18K Gold Antique Burmese No Heat Sapphire Figural Ring | 6.20ct Natural Cabochon Sapphire | Art Nouveau c.1900 | WGI Certified
£4,750.00
Some jewels are admired for their gemstones. Others are remembered as works of art.
This remarkable antique ring, dating to the Art Nouveau period (circa 1900), beautifully embodies the movement’s celebration of nature, sculpture, and artistic freedom. Crafted in solid 18K gold, the ring features an extraordinary sculptural design in which several finely modelled human figures appear to lift and embrace the central gemstone, transforming the setting into a miniature wearable sculpture.
At its centre rests a magnificent 6.20 carat natural Burmese (Myanmar) sapphire, fashioned as an elegant oval cabochon. Rather than relying on brilliance alone, the cabochon cut reveals the sapphire’s rich royal-blue body colour and soft, velvety glow—qualities long admired in exceptional Burmese sapphires.
Accompanied by a WGI (World Gemological Institute) Jewellery Report, the sapphire is confirmed as natural, of Myanmar (Burma) origin, with no indication of heat treatment, making it especially desirable to collectors seeking untreated coloured gemstones.
The sculptural workmanship, impressive gemstone, and exceptional artistic design combine to create a rare collector’s jewel—equally suited for serious antique jewellery collections or as a distinctive statement piece to wear.
Details
Era
* Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Metal
* Solid 18K Gold
* Hallmarked
Centre Stone
* Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sapphire
* Weight: 6.20 carats
* Oval Cabochon Cut
* Dimensions: 11.10 × 9.50 × 5.52 mm
* No indication of heat treatment
* WGI reports clarity enhancement (oil)
Certificate
* WGI (World Gemological Institute)
* Certificate No. WGI9634151381
* Issued: 29 February 2024
Weight
* 10.61 g
Ring Size
* US 7.75
* UK P½
* EU 56.5
* HK 17
Why You’ll Love It
* Rare Art Nouveau figural sculptural design
* Natural Burmese sapphire weighing 6.20 carats
* No heat treatment reported
* Elegant oval cabochon showcasing a rich, velvety blue colour
* Beautifully sculpted human figures supporting the gemstone
* Solid 18K gold construction
* Accompanied by an independent WGI gemstone certificate
* A truly one-of-a-kind antique collector’s piece
Condition
Presented in excellent antique condition.
The sapphire displays an attractive natural royal-blue colour with a smooth polished cabochon surface. The sc
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