Vintage inspired, royal purple cushion-cut sapphire solitaire engagement ring snake

Vintage inspired, royal purple cushion-cut sapphire solitaire engagement ring snakeProvenance Crafted in our own wonderful workshop using traditional techniques, this beautiful ring has been thoughtfully designed to be cherished for a lifetime of love and wear. At its centre sits a natural deep purple sapphire, chosen for its exceptional quality and distinctive colour. Personally selected by Sam during his trip to Sri Lanka long celebrated for producing the worlds finest sapphires the stone has been responsibly and ethically

What an incredible find

Average Clarity VS2/SI and Colour F/G

Fourteen rose-cut diamonds

40ct and remains in excellent condition

further marked with '750' denoting 18ct yellow gold

This ring is styled with our Van Cleef & Arpels Band and Ceylon Sapphire Three Stone Ring

Date Period: Circa 1999

meaning it will have been hand-cut and most likely came from the old mines of Brazil - the source of the world's finest aquamarines

leading to a solid 18ct yellow gold band

With a particularly attractive light yet intensely saturated emerald at its centre

The gallery features decorative open-work and the shoulders are raised slightly open and naturally slope to form a solid gold D-shape band

This ghostly sheen