Antique Victorian 18ct Gold, Ruby and Diamond Checkerboard Ring, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold, Ruby and Diamond Checkerboard Ring, Circa 1900

A beautiful late Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring inlaid with ten precious gemstones arranged into a checkerboard design crafted in England circa 1900. Five gleaming diamonds sit snugly alongside five pinkish red rubies, all set within 18ct yellow gold. The diamonds are all Old Mine cut and are lively and bright, the rubies are similar being Old Mine cut too and well-matched. The diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carat weight and the rubies also 0.20 carat weight.

Interestingly the design with a more geometric, checkerboard layout could be seen as an early transition in a move to the future of the Art Deco era.

The ring would make a great compliment to either a ruby or diamond ring-wearer being versatile in its ability to highlight both.

RING SIZE - UK N 1/2 / US 6 3/4 / EU 53 7/8 (complimentary re-sizing is available if required)

MEASUREMENT - 17mm diameter

MATERIALS - 18 carat gold/Diamond/Ruby

WEIGHT - 2.9g

HALLMARKS - None, tested as 18ct gold using a touchstone

CONDITION - Overall very good. Stones are bright, lively and well-matched. Gems remain securely set and are original to the piece. The shank is in good order.