Description
This is an 18k solid gold ring with a beautiful classic deep red natural ruby. The piece is based on Balinese designs with intricate granulation on the setting. The band has both a row of gold balls as well as extremely fine twisted wire. This ring is an extraordinary piece with an extremely rare and valuable natural ruby.
The ruby comes from the Winza mine in Tanzania and is completely natural (unheated and not glass filled). It has saturated red color and is super bright even in subdued light with excellent clarity. See link below for more information on rubies and sapphires.
It is estimated that less than 10% of the rubies/sapphires found in jewelry today are unheated. All natural rubies, especially with beautiful color like the one in this ring, are sold for thousands of dollars per carat. This piece is an exceptional buy at this price.
The ring at its widest point is approx. 7/16” wide (at the front) and the band is approx. 3/16” wide at the back. (See photo with older U.S. dime for size/scale.)
Learn more about Ruby/Sapphire at this link.