This vintage sapphire engagement ring in 18k white gold filigree weighs 2.8g and measures 9mm wide and 7.5mm deep. Elevated in design, this highly ornate ring from the vintage 1930's is fundamentally positioned with a prong-set 1.06ct oval-cut sapphire measuring 6.08mm long and 5.05mm wide graded 'rich-blue' color and 'good' clarity, mounted within a delicately chased octahedral setting. A pair of flanking half moon sapphires of matching grade cumulatively weighing 0.40cts complement the cerulean center-stone surmounting a curvaceous, elaborately detailed filigree gallery. Gracefully arched tri-dimensional shoulders incorporating kite-motif profiles are skillfully chased with fauna-motif engravings, extending to the spherical white gold band. This vintage sapphire engagement ring features immaculate mille grain edgework and an easily sizable shank.

The term 'filigree' denotes a decorative openwork piercing technique in which patterns are made of wires, often soldered to a background in a precise, time-consuming, and costly process. Filigree work was familiar to Europe for centuries and reached its highest popularity in the 1830's. London and Paris jewelers possibly acquired their inspirations from Portugal or North Africa where filigree had been a common goldsmith technique along the Mediterranean coast. European and American manufacturers started mass production of filigree in the 1930's by cutting patterns out of stamped metal sheets. The piercing, however, had to be done by hand and was therefore labor intensive and expensive. Today, it is only the Italians, the Chinese and a few others who continue hand-producing intricate designs, making filigree boxes and rosary beads in addition to jewelry.

…..for Guys only…..a note from the Ladies….

I have been asked personally by a number of female recipients of Fay Cullen Engagement Rings to respectfully draw the attention of future male Engagement Ring shoppers to our much coveted English Silver or Swarovski Crystal Wedding Ring Boxes which they were unfortunately not given, but which they discovered on our site after their proposal! You may wish to give serious thought to a Custom-made, Contour-fitted Wedding Band due to the fact that we only offer this service at the time of purchase, prior to shipping. Thank you!

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