Pair of Victorian Three Stone Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Rings
Regular price
$31,000
Created in England in the late 19th century, this pair of Victorian three stone rings are composed of 18K gold, diamonds, sapphires and rubies. Each ring is gypsy-set with an old mine-cut diamond, each weighing approximately 1.00 carat, flanked by round by round-cut rubies or sapphires. Antique work of beautiful weight and softness, these colorful and sparkling rings are bold and surprisingly modern.
Item #: R-21899
Country: England
Circa: 1890-1900
Size: 10.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 2 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 2.00 carats); 2 round-cut sapphires (approximate total weight 1.35 carats); 2 round-cut rubies (approximate total weight 1.35 carats);18K Gold
Gram Weight: sapphire ring: 16.6 g., rubyring : 17.4 g.
Signed: 18ct
Item #: R-21899
Country: England
Circa: 1890-1900
Size: 10.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 2 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 2.00 carats); 2 round-cut sapphires (approximate total weight 1.35 carats); 2 round-cut rubies (approximate total weight 1.35 carats);18K Gold
Gram Weight: sapphire ring: 16.6 g., rubyring : 17.4 g.
Signed: 18ct
Gypsy-set gems gained popularity as a jewelry style in the Victorian era. The embedding of the stone inside an unadorned band of gold was considered masculine in simplicity and freedom from ornament and decoration. In this era is favored by both men and women for its streamlined modernist aesthetic.
Gypsy-set gems gained popularity as a jewelry style in the Victorian era. The embedding of the stone inside an unadorned band of gold was considered masculine in simplicity and freedom from ornament and decoration. In this era is favored by both men and women for its streamlined modernist aesthetic.
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