{"product_id":"vintage-18ct-yellow-gold-ruby-diamond-checkerboard-ring","title":"Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Checkerboard Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Checkerboard Ring is a charming late Victorian gypsy-style band from the 1900s, its ruby and rose-cut diamond stones alternating in a distinctive checkerboard pattern flush-set into the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gem sits in its own square X-shaped compartment, with vivid red rubies alternating diagonally against sparkling rose-cut diamonds to create the striking grid effect that gives the design its name. This \"gypsy\" or \"star-set\" technique, where stones are set flush with the metal and gently pushed over at the edges, was a hallmark of late Victorian jewellery prized for its durability and comfortable, everyday wearability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, the ring's carved shoulders and banded detailing echo the checkerboard motif on its face, adding textural interest that runs the full width of the band. The soft, watery glow of the antique rose-cut diamonds contrasts beautifully with the rich red of the rubies, a pairing that Victorian jewellers favoured to symbolise passion balanced by enduring love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Ruby Weight: .50ct\u003cbr\u003eTotal Diamond Weight: .03ct\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an estate item and comes with a one year guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422473252952,"sku":"002-06711","price":1110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1319\/9109\/files\/002-06711_VINTAGE_SP.jpg?v=1784764866","url":"https:\/\/walkerandhall.com\/products\/vintage-18ct-yellow-gold-ruby-diamond-checkerboard-ring","provider":"Walker \u0026 Hall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}