What characterises mid-century ruby cluster ring design?

During the 1950s, jewellery design favoured bold cocktail styles featuring prominent central gemstones surrounded by elaborate diamond frames. Smooth cabochon cuts were frequently chosen to highlight the rich natural body colour of high-grade rubies.

What materials are traditionally used in vintage cluster rings?

Mid-century cluster rings typically incorporate 18ct yellow gold or platinum mounts, multi-claw settings to secure the gemstones, and high-clarity brilliant or marquise-cut accent diamonds.

How can authentic 1950s gemstone rings be identified?

Authentic period rings display historic hallmark stamps indicating metal purity and maker, era-specific hand-setting techniques, and natural gemstone inclusions verified through gemmological reports.

How should a vintage ruby statement ring be styled today?

A cluster cocktail ring serves as an ideal focal accent for formal evening wear or minimalist modern tailoring, best worn individually on the right hand to maintain a balanced aesthetic.

How do you clean and preserve a vintage ruby ring?

Clean the setting gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding harsh ultrasonic cleaners or aggressive chemicals. Store the piece individually in a lined jewellery box to prevent surface scratches.

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Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Name: Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1080007
Price: 6950 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

For Sale by AC Silver

Description

A stunning vintage 6.95 carat Cabochon Burmese ruby and 4.80 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Burmese rubies.

This stunning, fine and impressive Burmese ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.

The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with a stunning feature claw set 6.95ct cabochon cut Burmese ruby, set in relief to the centre of the design.

The feature ruby is encompassed by eighteen claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds accented with a second emanating convex concentric frame of eighteen claw set marquise-cut diamonds.

The multi-stranded, elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the stranded ring shank.

This 1950s ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold and platinum.

This impressive cocktail ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this vintage cabochon cut Burmese ruby ring.

Condition

This vintage ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning Burmese ruby displaying fine colour and brilliance; the ruby bears some surface marks, in keeping with age.

The stunning diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The ring is excellent gauge of gold and platinum and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage ruby jewellery.

Ruby Quality

Origin Burma

Cut Cabochon

Content 6.95 carats

Dimensions 13.34mm (length) x 9.48mm (width) x 6.20mm (depth)

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) VS2

Cut Marquise/Transitional Modern Brilliant Round

Content 4.80 carats

Number of Diamonds

36

Dimensions

Length of setting 2.46cm/0.97'

Width of setting 2.12cm/0.84'

Height of setting 1.3cm/0.51'

Ring Size

UK Size J

USA Size 4 5/8

The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements.

Weight

13.76 grams

Date: Circa 1950

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.3cm (0.51")

Width

2.1cm (0.83")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Burmese Ruby Cluster Ring to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1080007

Dealers Internal Reference

C8727

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Description

A stunning vintage 6.95 carat Cabochon Burmese ruby and 4.

“

80 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Burmese rubies.

AC Silver

This stunning, fine and impressive Burmese ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.

fig 1. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central oval cabochon red ruby surrounded by a double tiered cluster halo of diamonds. — fig 1. Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with a stunning feature claw set 6.95ct cabochon cut Burmese ruby, set in relief to the centre of the design.

The feature ruby is encompassed by eighteen claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds accented with a second emanating convex concentric frame of eighteen claw set marquise-cut diamonds.

fig 2. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central oval cabochon red ruby surrounded by a double tiered cluster halo of diamonds. — fig 2. Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

The multi-stranded, elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the stranded ring shank.

This 1950s ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold and platinum.

fig 3. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central oval cabochon red ruby surrounded by a double tiered cluster halo of diamonds. — fig 3. Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

This impressive cocktail ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this vintage cabochon cut Burmese ruby ring.

fig 4. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central oval cabochon red ruby surrounded by a double tiered cluster halo of diamonds. — fig 4. Vintage 6.95ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Condition

This vintage ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning Burmese ruby displaying fine colour and brilliance; the ruby bears some surface marks, in keeping with age.

The stunning diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.