Vintage, red rubellite tourmaline & diamond ring
A vintage cocktail ring set to centre an oval-cut rubellite tourmaline with an approximate weight of 4.57 carats. Flanking the tourmaline on either side are two rows of three grain-set diamonds amounting to a combined weight of 0.24 carats. The diamonds are set within the split shoulders that lead down to the wide shank. This is a quintessential cocktail ring! tested 18ct yellow gold, circa 1980.
History
- Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
- Date Period: Circa 1980.
The stones
- Oval-cut Rubellite Tourmaline: prized for its pink to red colouration this valuable specimen has a vibrant hue and exceptional transparency.
- Tourmaline weight: 4.57ct
- Tourmaline size: Length 11.2mm; Width 10mm; Depth 6.5mm
- Treatment: Unheated/untreated (assessed by our GIA qualified gemologist).
- Total diamond weight: 0.24ct .
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: marked with '750' indicating 18ct yellow gold and 'WR' makers mark.
- Band Size: UK L 1/2 / US 6.
- 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 13mm; Width 19mm (including diamond shoulders) ; Height of setting 7.5mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stones secure, safely set with claws fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.
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.
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Both UK and international shipments are fully tracked and traceable and require a signature from customers upon receipt.
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.
