A late 19th century silver and gold, diamond and ruby ring. The old-cut diamond collet, to the rose-cut diamond and calibre-cut ruby tapered chevron sides. Principal diamond estimated 0.40ct, H-I colour, VS2-SI1 clarity. Weight 3.6gms.
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Slight discolouration to the shoulders, possible replacement band/resize. Diamonds well matched. Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Rubies are a well matched deep medium slightly purplish red hue, well saturated, with fair to good clarity and typical inclusions. Rubies in fair to good condition with moderate facet-edge abrasions. Ring size Q. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. 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. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk