Victorian Engagement Rings
VICTORIAN STYLE
Those shopping for a Victorian engagement ring know that the style is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Today, antique Victorian engagement rings and other examples of authentic Victorian jewelry are very coveted and highly collectible.
Initially, Victorian rings were made of gold and affordable only by the wealthy. Designs for Victorian engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Stones were secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. The collet was overlaid with silver to enhance the whiteness of the diamonds, which were likely to be small rose– or old-mine-cut (the ancestor of today’s cushion-cut) stones, arranged in clusters or lines and often accompanied by colored gemstones. Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile featured emerald eyes (her birthstone) and was considered a symbol of everlasting love. This initiated a craze for snake jewelry, joined by gems with other sentimental and romantic motifs favored by the queen, such as flowers, hearts, stars, insects and Gothic symbols. The popular and fashionable young royal was the style influencer of her era.
Early Victorian jewelry — which historians call Romantic period jewelry — tends to be feminine and ornate, and was a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
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Style: Victorian
1.14 Carat GIA Cert Old European Diamond Two Color Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k yellow and white gold, this ring is set with a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.14ct. and is graded J color with VS2 clarity. The top of the...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat, graded I color, SI2 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. ...
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1890s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering and old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat total
G color with VS2 clarity - set with buttercup motif belcher prongs
With pierced gallery and flanked by sc...
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1880s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring. This gorgeous early Victorian diamond clover ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver top. T...
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1860s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring boasts a brilliant, deep blue natural colored sapphire at its center that is nearly one carat! The center stone is cushion cut and such a rich blue that even in the soft ev...
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1890s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.23 Carat Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Halo Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exceptional ring showcases the allure of a rare Sugarloaf Sapphire, its distinctive shape reminiscent of a majestic mountain peak, radiating an air of regal splendor.
The centerpiece of this ring is the resplendent 4.23 Carat Sugarloaf cut Sapphire, chosen for its rich, cornflower blue hue. The sapphire's unique cut enhances its inherent beauty, creating an intriguing interplay of light and shadow that draws the eye and captivates the soul.
Surrounding this breathtaking Sapphire are 0.52 Carat of meticulously selected Diamonds. These exquisite diamonds, with their impeccable clarity and brilliance, form a dazzling halo that accentuates the sapphire's allure, like stars adorning the night sky.
Expertly set in 3.21 grams of 14K White Gold, the setting of this ring not only provides a secure and elegant home for the gemstones but also serves as a canvas that amplifies their magnificence.
The ring comes in a US Size 7, and it can be resized at no extra charges. For a personalized touch, we welcome the opportunity to engrave your heartfelt message on the band, adding an unforgettable touch of sentiment to this enchanting treasure.
A statement piece that exudes sophistication, this Sugarloaf Sapphire Ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Belcher Set Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.31 carat total - L color with SI2 clarity
Set with belcher style prong forming a buttercup motif with larger buttercup gall...
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1880s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.37 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.25 carats - transparent light blue
Set with talon prongs accented by a rose cut diamond halo
Weighing approximately 0.12 cara...
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1890s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.55 CTW Old European Diamond 14 Karat Gold Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat - K color with SI2 clarity
Set with belcher style prongs in a buttercup motif setting
Flanked by flared archi...
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1860s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Platinum Ring Vintage Princess Solitaire Wedding Engagement Fine VS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents... VINTAGE PLATINUM DIAMOND RING. NATURAL FINE VS-SI SPARKLING DIAMONDS WITH 0.34 CARAT CENTER PRINCESS SOLITAIRE WITH ACCENT DIAMONDS ON THE BAND.
CENTER DIAMOND & ACCENT SIDE DIAMONDS SET IN ANTIQUE ENGRAVED BAND...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.65ct Cushion Cut Ruby Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This antique engagement ring showcases a 0.65-carat cushion-cut red ruby in the center, embraced by a halo of old European-cut diamonds. Set in 18k yellow gold prongs, this ring date...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Set Buttercup Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.21 carat total - transparent medium green in color
Set with belcher-style prongs in a buttercup motif mount
Flanked by groo...
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1860s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Victorian 20th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark.
Antique garter-style ring set with 3 round blue sapphires on top, each surrounded by antique-cut diamonds held in claws. The start of the ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA Diamond Platinum Ring Vintage Solitaire Engagement Fine Box VS Huge 2.48 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY. GIA CERTIFIED 2.48 CARAT VINTAGE PLATINUM DIAMOND RING & BOX! NATURAL FINE VS SI SPARKLING DIAMONDS WITH 1.14 CARAT CENTER SOLITAIRE. STUNNING RING!
BIG CENTER DIAMOND...CENTER DIAMOND 1.14 CARATS, PLUS 1.34 CARATS OF ACCENT SIDE DIAMONDS. Still Perfectly Kept in Vintage Leather Box with Ivory Plush and Silk Interior.
SIZE: Elegant Ring 1/4 inch wide Diamond Band (6.5 MM) and Rises off of Hand 3/8 inch (9 MM)
Won't be missed...sparkling from across the room!
From a safe in Savannah, Georgia
Beautiful Sparkling White Diamonds in Solid Platinum. You will be thrilled with this one...guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE: Authentic and GUARANTEED. I Always Guarantee Your Satisfaction or a Quick Cheerful Refund from Me. Thanks!
