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19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds

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Elevate your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare and authentic 19th-century Duchess ring, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold (750 ‰). Central to its elegant oval design is an antique Old-cut pear shaped diamond (≈ 0.50 ct), flanked by an unheated Burmese ruby (≈ 0.20 ct) and an unheated Ceylon sapphire (≈ 0.30 ct). The shoulders and under-gallery are enriched with delicate rose-cut diamond melee, showcasing the era’s fine French goldsmithing. Period & Style: Early Victorian (circa 1850–1880), “Duchess” navette silhouette with openwork scroll gallery Hallmarks & Certification: French assay marks; accompanied by a Carat Gem Lab certificate Gemstone Details: Center: Pear-shaped old European diamond (~ 0.50 ct) Sides: Burmese ruby (unheated, ~ 0.20 ct) & Ceylon sapphire (unheated, ~ 0.30 ct) Accents: 16 × rose-cut diamonds (~ 0.15 ct total) Ring Size: French 50 (US 5); sizing possible Weight: 2.46 g A rare fusion of Victorian elegance, precious unheated gemstones, and exquisite French craftsmanship, this Duchess ring is a timeless statement piece optimized for discerning collectors and fine-jewelry enthusiasts.

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