1940s Retro Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring German and had something of a

and had something of a resurgence in the early 20th Century after it was popularised a century earlier by Napoleon when he proposed to Josephine with a pear cut sapphire and diamond example (the same theme and stone combination as this one

and fastened with a concealed clasp

Persian Turquoise & Natural Pearl

and pretty chased detailing to the back

1940s Retro Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring German and had something of aDATE: Retro, c. 1940 Remarkable retro cocktail ring dating from the 1940s. The head displays the whole gamut of retro intricacies, including tiny crescent motifs, scalloped edges, scrolled ends, milligrain, and a structural architectural overall form. Crafted in two tone 18 karat gold yellow and white it's set with a central brilliant cut diamond and six vivid calibr sapphires. STONES 0. 18ct Brilliant Cut Diamond G VS2 approx. Calibr Cut Sapphires