Art NOUVEAU Antique FRENCH Rose Cut Diamond RUBY Skinny Navette Ring 14k 18k Gold Belle Epoque

ABOUT:

A dramatic skinny navette with a 1.2 inch footprint on the finger. This French antique Belle Epoque piece is set with rose cut diamonds in its scalloped halo and in the little center details. They surround a center pinkish ruby (may be synthetic, a popular choice for the period). I love the openwork detail along with color and sparkle. The raised shoulders are knife edged and set with diamonds leading up to the ring face.

Found in Paris, with their hallmarks for 18k and 14k gold. The reason being parts of the shank are 14k gold which must have been done in a sizing of it where they used a lower carat.

Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.

MEASUREMENTS:
Size 5 1/2. The ring face is 31x8mm and stands 5.4mm off the finger. It weighs 4.6 grams. The ruby is about 5x3mm and the diamonds are very small, 1 to 1.5mm.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Slight abrasions to the table facet of the ruby that can catch the light to be eye visible but a lovely color and sparkle. These are typical old rose cut diamonds, cut by hand so they have the beautifully irregular and sometimes imperfect antique look to them with some rough edges. They are small and just meant to add a glint of sparkle. There is build up behind the rose cuts which have an open back but a very small opening so I was not able to get the back clear with the very light cleaning I gave it. The filigree gallery / underside of the ring face has a curve / bend to it. This isn't really visible while wearing but something to look for in photos. It is slightly seen if you are studying the underside of the ring from the side view but more apparent when off the hand and looking at it upside down.

Please also note that I take some photos / videos in the sunshine because it captures the lovely color and sparkle, but it also highlights any surface wear, scratches, abrasions, buildup or inclusions that can catch the light, making these things appear worse than they would with normal day to day wear. : )

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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