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Edwardian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s

Name: Edwardian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s
SKU: S2670/L6700X
Price: 2950.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum

£2,950.00

Delightfully charming is this ruby and diamond daisy cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The ruby is an old cut and weighs 0.50 carat with the surrounding diamonds also being old cut. They total to 0.70 carats and are of G colour and VS2 clarity. The stones have all been set in platinum truly showing off their natural colours and the ring has been finished off with an 18ct yellow gold band.

Edwardian

The period during the rule of Edward VII, between 1903 and 1910.

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Platinum

A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.

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Natural

A term used to describe a gemstone that has not been subject to any treatment, such as heat treatment.

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Old Cut

A term used to describe the cut of a stone, usually cut prior to 1910. They are characterized by having small tables, large culets and rounded outline with a high crown. They were cut so to produce optimal levels of fire, seen best in candlelight.

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Clarity

A term used to describe the severity of the internal and external inclusions in a gemstone. See The Four C’s for further information.

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Diamond

Derived from the Greek meaning ‘unbreakable’, diamond is a mineral, considered to be the most beautiful and rare of all gemstones. Diamond has been associated with love for centuries.

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Colour

The diamond colour grading scale ranges from D to Z. See The Four C’s for more information.

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Carat

A weight measurement of a gemstone or gold. The term is derived from the ancient used of carob seeds to balance scales when selling amounts of gold or gemstones. The term is often shortened to ‘ct’.

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Ruby

A red gemstone and variety of the mineral corundum. In ancient Sanskrit ruby is known as ‘ratnaraj’ meaning ‘the king of precious stones’. Throughout the ages ruby has been regarded as the stone of royalty and the upper classes. Its red colour makes it also the stone of love and passion. The famous Black Prince Ruby was discovered to be a Red Spinel by scientists in the 19th century. Today it sits in the British Imperial Crown, next to the Cullinan II diamond. Ruby is 9 on the Mohs scale. Read more

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Band

The section of the ring which fits round the finger. Also known as a shank.

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Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au. Gold is a yellow, malleable metal which makes it perfect for use in jewellery making.

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Cut

One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.

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Gemstone: Ruby

Stone Shape: Old Cut

Carat Weight: 0.50

Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum

Age: 1910s

Size: L — click here to view our Ring Size Guide

SKU: S2670/L6700X

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