Antique, Victorian ruby and diamond five-stone engagement ring
Current band size: UK: O / US: 7.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down, however we would not recommend sizing it smaller than an L.
Provenance
Original to c.1890, this late Victorian carved half-hoop ring features five gorgeous natural rubies, subtly graduated in size and each perfectly matched in colour and quality. All five stones have a vivid and intense ruby-red colour and bright and lively appearances. Like all the best rubies, they appear to glow from within, especially under sunlight.
Cushion-cut, their deep proportions intensify the colour further and to find five rubies of such incredible colour is truly rare. Claw-set in open-back settings and interspersed with tiny rose-cut diamonds in cut-down settings which add a very subtle and soft touch to the ring.
The gallery is so unique, with a criss-crossed lattice design carved into rich 18ct yellow gold - the design evokes ceremonial swags which reflected the grandeaur and opulence of the Victorian era. The shoulders are engraved with a scrolling volute motif, with further engraved design that flows to a solid D shape shank.
The Natural Stones
- Central Ruby Weight: 0.64ct
- Central Ruby Size: Length 5.7mm; Width 5mm; Depth 2.8mm
- Total Ruby Weight: 1.63ct
- Gem Certification: Natural; Unheated; Siam origin (Thailand); Five cushion-cut stones; Accompanied by GCS certificate #5786-3655.
- Total Diamond Weight: 0.05ct; Rose-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked with maker's mark 'BHJ' for B H Joseph & Co (Barnet Henry Joseph), a Birmingham based jewellers active since at least 1886.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 6mm; Width 19.8mm
- Height of Setting: 3.5mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free, fully insured express shipping on all orders.
- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
- International Orders: Shipped via DHL the working day after payment clears. Please allow 4–5 business days for delivery.
All shipments are fully tracked and require a signature upon receipt, ensuring your order arrives safely and securely.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
