Whispers Through Time: A Ruby And Diamonds Ring's Romance

A late Victorian masterpiece, this crossover ring weaves a tale of eternal romance, its central ruby and surrounding diamonds a testament to love's enduring splendour. Forged around 1900 in the heart of Belgium, the piece captivates with its intricate meld of 18K yellow gold and platinum. Each stone is a silent witness to the intimacy of whispers, the intensity of stares, and the unseen moments it has adorned. Wearing it is an invitation to muse over the myriad of untold stories and cherished encounters it has witnessed through its century-spanning existence.

Antique jewelry object group: ring

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Late-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period: ca. 1900
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Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum.
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Diamonds: Three old brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.60 crt. (approx color and clarity H/K, si/i) and eight old brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.60 crt. (approx. color and clarity: J/L, si/i)
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.20 crt.

Precious stones: One natural ruby with an estimated weight of approx 0.70 crt (treatment unknown)
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: width of top of ring 2,03 cm (0,80 inch)

Weight: 3,70 gram (2,38 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 50 & 16 , Size US 5¼ , Size UK: J½

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 16077-0041

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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