19th Century Duchess Ring In 18k Yellow Gold, Burmese Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire And Pear-shaped Diamond

Enhance your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare, authentic 19th-century “Duchesse” ring, finely crafted in 18K (750‰) yellow gold. At the heart of its elegant silhouette is a pear-shaped old-cut diamond (≈ 0.50 ct), flanked by an unheated Burmese ruby (≈ 0.20 ct) and an unheated Ceylon sapphire (≈ 0.30 ct). The delicately openworked shoulders and sub-gallery are enriched with mixed rose-cut diamonds (16 pieces, total ≈ 0.15 ct), a testament to the French goldsmithing expertise of the time. Period & Style: Early Victorian (circa 1850–1880) – “Duchesse” navette silhouette with openwork scroll gallery Hallmarks & Certification: French Assay Marks – Carat Gem Lab certificate included Gemstone Details: Center Diamond: Old-Cut Pear (~0.50 ct) Side Stones: Unheated Burmese Ruby (~0.20 ct) and Unheated Ceylon Sapphire (~0.30 ct) Accents: 16 Rose-Cut Diamonds (~0.15 ct total) Specifications: Size: French 50 (US 5) – resizable upon request Total Weight: 2.46 g Combining Victorian elegance, exceptional unheated gemstones and refined French goldsmithing, this “Duchesse” ring is a timeless centerpiece, ideal for collectors and lovers of fine jewelry.