Antique, Victorian oval-cut Burmese ruby & diamond five-stone engagement ring tourmaline

Antique, Victorian oval-cut Burmese ruby & diamond five-stone engagement ring tourmalineProvenance Originating from the United Kingdom, this piece dates to Circa 1880, the Victorian era. At its centre is an oval cut Burmese ruby, it is flanked by four cushion cut diamonds, with a total estimated weight of 0. 50ct. The Natural Stones Central ruby weight: 0. 50ct Central ruby size: Length 7. 1mm; Width 4. 6mm; Depth 2. 5mm Central ruby: Burmese; oval cut; colour red pink; Total diamond weight: 0. 50ct; clarity VS2 SI1, colour H I, Cushion

In an early 20th century mount with millegrained diamond shoulders and elegantly tapered claws

and the overall shape of the cluster

set with bands of Old European and carré-cut diamonds

Place Of Origin United Kingdom Stone Type Emeralds: Approx

An Edwardian target ring

Aquamarine: 14

which is partially why they shot to popularity in the 18th century

09 carats is a lovely example of these beautiful floral shades

The use of sapphire and diamond

commonly associated with stones from this area

G colour / SI clarity on average)

Centre turquoise: 7