A deep blue sapphire rises from a setting of vivid emeralds and cool platinum, its rounded surface holding the light rather than scattering it.
Dating to circa 1925, this French Art Deco ring centers on an impressive 7.75-carat sapphire, fashioned as a sugarloaf cabochon. Its high, smoothly domed silhouette gives the stone a remarkable sense of volume, while its saturated blue creates a striking contrast with the emeralds arranged along the shoulders.
The emeralds are set in closely fitted, angular sections that follow the tapering contours of the ring, introducing a brilliant green counterpoint to the sapphire's more subdued, velvety luster. Old mine-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.45 carats, lend a softer sparkle to the composition. The platinum setting provides a cool, restrained framework, allowing the relationship between color and form to take precedence.
The design speaks to the Art Deco fascination with strong geometry, richly colored gemstones, and the juxtaposition of contrasting surfaces. Particularly compelling is the balance between the sapphire's generous, almost sculptural dome and the precise arrangement of the smaller stones along the shoulders.
A jewel in which the depth of blue meets the vitality of green, held together by the quiet discipline of platinum.
