Edwardian 18ct & Platinum, Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Oval Boat Shaped Ring

A really pretty ring that was made circa 1910-1920.  The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) yellow gold and the top is platinumDerives from the Spanish word ‘platina’ meaning ‘little silver’. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum’s durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete…. it has been set with three well matched sapphires with a slightly larger one in the centre.  Surrounding them are good white diamonds. This style is perfect for an engagement ring. It also sits low on the finger and curves around nicely so it is easy to wear on a daily basis.