Description
Ruby and diamond ring, late 19th century. This late victorian ring centres on an untreated Burmese ruby of extraordinary quality, with superb clarity and a rich, saturated red body colour recalling the fabled ‘pigeon’s blood’ colour of the world’s most prized rubies. Fittingly, it is flanked by an excellent pair of circular-cut diamonds, ingeniously spaced with minute rose-cut diamonds, in a yellow gold mount intricately engraved with scrolled decorations.
Why I love it...
“ The detail on the setting is totally amazing. The ruby is a beautiful colour and the old diamonds are very bright, with lots of sparkle! ”
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- Sammy, Founder
Place Of Origin
United Kingdom
Stone Type
Ruby: 0.9 carat (calculated) / Accompanied by GCS report no. 79230-59; stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heat treatment
Larger diamonds: Approx. 0.66 carats total (calculated)
Smaller diamonds: Approx. 0.02 carats total
Stone Dimensions
Ruby: 5.0mm x 4.8mm x 3.8mm
Diamonds: 4.4mm x 4.4mm x 3.1mm
Height of setting: 4.15mm
Metal Type
18 carat yellow gold (tested)
Date Of Manufacture
Circa 1890
Period Of Manufacture
Victorian
Condition
Very good
Signs Of Wear
Very minor wear commensurate with age
Band Size
UK K 1/2 / US 5.5 (complimentary re-size available)
Weight
3.90 grams (gross)
