Vintage Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 5.5ct Ruby

A magnificent vintage star ruby diamond cluster ring exhibiting a gorgeous natural cabochon ruby at its heart, weighing approx. 5.5 carats. It has a vivid cherry-pink hue and an ethereal shimmer that moves across the curvature of the stone and morphs into a small star in direct light.  

The mystifying Star Ruby is named after its enchanting, star-shaped shimmer, known as an asterism, that floats across the surface of the stone in direct light. The stars three crossbars were said to represent faith, hope and destiny and were worn as powerful talismans, offering protection and guidance to travellers. 

The centre stone is complemented by a border of bright, clean brilliant-cut diamonds, that also chase down each shoulder, with three dazzling trillion-cut diamonds flanking on each side (approx. 0.15ct each). They all have excellent VS1 clarity – H colour and have a combined weight of approx. 2.5 carats.   

The piece is modelled entirely in 18ct white gold, with yellow gold claws holding the ruby and features a fabulous basket under gallery at the back, with intricate, pierced workmanship. It’s a marvellous statement ring, truly one of a kind, with a stunning collection of diamonds surrounding an enchanting star ruby in the centre.  

We recommend you insure for £9,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. 

WEIGHT: 8.8 grams 

SIZE: M (UK), 6 ¼ (US) – Our re-sizing service is free of charge and takes approx. 1-2 weeks. Please request your size at checkout.

MEASURES: Gallery Height 17mm x Width 19mm x Depth 9mm – Band Width 2.5mm 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) 

STONES: Ruby (9.5 x 14mm, approx. 5.5ct), Diamonds (Largest approx. 3 x 3mm, 0.15ct each – 2.5ct total) 

DIAMOND CLARITY: VS 1 - H Colour  

AGE: Circa 1960

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: AJ1040 

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