Balas Ruby

Unusual Rose Gold Ring with Natural Spinel and Diamonds, c. 1890 & later


€ 2,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Unusual Rose Gold Ring with Natural Spinel and Diamonds, c. 1890 & later
Unusual Rose Gold Ring with Natural Spinel and Diamonds, c. 1890 & later
Description
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This striking ring combines the warm radiance of rose gold with the luminous beauty of an extraordinary gemstone. Ten old-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately one carat draw the eye to the centerpiece of the design: a large, pink-red spinel with an impressive presence. The octagonal-cut gemstone weighs 1.54 carats and captivates with its wonderful transparency and vibrancy. Light passes effortlessly through the stone, causing its intense pink-red colour to glow vividly. Only a fine inclusion, extending from one corner into the stone’s interior, bears witness to its natural origin. Pink spinels are among the most fascinating—and at the same time long-underappreciated—gemstones in the world. As early as the Middle Ages, pink spinels were traded as “Balas rubies” and were often mistaken for particularly beautiful rubies. In fact, some of the most famous “rubies” in the European crown jewels are still spinels today, and it was only through modern gemmology that they were recognized as a distinct group of gemstones. The ring face, set with diamonds, dates back to just before the turn of the century. We carefully restored the ring band using matching rose gold. We discovered this extraordinary ring right here in Berlin.
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Unusual Rose Gold Ring with Natural Spinel and Diamonds, c. 1890 & later
Balas Ruby
€ 2,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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