Antique Victorian half-band set with 4 step-cut rubies, approx. 0.72 carat, with approx. 0.25 carat of single-cut diamonds. Mounted in 18k sculpted yellow gold. Center h: 4.7mm, band: 1.6mm. Circa 1900.

A playful half-band with cornet-oriented square step-cut rubies mingling with pairs of stacked, super white, single-cut diamonds.

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.