1949 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY RUBY AND DIAMONDS "SWEETHEART" RING

1949 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY RUBY AND DIAMONDS "SWEETHEART" RING; 14k yellow gold & platinum, maker BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE.

Ruby : lively vivid red, VS clarity with microscopic inclusions conclusive of natural origin; collet-set, oval faceted (table facets abraded), 5.2 x 4.32 mm x depth 2.2mm, est .35 carat

Diamonds : twelve, bead-set; round single cut, 1.5mm/.015ct each; VS-SI, H-I; total estimated .18-.20 carat (1/5 carat)

Maker & Quality marks : "BB&B 14K"
(high inside hoop, below a faint "serial or id# "22671 [-?])

Finger size : 8

Gross wt : .242 troy oz.

Condition : good; wear to image detailing from long use

Engraved inside hoop, cursive : "H. E. R."/ "5-29-48"

# jrz 24006............................................................................. $ 1,800.