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BLUE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PLATINUM RING WITH HALO SETTING AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND SHOULDERS (20TH CENTURY) - BLUE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PLATINUM RING WITH HALO SETTING AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND SHOULDERS (20TH CENTURY) Provenance and Authenticity: This elegant platinum ring features a richly colored blue sapphire as its central gemstone, surrounded by a refined halo of brilliant-cut diamonds and accented by baguette-cut diamonds along the shoulders. The carefully balanced arrangement reflects the enduring appeal of sapphire and diamond combinations within twentieth-century fine jewelry. The platinum mounting and precise gemstone setting demonstrate the craftsmanship associated with classic colored gemstone jewels. Description: A sophisticated blue sapphire and diamond platinum ring, centering an oval-shaped blue sapphire within a raised claw setting. The gemstone is encircled by a luminous diamond halo, while the shoulders are enhanced with symmetrical rows of baguette-cut diamonds that extend gracefully along the platinum band. The open gallery construction allows light to enter the sapphire, emphasizing its depth of color and enhancing the brilliance of the surrounding diamonds. Historical significance: Blue sapphire and diamond jewels have long represented one of the most celebrated combinations in fine jewelry, valued for the contrast between the deep blue tones of sapphire and the brilliance of diamonds. Throughout the twentieth century, halo-set sapphire rings became particularly associated with elegant formal jewelry and important engagement designs, blending traditional gemstone symbolism with modern craftsmanship. The use of platinum further reflects the continued influence of early twentieth-century diamond jewelry traditions. Valuation: Blue sapphire and diamond platinum rings occupy an important position within the international fine jewelry market, with value determined by the quality, origin, size, color saturation, and treatment status of the sapphire, together with diamond quality, platinum content, craftsmanship, and maker attribution. Exceptional examples featuring untreated sapphires of fine color, significant diamond weight, or signed manufacture from prestigious jewelry houses achieve strong recognition among collectors.