Antique Pave Old European and Rose cut Diamond & Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

With a rectangular face densely set with early pave diamonds and framed by a halo of rubies, this unusual antique ring offers impressive finger coverage. The center section holds a mix of old European cut and rose cut diamonds in bezel and collet settings, their varied cuts giving the piece a distinctly antique character. The surrounding halo features predominantly square and step cut rubies in varying shades of red, though several stones have been replaced over the years with well-matched red synthetic spinel. One diamond has been replaced with a modern round brilliant and another with a single cut. The diamonds show G-I color and SI1-I1 clarity. The rosy yellow gold shoulders are beautifully engraved, and the band tapers noticeably from face to shank. This fabulous and unusual ring is very likely originally made by Thie & Levy, and later modified. This piece, sold as found, has been well loved over the past century and has evidence of several historical repairs. However, it presents beautifully and is truly an incredible antique piece. 

Details
Size: 9.5 (resizable within a few sizes)
Face measures 25.85mm and tapers to a 3.67mm shank
Face is 14 karat yellow gold, Shank is lower Karat gold, Pat. Sept. 1888, tested, 7.83g
Old European cut and rose cut diamonds, G-I color, SI1-I1 clarity, estimated 1.70ctw total (one replaced with modern round brilliant, one with single cut)
Square and step cut rubies with replacement red synthetic spinels
Antique / Estate

ConditionSold as found, This ring has been previously resized and sizing beads have been added. There is evidence of resin used for past repairs behind the channel rubies. There is also minor repair work on the bezels and two diamond replacements. The gold tests between 10K and 14K due to historical repairs over the years. Please note, the size is an estimate, we can resize within a few sizes or remove sizing beads. 

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