Lot 16
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond cluster ring. The oval-shape ruby, with...
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Lot 16
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond cluster ring.
Lot 16
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond cluster ring. The oval-shape ruby, with old-cut diamond crossover surround and shoulders. Estimated dimensions of ruby 5.5 by 4.5 by 2.6mms. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct. Approximate ring size P1/2. Weight 4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Band slightly out of shape.
<li>One yellowish sapphire to surround, possible replacement.
<li>Diamonds fairly well matched, one diamond opposite to the sapphire appears to draw a noticeable yellow hue.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds with some small light and dark inclusions under 10x magnification.
<li>Some diamonds showing some light abrasion to facet edges.
<li>Ruby is a deep red hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Ruby in good to fair condition with abrasions to table facet edges.<p>
<li>Replacement band stamped 18ct, partially indistinct.
<li>Width 1.1cms.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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