An incredible Victorian pendant / brooch set with seven natural and unheated round cabochon rubies from Burma. The six vibrant, deep red rubies on the outside are inter-spaced by pairs of white and bright eight cut diamonds. The larger ruby in the centre is set with a further eight diamonds around it. A diamond set bale on the top, as well as a yellow gold pin to the reverse means this versatile piece can either be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
The chain pictured is not original. Please note in the checkout whether you would prefer a 16'' or 18'' 18k yellow or white gold chain. This is included in the price.
Accompanied by a ruby report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the rubies show no evidence of heating, and are Burmese (Myanmar) in origin.
Cut:? Round cabochon rubies are eight-cut diamonds.
Colour:? The diamonds are G to H.
Clarity:? The rubies have some visible inclusions; this is common and expected in rubies. The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.
Carat:? The centre ruby is approximately 0.70 carat, with a total approximate ruby weight of 1.90 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.32 carat.
Circa:? 1890.
Measurements:? Not including the bale, piece is 23.2 x 22.2mm.
Weight:? 5.33 grams.
Metal:? The front is silver, the reverse is 14k yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer
Item # 4121212S148
Internal Reference: 4121212S148
Antique Number: SA1111690
Dateline of this antique is 1880
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