Antique, Edwardian 'wisteria' sapphire & diamond three-stone engagement ring 1990s

Antique, Edwardian 'wisteria' sapphire & diamond three-stone engagement ring 1990sProvenance Original to c. 1905, this Edwardian three stone features the most incredible sapphire with a delicate wisteria like hue. Three stone rings such as this one became immensely popular during the Edwardian period, however we have never seen one with such an unusually coloured stone to centre. A serene fusion of violet and cornflower blue, the sapphire has an air of freshness comparable to the first blossoms of spring. Elegantly claw set in an

Reminiscent of French designers such as Suzanne Belperron and her former employer René Boivin

Date Period: Circa 1945

but this example gets a romantic Edwardian twist

Band Size: UK L 1/2 / US M

Very good Signs Of Wear

Ruby size: Length 3mm

Tourmaline: Natural rubellite tourmaline

this ring expertly combines an array of setting techniques and cuts to create a deceptively simple and extremely attractive ring

Queen Alexandra

the scrolling motif is a testament to the master jeweller whom lovingly made this ring over 100 years ago

and the natural green sapphire is ethically sourced from Sri Lanka and is fine specimen

The shoulders are engraved with a Fleur de Lis scroll leading down into the shank