What makes this a good antique ruby and diamond five-stone ring? The old-cut rubies in this Edwardian beauty are rich, bright and well matched. A big plus is that they are unheated.

The old brilliant cut diamonds are also matched, and are white and lively. 

The beautifully crisp handcrafted 18-carat yellow gold mount has a platinum setting for the diamonds alone, which highlights their whiteness. I love the side-on view of this detail, a sign that this jewel is from the early years of the 20th century.

Like most five-stones with decent-sized stones this ring is better suited to a larger hand. (You can see this in the hand shots – the customer who very kindly modelled it for me has beautiful hands but it is a little too big for her her extremely slender fingers.)

Many five-stone rings are set rather flatly across the top, which is not so appealing on the hand. The top of this one has a very definite curve that looks wonderful when worn. 

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• Handmade in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum 

• Central 6.3 x 4.1 x 1.8mm mid-red oval natural ruby estimated at 0.42 carats 

• Two outer mid-red natural rubies estimated to total 0.42 carats

• Inclusions indicate that the rubies are untreated

• Two large old European cut diamonds estimated to total 1.19 carats, graded set as H-I/VS2

• Comes with an independent insurance valuation for $16,250

• Size approximately 9 or R 1/2, but easily resized free of charge

• Weight is 4.2 grams

• In excellent antique condition

• Will come in a Karen Deakin gift box (the antique boxes are not included)

Please examine the photographs carefully – they form part of the description. 

I’d be very happy to send more information and images. Layaway available.

I accept returns if you’re not delighted with your purchase.