French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size:10.5 began in the late 18th

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

and I'm guessing they were likely made as a private commission

who was murdered by members of the Senate

5cm diameter

French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size:10.5 began in the late 18thDATE: Late Art Deco, c. 1935 A stunning French Art Deco cocktail ring set with a principal cushion shaped blue sapphire and a combination of baguette and brilliant cut diamonds. The design is bold and very typically late deco, with geometric shapes and lines, while looking forward to a more mid Century modernist feel. Its crafted in platinum throughout, with the sapphire likely to be Ceylon origin with no evidence of heat treatment. STONES Natural