While some antique jewelry can feel too fussy and precious for modern life, this is not one of those pieces! A chubby, rounded band is set with a twinkling quintet of sapphires and diamonds in a sleek boat-shaped setting, beautifully proportioned and cut to offset the soft curve of the band. The stones are set low and comfortable, while the straight edges (just lightly tapered behind the finger for wearability) make for easy stacking. This sweet late Victorian ring is the kind of piece you may even forget you're wearing, until the sun caresses the warm gold and glints across the gemstones.

Very good antique condition with reasonable wear in line with age and use. All stones are secure; band is sturdy.

Details:
• 18k yellow gold, with British hallmarks for Birmingham 1896, maker's mark H&S
• Size 6 7/8 and can be moderately resized
• Three sapphires, two old cut diamonds
• Face of ring measures 5.7mm wide, 12.5mm across, with a rise of 1.6mm; back of band measures 2.4mm wide and 0.8mm thick
• 3.5g