Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold Ruby - Diamond
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18k yellow gold late-Victorian ring with a natural 2.12 ct no-heat pigeon-blood ruby, transparent with slight inclusions, flanked by two Old Mine-cut diamonds totaling 0.70 ct, with a Guild Gem Laboratory certificate.
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Description from the seller
Extraordinary Late-Victorian Ring (Late 1800s) in 18k Gold with No-Heat 2.12 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby and Old Mine Diamonds
Exceptional piece for a high-end collection: authentic Trilogy ring from the Late Victorian era (late 19th century), entirely handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. The jewelry houses a rare natural 2.12 ct unheated ruby (No Heat) with the prestigious classification "Pigeon Blood" (Sangue di Piccione), flanked by two substantial Old Mine-cut diamonds for a total of 0.70 ct. Accompanied by a GUILD GEM Gemological Certificate.
Description of the Lot
This ring represents the quintessence of Victorian-era jewelry from the late 1800s. The sturdy and sumptuous original 18k yellow gold setting features the classic, elegant three-stone inline design, with open-cut galleries on the sides to allow light to pass through the gems and maximize their intrinsic brilliance.
At the center of the composition sits a natural 2.12-carat ruby with extraordinary gemological characteristics: the stone stands out for a superb color saturation, certified as Vivid to Deep Red "Pigeon Blood" (Sangue di Piccione), the absolute most precious, noble, and coveted hue in the world. The fact that the ruby is completely natural and unheated (No Heat) places it in the select circle of investment-grade gems.
To crown this work of art, on either side of the ruby are set two splendid and luminous natural diamonds in Old Mine antique cut, whose characteristic facet pattern and high profile provide a magnificent, warm, and magnetizing contrast with the vivid red of the central stone.
Technical and Gemological Details
• Type: Vintage Trilogy Ring (Gapped Late-Victorian Mounting)
• Historical period: Late 1800s (circa 1880–1900)
• Precious metal: 18k yellow gold (fully tested and guaranteed antique)
• Crown dimensions: 1.50 cm (height) x 1.70 cm (width)
• Ring size: 12.5
• Total weight: 3.54 grams
• Certification: Sold with GUILD GEM Certificate.
Details of the Central Ruby:
• Gem: Natural ruby
• Weight: 2.12 ct
• Color: Vivid to deep red – Pigeon Blood
• Treatment: NO HEAT (No heating treatment, 100% natural)
• Origin: Madagascar.
Details of the Side Diamonds (2 Stones):
• Cut: Old Mine (Antique Mine Cut)
• Total Carat Weight: 0.70 ct
• Color Grade: H - I
• Clarity: VS - SI (Excellent transparency and brilliance, inclusions from invisible to very small)
It will be shipped in a gift box with tracked and insured shipping.
A certificate of authenticity for the item will be issued, detailing the stone and gold characteristics.
Seller's Story
Top Quality Jewels has been operating in the jewelry industry for over a century.
Art, tradition and competence distinguish our jewels.
Every day we search for period objects, which have lived through the history of the centuries, to arrive at the most modern jewels of our production, in step with the times.
Translated by Google TranslateExtraordinary Late-Victorian Ring (Late 1800s) in 18k Gold with No-Heat 2.12 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby and Old Mine Diamonds
Exceptional piece for a high-end collection: authentic Trilogy ring from the Late Victorian era (late 19th century), entirely handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. The jewelry houses a rare natural 2.12 ct unheated ruby (No Heat) with the prestigious classification "Pigeon Blood" (Sangue di Piccione), flanked by two substantial Old Mine-cut diamonds for a total of 0.70 ct. Accompanied by a GUILD GEM Gemological Certificate.
Description of the Lot
This ring represents the quintessence of Victorian-era jewelry from the late 1800s. The sturdy and sumptuous original 18k yellow gold setting features the classic, elegant three-stone inline design, with open-cut galleries on the sides to allow light to pass through the gems and maximize their intrinsic brilliance.
At the center of the composition sits a natural 2.12-carat ruby with extraordinary gemological characteristics: the stone stands out for a superb color saturation, certified as Vivid to Deep Red "Pigeon Blood" (Sangue di Piccione), the absolute most precious, noble, and coveted hue in the world. The fact that the ruby is completely natural and unheated (No Heat) places it in the select circle of investment-grade gems.
To crown this work of art, on either side of the ruby are set two splendid and luminous natural diamonds in Old Mine antique cut, whose characteristic facet pattern and high profile provide a magnificent, warm, and magnetizing contrast with the vivid red of the central stone.
Technical and Gemological Details
• Type: Vintage Trilogy Ring (Gapped Late-Victorian Mounting)
• Historical period: Late 1800s (circa 1880–1900)
• Precious metal: 18k yellow gold (fully tested and guaranteed antique)
• Crown dimensions: 1.50 cm (height) x 1.70 cm (width)
• Ring size: 12.5
• Total weight: 3.54 grams
• Certification: Sold with GUILD GEM Certificate.
Details of the Central Ruby:
• Gem: Natural ruby
• Weight: 2.12 ct
• Color: Vivid to deep red – Pigeon Blood
• Treatment: NO HEAT (No heating treatment, 100% natural)
• Origin: Madagascar.
Details of the Side Diamonds (2 Stones):
• Cut: Old Mine (Antique Mine Cut)
• Total Carat Weight: 0.70 ct
• Color Grade: H - I
• Clarity: VS - SI (Excellent transparency and brilliance, inclusions from invisible to very small)
It will be shipped in a gift box with tracked and insured shipping.
A certificate of authenticity for the item will be issued, detailing the stone and gold characteristics.
Seller's Story
Top Quality Jewels has been operating in the jewelry industry for over a century.
Art, tradition and competence distinguish our jewels.
Every day we search for period objects, which have lived through the history of the centuries, to arrive at the most modern jewels of our production, in step with the times.
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Estimated period
1850-1900
Shape of surrounding stones
Round
Style
Victorian
No. of main gemstones
1
Lab report number
3119777538
Diamond type of surrounding stones
Natural
Laboratory report
Guild Gem Laboratory
Era
1400-1900
Cutting style of surrounding stones
Old mine cut
Number of diamonds surrounding stones
2
Fineness
18 kt.
Total carat weight of main stone(s)
2.12
Brand jewellery
No
Metal
Yellow gold
Total carat weight of surrounding stones
0.70
Main stone
Ruby
Colour of main stone
Red
Cut grade of main stone
Good
Total weight
3.54 g
Surrounding stones
Diamond
Transparency of main stone
Transparent
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Clarity grade of main stone
Slight
Gender
Women
Treatment of main stone
No evidence of treatment
Shape of main stone
Cushion
Country of origin of main stone (if certified)
Madagascar
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