Lot 20
A late Victorian gold ruby and diamond lion head ring.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold ruby and diamond lion ring. Designed as a lion mask, with ruby eyes and grasping an old-cut diamond, hinged to reveal a heart-shape glazed panel, with scrolling shoulders. Ring size O. Weight 6.9gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Hinge in good working order.
- Diamond bright.
- Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Rubies medium red, well matched, possibly synthetic, view obscured due to setting.
- Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.
- Stamped patent no, partially illegible.
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