Vintage, 1980s Burmese ruby & diamond cluster ring
Provenance
Original to the 1980s, this stunning vintage cluster ring centres on an incredible natural and unheated ruby from Burma. Burmese rubies are the pinnacle of quality when it comes to assessing rubies, known for their bright, saturated colours and high level of clarity. This particular ruby has such a vivid pinkish red hue with a luminosity that makes it literally glow, even in dark lighting.
The ruby is unheated, making it even rarer. It has a lovely oval mixed-cut and is claw-set in an open-back setting, Surrounded by two clusters of natural diamonds, the inner cluster set with small round brilliant-cuts, the outer cluster set with larger diamonds. The effect is a unique radiating flower-like design which invites the eye inward to the glowing ruby at its centre.
The gallery is open and designed like a basket with linear open-work and the shoulders lightly taper inwards before flowing to a solid 18ct yellow gold band with a nice width to it - more substantial than earlier Edwardian cluster rings which tend to feature very delicate and slight bands.
A really beautifully made ring that would be the perfect and deeply meaningful engagement ring.
The Natural Stones
- Ruby weight: 0.80ct
- Ruby size: Length 6.2mm; Width 5.5mm; Depth 2.9mm
- Gem Certificate: Natural; Unheated; Burmese (Mogok) origin; Oval-cut. GCS certified #5786-2737.
- Total diamond weight: 0.82ct; Round brilliant cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Band Size: UK N 1/2 / US 7.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
The ring overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 14mm; Width 13.5mm; Height of setting 7.8mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stone(s) secure, safely set and fully covered with the metal. No damage to the setting, minor scratches due to age, recently polished and checked by our workshop.
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.
