Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain The wires have been added

The wires have been added later - please see images

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

A simple gold bail has been added for wear as a pendant

clarity SI1

with a wonderfully hand-chased crown above - a typically Victorian sentiment

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain The wires have been addedDATE: Victorian, 1883 A cool antique chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating rubies and old cut diamonds. The stones rest in simple scalloped claws, and are all clean and bright. The piece is modelled in 18 karat gold, with clear English hallmarks that date it to the year 1883. A fine example of this popular, and striking, style. STONES Six Natural Rubies, approx. 2. 5mm diameter Six old mine cut Diamonds, total carat weight approx. 0. 48ct