Belle Époque Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring contemporary Delicate and elegant

Delicate and elegant

The turquoise cabochons are arranged to form the petals of a flower (likely intended to be a pansy) in the centre of the heart

The latter features result in these stones often being described as "chunky" compared with their modern brilliant counterparts

it features an oval dome

the giver is captivated

Belle Époque Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring contemporary Delicate and elegantDATE: Belle poque, c. 1910 Beautiful antique cluster ring dating from the French Belle poque (literally, "Age of Beauty"). Centred around a vivid pear cut blue sapphire, the head comprises sweeping ribbons of platinum, studded with rose cut diamonds, all topped by a trefoil cluster of diamonds in millegrain bezel mounts. The band is finished in finely engraved hoop and groove motifs, ending with elegant bifurcated shoulders. It's French, circa 1910,