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SAPPHIRE 073


Settings


Cluster ring | This dramatic cluster
ring features a central, oval-cut sapphire
displaying its classic blue colouring,
surrounded by a cluster of diamonds.

Sapphire and diamond brooch | This
openwork brooch is based around a
9.32-carat central sapphire, framed by
an old-cut diamond scalloped surround.

Yellow sapphire ring | This striking dress
ring is composed of 49 yellow sapphries
set in a square grid pattern, ringed with
smaller diamonds.

Flower brooch | The petals of this
distinctive gold brooch consist of pink
sapphires, while the stem and centre
of the flower are set with diamonds.

Sapphire set ring | This twisted silver ring
has multiple sapphires on one curve overlaying
clustered diamonds set into the other curve,
creating a contrast of colour and shine.

Conchita sapphire butterfly | This versatile ornament can
be worn as a brooch, pendant, or clasp. It shows the rainbow
of sapphire colours, all found in Montana, USA. Most Montana
sapphires are heat-treated to intensify the original colours.

The sapphire shall be


as blue as the great sea


Oscar Wilde


Yellow
sapphires

Sapphire cabochon Bands of colour

Diamond
surround

Multiple
sapphires

331 round brilliant-
cut sapphires

Gold setting

Diamonds

Central sapphire

Diamonds

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