A late Victorian gold ruby and diamond five-stone ring, circa 1900. The graduated old-cut...

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Possible replacement gemstones.

<li>One replacement brilliant-cut diamond point.

<li>Abrasion and chips visible to some of the diamond points.

<li>Some claws appear to have broken off and are not covering the stones, they may need to be secured.

<li>Rubies medium pinkish red, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions. Surface reaching fracture to one of the rubies<p>

<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>‘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. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or  elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>