Victorian 13.5ct Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Size:9.75 Victoria was "pleased to order

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

and creates a pleasing warm colour contrast to the icy white diamonds and platinum

DATE: Egyptian Revival

each letter studded with gemstones: ruby

consistent with the age of the piece

Victorian 13.5ct Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Size:9.75 Victoria was "pleased to orderDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1900 Hello 13. 5ct Burma no heat sapphire An outstanding antique cluster ring dating from the early 20th Century, and set with the most incredible cornflower blue sapphire we've ever had the privilege of owning. It's an antique elongated cushion cut, with open culet, and pavilion facets that perfectly show off the stunning colour and fire within the stone. Mounted in a circa 1900 French ring, it's surrounded by a cluster of