This Art Deco Ruby engagement ring in antique style lavish platinum weighs 4.2g and measures 13.5mm wide and 5mm deep. In captivating geometrically inspired and color contrasting Deco style, this impressive streamlined engagement ring exposes an opulent 2.59ct cushion-cut ruby (possibly of Burmese origin)measuring 9mm long and 8.4mm wide, graded a vivacious 'scarlet-red' color and 'good' clarity. Mounted in a flamboyant floating frame, this captivating corundum is secured by diamond-studded prongs, designed as quatrefoil 'Fleur-de-Lis' inspired profiles. A glowing rim of European-cut diamonds surrounds the alluring center-stone, embraced by elaborately detailed, floral-motif shoulders, each exposing a delightful diamond-studded tulip and a delicate collet. The twinkling diamond perimeter and the shoulders are cumulatively adorned with 0.60cts of bead-set European-cut diamonds graded H color and VS clarity. An absorbing romantically designed pierced openwork gallery embellished with delicate heart-motif and foliate-inspired silhouettes lends additional aesthetic grace to the composition of this Deco style ring, concluding with a smooth spherical platinum band and an easily sizable shank.

Please note that we are no longer purchasing Burma Rubies for political reasons.

For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones, originally deriving from India, the classical country of rubies. In Sanskrit, this gemstone of overwhelming brilliance is named 'ratnaraj' translated as 'King of Gemstones'. Whenever a spectacular ruby crystal was discovered and reported to the Emperor, he would send notables to receive and welcome the precious new gemstone in appropriate style. Ruby is the red variety of the corundum family, one of the hardest minerals of which includes sapphires in a multitude of colors. This magnificent red variety of corundum primarily consists of aluminum oxide and chrome, the latter being the element awarding ruby its wonderful color originating from deep inside the earth's core. Rubies may show very different shades of red depending on their origin, the most notable being Burmese rubies, indicating the luxurious blood red color. Ruby occurrences exist in Vietnam, Ceylon, Northern Pakistan, Cashmere, Nepal and Afghanistan. Ruby is the perfect symbol of powerful feelings and a ring set with a precious ruby symbolizes the passionate and enduring love between two people.

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If this center stone is not exactly what you are looking for, this is a ring setting from The Royal Collection which can be Special Ordered, while our Loose Diamond List offers a wide selection of diamonds to suit every taste. Our VIP Service can make your life easy and save you both time and money, including stone setting, polishing and rhodium-plating, an insurance appraisal, diamond certificate (if certified), jewelry cleaner, polishing cloth and an engagement ring box. If you would like to take her breath away, upgrade to VIP Full Service, which includes a beautiful monogrammed (up to 3 initials) Wedding Ring Box.

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