Here we have an exquisite vivid red ruby and diamond ballerina ring. The rubies here perfectly matched for color with astonishing intensity and clarity.
The central ruby alone measures approximately 6.05mm x 4.38mm x 1.70mm weighing 0.30 carats. This ruby weight is engraved inside the shank as 0299.
Additionally the ruby accents which are tapered baguettes weigh approximately 2.88 carats. These amazing accent rubies are arranged in a sensuous undulating circle surrounding the beautiful central red ruby.
There are 21 points of VS clarity F/G color round brilliant diamonds set as accents giving the perfect amount of sparkly and color contrast to the exceptional rubies.
The total carat weight of precious gems here is 3.39 carats.
In total this pretty ring weighs approximately 6.8 grams.
Inside the shank there is a clear 750 metal fineness stamp. Professional testing confirms the same. A makers mark is also present inside the shank.
The ruby and diamond set face of the ring measures 11/16" long by 5/8" wide by 5/16" high (17.5mm, 16.5mm, 8.2mm).
Currently this beautiful ruby ring is a size 6 1/4 US.
This piece is in lovely vintage condition and is ready to gift or to wear.
A full appraisal accompanies this ring.
It shall be sent in a presentation box ready for gifting.
Unfortunately, in the last two decades many rubies seen in modern jewelry and rubies set as replacements in vintage and antique jewelry have had the color induced by high temperature heating in chemicals such as beryllium. This is called diffusion treatment and includes surface diffusion, bulk diffusion, lattice diffusion and deep diffusion. There are also sapphires treated heavily with beryllium treatment to imitate rubies. In recent years rubies have been clarity enhanced by filling any fissures or cracks with molten lead glass, sometimes the glass is colored as well, with time the filler falls out or goes cloudy ruining the stone. Polymer resins can be used in a similar way. Oftentimes this clarity enhancement may appear on certificates as the note(s) “residues” or “minor residues” or perhaps “foreign substance”. Colored coatings can be applied to the back of a ruby. These treatments are unacceptable and such treated stones are of very low value. We do not sell rubies with these treatments.
The photos form part of the description. Like all colored stones there is a color variation that occurs in different lighting conditions both inside but also outside, even the time of day can make the color of a stone appear a little different. We do our best to show colors as we see them. Color perception is highly individual and some people can perceive more colors than others, also colors can appear somewhat different on different screens and devices due to variations in screen hardware and device display settings.