Description
Article number: VP4548
This piece of jewelry comes with a GLA certificate of authenticity.
Estimated value (insurance replacement value / new price) according to appraisal: 2,100 euros
The finest details at a glance:
- Material: 580 yellow gold (14 karat)
- Ring size: 55 (can be changed)
- Origin: Austrian assay mark (valid 1872–1922)
- Production period: 1875–1900
- Gems:
- 1 ruby (faceted oval cut, approx. 0.40 ct, prong setting, origin: Mogok, Burma/Myanmar)
- 12 diamonds (rose cut, approx. 0.15 ct, prong and bead settings)
- Total weight: 3.21 grams
This antique yellow gold ring (580 fineness) is a fascinating piece of jewelry dating from between 1875 and 1900 and bears the Austrian hallmark (valid from 1872 to 1922), confirming its origin and quality. The centerpiece of the ring is a charming faceted oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carats, set in a prong setting. The ruby comes from the legendary Mogok region of Burma (Myanmar), known for its high-quality rubies of intense color and brilliance. The design is complemented by twelve rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.15 carats, set in prong and bead settings, giving the ring a delicate sparkle. With a total weight of 3.21 grams and a ring size of 56, this ring is a beautiful example of late 19th-century jewelry. The estimated value is approximately €2,100.
An antique ring with historical charm and fascinating gemstones!
