Vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced ruby in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.90 carats, flanked to either side with two rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with a combined weight of 0.10 carats, surrounded by ten round old cut diamonds in open back claw and grain settings with a combined weight of 0.30 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.40 carats, to a raised cluster with curving claws, scalloped edging, intricately pierced open gallery and fancy shaped backholing, the raised open shoulders gently smooth to a slim shank. Tested platinum, circa 1950.
