#20 • Vibrant 5-Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold — 5.50 ct TGW

Part of $2.8 Million McLean Mansion Luxury Downsizing Auction (timed auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

5cts Natural ruby & .50cts diamond earring; 14kt yellow gold A classic and richly colored pair of stud earrings featuring matched oval-cut natural rubies totaling approximately 5.00 carats. The stones display the deep, glowing red hue that has made ruby the king of colored gemstones for centuries — saturated, lively, and beautifully matched in tone and proportion across the pair. Each ruby is prong-set within a sparkling halo of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats across both earrings. The crisp white diamonds frame the warm red centers in striking contrast, intensifying the apparent size of the rubies and adding brilliant flashes of light with every movement. Combined gemstone weight is approximately 5.50 carats total. Crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold, the earrings feature an open scrollwork basket beneath each setting — a craftsman's detail that allows light to enter the rubies from below, enhancing their inner glow and color. The traditional post-and-friction-back closure is secure, comfortable, and suitable for daily wear. Perfectly proportioned for both daytime sophistication and evening elegance, these halo studs are a versatile cornerstone piece for any fine jewelry wardrobe and an enduring favorite for July birthdays and 15th and 40th anniversaries alike. Center stones: Two oval natural rubies, approx. 5.00 cts total. Accent stones: Round brilliant diamonds, approx. 0.50 cts total. Total gemstone weight: approx. 5.50 cts TGW. Mounting: 14kt yellow gold, post-back closure.