Mid Century 0.65 Carat Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring, dated 1965

A seriously sweet ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ruby is a vibrant and intense red with distinct flashes of crimson. Eight claws secure the central stone, with twelve eight-cut diamonds in the surround. All the gems are mounted in white gold, leading to a tapering D-shaped yellow gold band.

Hallmarks from the London assay, 1965.

Cut – Oval shaped ruby and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are I.

Clarity – The ruby is SI2. The diamonds are VS2.

Carat – The ruby is approximately 0.65 carat, with an estimated total diamond weight of 0.18 carat.

Condition – Some abrasions to the ruby are visible through a jeweller’s loupe.

Dated – 1965.

Size – J 1/2 (UK) or 5 (US). Complementary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The head of the ring is 10.7mm by 9.3mm. Sits 5.9mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k gold. Hallmarked.