A mid Victorian gold ruby and diamond ring, circa 1860.

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Repair/resize to the back of the band.

<li>Some replacement gems.

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Scattered, varied inclusions.

<li>One diamond chipped.

<li>Rubies are a fairly well matched medium deep moderately purplish red hue, one ruby noticeably less saturated in colour and appearing slightly orangey.

<li>Rubies with small chips and nicks, moderate abrasion.

<li>Foreign mark to the outside of the back of the band, worn, possibly French.

<li>Length of gem-set ring head 1.1cms.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>