Driving the California coast has its hazards – tight curves, foggy mornings, not least of all the distraction of this ring against the wood steering wheel, whose blue sapphires shamelessly outdo the Pacific. Purchased as a promise to yourself to live life to the fullest this year – and here you are on your first big adventure. Rings are always good promise keepers.

A Victorian 5-stone ring set with 1.25 carats of beautiful blue oval sapphires. Each prong is in the shape of a fleur de lys and set in the top with a petit rose cut diamond, along with three rose cut diamonds set in a trefoil pattern in each shoulder. The diamonds total approximately 0.05 carats. Handcrafted c. 1880.

This ring is in excellent antique condition. Presently a size 7.75 and can be resized.