Huge Napoleon III Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring in 18ct Gold and Sterling Silver
Napoleon III era navettes are not the most scarce objects in the antique jewelry market; but large animated sapphire examples with compelling arrays of old cut stones? Much more of a premium these days.
The craftspersonship of this ring is less cosmopolitan Parisian, and more likely from a workshop outside of the French capital. With three light blue (perhaps Ceylon) sapphires original to the jewel – the cuts of the stones is at once air and open, yet distinctly antique with two pears of .25cts each under central elongated, cushion, cut sapphire of .60cts. A wonderful example of French Mid-Nineteenth Century Design!
Details
- Era: Napoleon III period, mid-nineteenth century.
- Origin: Attributed to France; possibly a workshop outside Paris.
- Materials: 18ct gold and sterling silver.
- Stones: Three light blue sapphires totaling approximately 1.10ct, comprising two pear cuts of approximately 0.25ct each and a central elongated cushion cut of approximately 0.60ct. Sixteen old-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.25ct. Sapphire geographic origin is unconfirmed.
- Ring size: 9.5.
- Weight: 7.1g.
- Setting / Construction: Navette form.
- Condition: Excellent historical condition; prongs may have been lovingly rebuilt over time.
- Hallmarks / Stamps: None, likely lost in sizing.
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