Description
Antique 22K Gold Victorian Rose Cut Ruby Seed Pearls Ring 7 – Gorgeous antique Victorian estate collection ring in solid 22K yellow gold with all of its original, natural ruby gemstones and natural Victorian seed pearls in excellent condition. It has a hand applied 22K gold plaquette hand applied to the underside of the mounting and is also jeweler tested and guaranteed solid 22K gold. Ring size is 7. Size of top is 1/2″ tall north to south by 11/16″ wide shoulder to shoulder east to west. This is an early ring (1880s era) which sits pretty flat to the finger line. The mounting is goldsmith handmade with hand piercings underneath and tall handmade bezels. Noticeably true Victorian. Weight is 3.1 grams.
The top contains 17 graduated seed pearls which range from 1mm to 2mm. The rubies are also graduated from 1mm to 2.5mm. All of the rubies are well matched with deep, red color and internal fuschia highlights in lighting. Given their antique rose cuts each and every one is also quite sparkly. These are lovely early natural, untreated rubies. Total carat gemstone weight is approximately .36 carat.
Condition is completely original, very gently used and excellent. No wearing down of the gold. All seed pearls are still clean and well rounded. Beautiful, no eye visible wear condition. Any age wear is only visible under loupe magnification.
This is a stunning ring in solid, hard to find, high grade 22K gold for your antique Victorian jewelry collection.
