A beautiful antique ruby and diamond ring, handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and featuring an intricate openwork scroll design characteristic of the Edwardian period. Fully hallmarked in Birmingham and dating to 1908, this is a particularly charming example of traditional British jewellery craftsmanship, combining richly coloured natural rubies with sparkling old-cut diamonds.
The ring features a delightful arrangement of natural rubies and old-cut diamonds, carefully incorporated into an elegant openwork setting. The rubies display attractive red tones, providing a wonderful contrast against the warm yellow gold, while the diamonds add delicate flashes of sparkle throughout the design.
The beautifully executed scrollwork is a particularly appealing feature, with graceful curves and intricate open sections creating a light, decorative appearance. This traditional handmade construction reflects the craftsmanship associated with antique jewellery, where individual details were carefully shaped and assembled to create distinctive and elegant designs.
Crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, the ring is fully hallmarked with Birmingham assay marks dating to 1908, providing clear confirmation of its age and precious metal content.
Weighing approximately 3 grams and measuring a UK ring size P, the ring has a lovely substantial feel while retaining the delicate appearance of its intricate openwork design.
As expected with a piece of this age, the gemstones display some evidence of previous wear, including a small chip to the edge of one ruby. This has been taken into consideration when describing the ring and does not significantly detract from its attractive overall appearance.
A wonderful example of Edwardian fine jewellery, combining beautiful natural gemstones, traditional handmade craftsmanship and over a century of history. An elegant and characterful addition to any antique jewellery collection.
Key Specifications
Period: Edwardian
Year: 1908
Metal: Solid 18ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Fully Hallmarked 18ct Gold
Assay Office: Birmingham
Main Gemstones: Natural Rubies
Additional Gemstones: Natural Diamonds
Diamond Cut: Old Cut
Setting Style: Antique Openwork Scroll Design
Construction: Handmade
Ring Size: UK P
Total Weight: 3 Grams
Style: Antique Ruby & Diamond Dress Ring
Design Details
Design: An elegant antique openwork ring featuring beautiful scrolling gold details, natural rubies and sparkling old-cut diamonds
Rubies: Attractive natural rubies displaying lovely red tones, carefully incorporated into the decorative openwork design
Diamonds: Natural old-cut diamonds, displaying the individual character and beautiful flashes of brilliance associated with traditional antique diamond cutting
Gemstone Arrangement: A beautifully balanced combination of rubies and diamonds, set amongst graceful gold scrolls to create an intricate and decorative appearance
Openwork Detail: Delicate handmade scrollwork with attractive open sections, giving the ring a light and elegant appearance while showcasing the craftsmanship of the period
Construction: Traditionally handmade in solid 18ct yellow gold, with individually formed decorative elements characteristic of early 20th-century jewellery
Finish: Warm yellow gold with the beautiful character and appearance associated with antique jewellery
Overall Appearance: A charming and distinctive Edwardian ring, combining richly coloured natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and intricate traditional craftsmanship
Hallmarks & Period
Period: Edwardian
Year of Manufacture: 1908
Assay Office: Birmingham
Metal: Solid 18ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked, with Birmingham assay marks and a date letter corresponding to 1908
Construction: Traditional handmade openwork and scroll design
The hallmarks provide a wonderful connection to the ring's history, confirming its manufacture during the Edwardian period.
Dating to 1908, this beautiful piece has survived for well over a century, retaining the intricate decorative craftsmanship and distinctive gemstone arrangement that make antique jewellery so appealing.
Condition
Presented in good overall antique condition, with attractive natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and beautifully detailed 18ct yellow gold scrollwork.
The ring displays signs of previous wear consistent with its age, including a small chip to the edge of one ruby. This is visible upon close inspection but does not significantly affect the overall appearance of the piece.
The handmade openwork design retains its beautiful decorative detail, with the gold scrolls providing an elegant setting for the gemstones.
A lovely antique ruby and diamond ring, offering the charm, individuality and craftsmanship of a genuine Edwardian piece dating to 1908.
