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Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1880s

Name: Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1880s
SKU: S3604/U51250D
Price: 3950.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

18 Carat Yellow Gold

£3,950.00

An interesting Victorian ring set with two alternating gemstones, one ruby and one sapphire. They are both old cushion cut shapes and weigh 0.50 carat each. Surrounding them are old cut diamonds which total to 0.85 carats. They are of G-H colour and SI clarity. The shoulders start off slightly chunkier showing off intricate hand carved patterns and slim down towards the back. The carved patterns also follows around the gallery, all hand made in 18ct yellow gold.

Cushion Cut

First introduced to the jewellery market in the early 1800’s, the cushion cut diamond is rich with diamond history. Cut into a square or rectangular shape with rounded corners and sides, it's considered by many to be a more vintage version of the round cut diamond.

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Sapphire

A blue gemstone and variety of the mineral corundum. A sacred gemstone; Moses was supposedly given the Ten Commandments on a tablet of blue sapphire. Sapphire has since been known as a gemstone that symbolizes wisdom and truthfulness. Sapphires from Kashmir are said to have unrivalled beauty, being a deep cobalt blue colour with a silky look. More recently sapphires have become more popular as an engagement stone following the engagement of Katherine Middleton to Prince William. Kate wears a 12 carat Ceylon sapphire as her engagement ring which was previously owned by Diana Princess of Wales. Read more

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Gallery

The part of a ring that sits on top of the finger and supports the bezel. The gallery is sometimes engraved, pierced or open sided with patterns.

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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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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, Sapphire

Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut

Carat Weight: 0.50

Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold

Age: 1880s

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

SKU: S3604/U51250D

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