Victorian 1.53ct Burma Ruby Halo Ring

A striking, late-Victorian-era cluster ring, modeled in 18k rose gold, whose primary gemstone is a natural, untreated, 1.53 carat Burmese ruby. This exquisite, deep-red, cushion-shaped gem is held in ten claw-like prongs, where it is surrounded by a halo of ten glinting, rose cut diamonds. These soulful, hand-cut diamonds have domed faces with charming, irregular facets— they are mounted in silver seats, where they are held in place by a series of modified, rose gold prongs. The ring's open work gallery is crisp and crown-like. Its cathedral shoulders feature fleur-de-lis style decor, with a subtle bound detail at the base. The ring's half-round shank is reeded. Larger, no-heat rubies are increasingly rare— we love the way this vivid red gem contrasts with the white, mirror-like sparkle of the rose cut diamonds that surround it. This old darling would make an outstanding engagement ring!

Materials

18k Gold
Silver
Ruby
Diamond

Age

c. 1900

Size

US 6 1/2 

This ring can be resized (up to US 8 1/2 and down to size 5). Resizing for this ring is complimentary (just leave your desired size in the notes at checkout).

Dimensions

Ring face measures approx 12.5 x 12.9 mm; ruby measures 6.8 x 6.77 mm (carat weight is 1.53 carats) diamonds (10) measure approx 3 mm diamond (diamond CTW is approx .80 carats); ring shank measures approx 7.4 mm at the shoulder and tapers to approx 1.5 mm at the base. This ruby is certified no heat/no treatment— it ships with a gem lab report.

Ruby Laboratory Findings