This Belle Époque three-stone ring is exceptionally unique. Set to centre a round-cut 0.25 carat ruby with impressive transparency and saturation. The ruby is secured in a rub-over setting between two 0.30 carat old transitional-cut diamonds. The openwork setting extends above and below the principal diamonds, providing the ring with an elongated and impressive face, epitomising the Belle Époque style. Sixteen smaller rose-cut diamonds surround the three-stone arrangement in a cluster around the ruby, above each diamond and on the shoulders of the ring, they amount to a combined weight of 0.15 carats and increase the total diamond weight to 0.75 carats. The setting is carefully pierced and detailed with millegrain edging. Both diamonds are matching and original with an average VS2 clarity and H colour. Tested 18ct yellow gold and platinum, circa 1900.

History

• Place Of Origin: France
• Date Period: Circa 1900.

The stones

• Ruby weight: 0.25ct
• Ruby size: Length 4.4mm; Width 4.4mm; Depth 3.8mm
• Principal Diamond weight: 0.30ct (each).
• Principal Diamond size: Length 4.5mm; Width 4.5mm; Depth 2mm (each).
• Treatment: Unheated/untreated (assessed by our GIA qualified gemologist).
• Total diamond weight: 0.75ct .

Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold and platinum.
• Band Size: UK P 1/2 / US 7.75.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 19.4mm; Width 10mm; Height of setting 3.5mm
• Condition and Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Damage: All stones secure, safely set with claws fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).