The Story

This exquisite piece is a masterclass in Late Art Deco elegance, crafted by the legendary Philadelphia jeweler J.E. Caldwell & Co. Dated by a hand-engraved inscription to May 7, 1928, this ring captures the peak of Jazz Age sophistication just before the dawn of the 1930s.  At the heart of this ring sits a magnificent 4 carat oval-cut blue sapphire. The stone displays a vibrant, medium-blue saturation with a velvety transparency characteristic of high-quality gems of the era. Flanking the sapphire are two step-cut baguette diamonds, providing a sharp, geometric contrast to the soft curves of the center stone. These are followed by two shimmering round-cut diamonds, creating a "stepped" shoulder design that mimics the popular skyscraper architecture of the 1920s. The shank is adorned with a hand-engraved wheat pattern, a symbol of prosperity and abundance popular in the 1920s. The interior of the band remains a storyteller, preserving the original initials and date of its first owner. 

The Details

• Platinum
  
• Blue sapphire, 4 carats, EGL Report No 400151017D
  
• Straight baguette diamonds, approximately 0.15 total carat weight, VS-SI clarity
  Old mine cut diamonds, approximately 0.05 total carat weight, SI clarity, L-M color
  
• 3.37 grams
  
• 10.18mm length x 8.38 width of sapphire setting on top of the finger
  
• 4.01mm width of shank near the sapphire setting, tapers down to 1.11mm width under the finger
  
• Ring size 7-7.25, complimentary ring resize available upon request. Please note rings that have been resized are not eligible for return or exchange as we believe in preserving each piece's integrity. You may send a ring back to us for resizing at a later date if you would like to keep the option of making a return available to you. Please see our FAQs section for more information.
• Circa 1928. "L4-933" and "JEC&Co" stamped inside the ring. "J.H.H.JR. To BKA 5-7-28" hand engraved inside the ring. The stamp "JEC&Co" identifies the maker as J.E. Caldwell & Co., a legendary American jewelry house founded in 1839.
  
  

Shipping 

Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the United States is FREE for purchases made from Ashley Zhang Jewelry. We ship all domestic packages via UPS with an adult signature confirmation.

International Shipping: On international orders, the customer is responsible for all additional duties, taxes and/or tariffs that might incur.

All packages shipped by Ashley Zhang Jewelry are fully insured for their purchased price. When your item is ready to ship, an email will be provided containing your tracking information from Parcel Pro. All shipments must be made to a physical address with an adult present to sign for the package. Ashley Zhang Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost during transportation.

Returns

We accept returns or exchanges only on vintage and antique items 7 days after delivery.  Items excluded from this policy are rings that have been resized, or any requested modifications. Upon receipt of return, we will issue you a refund minus shipping costs to the original method of payment within 2-5 business days.  If your order is above $5,000, we charge a transaction fee (3%), this is the amount our card processor charges us. If your order was international (outside of the USA) we cannot refund duties or customs fees.

We do not offer free return shipping. No exceptions to our return policy. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Email us first to determine that your piece is, in fact, returnable.

Email hello@ashleyzhangjewelry.com please write the subject as Order #---- RETURN.