19th May, 2019 13:00
The Jewellery Auction
A CERTIFICATED LATE VICTORIAN RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
LATE VICTORIAN NATURAL RUBY AND DIAMOND RING,
set with three graduated cushion shaped natural rubies, the central gem 4.6m wide, with accompanying report from The Gem & Pearl Lab of London, interspaced by two old cut diamonds totalling very approximately 0.45 carats, on bifurcated shoulders, marked 18CT, size R, 2.8g
Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.
Sold for £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Condition Report
Inscription to shank interior- worn, only 'Ada' is legible
C.1890-1900
Shank wearing thin, consistent with age
Rubies very good, return of light is good and colour deep, well-matched
Old cut diamonds, round brilliant in shape, good, white and bright, no eye-visible inclusions
With 10x loupe
Diamonds good, slight bluish tint, a few pin prick inclusions
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