A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.26 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 Karat Yellow Gold stud earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections

These fine and impressive vintage ruby earrings have been crafted in 18 K 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 K 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 jewelry with vibrant and colorful synthetic stones.

Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.

These vintage 18 K Gold earrings are fine quality set with synthetic rubies and very well color matched, very high color 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 jewelry/estate jewelry.

Color (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) VS2

Cut Dutch

Content (total) 0.26 carat

Color Red

Cut Eight-cut

Width of setting 2.3cm/0.90"

14.57 grams

Date: Circa 1940

Fastening: Hinged Latch Clasp