Victorian 22k/Sterling Silver Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 1.35ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! This exquisite ring is made of
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Pearl Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Pearl Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.87 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique emerald ring has been crafted in 22k yellow gold. The domed setting is ornamented with an
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique 22 Karat Sapphire Ruby Double Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Stunning antique victorian double snake serpent ring. 2 yellow gold snakes entwined together with
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Conversion Ring 14k Vintage Mined Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the natural gold nugget is
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 22ct gold band. Perfect for a wedding band or just a simple everyday piece. Hallmarked
Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 22 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1860 Ancient Revival Ram Ring in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
most probably made in England during the middle of the Victorian era, back in the 1860. The ring has
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Indian Gold Ruby Cabochon Ring Mughal Period
Located in London, GB
origin. This ring is unmarked but tests as 22K gold. Despite being about 160 years old, it remains in
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Located in London, GB
An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and 22 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ring, dating back to 1857, is a beautiful testament to the timeless elegance of
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Long Asscher Cut from Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 6.70 Carats Dimension: 12.5x9.8x7.7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Pink Shape: Long Asscher Irregular Clarity: SI Certificate: On Demand With a rating bet...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring, the oval faceted ruby measuring 11.3 x 9.4mm and estimated to
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.5 Carat Navette Ring 18k & 22k ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Stunning Nineteen (19) Old Mine Cut Diamonds clustered in a breathtaking Antique Victorian Navette
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Moonstone Ring Moonstone Engagement Ring Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This antique Victorian ring dates back to the late 1800s, the "Aesthetic Period" of the Victorian
Moonstone, 22k Gold
Vintage Cocktail Ring - 22K Yellow gold, 0.50ct Emerald, 0.50ct Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Emerald Shape: Oval Carat:0.5ct (Approx.) Stones quantity:5 Color: Green Vintage Cocktail Ring - 22K
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian 22 Karat Gold Silver Diamond Fox Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Cute Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 22 Carat
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1896
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 22 carat yellow gold and black enamel memorial ring. The ring is hallmarked with
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Unavailable
Mid-Victorian 22 Karat Gold Wedding Band
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful 22k gold wedding band dating from the year 1869. It bears clear Birmingham hallmarks
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Cushion Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 22 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold, The Arlene Ring is a vintage joy. Her vivid green emerald and sparkling
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Rare Georgian /Victorian Natural Jade 22/24 KT Unisex Solid Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner Beautiful antique ring suitable for either sex Georgian / Victorian period hand
Jade, 22k Gold
Antique 22ct Gold Art Nouveau Signet Band Ring U1/2 10.5 900 Purity c1870s
Located in Camelford, GB
21ct and 22ct) This ring has a good shank hence ideal if resizing needed Style: Bespoke made Victorian
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 22ct Gold Tourmaline Heavy Solitaire Band Ring 916 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD CUSTOM MADE TOURMALINE SOLITAIRE BAND RING DETAILS Material: 22ct 916/000 Thick Yellow Gold
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 22k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
civilization in central Italy. This antique ring from the Victorian era is crafted in high-karat 22k yellow
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Mine Floral Leaf Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Mine Floral Leaf Ring. This gorgeous Victorian old
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38Ct Diamond and 22k Yellow Gold Ring - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat diamond set in a 22 karat yellow gold Victorian setting
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.34 Carat Diamond and 22k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 22k rose gold and platinum. This stunning Victorian rose gold solitaire ring is
Diamond, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ring. This dainty Victorian ring has a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. This beautiful cluster
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring. This
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band. This classic wedding band
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band - Size 9 1/4. This classic
Yellow Gold
Antique Banded Agate Intaglio Within a Rare 22k Ring, C. 1800
Located in Aspen, CO
4 charging lions. The ring is not marked, it tests 22K. The mounting is early 19th century, the
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique Early Victorian 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Ring Band, Birmingham, 1851
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Victorian 22k yellow gold wedding ring band. Made in Birmingham 1851 Makers Mark
22k Gold
Victorian Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
clarity. Another unique feature if this ring, is it has been hand made from 22 carat yellow gold, rather
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold
Antique 22ct Yellow Gold Victorian Ruby Ring with Tulip Carved Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby Ring 22ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1879 Pretty, Victorian square shaped ring
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 22ct gold band. Perfect for a wedding band or just a simple everyday piece. Hallmarked
Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 22ct gold band, made in Birmingham England. Perfect for a wedding band or just a simple
Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian 20k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 20k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring. This
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Oval Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 22ct Yellow Gold & Silver
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique oval cluster ring features a beautiful
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 22ct gold band. Perfect for a wedding band or just a simple everyday piece. Hallmarked
Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Indian Enamel Pearl Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique tourmaline and half pearl ring with a rose-diamond shank and enamel detailing, in 22k
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Scarce 19th Century South Indian Gold Snake Twin Gimmel Ring Sapphire Emerald
Located in London, GB
intertwined double snake ring. Intricate and unusual in design, this ring crafted was a challenging
Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
A Gold Swivel Ring Set with a Coin Dekadrachm or 50 Litras of Syracuse
Located in Firenze, IT
317-289BC circa Sicily, Syracuse AV Dekadrachm. Agathokles, circa 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / Charioteer driving galloping biga to right, holding reins in his left...
