Rubies are said to preserve physical and mental health, remove evil thoughts, make water boil, protect vinyards from storms, and reconcile disputes. We can’t speak to the boiling water or rescued vinyards, but if somebody gave us this ring, we would definitely stop arguing with them.

Stunning Victorian 18k yellow gold three-stone ring featuring approx. 1.5 carat cushion cut ruby, bordered by two old European diamonds and six tiny rose cut diamonds, J/SI1, approx. 1.30 carats total. Set in elegant scrollwork baskets, engraved LP from WT 1895. Size 6.25. Most likely English.