hawkantiques_____fine antique jewellery

Here is an outstanding natural solitaire ruby ring original from the Victorian period (1890 ca)
French origin
It bears Eagle's head and maker hallmarks

The fascinating mounting has been individually hand created from solid 18 Kt gold
It is massive and very substantial weighing 15.0 grams!
The gold has matured a wonderful rosey patina along the may ages passed by

It displays a beautiful oval cabochon cut natural ruby of large size
Estimated on mounting approx 4.40 Ct - very deep cut
The ruby has pleasing red wine colour shade very much appreciated in rubies
It also has good transparency you only find in good quality cabochons
Quite good in saturation too

The ruby makes superb solitaire
Presented in rub over mount lifted up as loved at the time
It is in fabulous conditions commensurate to the age

An exceptional French example
Would be highly costly at any specialist

Stunning antique ring full of charisma
Would suite either sex

Collectable highly prized genuine untreated ruby
 

METAL: 18 Kt rose gold
PERIOD: Victorian, 1890 ca
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France
HALLMARKS: Eagle's head and maker
GEMSTONES: 1 oval cabochon cut natural ruby of approx 4.40 Ct
UK SIZE: L 1/2
US SIZE: 6
MEASURES: 12 mm. at the widest part - sits 8 mm. high on the finger
WEIGHT: 15.0 grams
CONDITION: very good

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