'Sæla' Scottish Sapphire, Garnet & Diamond Scottish Gold Sterling Silver Ring
This exquisitely detailed multi-gemstone ring features an outstanding natural Scottish Sapphire, which is flanked by two rare AAA grade Rhodolite Garnets, and completed by a pair of vintage recycled Diamonds. This ring would make for a stunning engagement or wedding ring!
Celtic details, as well as the gemstone collets, are in natural hallmarked 'ALBA' 14ct Scottish Gold, on a 925 sterling silver base.
This unique ring is set to UK size N½ or US size 7, but has the potential to size up a little due to the open design of the band. The beautiful deep blue sapphire is 0.35cts and measures 5x3mm. Garnets are approximately 2mm diameter and diamonds are 1.5mm diameter. Width of the band at rear is approximately 4mm wide. Inside diameter when ring is fully closed is 18mm.
Comes with a quality gift box, unique numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Scottish Sapphires & Scottish Gold presentation cards.
Please be aware that this item is also currently displayed for sale at our shop in Edinburgh - unlike the rest of the items on our website, it is not a website exclusive item. Therefore, there is a small chance that it may have sold in the shop approximately the same time as it is purchased online - however, we will do our best to avoid this scenario by marking items as sold as soon as possible.
Scottish sapphire came to the attention of the world in the 1990s. When excavations for a roadway on the remote Isle of Lewis led to a chance discovery by Ian Combe, a member of the Scottish geological Association. The Xenolithic dyke on which the outcrop sits were consequently declared a national SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), meaning that only a few stones have ever been extracted, and any that may remain are under close protection. Therefore, Scottish sapphires are truly rare and mostly housed in museums or private collections. Very few people in the world will ever be fortunate enough to own a piece of jewellery featuring this remarkable gem!
Two Skies' Scottish sapphires have been carefully procured over the last decade by our Managing Director Adam McIntosh, for whom they hold a particular interest and fascination. With his family originating from the Isle of Lewis (his grandfather Dr Ian McIntosh was the island doctor), Adam's clan connections enabled him to secure a number of purchases from the late Ian Combe in person. The prestigious 'Scottish Sale' at Bonham's auction house in 2023 also saw him acquire rough material from the estate of renowned collector Dr J.G.Todd.
We cut and facet these stones in our own workshop. They are never heat-treated or artificially coloured; the fantastic shades of blue and teal that they display are a natural feature, which elevates Scottish sapphires above many from other parts of the world. The colours are also reminiscent of the wild seas surrounding the beautiful but rugged Outer Hebrides! Owning a Scottish sapphire provides a unique connection to Scotland's rich highland history and a geological heritage spanning millions of years.
