Antique Violet Blue Sapphire Black Hills Gold Ring

This is an 1880s Black Hills Gold ring with a large oval violet blue Sapphire.  This ring has (like most Black Hills Gold) 2 gold tones: rose and yellow.   It has a substantial amount of solid 18K gold.  The gold is handcrafted in a leaf pattern polished rose gold leaves alternating with detailed yellow gold leaves.  Four large prongs hold this violet blue Sapphire high above the band.  The band is highly polished rose gold and 4mm wide.  A flower on each side connects the leaf setting to the band.  

Gemstone:

Violet Blue Sapphire
Weight: 3 carats (approx.)
Cut:  Oval
Clarity: VVS (Eye Clean)
Size (l x w):  9 x 7 mm

Setting:

Metal:      18K solid yellow & rose gold
Ring Size: 7 (easily sizable for free)
Antique - cir. 1880

Retail:   $ 6,950.00

CGJ: $ 3,395.00