{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-diamond-and-ruby-cluster-pinky-ring","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby \u0026 Old Cut Diamond Cluster Pinky Ring - UK M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful and charming Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring, crafted in solid 18ct gold and featuring a stunning pinkish-red ruby surrounded by sparkling natural old-cut diamonds. Believed to date to the late 1800s, this is a particularly attractive example of original antique jewellery, combining delicate proportions with traditional craftsmanship and beautiful period gemstones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the centre sits a lovely ruby, displaying a captivating pinkish-red hue and a beautifully proportioned old cushion-style cut. The gemstone has a wonderful warmth and character, with its attractive colour providing a striking focal point against the surrounding diamonds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe central ruby is beautifully framed by an elegant cluster of original natural old-cut diamonds, each displaying the distinctive faceting and individual character associated with antique diamond cutting. These charming stones produce delicate flashes of brilliance, complementing the ruby's rich colouring while creating a beautifully balanced traditional cluster design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ring retains its original antique construction, with traditional claw settings securely holding each gemstone in place. Its delicate proportions and beautifully arranged cluster give it a particularly refined appearance, making it an attractive choice for those who appreciate understated antique jewellery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in solid 18ct gold, the ring bears Chester assay hallmarks, providing a wonderful connection to its British heritage. Although the date letter has become worn and is no longer clearly legible, the ring is believed to date to the late Victorian period, around the late 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighing approximately 1.6 grams and measuring a UK ring size M, this is a beautifully delicate piece, particularly well suited to those seeking an elegant antique pinky or dress ring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful example of Victorian fine jewellery, combining the charm of original old-cut diamonds, the beautiful colour of a traditional cushion-style ruby and the enduring appeal of genuine antique craftsmanship.\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 Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hallmarked for 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Worn, Exact Year Unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Gemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Cut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique Cushion-Style Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive Pinkish-Red\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\u003eDiamond Originality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original to the Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone Settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Claw Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.6 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian Ruby \u0026amp; Diamond Cluster Pinky \/ 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 A charming Victorian cluster ring featuring a beautifully coloured central ruby surrounded by original natural old-cut diamonds in a traditional antique setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Ruby:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A lovely old cushion-style cut ruby displaying an attractive pinkish-red hue, with beautiful colour and individual antique character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original natural old-cut diamonds, displaying the distinctive faceting and delicate flashes of brilliance associated with traditional Victorian diamond jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone Arrangement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A classic cluster design, with the central ruby beautifully framed by sparkling diamonds to create an elegant and balanced appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Cut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional cushion-style cut, giving the central gemstone soft, rounded proportions and a charming antique appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional claw settings, securely holding each original diamond while allowing light to enhance its natural sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original antique 18ct gold construction, retaining the traditional craftsmanship and delicate proportions characteristic of Victorian jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful warm gold tones, providing an attractive contrast against the pinkish-red ruby and sparkling old-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A wonderfully charming and delicate antique ring, combining beautiful gemstone colour, original period diamonds and timeless Victorian styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Chester assay hallmarks for 18ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Worn and no longer clearly identifiable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original antique cluster ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chester hallmark is a particularly appealing feature, providing a tangible connection to the ring's history and British manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChester was one of Britain's historic assay offices, and jewellery bearing its hallmark is especially interesting to collectors of antique British gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the original date letter has become worn, the ring's design and construction are consistent with the late Victorian period, and it is believed to date to approximately the late 1800s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original old-cut diamonds are equally noteworthy, retaining the individual character and traditional faceting that distinguish genuine antique jewellery from modern reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these details make this a particularly charming example of traditional British fine jewellery craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; 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