RUBY AND DIAMOND RING

Centring on an oval ruby weighing 3.33 carats to a ballerina surround set with tapered baguette diamonds, size P.

Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0128235 stating that the ruby weighing 3.33 carats was found to be natural with evidence of heat treatment. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.80-2.00 carats, estimated colour I-J, estimated clarity VS on average. Ruby of medium to medium/dark red hue, moderate to strong saturation of colour, with areas of extinction. Off centre culet. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification. Evidence of resizing to shank. In good condition.
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Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0128235 stating that the ruby weighing 3.33 carats was found to be natural with evidence of heat treatment.