Rare Original Post Medieval Victorian Era (1830 - 1860) Silver French Ring with a stunning large Cabochon of Opaque Maroon Ruby (opaque Corundum variety), and dated by style to between Circa: Mid 1800's. The ring details a simple flat silver band base which rises to detail open floral silver work which widens to and around the circular bezel. The bezel clasps are gold gilt and hold the exquisite maroon Ruby Gem @ 10 mm x 8 mm approx (re-set by Timeslide following cleaning). 11 carats. The setting is original (re-set by Timeslide 2014). Good oxide patination tones seen to the under bezel with some cleaning having been undertaken on all surfaces as the ring has always been worn and cared for.
Ring sizes are approx. UK Ring size V, US size 10.75, Japan size 24 @ 5.2 grams. My Grade - Very Fine: Purchased at a London Auction 2014 - Property of a French collector. Reference: Oman, C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974..
Ring Grade Scale Meanings:
Extremely Fine:
Perfect in my opinion in all regards.
Very Fine:
Near perfect oval band, setting and gem stone or intaglio representation (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Fine:
Fine band oval with slight off circle on plan, setting may contain age blemish marks or slight chips and or scratches (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Good to Fine:
The ring will have flaws as listed within the descriptions and shown on listing pictures. Note ancient rings will always be listed thus (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Opaque Maroon Ruby Metaphysical:
Ruby is to be carried or worn to provide a focus for Universal Life Force to enter your spirit. It will aid you in finding new paths in life and giving you the energy you need to walk those paths. It is a traditional birthstone and a popular gem. When opaque as with this ring it is far more affordable than the typical clear red variety however, in essence it contains the same principal metaphysical properties.
Where it is possible to draw on reference material for similar ring types / styles this is made available in the description from one of the following publications: Victoria and Albert Museum Catalog of Rings 1930 - C.C.Oman (reprint 1993) - Scarisbrick/Henig - Finger Rings (Ahsmolean Museum Oxford - 2003) - BM Catalogue of Finger Rings Greek, Etruscan and Roman (1907) re-printed 1968, Marshall, F.H.
Ring sizes are approx. UK Ring size V, US size 10.75, Japan size 24 @ 5.2 grams. My Grade - Very Fine: Purchased at a London Auction 2014 - Property of a French collector. Reference: Oman, C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974..
Ring Grade Scale Meanings:
Extremely Fine:
Perfect in my opinion in all regards.
Very Fine:
Near perfect oval band, setting and gem stone or intaglio representation (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Fine:
Fine band oval with slight off circle on plan, setting may contain age blemish marks or slight chips and or scratches (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Good to Fine:
The ring will have flaws as listed within the descriptions and shown on listing pictures. Note ancient rings will always be listed thus (note the description for specific listing guidance).
Opaque Maroon Ruby Metaphysical:
Ruby is to be carried or worn to provide a focus for Universal Life Force to enter your spirit. It will aid you in finding new paths in life and giving you the energy you need to walk those paths. It is a traditional birthstone and a popular gem. When opaque as with this ring it is far more affordable than the typical clear red variety however, in essence it contains the same principal metaphysical properties.
Where it is possible to draw on reference material for similar ring types / styles this is made available in the description from one of the following publications: Victoria and Albert Museum Catalog of Rings 1930 - C.C.Oman (reprint 1993) - Scarisbrick/Henig - Finger Rings (Ahsmolean Museum Oxford - 2003) - BM Catalogue of Finger Rings Greek, Etruscan and Roman (1907) re-printed 1968, Marshall, F.H.
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