{"product_id":"huge-napoleon-iii-sapphire-and-diamond-navette-ring-in-18ct-gold-and-sterling-silver","title":"Huge Napoleon III Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring in 18ct Gold and Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eNapoleon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Napoleon III period, mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Attributed to France; possibly a workshop outside Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 18ct gold and sterling silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 9.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.1g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting \/ Construction: Navette form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent historical condition; prongs may have been lovingly rebuilt over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks \/ Stamps: None, likely lost in sizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC or LA offices. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | NYC + LA + Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034234511591,"sku":"NAP-SAP-DIA-NAV-20261110","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_0984.heic?v=1794351125","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/huge-napoleon-iii-sapphire-and-diamond-navette-ring-in-18ct-gold-and-sterling-silver","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}