Meet The Flora: Can you recall Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers?" That is The Flora, but in song form. I wonder if a lady perhaps ever donned The Flora to a performance of The Nutcracker, and let her listen to the song with which she shares a kindred spirit? Maybe you can be that person. The Flora is a gorgeous Victorian beauty that will surely stun you with her sparkle! Set with vibrant, round cut rubies with a juicy pinky purplish hue that call to mind spring flowers, this cluster ring appears as a flower, with a round cut diamond glittering right at the center.
There are no assay marks, but the band tests as 18k gold. The band is sturdy and firm, with a lovely floral scroll motif. UK size J 1/2 or U.S. size 5; could be resized by a jeweler. Total weight is 1.3g.
Very good condition for its age, stones are eye clean; no obvious nicks, nibbles, or chips in the stones. Box shown is not included, but it will arrived carefully packed in a different box. Please note that this is an antique piece, meaning it is at least 100 years old (though this particular piece likely dates to the early to mid Victorian era). So, even though it is in very good condition, it is a pre-owned piece and is not in mint condition. Antique pieces almost always have hints of patina, surface wear, small nicks, and other signs commensurate with its age. Please keep this in mind before deciding if a piece is right for you. I have done my best to document all the details of the piece both in writing and photographs to help you make your decision.
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