You will love this fine Ring...looks amazing on...Class is always in Style!!
This treasured Ring comes from a high-end estate in Savannah Georgia. My reserve price is very low and way below the value of this piece.
This gorgeous piece has been stored away in a vault for years and would make a perfect gift for yourself or someone special.
1 GIA Certified Center Solitaire Diamond H-I Color, SI Clarity, Approx: 1.14 Carats
50 Natural Earth-Mined Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Grade VS-SI Clear and G-H Approx: 1.34 Carats
Gorgeous Ring 1/4 inch wide Diamond Band (6.5 MM) and Rises off of Hand 3/8 inch (9 MM)
Beautifully Kept in Vintage Round Leather Box...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Huge Ring Unheated Ceylon Mine 8.27 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM & 18K 8.27 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING AND BOX. 4.95 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT NATURAL CEYLON SAPPHIRE. (This Gorgeous Vintage Sapphire is Crowned With 3.32 Carats of Sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamonds)
Still Perfectly Kept in Antique Ring Box With Rose Velvet Plush and Silk, Is Included.
Velvety Fine Blue Sapphire... What an Impressive Huge Engagement Ring...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Ring - 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to a bygone era of grace and charm with this Elegant Victorian Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of timeless beauty and sophisticat...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Step into the past with our Vintage Two-Stone Diamond Ring, a breathtaking piece that encapsulates the romance of a bygone era.
Adorned with two brilliant diamonds totaling 0.40 car...
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1980s Vintage Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Moonstone Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Belcher Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 6.0 x 12.0 mm
Translucent colorless body with white adularescence
Set with belcher-style prongs
With high polish finish
Stamp...
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1880s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.60 carat, graded I-J color, SI-I1 clarity. Crafted in ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Cut Emerald Ring, Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian emerald ring boasts a GIA-certified Colombian emerald weighing about 1 carat, surrounded by a cluster of old mine-cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
French Victorian 2.43 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian Era Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. The center stone 2.43 carat Old Mine Cut diamond is GIA certified L color & VS2 c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.52ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
This original Victorian diamond cluster ring has a 1.52-carat antique cushion-cut center diamond, prong-set with K color and VS2 clarity. The center stone is surrounded by a double h...
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1880s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.63ct GIA Large Oval Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and unique-looking antique solitaire engagement ring crafted from solid 14k rose gold during the Victorian era. The 1.62 carat, GIA certified, oval diamond solitaire is multi-prong set at the center of the ring and features a beautifully executed rose cut with near-colorless J color and very clean SI1 clarity. It is very rare to see a diamond of this size and quality in a rose cut. The diamond is accented on both sides with hand-engraved triple swirl patterns and milgrain etching. This rare and unique antique engagement ring...
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1890s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Chrysoberyl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful ring contains a 2.15c chrysoberyl surrounded by 10 Old European cut diamonds (approximately 1.20 carats). The mounting is platinum topped on 18k gold.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Unisex
Located in Southbury, CT
This is an unusually sleek and everyday wearable Victorian-era diamond ring. The low profile -rising just 5.24mm from the surface of the finger- means that you can do such modern thi...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Pearl Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with three gorgeous natural round Opals of stunning beauty. The three Opal gems are accented by a halo of Seed Pearls. The jewels are set in a...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Estate Ring Past Present Future 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This 21 Diamond Estate Ring is Amazing! The 18K White Gold and Diamonds in this Ring Make This Ring Truly Desirable! The past, present, and future of the three diamonds in the cent...
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1980s British Vintage Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Locket Mourning Ring 18 Karat Gold Pearl
Located in New York, NY
A very early Victorian Mourning Locket Ring of extraordinary beauty. The ring is set with a central Pearl. The Pearl is surrounded by four Rose Cut Diamonds with Black Enamel decor...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Ring Marquise Gold Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Marquise Ring with four gorgeous natural round faceted Emeralds. The four Emeralds are surrounded by a halo o...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian GIA 2.16ct Old Mine Cushion Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Period is named for the reigning monarch who was reputedly an incurable romantic. Victorian Jewelry virtually drips with sentimentality and symbolism.
This highly orna...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian 0.60 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Two-Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring - Platinum, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Features:
0.60 carat Old Mine Cushion ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.50
Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.6 grams
Center Diamond Details
Type: Natural Ruby
Carat Weight: 1.00 carat
Color: Deep Red
Side Stone Details:
Shape: O...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 2.0 grams
Center Diamond Details:
Shape: Antique Cushion
Carat Weight: 1.96 carat
Color: H
Clarity: I1
Finger t...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s .50 Carat Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1890s Victorian Engagement Ring, 3 Stone Ring - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby, Old Mine Diamonds
Features a prong set .50 Carat Ruby flanked by 2 prong set...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.5
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 7.6 grams
AGL CERTIFIED Document No. 1089193
Side Stone Details:
Shape: Old Mine Cushion
Total Carat Weight: 2.00 cttw
C...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whether you're looking for a cocktail ring or alternative engagement ring, try this one on for size!
The simple and petite ring is great for minimalists or any one who likes to kee...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold
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