Gold-Tone Emerald-Cut Synthetic Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Cocktail Ring

This is a costume jewelry cocktail ring featuring a prominent rectangular emerald-cut center stone in a vibrant magenta or deep raspberry red hue, indicative of a synthetic ruby or glass stimulant. The center stone is held by four corner prongs within an ornate gold-tone setting. Flanking the central stone are two round clear faceted stones, likely cubic zirconia or glass, each secured in individual prong mounts. The decorative gallery surrounding the ruby features a series of rhythmic gold-tone beads and points, giving it a sunburst or crown-like appearance. The band appears to be a standard yellow gold-tone metal, though it shows visible signs of wear with plating loss and tarnishing on the prongs and decorative elements, suggesting it is a base metal rather than solid high-karat gold. The craftsmanship is consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century mass-market jewelry, likely dating from the 1970s to 1990s. While functionally intact, the visible surface abrasions on the stones and the metal oxidation indicate significant previous use.