Object Description
A vintage 18ct gold, diamond and sapphire dress ring by Tiffany & Co. circa 1970s, the domed shape bombé ring pavé set throughout with round faceted diamonds and sapphires in a diagonal banded stripe, the sapphires set in yellow gold and the diamonds in platinum, all main stones interspersed with little diamond points in bezel settings, to a plain D-shape band with tapering shoulders.
Maker
Tiffany & Co.
Period
Circa 1970s
Gemstones
42 x round faceted sapphires estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 3.5cts
90 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 3.7cts
Setting
18ct gold and platinum signed Tiffany & Co.
Weight
12.9 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size K 1/2, US size 5.5
1.6cm/ 0.63″ wide at centre front and 0.5cm/ 0.2″ wide at centre back
Condition
Very good (1 x sapphire chipped on edge not significant)
Directors Notes
This style known as ‘bombé’ is named after the French dessert ‘bombé glacée’ a spherical ice cream treat. Tiffany sold rings of this shape in the late 1970’s until mid 1980’s and they usually featured diamonds, rubies and sapphires in various combinations set across the curved surface of the jewel.