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 8 #19905
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Tiffany & Co 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 8 This stunning band by amazing
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 8 #19245
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Tiffany & Co 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 8 This stunning band by amazing
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 22k gold wedding band, wedding ring, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with the rich, warm, buttery gold of this sweet antique 22ct gold band ring
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral snake ring, 22k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
cabochon. The snake has been later mounted on a Victorian 22ct gold band. This is a beautiful ring
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Belt / Buckle Ring. Birmingham c1892.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted from 22K yellow gold, the ring features an intricate belt / buckle shape (incredibly
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Nugget Ring 14k 22k Gold Conversion Vintage Fine Jewelry Sz 4
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the nugget ring is crafted in
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Hallmarked Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 22K Yellow Gold Hallmarked Classic Wedding Band Circa 1860
Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald Ring With Enamel Floral Motif Made In 22k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Very Vintage and royal looking ring with carved emerald as center piece and whole of shank in 22K
Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
22 Carat Gold Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Circa 1880s Gents 22K Yellow Gold Ring, Centrally set with an oversized Oval Bloodstone measuring
22k Gold
Vintage 22K Enamel and Gold "Auspice Maria" Saint Mary motif Christian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
22K Enamel and Gold Saint Mary motif Ring. This 22K gold ring features a artistic portrait of
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Bypass Ring with a Twist
Located in Northampton, MA
, simple. Look closer, however, and you will see that is merely disguised as a traditional bypass ring, as
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
Victorian 22 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring with Carnelian Stone, London, 1892
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 22kt yellow gold mens ring with carnelian stone and "F.A.S" initials on the inner
Carnelian, 22k Gold
GIA certified Victorian Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
sparkling European-cut diamonds, in this classic Victorian-era band ring. Total sapphire weight - 1.65
22k Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage ring modelled in 22 carat yellow gold. The band is wonderfully formed with a
22k Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Century Victorian Carved Hard Stone Cameo is a masterpiece of Cameo carving. The ring depicts Medusa with
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Century Victorian Carved Hard Stone Cameo is a masterpiece of Cameo carving. The ring depicts Medusa with
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 22 Carat Gold Fully Hallmarked Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is in perfect condition and is a very exciting find! Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: 2mm
Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky 22ct gold band holds a lovely 20pt diamond that sits in between two sweet pearls. This
Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold
Antique Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1855, 22k, Birmingham, England. This Victorian buckle ring has a naive elegance to its look
22k Gold
Victorian Diamond and 22 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 22ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 15pts. They are bright and have a
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring SSEF, AGL & GCS Certified No-Heat, 2-Carat Stone
Located in Northampton, MA
exceedingly rare unisex ring from the mid-1880s to early 1900s. Hand-crafted in high-karat gold (either 23K or
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Antique Textured Sardinian wedding band, floral, Key and Heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
size K US ring size 5⅛ MM ring size 49.64 It does not come with a box, box is shown for display
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 22ct gold band perfect for a wedding band or just a simple everyday piece. The inside of
22k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian 22k Gold Wedding Band
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A rare and near-perfectly preserved mid-Victorian wedding band dating from the 1860s. The hallmarks
22k Gold
Victorian Gold Turquoise 5 Stone Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring - c. late 19th century - 21k gold, Persian turquoise - Arabic
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Gold Heart Ring, AP
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique heart ring engraved with the initials A.P. Perfect for your AP, or if you don't
22k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Victorian diamond crescent and flower brooch in silver and gold, ca. 1880s. The crescent has a beautiful design with a flower attached in the centre, creating an aesthetic and sy...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning ring featured two snakes that are wrapped around each other to create this ring. The serpents have a round cut garnets on top of each of their heads. Modelled in 9ct go...
Garnet, Gold
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
1930 Nordic Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø7.75US/4.4gr
Located in SE
Nordic Cluster Ring set with claw set oval cut natural untreated Sapphire flanked with 4 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum pave settings on solid 18K Yellow Gold. Swedish ring, h...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Signet 18ct Emerald Pinky Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing our Signet 18ct Emerald Pinky Ring, expertly crafted by Master Goldsmiths in London. This exquisite ring features a vibrant 0.4ct emerald set in a rich 18ct gold band, of...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,802 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Intertwining Serpent Motif Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful ring is an intertwining serpent motif of two bypassing snakes, with a high polished finished body, finished by round faceted diamond, approximate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3.5 TCW Natural Sugarloaf Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate natural sapphire 18K yellow gold signet ring featuring a deep blue 3.5 TCW sugarloaf sapphire set in a superb tourbillon twist design setting. 20th Century The rich,...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stunning snake design of this ring is fantastic and has so much detail. It coils around the finger with a textured tail and sapphire set eyes and also a diamond on top of his hea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Cut Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful diamond accented heart sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Hancocks 3.73ct G VVS2 Old-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Ring with Engraved Gold Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning pear shape diamond solitaire ring by Hancocks, set with a wonderfully bright and lively old-cut pear-shaped diamond weighing 3.73ct and of G colour and VVS2 clarity, in a ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.41 CTW Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.41 CTW Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.41 carats and diamond of 0.44 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
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 was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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