Vintage Rubelite And Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum

Vintage rubelite and diamond engagement ring in platinum.

A testament to the elegance of the 1960's, this vintage engagement ring, believed to be of American origin, is a dazzling creation in platinum. At its heart lies a pale pink rubelite, a red natural variety of tourmaline, radiating with gentle hues.Flanking this serene centrepiece are two tapered diamonds, their precise cut enhancing the ring's overall allure.

• Metal: Platinum (touchstone tested)
• Hallmark: "10% IRID PLAT" indicating the metal to be 90% platinum and 10% iridium
• Period: Vintage, circa 1960's
• Origin: Believed to be American
• Diamonds: 2 baguette cut diamonds 1.0 carats, colour E - G, clarity VVS/VS
• Gemstone: 1 pale pink rectangular cut rubelite (variety of tourmaline) 2.8 carats; 9.33 mm x 7.66 mm x 4.87 mm
• Dimensions: 0.85 cm x 1.91 cm
• Rings Size: EU: 56 & 17¾ , USA: 7½ , UK: O½
• Weight: 6.40 grams
• Condition: Pre-owned, very good