Victorian Ruby 5-Stone Ring Size:5.5 Serious "pen is mightier than

Serious "pen is mightier than the sword" vibes

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries paste gems could command as much (if not more) than natural gemstones

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

it's a particularly fine example dating from the 1880s

Victorian Ruby 5-Stone Ring Size:5.5 Serious "pen is mightier thanDATE: 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: