Gorgeous Victorian Ruby and Diamond Band 1898

Gorgeous Victorian Ruby and Diamond Band 1898Beautiful and luxurious 18k gold band with gypsy set rubies and diamonds. Full hallmarks for Birmingham 1898, though it appears likely that at least one diamond and one ruby have been replaced over the years. Easy to wear and stack, this ring is perfect to incorporate into your everyday look, or an ideal way to add a pop of colour into a wedding stack. Details: 18k yellow gold, full British hallmarks for Birmingham 1898 Size 5. 5 1. 8g 3 rubies

Created by Alphonse Augis and inspired by a letter poet Rosemonde Gérard wrote to her husband

3mm thick (rise off finger)

The yellow gold cage opens and closes with a satisfying click and the dice within give a playful rattle when worn

dates back centuries earlier

• Both rings are 2

Sometimes called a "boat ring" for the smooth marquise shape of the setting

and future - the sentiment lends beautifully to any number of occasions

• 9k gold with full but slightly worn British hallmarks for Chester 1955

12 carats total weight

but cleverly set in a mount known as an illusion setting - the graver work on the metal along with the octagonal frame are meant to give the appearance at a distance of a full carat stone

• Size 6 5/8 (between a 6

Baby rings were well-loved by the Victorians