{"product_id":"antique-victorian-ruby-and-diamond-five-stone-engagement-ring","title":"Antique, Victorian ruby and diamond five-stone engagement ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCushion-cut, their deep proportions intensify the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulders are engraved with a scrolling volute motif, with further engraved design that flows to a solid D shape shank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Ruby Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.64ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCentral Ruby Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 5.7mm; Width 5mm; Depth 2.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Ruby Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.63ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem Certification: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural; Unheated; Siam origin (Thailand); Five cushion-cut stones; Accompanied by GCS certificate \u003cem\u003e#5786-3655\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.05ct; Rose-cut diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked with maker's mark 'BHJ' for B H Joseph \u0026amp; Co (Barnet Henry Joseph), a Birmingham based jewellers active since at least 1886.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 6mm; Width 19.8mm \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58396892660093,"sku":"ARB-3524","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/ARB-3524-product-3.jpg?v=1788958584","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-victorian-ruby-and-diamond-five-stone-engagement-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}