Victorian Ruby and Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring 2.37ct in Yellow Gold

A Victorian Burmese ruby ring, featuring seven oval and cushion cut rubies totalling 2.37cts. Seven stone rings are said to represent the luck of number 7, and the encirclement of continuing love. They became increasingly popular in the Victorian period when it became fashionable to wear multiple rings on each hand. This was influenced by Queen Victoria and her royal relatives, who dictated styles and tastes to the Empire at large. Burma, or Myanmar, is a country that is renowned for its deposits of extraordinary gemstones. These natural five rubies display the much sought after deep red colour tone, and are accompanied by certification from the Gem Research Laboratory (GRL) to confirm that they have not been subjected to any heat treatment to enhance their colour. The richly polished openwork yellow gold mount displays rich scrollwork patterns which enable the maximum amount of light to enter and exit the stones. Victorians loved anything bestowed with meaning and this was particularly true for jewellery. The 'Romantic' period of this era represented a time of marital bliss for Queen Victoria.