Lot 282
A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central circular...
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Lot 282
A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central circular...
Lot 282
Lot Description
A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central circular ruby surrounded by old European cut diamonds with scroll design shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 0.30cts. Weight 6.07gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall fair condition with noticable surface scratches and minor nicks in keeping with general wear and the age of the ring, the ring would benefit from a clean. There is a large chip to the edge of the ruby, there is abrasion to the table facet edge, and the crown facets are becoming rounded. The diamonds are fairly bright and lively for their size, they are not very well matched, they vary from estimated colour H-L, one of the diamonds has a crack acros the table, most of the other diamonds has either a chip or a surface reaching fracture. Their settings may need attention. Ring size L 1/2.
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