Gold, marquis ruby and diamond pendant “Guerline”

Description

Sublime 18-carat gold pendant from the 70s set with two 0.2-carat marquise-cut rubies in a vibrant pinkish red, and haloed by a subtle setting made of mirror-finished yellow gold scrolls and highlighted by a scalloped white gold line with a diamond finish set with a small 8×8-cut diamond. The movable bail incorporated into the arabesque motif of the pendant holds this refined piece discreetly.
Length: 2.1cm with bail, 1.6cm without
Width: 1cm
Weight: 1.88g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Ruby, from the Latin rubeus meaning “red”, is also a variety of corundum, famous for its intense color ranging from deep red to pinkish red, due to the presence of chromium. Considered one of the most precious stones, it has an exceptional hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. The most sought-after rubies come from Burma, especially from the Mogok Valley, renowned for its vibrant red stones called “pigeon’s blood”. A symbol of passion, power and protection, the ruby has adorned royal jewels and sacred objects since ancient times.