An Antique Ruby, Diamond and Gold Link Bracelet

St. Petersburg, circa 1890

56 zolotnik Imperial Russian gold standard (14K)

The bracelet is embellished with a ruby and diamond cluster.

The central prong-set antique cushion cut natural ruby ( 9.00 x 7.5 mm x 2.9 mm, approximately 2.1 ct)

is surrounded by 16 antique cushion cut diamonds (approximately 1.25 ct total weight).

Length 7 3/4 in. (19,6 cm)

A very fine quality gold bracelet with unusually curved links

Marked on the clasp with workmaster’s initials Cyrillic ‘ Р.Г. ‘ and 56 zolotnik gold standard (14 K) with the arms of St Petersburg (two crossed anchors and a scepter).

This type of assay mark was in use between 1882 and 1898.