Scottish Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Celtic Scottish Gold Band
This gemstone ring showcases a deep blue drop cut Scottish sapphire in a prong setting, and 2 brilliant cut diamonds straddled on the shoulders of the solid 14ct Scottish gold celtic design band. The ring has been assayed and hallmarked in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Size and measurements:
The sapphire weighs 0.300ct and measures 6x3.5mm. The ring is currently sized at S (UK) & 9¼ (US) but there is the potential for resizing; please enquire for an individual quote and timeline.
Presentation:
The ring is elegantly presented in a hand-crafted, Two Skies-branded wooden gift box. It comes complete with a Scottish Sapphire and Scottish Gold Certificate of Authenticity, along with detailed information booklets.
Scottish sapphire came to the attention of the world in the 1990s. When excavations for a roadway on the remote Isle of Lewis led to a chance discovery by Ian Combe, a member of the Scottish geological Association. The Xenolithic dyke on which the outcrop sits were consequently declared a national SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), meaning that only a few stones have ever been extracted, and any that may remain are under close protection. Therefore, Scottish sapphires are truly rare and mostly housed in museums or private collections. Very few people in the world will ever be fortunate enough to own a piece of jewellery featuring this remarkable gem!
Two Skies' Scottish sapphires have been carefully procured over the last decade by our Managing Director Adam McIntosh, for whom they hold a particular interest and fascination. With his family originating from the Isle of Lewis (his grandfather Dr Ian McIntosh was the island doctor), Adam's clan connections enabled him to secure a number of purchases from the late Ian Combe in person. The prestigious 'Scottish Sale' at Bonham's auction house in 2023 also saw him acquire rough material from the estate of renowned collector Dr J.G.Todd.
We cut and facet these stones in our own workshop. They are never heat-treated or artificially coloured; the fantastic shades of blue and teal that they display are a natural feature, which elevates Scottish sapphires above many from other parts of the world. The colours are also reminiscent of the wild seas surrounding the beautiful but rugged Outer Hebrides! Owning a Scottish sapphire provides a unique connection to Scotland's rich highland history and a geological heritage spanning millions of years.
