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Purple spinel and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920.

$15,031.43
£11,000
€13,421.52
CA$21,008.68
A$21,387.92
CHF 12,383.04
MX$282,382.69
NOK 138,416.92
SEK 147,701.83
DKK 100,671.49

About the Item

Purple spinel and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with an oval old cut natural no heat purple spinel in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further enhanced by sixteen cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 1.00 carats, to an elegant bombé form featuring intricate openwork with millegrain borders, a finely pierced gallery with chenier motifs, and fancy shape open backholing, leading to engraved shoulders that flow through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested platinum, circa 1920, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #5786-1326. Spinel has long been called "Balas Ruby", a term derived from Badakshan, the name of the district in Afghanistan which is said to have been the source of the finest stones in mediaeval times. Spinels are often mistaken for rubies, perhaps the most famous of these is the "Black Prince"s Ruby" in the Imperial State Crown which is actually a red spinel and the "Timur Ruby" in the private collection of the Queen.
  • Ring Size:
    4.75 US, Resizable
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  • Lab Report Available:
    GCS 5786-1326
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 297151stDibs: LU18629769422

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