Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain A simple gold bail has

A simple gold bail has been added for wear as a pendant

clarity SI1

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

and carrying on into the afterlife

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain A simple gold bail hasDATE: Victorian, 1883 A cool antique chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating rubies and old cut diamonds. The stones rest in simple scalloped claws, and are all clean and bright. The piece is modelled in 18 karat gold, with clear English hallmarks that date it to the year 1883. A fine example of this popular, and striking, style. STONES Six Natural Rubies, approx. 2. 5mm diameter Six old mine cut Diamonds, total carat weight approx. 0. 48ct