Ruby and diamond ring, circa 1910.
Ref: 15516
Ruby and
diamond ring, circa 1910. A yellow gold and
platinum ring set with one central drop shaped old cut unheated Burmese ruby in a platinum
millegrain collet setting with an approximate weight of 0.50 carats, surmounted by an inverted drop shaped
old cut diamond in a platinum millegrain collet setting with an approximate weight of 0.30 carats, both centred by two round old cut diamonds in platinum millegrain collet settings with pierced surrounds, the tapered inward scrolled shoulders also set with four round old cut diamonds in platinum millegrain bead settings, all six round old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.20 carats, on a tapered yellow gold half round
shank.
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MILLEGRAIN
A type of setting for stones in which tiny beads of the metal are raised to grip the girdle and so enhance the sparkling effect.
OLD CUT DIAMOND
Refers to a stone cut with a circular shape and large CULET. These stones were cut to maximise light return in low light conditions predominantly prior to 1910. Also called an Old European Cut.
PLATINUM
Platinum is the hardest precious metal. It is lighter, harder and stronger than gold or silver which it superseded as a setting for diamonds making finer intricate settings possible. Platinum was first hallmarked in the UK in 1975.
RUBY
From the Corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. Ruby is derived from the Latin "Ruber" meaning red. It has long symbolised eternal devotion and romantic love.
Diamond
Diamond is the hardest of all gemstones (and the hardest naturally occuring mineral on earth)with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale. The word comes from the Greek word 'Adamas' meaning invincible. The diamond has been a highly prized gemstone for the last three thousand years.
Shank
The part of the ring that encircles the finger, not including the top piece or head.
Collet
Very early method of setting gemstones. A collet is a thin, round band of metal that goes right the way around the stone.