This elegant ring features two synthetic rubies with a small diamond set in the middle. Synthetic stones were very desired during the war eras when Americans were unable to import genuine stones. Patriotism enable innovation with synthetic stones that were set in fine jewelry. Rubies are the birthstone of July.
This ring also bears the marking 'Belais". Belais Manufacturing Co., founded by David Belais (1863 – June 5, 1933), was among the early manufacturers of white gold jewelry in the United States. During the late 19th and early 20th century, they experimented with various alloys for white gold as a substitute for platinum in jewelry. David Belais presented his final formula to the trade in 1917. A patent was applied for on October 5, 1918, and granted on February 10, 1920. The formulation specified in Belais’ patent resulted in an 18-karat white gold alloy composed of gold, zinc, and nickel which thus avoided any problems with the platinum restrictions imposed by the war. This is truly a rare find.
Size: 5.75 Weight: 3.33g Condition Statement: This ring is preowned and in excellent condition. Markings Belais 14k
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