diamondsinthelibrary:  Art Nouveau ruby and diamond ring, circa 1900. This unique Art Nouveau ring is designed as a stylized spray of flowers with green gold chased leaves, set with diamonds and natural rubies.The diamonds are antique cushion cuts and old European cuts. Approximate weight (from bottom to top) - 0.35 ct, 0.80 ct, 0.25 ct, 0.28 ct. Total estimated diamond weight - 1.68 ct.Two natural rubies of good color - approximately 0.72 ct and 0.37 ct - 1.09 ct total weight. The ring was made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908. It is marked with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K) with assayer's initials of Ivan Lebedkin. Via 1stdibs.
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