Victorian 3.93 Purplish Pink Elongated Cushion-Cut Sapphire Navette Ring

Antique ring with a 3.93 cushion sapphire with GIA stating it is natural, unheated, and Purplish Pink, with 2 old mine cushion-cuts approx. .56 and .48 carat, and about 1.40 carat old European-cut accent. 18k gold and silver. Billings & Sons, Chester of NY, NY. Center: 31 x 14.5mm, band: 2.2mm. Circa 1890. View video of this ring here

Sapphires are very hard stones, but we love how this one is protected by a bezel and a severe diamond surround.

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.