Stairs to Sapphire Ring

A 5x7mm natural dark blue Sapphire, set in a solid 14k yellow gold ring.
 
the delicately engraved band leads to a set of stairs covered in climbing vines that hold the blue gemstone in place
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​space is left between the back of the gemstone and the wearer's finger to allow light to pass through
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​size 7.5
 
​Entirely hand carved in wax and cast using the lost-wax casting method.
 
During wear, please refrain from hard knocks to the setting as the vines holding the stone are delicate.