Victorian 5 Carat Burma Ruby Cluster Ring Size:5.25 A fine Victorian chequerboard ring

A fine Victorian chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating emeralds and old cut diamonds

which suggests that it was made in England before being retailed in (most likely) Paris

circa 1650 (

An Oak Tree with the motto "Upright Whilst Secure"

evidence of an old repair to the chain - of little consequence

Victorian 5 Carat Burma Ruby Cluster Ring Size:5.25 A fine Victorian chequerboard ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A superb antique Burma ruby and diamond cluster ring dating from the late Victorian period. It's set with a stunning 4. 98 carat natural Burmese ruby, certified with no indication of heat treatment. The principal stone is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds, and rests in a simple four claw mount. Dating from the 1890s, it has French 18k gold import marks indicating that it was likely retailed in Paris. STONES 4. 98ct