A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond cluster ring.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond cluster ring. The oval-shape ruby, with old-cut diamond crossover surround and shoulders. Estimated dimensions of ruby 5.5 by 4.5 by 2.6mms. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct. Approximate ring size P1/2. Weight 4gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Band slightly out of shape.
- One yellowish sapphire to surround, possible replacement.
- Diamonds fairly well matched, one diamond opposite to the sapphire appears to draw a noticeable yellow hue.
- Diamonds bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Diamonds with some small light and dark inclusions under 10x magnification.
- Some diamonds showing some light abrasion to facet edges.
- Ruby is a deep red hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
- Ruby in good to fair condition with abrasions to table facet edges.
- Replacement band stamped 18ct, partially indistinct.
- Width 1.1cms.
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