Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
The stones are rubover set in a yellow gold and sit below ornate silver scroll-work set with four rose cut diamonds. Between each of the ruby drops is a further silver drop, featuring a (slightly larger) rose cut diamond. Extraordinary, impressive and rare.
Accompanied by a ruby report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the rubies shows no indication of heating.
Cut – Pear cut rubies and rose cut diamonds.
Colour – The diamonds are I to K.
Clarity – The diamonds are VS2 to SI2.
Carat – The total approximate ruby weight is 3.50 carat, with approximately 0.42 carat of diamonds.
Circa – 1850.
Measurements – The chain is 16 inches. The longest drop (centre) is 21.45mm.
Metal – The chain is 9k gold. The ruby drops are 18k gold. The diamond drops are silver backed in 18k gold. All tested.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Victorian 3.50 Carat Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Necklace, Circa 1850
