A late Victorian gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. The oval-shape ruby, within an...

<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

<li>Significant chip to one of the outer diamonds and some surface reaching inclusions.

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

<li>Three replacement single-cut diamonds.

<li>Ruby medium reddish pink, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions, some visible with the unaided eye.<p>

<li>Stone in fairly good condition with minor abrasions, there are a couple of small chips to the table facet edge.<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>