A fabulous pair of vintage stud earrings featuring star rubies, oval in shape and cabochon cut, mounted in 14ct yellow gold with posts and butterfly fittings.
What is a Star Ruby? From Wikipedia:
A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star-like phenomenon known as asterism; red stones are known as "star rubies". Star sapphires contain intersecting needle-like inclusions following the underlying crystal structure that causes the appearance of a six-rayed "star"-shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source. The inclusion is often the mineral rutile, a mineral composed primarily of titanium dioxide.[16] The stones are cut en cabochon, typically with the center of the star near the top of the dome.
Circa 1990.
Unmarked, tested as 14ct gold.
Each earring measures approximately 12.2mm (L) x 11.4mm (W).
Each ruby measures approximately 6.6mm (L) x 5.9mm (W).
The approximate total weight is 4.9 grams.
Please note the antique box pictured is for display purposes only. Thank you.
CONDITION: In very good vintage condition, with minimal surface wear commensurate with age.
LAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway. Layaways are not available on sale items.
SHIPPING: Please visit our shipping page for the latest updates.
All items are packed in a gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.
UK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Overseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and/or Signed.
What is a Star Ruby? From Wikipedia:
A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star-like phenomenon known as asterism; red stones are known as "star rubies". Star sapphires contain intersecting needle-like inclusions following the underlying crystal structure that causes the appearance of a six-rayed "star"-shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source. The inclusion is often the mineral rutile, a mineral composed primarily of titanium dioxide.[16] The stones are cut en cabochon, typically with the center of the star near the top of the dome.
Circa 1990.
Unmarked, tested as 14ct gold.
Each earring measures approximately 12.2mm (L) x 11.4mm (W).
Each ruby measures approximately 6.6mm (L) x 5.9mm (W).
The approximate total weight is 4.9 grams.
Please note the antique box pictured is for display purposes only. Thank you.
CONDITION: In very good vintage condition, with minimal surface wear commensurate with age.
LAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway. Layaways are not available on sale items.
SHIPPING: Please visit our shipping page for the latest updates.
All items are packed in a gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.
UK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Overseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and/or Signed.