Antique, Victorian rhodolite garnet three-stone ring ruby

Antique, Victorian rhodolite garnet three-stone ring rubyProvenance A beautiful and highly unusual Victorian rhodolite garnet three stone ring, c. 1880. Set to centre with an impressive oval shaped cushion cut rhodolite garnet with a stunning plum like colour. Rhodolite is the name given to purplish pink garnets prized for their rich, luminous colour and exceptional clarity. Rhodolites name is derived from the Greek rhodon, meaning rose, a fitting reference to its distinctive hues, which range from delicate

no two old-cut stones are ever identical

Spinel: Approx

What a discovery

32ct (estimated)

The natural diamonds have been perfectly matched in colour and clarity

all gem weights and dimensions are estimated while assessed in the mount

perfectly matched in colour and clarity and grain set in platinum

drawing out the depth of colour

with its famous shade of ‘cornflower’ blue

The irregular rectangular openwork setting features delicate millegrain edging as well as a finely scroll pierced gallery and shoulders

Total emerald weight: 1

Amethyst size: Length 11