Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Half-Hoop
A striking antique carved half-hoop ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. It's set with vibrant rubies and old cut diamonds, with beautiful scroll motifs carved into the gallery and down the shoulders. Built in 18 carat gold throughout, these rings have been made and engraved by hand in Hatton Garden, London's famous jewellery district, for well over 150 years, the technique having been passed down generations of jewellers mostly unchanged to this day.
Era: Victorian, circa 1890
Width at head: 4.5mm
Ring size: Q or 8.25 US. Resize for £35
Stone: Rubies and Old Mine Cut Diamonds (approx. 0.12ct total)
Marks: Stamped 18ct
Condition: Great antique condition. One diamond is a later replacement (brilliant cut)
Full appraisal document provided with each item
This includes a valuation for insurance purposes, item specifics, date, and origins (where applicable)
Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Shipping
Express shipping is free of charge and carbon offset
Tracked and insured with signature on delivery
UPS Express (International)
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£35 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
Leave a note at checkout with your desired size
Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
A 25% deposit will be taken to secure the item. The remaining balance will be settled in 90 days. You can pay installments weekly, monthly, or the full balance at the end - whatever works.
Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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