Victorian 2.57ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring Size:6.5 and depicts the Buddha after

and depicts the Buddha after his renunciation having cut off his hair (in contrast to the usual - historically inaccurate - iconographic convention)

The oval shaped head is set with eight highly domed and sparkly rose cut diamonds

The clasp and bracelet are a latter marriage

which was usually in rhyme or "posey"

1 carats of brilliant cut white diamonds

Victorian 2.57ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring Size:6.5 and depicts the Buddha afterDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A stunning antique engagement ring, set with a 2. 57 carat oval cut Ceylon sapphire. It has a lovely clarity, and displays a gorgeous colour of purplish blue, lavender with no indication of heat treatment. It's surrounded by a cluster of glistening old mine cut diamonds, that spread to the shoulders and it's crafted in 18k gold throughout. A great alternative for an engagement ring, dating from the Victorian period, circa