A diamond and Ceylon sapphire ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire within a four-claw setting between cushion mixed-cut diamonds, to a platinum hoop, sapphire 5.90 carat total, diamonds approx. 2.00...

A diamond and Ceylon sapphire ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire within a four-claw setting between cushion mixed-cut diamonds, to a platinum hoop, sapphire 5.90 carat total, diamonds approx. 2.00 carat total, ring size L The Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire is revered for its beautiful colour blue. Geographically Sri Lanka is an important source of coloured sapphires. However, the king amongst these is the Ceylon blue sapphire. The rich characteristic body colour and internal silkiness synonymous with the exotic island. Historically sapphire has undergone heat treatment to enhance the colour and quality of the stone. To own a sapphire which has not been subjected to any heat treatment is rare and to be treasured. This Ceylon sapphire has been authenticated by the SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute) Stating the origin is Ceylon (Sri Lanka), No indications of heating. Numbered 71165, dated 23rd September 2013

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