Antique, Edwardian ruby and old-cut diamond five-stone ring topaz

Antique, Edwardian ruby and old-cut diamond five-stone ring topazProvenance Original to c. 1915, this ruby and diamond five stone ring is impossible to not fall in love with. It strikes the perfect balance between subtle and stunning. Set with three natural Burmese rubies with a combined weight of 0. 48ct. My favourite thing about these stones is their individuality, rather than perfectly matching, each ruby has its own colour and character. The central stone glows with a vibrant raspberry red, another has a softer

Hallmarks: marked 18ct indicating 18ct white gold

in a design that still translates beautifully to the modern day

flanked by two cushion-shape old-mine cut diamonds also in open-back claw settings

Centre Sapphire: 5

The diamonds are grain-set and encased by a thick polished border which follows the curve of the graduating diamonds to form an elongated marquise-like shape

which was lighter

This double band is set across the front with two rows of baguette diamonds

Connor from Granny 13 Sept 1896

fiery golden-brown zircon that radiates a warm sparkle

its corners set with triangular onyx

weighing 9ct

the two stones are beautifully contrasting - almost yin and yang in nature