Victorian Ruby 5-Stone Ring Size:5.5 lab-grown sapphires could (and did)

lab-grown sapphires could (and did) command higher prices than their naturally occurring counterparts

" A cool novelty shot glass modelled as an oversized thimble

and so it became both fashionable and patriotic to wear such pieces

Tiffany & Co maker's mark

Victorian Ruby 5-Stone Ring Size:5.5 lab-grown sapphires could (and did)DATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A stunning Victorian five stone ring set with natural no heat rubies, Thailand origin. The stones excellent quality, displaying superb colour intense mid red with faint pink purple undertones and largely free from inclusions. The mount is crafted in 18 karat gold, with exaggerated claws allowing for an open gallery. It dates from the late 19th century, circa 1890. STONES Natural Rubies certified no heat treatment, origin: