Color Change Ring - Retro 14k Yellow Gold Round 16.32 CT Created Purple Sapphire Statement - 1960s Size 6 Large Solitaire 60s Fine Jewelry

Mesmerizing vintage 14k yellow gold ring featuring a beautiful created color change sapphire, weighing an impressive estimated 16+ carats! The synthetic sapphire displays a color change phenomenon, shifting from a violet purple in natural daylight, to reddish purple in artificial light. The large created sapphire is round cut and secured by 6 prongs. The shoulders of the piece have intricately engraved leaf motifs. Unique and substantial piece of fine retro jewelry circa 1960s, with an intriguing optical effect!

ERA - Circa 1960s, Retro

METAL / MATERIAL - 14k yellow gold, 1 created color change sapphire (approx. 16.32 cts).
(Contains essentially the same chemical composition and properties as their natural counterpart, but created by man.)

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Inside of the ring band is marked '14K'

CONDITION - Good vintage condition. Ring has been cleaned and lightly polished. Age appropriate patina and wear remains to metal. Created sapphire is secure in setting, and is in nice overall shape. Fabulous retro piece of fine jewelry!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 6, Ring Head Height: 17 mm, Back of Shank: 3 mm, Created sapphire: approx. 17 mm, Weight: 7.00 grams
(Ring can be resized within reason by our local jeweler or likely yours. Please contact us prior to purchasing if you are interested in our jeweler's resizing services.)

PRESENTATION - Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

AUTHENTICITY - Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist

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