Lot 116
A selection of three mid to late Victorian 15ct gold gem-set rings, circa 1880. To include a...
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Lot 116
A selection of three mid to late Victorian 15ct gold gem-set rings, circa 1880. To include a...
Lot 116
Lot Description
A selection of three mid to late Victorian 15ct gold gem-set rings, circa 1880. To include a ruby, red paste and diamond three-stone ring, a ruby and split pearl dress ring and a ruby and split pearl five-stone band ring. Hallmarks for 15ct gold. Weight 6.1gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good to fair. There are scratches to the rings in keeping with overall wear. There are blisters and blemishes to the split pearls, some slightly vary in shade. There is some abrasion to the central diamond in the three-stone ring, the replacement red paste is chipped. There are typical inclusions to the other rubies. The ruby and split pearl dress ring has hallmarks for London, 1876, the assay stamp has worn. The ruby and split pearl five-stone ring has hallmarks for Chester, 1882, the ruby, paste and diamond ring has hallmarks for Chester partially rubbed. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones.
The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin.
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