Dramatic Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring 1898

A sweetly styled sapphire and diamond version of a late Victorian favourite - the "boat" ring is traditionally crafted as a tapered row of five stones across the finger, often with a subtle boat-shaped frame edging them. We love this style for its finger coverage, low rise, and easy to wear style - not to mention the seemingly endless variations in stone combinations.

Crisp, sparkling diamonds pop between each rich and deep sapphire, all set low and comfortably into buttery, high karat gold with a subtle knife-edge band. While five stone rings are often chosen for anniversaries, this ring would make a fantastic alternative engagement ring, colourful wedding band, wedding day "something blue," or every day staple alone or in a stack.

Excellent antique condition with very moderate wear to the gold and stones. Band is sturdy and settings are secure. Culet of centre sapphire pokes through slightly past the band; we recommend a very slightly looser fit for this ring.

Details:
• 18k yellow gold with full British hallmarks for London 1898, maker's mark BD Co and stamped 860
• Size 6 1/8, can be resized within two sizes
• Two natural diamonds, old European cut; three natural sapphires, cushion cut
• Face of ring is 5.2mm at widest, 16mm across, with a rise of 2.5mm, back of band is 2.1mm wide and 1.3mm thick
• 3.4g