Here we have an exquisite, dazzling fiery deep red ruby and diamond 18K gold ballerina ring circa 1980.
The rubies are astonishingly gorgeous a fiery intense dark red with amazing intensity of color , clarity and sparkle!
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 rubies and diamonds is 3.39 carats.
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).
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. It weighs 6.8 grams.
This beautiful ruby ring is a size 6 1/4 US, it is sizable within a wide range.
This stunning unheated deep red ruby and diamond cluster ring is in lovely vintage condition and is ready to gift or to wear.
An Appraisal and Gem Report is included with your purchase.
It shall be sent in a presentation box ready for gifting.
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.
Comment:
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 rubies in this special ring are unheated and untreated making this gorgeous ring an excellent choice for a special ruby celebration such as an engagement ring or ruby anniversary.
