in Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco styles. 

The Edwardian era of the Edwardian period of British history covers the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and it extended to the start of the First World War. The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 marked the end of the Victorian era.  

Measurements (face of the ring) 15.50 mm x 10.00 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire .42 carats    Pearl 1.25 mm - 2.50 mm each 

Weight: 3.00 grams 

Ring Size: 6 3/4 

Condition: Good     Note: Historical restorations present and strengthening work is visible under inspection from underneath the gallery.  Some age related imperfections, which are seen under magnification. This does not take away from the beauty of the ring. 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1900