Antique Edwardian ring featuring a round red ruby surrounded by six diamonds set into a daisy flower shape. The shank of the ring is 18ct yellow gold and the setting of the ring is platinum.
The ring has a number of hallmarks, indicating the piece has a platinum setting as indicated by the 950 and the Plat mark, the shank of the ring 18ct yellow gold.
Ruby is the birthstone for July, it is the colour of love, anger, passion and fury. It was believed those who wore rubies were bestowed good fortune, throughout history rubies were worn by emperors and kings. Still to this day we value the gemstone just as highly. The ruby is considered one of the four most precious gemstones in the world alongside Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond.
HALLMARKS
950, 18ct, Plat, Sha
MEASUREMENTS
The ring setting measures 0.8cm / 0.3" in diameter and 0.4cm / 0.1" in height. The ring is a UK size M and a US size 6.5.
WEIGHT
2.11g
CONDITION
The ring is in excellent antique condition.
SKU
4114