{"product_id":"appraised-vintage-sapphire-ring-natural-sapphire-and-diamond-ring","title":"Appraised Vintage Sapphire Ring \/ Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSapphires are legendary gemstones prized for wisdom, extreme durability, and vibrant colors. Ancient peoples viewed them as \"stones of heaven\" that offered divine protection, while modern buyers cherish them as resilient, meaningful alternatives to diamonds in fine jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greeks and Romans believed blue sapphires protected royals from envy, harm, and captivity. Kings wore them into battle as talismans. In 1981, Prince Charles gave Lady Diana Spencer a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds. Prince William later presented this same ring to Catherine, Princess of Wales, permanently cementing the sapphire as an icon of modern royal romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Art Deco style ring is a stunning royal blue natural sapphire, surrounded by sixteen (16) natural white diamonds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks on the inside of the shank really help to tell this ring's story. The ring is stamped from left to right: EF \/ 750 \/ (Tudor Rose) \/ (Crown) \/ Z \/ (2 0 0 0 in a cross) . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other side of the shank is stamped from left to right: K18 \/ Y \/ WG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks indicate that the ring is manufactured by Eric Fitzgerald  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"750\" stamp on jewelry means the piece is made of 18-karat (18K) gold, which is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sheffield hallmark is an official stamp used to prove the metal purity of precious items, identified historically by a crown and currently by a Sheffield Assay Office rose. Established in 1773 by an Act of Parliament, the Sheffield Assay Office tests and marks gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Town Mark (1975–Present): Replaced by a Tudor\/White Rose following the Hallmarking Act of 1973. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown gold hallmark is a traditional standard mark used historically in the United Kingdom and some European countries to designate gold purity. It typically indicates British gold standards like 18ct or 22ct \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date stamp Z indicts that the ring was made in 1999 or 2000 if paired with the millennium hallmark \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillennium Mark: A specialized optional punch signifying the turn of the millennium used in 1999 and 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have had the ring appraised. The ring was appraised by an independent gemologist and it reads as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGem Review Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne stamped 18K yellow and white gold hand assembled sapphire and diamond ring contain(s):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 oval shaped cut prong set Blue Sapphire \/ corundum, average gauging 7.00 x 5.80 x 3.20mm, 10% bulge factor, estimate total weight 1.08 cts.\u003cbr\u003eClarity: SI-1 Type II\u003cbr\u003eColor: Med dark mod. strong v blue\u003cbr\u003ePolish\/ Symmetry: Medium\/Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 round brilliant cut bead set natural diamonds, average gauging 1.70 x 1.04mm (depth estimated), estimate total weight 0.32 cts.\u003cbr\u003eClarity: VS\u003cbr\u003eColor: G - H\u003cbr\u003eCut: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: Fine Gold Base at $3,600.00 CAD\/Oz \u003cbr\u003eTotal diamond weight: 0.32 ct\u003cbr\u003eTotal colored stone weight: 1.08 ct\u003cbr\u003eItem(s) weight: 5.3 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetail Value: $5,700.00 CAD\u003cbr\u003eDate of Appraisal: Sep 30, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some sizing bumps on the inside of the ring, those can be removed if you like (for an additional fee) Size with beads: 5.25 US \/ with beads removed it is estimated to be 5.5 - 5.75 US.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreasureHunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48599968317645,"sku":"RIN-26-0081","price":4788.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0766\/4077\/files\/20260705_152546.jpg?v=1783890113","url":"https:\/\/gemtreasurehunter.com\/en-us\/products\/appraised-vintage-sapphire-ring-natural-sapphire-and-diamond-ring","provider":"GemTreasureHunter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}