Lot 154
A selection of three 18ct gold gem-set rings. To include two late Victorian ruby and diamond...
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Lot 154
A selection of three 18ct gold gem-set rings. To include two late Victorian ruby and diamond...
Lot 154
Lot Description
A selection of three 18ct gold gem-set rings. To include two late Victorian ruby and diamond band rings and a mid 20th century old and single-cut diamond floral ring. Two with hallmarks for London, 1898 and Chester. Estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct. Total weight 5.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear in keeping with age. Evidence of resizing. One band slightly oval, with a small dent to the back. Some possible replacement stones, wear to some settings. Rubies pinkish-red, good to moderate colour saturation. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions, fairly good condition with abrasion and nibbles. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Diamonds fairly bright. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Diamond in three-stone ring has profuse dark coloured inclusions, visible to the unaided eye. Rose-cut diamonds have a cloudy appearance, possibly due to the back of the settings. Diamonds in cluster ring have scattered to profuse inclusions visible to the unaided eye, some are surface reaching. Diamonds in fair to good condition, with minor abrasion, nibbles and small chips. Ring sizes N to H1/2. Cluster ring stamped 18ct. Chester hallmark partially indistinct.
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