Late Victorian Ceylon Cornflower Sapphire Solitaire Ring hardstone Hallmarks partially rubbed

Hallmarks partially rubbed

It's unusual so see one of these as a locket

and the eggs are each finished in a different colour of enamel

the piece dates from the early 19th century - circa 1810 - and the chain gets gradually thinner as it approaches either side of the clasp

Turquoise & Diamond

Late Victorian Ceylon Cornflower Sapphire Solitaire Ring hardstone Hallmarks partially rubbedDATE: Victorian, 1896 Cool Late Victorian solitaire ring set with a vibrant 1. 5 carat Ceylon cornflower sapphire. The stone is gorgeous, a natural Sri Lankan sapphire mined and cut circa 1890; its a slightly asymmetrical native cut (meaning it was cut on location at the mine) and displays an intense mid blue colour particularly vivid and with great brilliance. It's set in an 18k gold solitaire mount with eight claws and deeply grooved shoulders;