{"product_id":"antique-18ct-yellow-gold-ruby-and-diamond-openwork-scroll-ring","title":"Antique 1908 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby \u0026 Old Cut Diamond Openwork Scroll Ring - UK P","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighing 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Hallmarked 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Gemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Rubies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Gemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Cut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique Openwork Scroll Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique Ruby \u0026amp; Diamond Dress Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An elegant antique openwork ring featuring beautiful scrolling gold details, natural rubies and sparkling old-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive natural rubies displaying lovely red tones, carefully incorporated into the decorative openwork design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural old-cut diamonds, displaying the individual character and beautiful flashes of brilliance associated with traditional antique diamond cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone Arrangement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautifully balanced combination of rubies and diamonds, set amongst graceful gold scrolls to create an intricate and decorative appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpenwork Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicate handmade scrollwork with attractive open sections, giving the ring a light and elegant appearance while showcasing the craftsmanship of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally handmade in solid 18ct yellow gold, with individually formed decorative elements characteristic of early 20th-century jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm yellow gold with the beautiful character and appearance associated with antique jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A charming and distinctive Edwardian ring, combining richly coloured natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and intricate traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks \u0026amp; Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hallmarked, with Birmingham assay marks and a date letter corresponding to 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional handmade openwork and scroll design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hallmarks provide a wonderful connection to the ring's history, confirming its manufacture during the Edwardian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good overall antique condition, with attractive natural rubies, sparkling old-cut diamonds and beautifully detailed 18ct yellow gold scrollwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring displays signs of previous wear consistent with its age, including a small chip to the edge of one ruby. 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