The ring comes from Savannah Georgia and was worn as a wedding Ring. The rings setting is handmade ring of 15 karat rose gold that tests a strong 15 karat. The center stone is 80 point of a carat of Corn Flower Blue Sapphire that is hand cut in a cushion cut. The ten diamonds are hand cut in the antique Rose Cut of diamond cuts. The diamonds are .04 points of a carat each so they are small but bright.
The Sapphire Gemstone: The sky is just a gigantic blue sapphire stone into which the earth is embedded – this belief was cherished in ancient times. And, in fact, does there exist a better image to describe the beauty of an immaculate sapphire of purest blue? This color, which is strongly associated with sapphire, is also linked to emotions such as sympathy and harmony, friendship and loyalty. These emotions belong to features which are permanent and reliable – emotions where overwhelming and fiery passion is not the main element, but rather composure, mutual understanding and unshakeable trust.
Sapphire blue has thus become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, and this is one of the reasons why women in many countries settle on sapphire for their engagement rings. Sapphire symbolizes loyalty and faithfulness, while at the same time expressing love and yearning.
“Sapphires were used by the Romans for the development of greater trade with India, at the time of the Emperor Trajan. “SAPPHIRE- is the birthstone of September. The finest sapphires are considered to be the blue variety - specifically those from Burma and Kashmir, which are closest to the pure spectral blue. Fine, brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires”--This is a quote from “GEMMOLOGY WORLD”.
The hardness of sapphires is 9 and they are considered a precious gemstone. A diamond is a hardness of 10, in comparison. The ring is in excellent condition and it is strong to wear. Even the prongs have been checked and are fine. It is currently Size 5 1/2 but can be resized if necessary, without an adverse affect to its value.