Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Checkerboard Ring

18K yellow gold, diamond, sapphire, and ruby ring. A Victorian ring in 18K yellow gold, its arched gallery set with two rows of gemstones in a checkerboard pattern of Old Mine cut diamonds, a vivid ruby, and a pair of rich blue sapphires. Delicate scrollwork carved into the shoulders frames the central cluster, a hallmark of the period's attention to hand finishing beyond the stones themselves. The combination of red, white, and blue gems gives the ring a lively, jewel box quality, while the Old Mine cuts lend a warm, romantic depth true to their era.