1970s Sapphire Carved Half-Hoop paste gemstone Warm yellow to deep blue

Warm yellow to deep blue

Also known as the left wedjat eye or udjat eye

Aquamarine's name translates from the Latin as Seawater

with all the design elements typical of jewellery from the early 20th century: bimetal

and displays excellent clarity - a rarity with emeralds

1970s Sapphire Carved Half-Hoop paste gemstone Warm yellow to deep blueA stunning, large scale, Victorian Revival carved half hoop ring set with sapphires and diamonds. These rings were 'invented' in the 19th century, featuring an elaborated gallery (to either side of the head) carved with scrolls and foliate embellishment. They've been made and engraved by hand in Hatton Garden for well over 150 years, this one dating from 1970s, the technique passed down generations of jewellers mostly unchanged. It's crafted in 18ct