Lot 16
An early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond dress ring.
Description
Condition Report
An early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond dress ring. The three graduated oval-shape rubies, with rose-cut diamond double intervals, to the ridged shoulders and tapered band. Ring size O1/2. Weight 2.7gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- Diamonds fairly well matched.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Chips visible to one of the diamonds.
- Rubies medium pinkish red, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
- There is a fairly significant inclusion to the central ruby, easily visible with the unaided eye, the inclusion is just surface reaching
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