An Early Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring
circa 1910
Marked with French owl control hallmark and Russian 1908-1917 import mark for 56 zolotnik (14K gold), St. Petersburg assay office. This gold Belle Epoque ladies ring is centered with a rectangular mixed cut diamond (approximately 0.78 ct) set in a milgrain setting within a double frame of calibre cut rubies and rose cut diamonds. The corners of the ruby frame are highlighted with four diamonds, the corners of the rose diamond frame – with four rubies.
Height – 16 mm (5/8 in.)
US ring size – 6 1/4 (17 mm)