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This lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold three stone rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... Ring was made in the 1930s. The central stone is a striking translucent pigeon blood red ruby, likely of BurmaBurma (modern day Myanmar) is one of most celebrated sources of the gemstone, ruby. Coming out of Mogok, known as the 'Valley of Rubies', the gemstones, along with sapphires and spinels, have been sourced there for at least 1,500 years, and are prized for their luminosity. origin. It is highlighted by two well-matched, bright white old European cutGemstones cut in this style have a smaller table than the round brilliant and the overall depth is greater. This style of cutting was popular in the 19th Century and is the direct predecessor to the modern round Brilliant Cut. Similar to the Old Mine Cut. diamonds. It has been hallmarked at a later date and assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. in London for 2020. This is because it has most likely been through a pawnbroker or a jewellery retailer that specialises in modern jewellery. It is a legal requirement in modern shops under the Hallmarking Act 1973 to mark the gold weight if they are unmarked. Usually a ring made before 1973, is treated as exempt if they were manufactured before, hence the lack of hallmarksSystem of marking precious metals, not required on antique jewellery, but sometimes marks can be found. in AntiqueFrom the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'old and long in existence', it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
Jewellery and why you see many antique pieces without their hallmarks. It is a beautiful ring and would make a gorgeous engagement ring
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