The yellow gold shank and white gold illusion head provide contrast and depth

and brings the art of gem cutting into the modern

Marks: "900 PLAT 100 IRID" Stamped on the clasp

when the ancient goddesses and symbols of the Roman era came back to the forefront of jewelry design

Wonderfully cast with traditional stamped motifs

Antique Ruby Doublet Belcher Set Solitaire Ring 16.5 Inches The yellow gold shank andThis Victorian era ring exemplifies the resourcefulness of 19th century jewelry craftsmanship. Set in rosey gold with a classic Belcher solitaire mounting, it features a ruby doubleta laboratory synthesized stone developed when the prohibitive costs of importing natural rubies from Burma made them inaccessible to most consumers. This innovative approach to gemstone creation gained widespread adoption throughout the Victorian and Art Deco periods,