{"product_id":"1897-victorian-sapphire-diamond-navette-ring-chester-hallmarked-size-n","title":"1897 Victorian Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Navette Ring — Chester Hallmarked, Size N","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully hallmarked for Chester 1897, this entirely handmade Victorian ring is a masterclass in traditional jewellery craft. Three violet-blue sapphires are bead-set in a domed navette (boat-shaped) setting, flanked by two old-cut diamonds — one old single cut, one rose cut — their different cuts a charming hallmark of authentic antique work. The shoulders are beautifully engraved, and the whole piece glows with the warm patina of 125 years of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictorians adored rings and wore them on any finger that fitted — this is a right-hand ring, following the ancient tradition of the finger ring. The bead setting, navette shape, and engraved shoulders are all deeply traditional forms, chosen with intention by the craftsman who made this piece in 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting is in good condition with a few nicks from the diamonds, entirely expected for a ring of this age and a testament to its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian, hallmarked Chester 1897\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold (fully hallmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3x violet\/blue sapphires, bead-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x old-cut diamonds (1x old single cut, 1x rose cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed navette \/ boat setting with engraved shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.90 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8mm tapering to 2.80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entirely handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition — a few nicks from the diamonds as expected for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64267578114417,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/6030\/0401\/files\/1897_Victorian_sapphire_and_diamond_rings_for_sale_online_6ff4fc6e-2b07-49d6-9c1c-ca7a4521501e.jpg?v=1784951265","url":"https:\/\/caratantiques.shop\/products\/1897-victorian-sapphire-diamond-navette-ring-chester-hallmarked-size-n","provider":"Carat Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}