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Find Out MoreA beautiful and unusual ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with a star rubyA phenomenal gemstone which displays a shimmering six pointed star when viewed under a light source. The star effect or 'asterism' is caused by minute needle-like rutile inclusions within the gemstone. Natural, un-enhanced star rubies are very rare. that is surrounded by small naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls. A 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. is considered a Star Ruby when a three-point or six-point asterism, or star, appears within the stone. This star is created when tiny fibres of rutile, also known as “silk,” have light reflected off of them in such a way that a star shape is formed. Star rubies are cut into cabochons in order to display the rare star design as effectively as possible as in this example.
The ring itself offsets the ruby with the pretty pierced shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. and the creamy natural pearls.
It is hard to show the beautiful star in this ruby but I can assure you that it is sharp and defined.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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