[SOLD] Antique Australian Parti-Sapphire & Garnet Gypsy Ring in 9ct Rose Gold by Robert Rollason

This beautiful ring was crafted circa 1900 by well-known Sydney jeweller Robert Rollason (1888–1925) with full hallmarks. It features a striking Australian sapphire with deep teal-blue and green parti-colours, flanked by two vivid red garnets in hand-etched starburst gypsy settings. A rare and characterful piece from Australia’s early jewellery heritage.

The Late Victorian Era (1885-1900) is known as the aesthetic jewellery period. Jewellers used bright coloured gemstones in their designs. Symbols like stars and crescents were popular design choices of this era and these elements were often carved into the gold around the settings of the gemstones.

Gypsy ring got its name from the gypsy setting, also called flush setting, a style where a gemstone is sunk into the gold, so that the top surface of the stone sits flush with the gold surface, creating a smooth, bezel-less appearance. This style of ring is famous for its durability with its low-profile setting.