A beautiful and entirely original Victorian bangle, crafted in England in 15k yellow gold and silver and set with a rare GRS-certified unheated Siam ruby surrounded by old European cut diamonds.
At its centre sits a 0.95 ct natural, unheated Siam ruby, accompanied by a GRS certificate confirming its Siam origin and absence of heat treatment. The ruby displays a rich purplish-red colour, beautiful clarity and a charming antique round cut, perfectly suited to its original Victorian setting.
The ruby is framed by approximately 0.80 carats total weight of old European cut diamonds, individually set in silver in the traditional manner of the period. Further old-cut diamonds graduate along the elegant knife-edge shoulders, contrasting beautifully against the warm 15k yellow gold.
The bangle features a hinged construction with a safety chain, allowing it to open for comfortable wear while retaining its wonderfully delicate Victorian profile.
A particularly beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find example of original Victorian ruby and diamond jewellery, combining a collectible unheated Siam ruby with its original antique setting.
Details
* Period: Victorian
* Origin: England
* Style: Hinged knife-edge bangle
* Metal: 15k yellow gold and silver
* Centre stone: 0.95 ct natural unheated Siam ruby
* Ruby origin: Siam
* Ruby colour: Purplish red
* Ruby cut: Antique round cut
* Ruby clarity: Beautiful clarity
* Treatment: No indication of thermal treatment
* Certification: GRS certificate included
* Diamonds: Approx. 0.80 ctw old European cut diamonds
* Closure: Hinged construction with safety chain
* Internal diameter when closed: Approx. 6 cm
* Weight: Approx. 10 grams
* Condition: Very good antique condition
The bangle will be accompanied by its GRS certificate.