A mid Victorian silver, gold, ruby and diamond pendant, circa 1870. The pear-shape ruby and...

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches and general slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Surmount loop is hinged, hinge is stiff or non-functioning. Surmount possible replacement.

<li>Diamonds fairly bright and well matched.<p>

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Ruby is a medium pinky red hue, with fair clarity and typical inclusions including crystal inclusions and oriented silk needles, small crystal cavity to the reverse.<p>

<li>All the colour in the ruby is towards the culet.

<li>Ruby with moderate facet-edge abrasion.<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>