Victorian Ruby & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring Size:6.5 The stones display excellent blue

The stones display excellent blue adularescence (the effect whereby they appear to glow from within when the light hits them) and they're mounted in fine gold settings

We see plenty of antique convertible jewellery

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

and the ring is modelled in 18 karat gold throughout

It's held in place by 53 slender claws

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring Size:6.5 The stones display excellent blueDATE: Victorian, c. 1901 Elegant antique half hoop cluster ring set with vibrant pinkish red rubies and old cut diamonds. Alternating single rubies and clusters of diamonds make for a somewhat unusual overall look, but it works well and adds an element of intrigue to a classic style. Dating from the very end of the Victorian period, it's crafted in 18 karat gold with stones set in platinum. Birmingham hallmarks date it to the year 1901. STONES Natural