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A wide crown sapphire and diamond Victorian ring
Dating 1900 ca

Finely hand created by goldsmith of the age in solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions over the top for the diamond's housing
Top boasts an inky natural blue sapphire in oval faceted cut estimated approx 1.20 Ct set into a wide multi-prongs work
Surround has rough rose cut diamonds hand set into a star like background
Back has been made in finest pierced scroll work connected to decorated shank with acanthus leaf work joining the top which lifts up slightly

Very gorgeous ring in good conditions
Makes a statement on
 

METAL: 18 Kt yellow gold and silver
PERIOD: Victorian
HALLMARKS: assay
GEMSTONES: 1 oval faceted cut natural ruby of approx 1.20 Ct (8.67 mm. x 6.30 mm.) and 10 rose cut diamonds of 2.30 mm. in diameter each (average)
UK SIZE: O 3/4
US SIZE: 7 1/2
MEASURES: head is 18 mm. x 15 mm. (h. x w.)
WEIGHT: 5.6 grams
CONDITION: very good

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