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Find Out MoreA very pretty small pendant that was made circa 1910. It is a “Fleur de lys” design (The emblem for France) and has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with a pear shaped 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 graded transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. and rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. diamonds. The ruby is a stunning colour and a good clear stone.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct yellow & white gold
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