Edwardian 14ct Gold, Sapphire & Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

A lovely 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) gold ring set with an oval sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
surrounded by ten rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. diamonds. This gives the ring an attractive grey glisten as the diamonds have pointed tops and refract the light accordingly. It was made in Austria circa 1910. It would make a pretty engagement ring.