Striking wide openwork cuff in gold-plated metal with a geometric lattice design reminiscent of ancient Byzantine and Mughal artistry. Set with three large oval faceted rubies (or pink sapphires) and eleven white sapphires in raised bezel mounts. The large vivid red stones appear ruby in color, though technically they may be pink sapphires, both belong to the corundum family, differing only by shade.
Size: 1-3/8" wide.
Weight: 33.7 grams.
Markings: Unmarked.
Condition: Exhibits light patina and gold wear consistent with age, enhancing its vintage character.
Ruby / Pink Sapphire (Red Corundum) -
Symbol of passion, vitality, and protection.
Historically associated with royalty and divine love, believed to ignite the “inner flame” of courage and truth.
In Mughal and Byzantine cultures, rubies were thought to ward off misfortune and connect the heart to the divine.
Pink sapphires, being a lighter shade of the same mineral, carry the same essence but with a softer, more feminine energy of love, forgiveness, and emotional wisdom.
White Sapphire
Represents clarity, purity, and focus, a symbol of spiritual insight and integrity.
In ancient traditions, white sapphires were believed to illuminate the path of truth and protect from envy or deceit.
They also balance the intensity of rubies, bringing a harmonizing, clear light to passionate energy.
Together, the red and white stones express a union of fire and light, power tempered by purity, which is why pieces like this often feel both fierce and elegant.
