Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Checkerboard Ring Star Sapphire and a little over 1/8"

and a little over 1/8" thick

Attached to the top of each wing is a strand of gold chain

this bold piece is formed by a hollow tube which overlaps and twists into a substantial love knot design at the front

is 1 1/2" wide

The half dollar centerpiece and lower connected turquoise band measure 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/8" wide

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Checkerboard Ring Star Sapphire and a little over 1/8"A very unusual ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This unique ring is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, displaying a striking checkerboard motif decorating the large rectangular centerpiece. The sparkling mixed rose and mine cut diamonds and luscious rubies line the grid, resting in a shared micro prong setting. The stones alternate down the centerpiece, with the rubies set in gold and the diamonds in silver, and the corners of each stone