The low profile curved setting centered on a round cut ruby (6.75 x 6.50 x 3.56 mm) weighing approximately 1.05 carat and with full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .65 total carat (I-J color, SI1-SI2 clarity), stamped 14K.

17mm; Ring size 8.5

3.1 dwt.

From the Estate of Martha Melvin, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Ruby displays a slightly purplish red hue, medium dark tone, and moderately strong saturation.

Ruby with chip at girdle and minor abrasions visible under 10x magnification; one outer accent diamond with significant chip.