Vintage 1.20 carat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold three stone ring

A cabochon cut ruby, weighing 1.20 carats, sits at the center of this three stone ring, its smooth, domed surface a softer, more tactile presentation of ruby than a faceted cut, letting the stone's color read as one continuous field of red. Two round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 0.16 carat in G-H color and VS clarity, flank the ruby in the classic three-stone arrangement. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with both an engraved weight mark and purity marks, the ring weighs 3.53 grams, a comfortable, well-proportioned weight for everyday wear. Circa 2000s, the cabochon ruby center gives this ring a more understated, old-world character than a brilliant faceted stone would, appealing to someone who wants ruby's warmth delivered in a smoother, more sculptural form alongside the sentimental three-stone format.