Victorian 18ct Gold & Pink Sapphire Ring

A stunning pink rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. ring. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and seems to envelop the ruby with sixteen claws. It was made circa 1880-1900.