Perfect Victorian Diamond Ruby Ladies Fashion Ring c. 1880

Caroline's Jewelry with a Past is offering a 14kt. yellow and silver topped gold ladies fashion ring in a classic Victorian style circa 1880. This ring features two oval, bezel set, faceted rubies set in yellow gold. The rubies are medium dark red and are 4mm X 5.12mm in size which calculates to about 0.30 carats each or 0.60 points total weight in rubies. There are 32 sparkly, single cut diamonds surrounding the rubies. The diamonds total about 0.35 carats total weight. The diamonds are bead and bezel set. The diamonds are set in silver topped gold. The ring has a yellow gold shank. The center of the ring is 3/4" tall X 5/8" wide. The ring is a size 6 to 6-1/4 and can be re-sized. The ring weighs 3.9 grams and is in very good condition.

The gold content of this piece has been tested using standard accepted testing methods, such as acid testing. The ruby and diamond sizes were calculated using a standard jeweler's caliper. The diamonds were tested using a standard jeweler's diamond tester. The ruby was tested using a standard jeweler's gemstone tester. The stones were not removed from the piece to do physical testing or for weight.