Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain Russian marks for pure silver

Russian marks for pure silver (1000/1000) and 14k gold

This beautiful antique pendant is finished in colourful plique-à-jour enamel

and carrying on into the afterlife

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Ring porcelain Russian marks for pure silverDATE: Victorian, 1883 A cool antique chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating rubies and old cut diamonds. The stones rest in simple scalloped claws, and are all clean and bright. The piece is modelled in 18 karat gold, with clear English hallmarks that date it to the year 1883. A fine example of this popular, and striking, style. STONES Six Natural Rubies, approx. 2. 5mm diameter Six old mine cut Diamonds, total carat weight approx. 0. 48ct