This vintage ruby ring with baguette diamonds is crafted in lavish platinum, weighs 6.2g and measures 16mm wide and 9mm deep. In a captivating sunburst design resplendent in color contrasting ruby and diamonds, this classically elegant 1950's vintage ring exposes a significant 1.62ct oval-faceted ruby measuring 8.24mm x 7.10mm, graded an enchanting 'scarlet-red' color and 'good' clarity, mounted in a gracefully elevated prong setting. A glowing cluster of twelve baguette diamonds collectively weighing 1.26cts graded I color and SI1 clarity surrounds the intriguing corundum, secured by artistically designed elongated prongs extending to form a diaphanous gallery inspired by the Japanese Revival style. Tri-dimensional, shielded and skillfully chased shoulders merge to form a spherical platinum band and an easily sizeable shank.

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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