Antique ring centering a circa 1.25 carats oval-cut sapphire. With an Edelsteinbefundbericht report stating that the stone is natural and unheated. Within an openwork surround and old single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Center: 16.7x13.7mm, shank: 1mm. Circa 1915.

This ring offers a big yet modest look with a light addition of small old diamonds. 

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.