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Lot 63
Two Antique Ruby and Diamond Rings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first in a three stone ring design centering on a prong set, oval cut ruby weighing approximately .45 carat and with a prong set old European cut diamond on either side with a total approximate weight of .95 carat (K-L color, VS-SI clarity), stamped 14K (ring size 6.25); the second an Art Deco platinum ring in a horizontal rectangular design with four channel set, square cut rubies in the center weighing approximately .52 total carat, surrounded by (14) old European cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 total carat ( G-I color, VS-I clarity), testing platinum (ring size 5.75).

14KT: 1.2 dwt.; Platinum: 2 dwt.

Ruby in three stone ring has a slightly purplish red hue, medium to medium dark tone, and moderately strong saturation.

Rubies in Art Deco mounting have slightly purplish red hue, medium to medium dark tone, and moderately strong to strong saturation.

Good estate condition; clarity grading of larger old European cut stones due to two minor chips along the girdle and other stones have minor nicks and abrasions visible under magnification.

$500 - 1,000