Category Archives: Sapphire

Diamond, Ring, Sapphire

3 Carat Oval Sapphire Ballerina Ring 18K Yellow Gold

This lovely 3 Carat Oval Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring is centered with one (1) oval mixed cut natural sapphire set into a four-prong setting. The sapphire is bordered with twenty-eight (28), channel/prong set, tapered baguette cut diamonds. The ring measures 22.9mm at the top, rises 11.0mm above the finger, tapering to 2.7mm wide and 1.0mm thick at the base of the shank.

Aigrette, Brooch, Diamond, Earrings, Sapphire

The Fountain Brooch and Earrings of Elizaveta Petrovna

The Fountain aigrette worn by Elizaveta Petrovna and her descendants. Elizaveta Petrovna (1709-1761), the daughter of Peter the Great, loved brooches and had many of them made for her in a variety of styles and fashions. This piece in the form of a fountain of sapphires with diamond drops is called an Aigrette and was worn on a hat or as a hair clip. The aigrette comes in a set with massive Fountain earrings. They looked particularly striking in motion.