18k Yellow Gold Band Ring, with a 1.20 carat sapphire and diamonds

Description

A 1.20-carat sapphire forms the centrepiece of this vintage band ring with a highly structured design. The jewel presents a generous aesthetic based on the repetition of horizontal lines. The oval-cut main sapphire is secured by four yellow gold claws. On either side of this stone, the body of the ring incorporates a channel-set alignment of sapphires, bordered on each side by a line of diamonds. The setting is entirely crafted from 18K yellow gold. It flares out on the top to form the band before tapering at the base of the hoop. The piece bears the eagle's head hallmark, the French guarantee for 750‰ gold. The ring weighs 6.1 g and its finger size is 52. Between 1970 and 1990, jewellery favoured dome rings and bandeau motifs with distinctive architectural lines, combining yellow gold with the intense hues of sapphires and the sparkle of diamonds.