A beautiful antique ruby and diamond ring, handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and featuring an intricate openwork scroll design characteristic of the Edwardian period. Fully hallmarked in Birmingham and dating to 1908, this is a particularly charming example of traditional British jewellery craftsmanship, combining richly coloured natural rubies with sparkling old-cut diamonds.
The ring features a delightful arrangement of natural rubies and old-cut diamonds, carefully incorporated into an elegant openwork setting. The rubies display attractive red tones, providing a wonderful contrast against the warm yellow gold, while the diamonds add delicate flashes of sparkle throughout the design.
The beautifully executed scrollwork is a particularly appealing feature, with graceful curves and intricate open sections creating a light, decorative appearance. This traditional handmade construction reflects the craftsmanship associated with antique jewellery, where individual details were carefully shaped and assembled to create distinctive and elegant designs.
Crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, the ring is fully hallmarked with Birmingham assay marks dating to 1908, providing clear confirmation of its age and precious metal content.
Weighing approximately 3 grams and measuring a UK ring size P, the ring has a lovely substantial feel while retaining the delicate appearance of its intricate openwork design.
As expected with a piece of this age, the gemstones display some evidence of previous wear, including a small chip to the edge of one ruby. This has been taken into consideration when describing the ring and does not significantly detract from its attractive overall appearance.
A wonderful example of Edwardian fine jewellery, combining beautiful natural gemstones, traditional handmade craftsmanship and over a century of history. An elegant and characterful addition to any antique jewellery collection.
Key Specifications
Period: Edwardian
Year: 1908
Metal: Solid 18ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Fully Hallmarked 18ct Gold
Assay Office: Birmingham
Main Gemstones: Natural Rubies
Additional Gemstones: Natural Diamonds
Diamond Cut: Old Cut
Setting Style: Antique Openwork Scroll Design
Construction: Handmade
Ring Size: UK P
Total Weight: 3 Grams
Style: Antique Ruby & Diamond Dress Ring
Design Details
Design: An elegant antique openwork ring featuring beautiful scrolling gold details, natural rubies and sparkling old-cut diamonds
Rubies: Attractive natural rubies displaying lovely red tones, carefully incorporated into the decorative openwork design
Diamonds: Natural old-cut diamonds, displaying the individual character and beautiful flashes of brilliance associated with traditional antique diamond cutting
Gemstone Arrangement: A beautifully balanced combination of rubies and diamonds, set amongst graceful gold scrolls to create an intricate and decorative appearance
Openwork Detail: Delicate handmade scrollwork with attractive open sections, giving the ring a light and elegant appearance while showcasing the craftsmanship of the period
Construction: Traditionally handmade in solid 18ct yellow gold, with individually formed decorative elements characteristic of early 20th-century jewellery
Finish: Warm yellow gold with the beautiful character and appearance associated with antique jewellery
Overall Appearance: A charming and distinctive Edwardian ring, combining richly coloured natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and intricate traditional craftsmanship
Hallmarks & Period
Period: Edwardian
Year of Manufacture: 1908
Assay Office: Birmingham
Metal: Solid 18ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked, with Birmingham assay marks and a date letter corresponding to 1908
Construction: Traditional handmade openwork and scroll design
The hallmarks provide a wonderful connection to the ring's history, confirming its manufacture during the Edwardian period.
Dating to 1908, this beautiful piece has survived for well over a century, retaining the intricate decorative craftsmanship and distinctive gemstone arrangement that make antique jewellery so appealing.
Condition
Presented in good overall antique condition, with attractive natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and beautifully detailed 18ct yellow gold scrollwork.
The ring displays signs of previous wear consistent with its age, including a small chip to the edge of one ruby. This is visible upon close inspection but does not significantly affect the overall appearance of the piece.
The handmade openwork design retains its beautiful decorative detail, with the gold scrolls providing an elegant setting for the gemstones.
A lovely antique ruby and diamond ring, offering the charm, individuality and craftsmanship of a genuine Edwardian piece dating to 1908.
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