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Late Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Navette Ring. Featuring one oval mixed
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18...

Late Victorian 16.00 Ct Amethyst 1.70 Ct Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare and Outstanding This spectacular antique ring is transitional to the Victorian period, 1900 ca
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian vintage diamond and turquoise navette ring that is long, sleek and slender
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Navette Diamond Opal Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Victorian Navette opal and diamond ring set in 18K subtle rose gold. The band has
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A victorian period Demantoid garnet, and rose cut diamond navette
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise/navette shaped
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Opal & Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Antique Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large opal and onyx Victorian navette ring handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Miniature Painting Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian navette ring crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1880. It features a detailed miniature
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Pearl, Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire and Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late Victorian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond Navette (Marquise) cluster ring. The ring is
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1890s British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian No Heat Sapphire, & Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A late victorian period No Heat Sapphire, and old mine cut diamond ring. Crafted in a traditional
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1870s Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a stunning Victorian navette ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. Diamonds: - Central
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Navette Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
the ring are 25mm long by 13mm wide. Ring size: 55 EU (7 1/4 USA) The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Ruby 0.72 Carat Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian navette ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890. It features: - 1 ruby
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Turquoise Seed Pearl 10k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian era navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique dinner ring features two Old Mine cut diamonds surrounded by a mix of ten Old Mine cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18ct Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautiful 19th century marquise-shape or navette cabochon opal and old cut diamond ring dating
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Opal, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Old Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise 14k Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14k
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Unusual Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An unusual 18 karat gold Victorian onyx and diamond, diamond shaped ring. It has a chased border
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Navette Ring 14K Rose Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid antique Victorian ruby and seed pearl navette ring made c
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Early 20th Century Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Antique Large Yellod Gold Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14k Yellow Gold Navette Ring, measuring 1 1/4 inches in length and 3/8 inch wide, set
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is rose cut diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has is G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
0.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 (We offer free
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian 18 karat gold and diamond ring. The navette ring is composed of 15 old European-cut
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1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Red Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the late nineteenth century, this antique navette shaped dinner ring is designed around
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.65 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.5 This stunning marquis shaped vintage diamond ring is the essence of old world
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Beautiful, Victorian marquise/navette shaped
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
diamonds in a horizontal navette-shaped top, bordered by scalloped edges adorned with six single cut
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with the most beautiful, cabochon garnet, surrounded by a border of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Marquise Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
silver, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This head of the ring is marquise (or navette) shaped. A
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Marquise ring in 18kt yellow gold and silver with diamonds and emeralds
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Victorian Marquise Emerald cluster Diamonds Ring. Dating from the late nineteenth century
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1850s English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Navette and Gold Chain Station Necklace, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique enamel and gold navette station necklace, with a navette shaped pendant locket, painted
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring. Ruby is approx 0.7cts and approx 1.1cts of old cut
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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18k Gold

Victorian Moss Agate and Gold Navette Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Moss Agate with Man Detail - c. 1880-1900 - 10k yellow gold, moss agate Absolutely
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Agate, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Navette Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring - c. 1880-1900 - 14k rose gold, Persian turquoise
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian diamond and demantoid garnet marquise/navette shaped panel ring, circa 1890. Comprising
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Navette Ring with Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
C.1890. A magnificent late Victorian Navette-shaped ring with European cut diamonds surrounding
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1890s American Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond navette ring is a Victorian classic; set with fourteen old mine cut diamond and centred with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Mourning Black Enamel Rosecut .70 Carat 18K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
shaped mourning ring. Victorian era antique, late 1800s. Gold is unmarked but acid tested as solid 18K
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1870s Victorian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Silver Gold Navette Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A sublime and elegant Victorian navette cluster. Centred with a natural (not cultured) pearl of a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Onyx Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Old European Cut Cocktail Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Spectacular Victorian era antique circa 1880s onyx navette ring with an amazing old European cut
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Barcelona, ES
Delicate navette shaped ring in yellow gold and old cut diamonds (total weight 3ct approx
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prairie is a lovely antique Victorian era engagement ring made from 18kt yellow gold from the 1880
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A magnificent late Victorian navette shaped cluster ring, set with an incredible 39 diamonds. The
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Malachite Marquise 18 Karat Gold 10 Carat Cocktail Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
malachite antique Victorian era late 1800s ring. Size 5.75, can be resized by a jeweler. Gold is unmarked
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Malachite, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A magnificent late Victorian navette shaped cluster ring, set with an incredible 39 diamonds. The
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Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Opal and 1.92 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18K yellow gold Victorian ring from 1880 has a grand navette shaped cabochon cut opal as your
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian .33 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Antique Platinum and 18 Karat
Located in Tampa, FL
When only the best will do, you may want to consider this navette shaped Late Victorian sapphire
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian 2.08 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette shaped cluster ring centers an oval cut sapphire Weighing approximately 0.62 carat with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond cobblestone ring originally dating back to the Victorian period
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Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Six Old European cut diamonds glisten within a navette shaped plaque bordered by twelve single cut
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old Cut Diamonds Carat Weight
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Navette Ring. Featuring one oval
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18...

Antique Victorian Navette Marquise Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring, 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a beautiful and quality Victorian Diamond set cluster ring from the late 19th century. Hand
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette shaped mounting set throughout by mine cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 2.40
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette shaped mounting set throughout by mine cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 2.40
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 4.30 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds 18K Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian 4.30 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds 18K Gold Navette Dinner Ring. Featuring 21 old
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1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian 1.55 Carats Old European Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian 1.55 Carats Old European Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Navette Ring. Featuring 25
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

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Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique late victorian navette ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique late victorian navette ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique late victorian navette ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our antique late victorian navette ring for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Late Victorian Navette Ring?

Prices for an antique late victorian navette ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $5,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,595.

A Close Look at victorian Jewelry

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. 

Finding the Right rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.