RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, HEMMERLE

Bezel-set with an oval ruby weighing approximately 2.30 carats, to the shoulders highlighted with baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, maker's mark GH for Gebrüder (Brothers) Hemmerle, size 7¼.

Accompanied by AGL and SSEF reports no. 1094187, dated 18 July 2018 and no. 87532, dated 7 September 2016 respectively, both stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. For further details, please refer to reports. Maker's mark GH for Gebrüder (Brothers) Hemmerle. Stamped 900 Pt for platinum and 750 and OR for 18 karat yellow gold. Ruby is very slightly purplish red colour of strong saturation, Under 10x magnification there are few typical inclusions and small abrasions. Diamonds are bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with normal use. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by AGL report no. 1094187, dated 18 July 2018 and SSEF report no. 87532, dated 7 September 2016, both stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.