Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold Ruby - Diamond
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This late Victorian 18-carat yellow-gold ring features a 2.12-carat cushion-shaped ruby and two natural Old Mine-cut diamonds totalling 0.70 carats, with a Guild Gem Laboratory report.
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Extraordinary Late Victorian Ring (Late 19th Century) in 18kt Gold with 2.12 ct No-Heat “Pigeon Blood” Ruby and Old Mine Diamonds
An exceptional collector’s piece: an authentic late Victorian-era trilogy ring (late 19th century), entirely handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold. The jewel features an exceptionally rare 2.12 ct natural, unheated (No Heat) ruby with the prestigious “Pigeon Blood” classification, flanked by two important Old Mine-cut antique diamonds totaling 0.70 ct. Accompanied by a GUILD GEM Gemological Certificate.
Lot Description
This ring embodies the essence of late 19th-century Victorian jewelry. Its substantial, sumptuous original 18kt yellow gold setting features the classic and exceptionally elegant three-stone design, with open-sided settings that allow light to pass through the gems and bring out their intrinsic brilliance to the fullest.
At the heart of the composition sits a 2.12-carat natural ruby with extraordinary gemological characteristics. The gem stands out for its superb color saturation, certified as Vivid to Deep Red “Pigeon Blood”—the most precious, noble, and sought-after hue in the world. The fact that the ruby is completely natural and unheated (No Heat) places it firmly among a very exclusive group of investment-grade gems.
Crowning this work of art, two splendid, luminous natural Old Mine-cut diamonds are set on either side of the ruby. Their distinctive period facets and high profile create a magnificent, warm, and magnetic contrast with the vivid red of the central stone.
Technical and Gemological Specifications
• Type: Vintage trilogy ring (Late Victorian openwork setting)
• Historical period: Late 19th century (circa 1880–1900)
• Precious metal: 18kt yellow gold (fully tested and guaranteed to be period gold)
• Head dimensions: 1.50 cm (height) x 1.70 cm (width)
• Ring size: 12.5
• Total weight: 3.54 grams
• Certification: Sold with a GUILD GEM Certificate.
Central Ruby Details:
• Gemstone: Natural ruby
• Weight: 2.12 ct
• Color: Vivid to deep red – Pigeon Blood
• Treatment: NO HEAT (No heat treatment, 100% natural)
• Origin: Madagascar.
Side Diamond Details (2 Stones):
• Cut: Old Mine
• Total carat weight: 0.70 ct
• Color grade: H - I
• Clarity grade: VS - SI (Excellent transparency and brilliance, with inclusions ranging 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 characteristics of the stones and gold.
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 19th Century) in 18kt Gold with 2.12 ct No-Heat “Pigeon Blood” Ruby and Old Mine Diamonds
An exceptional collector’s piece: an authentic late Victorian-era trilogy ring (late 19th century), entirely handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold. The jewel features an exceptionally rare 2.12 ct natural, unheated (No Heat) ruby with the prestigious “Pigeon Blood” classification, flanked by two important Old Mine-cut antique diamonds totaling 0.70 ct. Accompanied by a GUILD GEM Gemological Certificate.
Lot Description
This ring embodies the essence of late 19th-century Victorian jewelry. Its substantial, sumptuous original 18kt yellow gold setting features the classic and exceptionally elegant three-stone design, with open-sided settings that allow light to pass through the gems and bring out their intrinsic brilliance to the fullest.
At the heart of the composition sits a 2.12-carat natural ruby with extraordinary gemological characteristics. The gem stands out for its superb color saturation, certified as Vivid to Deep Red “Pigeon Blood”—the most precious, noble, and sought-after hue in the world. The fact that the ruby is completely natural and unheated (No Heat) places it firmly among a very exclusive group of investment-grade gems.
Crowning this work of art, two splendid, luminous natural Old Mine-cut diamonds are set on either side of the ruby. Their distinctive period facets and high profile create a magnificent, warm, and magnetic contrast with the vivid red of the central stone.
Technical and Gemological Specifications
• Type: Vintage trilogy ring (Late Victorian openwork setting)
• Historical period: Late 19th century (circa 1880–1900)
• Precious metal: 18kt yellow gold (fully tested and guaranteed to be period gold)
• Head dimensions: 1.50 cm (height) x 1.70 cm (width)
• Ring size: 12.5
• Total weight: 3.54 grams
• Certification: Sold with a GUILD GEM Certificate.
Central Ruby Details:
• Gemstone: Natural ruby
• Weight: 2.12 ct
• Color: Vivid to deep red – Pigeon Blood
• Treatment: NO HEAT (No heat treatment, 100% natural)
• Origin: Madagascar.
Side Diamond Details (2 Stones):
• Cut: Old Mine
• Total carat weight: 0.70 ct
• Color grade: H - I
• Clarity grade: VS - SI (Excellent transparency and brilliance, with inclusions ranging 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 characteristics of the stones and gold.
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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