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Antique & Modern Jewellery 12/02/2015
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Lot 30

A late Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring.

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A late Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring. Designed as a graduated old-cut diamond and oval-shape ruby line, to the grooved shoulders and plain band. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45ct, I-J colour, SI clarity. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1887. Weight 2.7gms.

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    Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches in keeping with general age and wear. Would recommend attention to all settings as some claws deficient/significantly worn. The band has been re-size with an additional piece. The diamonds are bright and lively, with small nibbles, predominantly around the girdle. The rubies are a bright medium red hue with light abrasion to the facet edges. Ring size R. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.

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