Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.26 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 carat yellow gold stud earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections.
These fine and impressive vintage ruby earrings have been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold.
The vintage earrings have a circular form ornamented with a feature Dutch cut diamond, four claw set to the centre of the design.
The diamonds are encircled by six individually four claw set eight-cut synthetic rubies.
The earring frames have a stepped, fluted design emanating from the central diamond.
These stud ruby earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a latch and post fastening.
The earrings are hallmarked to the hinged latch with the mark for 18 ct gold (18k).
These vintage 1940's stud earrings is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
*Note: Contrary to what many people may think, the word 'synthetic' does not mean fake when it comes to gemstones. In order for a material to be called 'synthetic' it must have a natural counterpart. A synthetic ruby will have the same chemical composition as a natural ruby and therefore have an almost identical appearance to the naked eye.
The first ruby formed by melting two smaller rubies together was in 1817, and the first microscopic crystals created from alumina in a laboratory in 1837.
Common practice was to set and enhance fine quality antique jewellery with vibrant and colourful synthetic stones.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.
Diamond Quality
Colour (average grades) G
Clarity (average grades) Vs2
Cut Dutch
Content (total) 0.26 carat
Ruby Quality
Colour Red
Cut Eight-cut
measurements
Width of setting 2.3cm/0.90'
Weight:-
14.57 grams
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Vintage 0.26ct Diamond & Synthetic Ruby 18ct Yellow Gold Stud Earrings c.1940 (LA457870) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1940
declaration
condition
condition
These vintage 18ct gold earrings are fine quality set with synthetic rubies and very well colour matched, very high colour graded old cut diamonds.
The earrings are a very good gauge of gold and are in excellent condition with clear marks to the latch fastenings.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of ruby jewellery/estate jewelry.