Octagonal Ruby and Diamond Ring

Engagement ring in 18Kt yellow and white gold (hallmark: owl), the center of which is adorned with a ruby weighing 3.41Cts (probable origin: Siam), in a setting of brilliant-cut diamonds.

Total weight of diamonds estimated at approximately 1.30 Cts, estimated color H, estimated clarity VS to SI.

French work, vintage.

Gross weight: 7.00g

Height of the pattern: 1.70 cm
Pattern width: 1.30 cm
Ring size : 52 (diameter 16.50 / US 6.00), with small balls in the ring.

Condition: very light micro scratches on the gold and platinum, natural inclusions in the stones, see photos.

Did you know that ruby is always red? It is part of the corundum family, the blue variety of which (or any color other than red) is called sapphire.

However, multiple shades of red exist: pigeon blood red, raspberry red, burgundy red, orange red It is the chemical element of chromium which gives it its most beautiful red!