Description: A ring fit for an Empress! In 1796 Napoleon Bonaparte designed a crossover ring for his fiancée Josephine bearing a sapphire and a diamond that would represent both lovers, while highlighting the individuality of each and showing how they compliment each other. This 'Toi et Moi' ring is in solid 15 carat gold, and dated to the mid-late Victorian period. Its tapered shoulders bear subtle scallop imprints leading to its superb crown-top twin head, each setting made individually for that stone, and with high basket underbezels, allowing light to flood in from below and enhance the stones' colour. The diamond is a fabulously deep and characterful old mine-cut stone weighing at least 0.5ct, and the sapphire a gorgeous rich, dark cornflower blue and weighs around 0.75ct. Weighing in at 2.3 grams, it's a size 7.75 resizable, and measures 10 mm total across the head. It's in lightly worn condition for its age, with an old sizing to the back of the band. All my items are guaranteed 100% as described or your money back, so buy with confidence! What's more, I offer layaway deals so there's no need to let any of my listings slip through your fingers - just ask! For security all items are stored in a bank's safe deposit box and sent fully insured for peace of mind. If you like this one, click here to see my other items.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Sale
End Time: 2024-10-23T17:02:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Number of Diamonds: 1
Antique: Yes
Signed: No
Sizable: Yes
Main Stone Color: Blue
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Metal: Yellow Gold
Secondary Stone: Diamond
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone: Sapphire
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Ring Size: 7.75
Type: Ring
Metal Purity: 15k
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Base Metal: Gold
Original/Reproduction: Original
Number of Gemstones: 2
Handmade: Yes
