Silken to the touch, a gold arch and scrolling contoured designs add a luminous backdrop to three gypsy set stones.

Simply put, gypsy setting is a technique to place gems or diamonds at or below the top surface. Often it is combined with hand-engraved touches such as tiny stars, or in this case, carved diamond shapes.

Two natural rubies and an old-cut diamond, while diminutive, add a touch of color and shimmer to the 18k gold ring that dates to 1901.