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Victorian Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Ring Size: 8 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 6.2 mm and sits 4.5 mm
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19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this band total 24pts. The stones are all within the 9carat gold band. Ring Size
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1890s British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold band. Hallmarked Birmingham 1884. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 3.9g
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1890s British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Eight-Stone Natural Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a pearl set ring from the early stages of the Victorian period. A split 18ct yellow
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19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian old mine cut diamond and black enamel three-stone gold ring circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
an 18carat gold band with panel detail. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Ring Face Width: 6.5mm Weight
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1880s British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Three-Stone Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold three-stone pearl and diamond ring from the Victorian era. The
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1880s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring. Featuring one round mixed
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian English 10k Yellow Gold Opal Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 10K Yellow Gold Opal three Stone Ring. This gorgeous ring is
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1890s European Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely three stone diamond ring borrowing from the late Victorian style. Set upon a
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19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Antique Green Glass Three Stone Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Looking for an authentic Victorian piece? This three stone beauty has excellent color. True to the
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 12k Yellow Gold Three Stone Opal Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Three Stone Opal Engraved Cocktail Ring. This beautiful
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1890s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Pearl five stone ring, 18k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
creamy lustrous pearls that intercept them. It is a five stone ring set in buttery 18ct yellow gold, the
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19th Century British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Three Stone Emerald and Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat rose gold Victorian ring features a timeless three-stone design with an a diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This incredible
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Geometric Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This late Victorian ring presents a robust design, featuring a central 3.18-carat emerald, set
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.52 CTW Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period three stone diamond engagement ring. Centered by a 0.82 carat old mine cut
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1880s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Foliate Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by rounded shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Engraved with foliate motif Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring size: 11 and
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Early 1900s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.70 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1880s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Early 1800s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Five Stone Ring. This
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.37 Carats Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to dark blue in color - all prong set. Completed by high polish finish. Tested as 14 karat gold
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian Yellow Gold three stone ring with synthetic ruby center and old cut diamonds on either
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Sapphire 0.18 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian three-stone ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features: - 1
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Cabochon Garnet & Old Mine Diamond 3 Stone Flush Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful antique ring that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the late
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1890s Late Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.65 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A breath-taking piece of jewellery dating back to the Victorian era. This three stone engagement
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural untreated Sapphire Natural Pearl Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Purity & Fidelity This stunning antique ring is from the Victorian period Classy Trilogy design
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1860s European Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.00 CTW Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scroll Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
consistent with cut and age Completed by flared shank Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1860 Ring size: 6 1/2
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1860s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3 Stone Diamond Ring Trilogy 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian 3 stone diamond "Trilogy" ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Three Stone 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Victoriana This superb Victorian period ring is 1870/80 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
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1870s European Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Victorian 1.40 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with VS clarity - all three stones are prong set in belcher style mountings. Flanked by engraved snake
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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

Victorian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this stunningly hand crafted Victorian ring features a 0.60 carat oval
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.50ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, hallmarked 1897
Located in London, GB
This stunning Victorian three stone ring features a trio of iridescent pals. The central opal is
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1890s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

GIA certified Victorian Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Three Stone No-Heat Blue Sapphire, Diamond Ring (GIA certified) A trio of radiant royal blue
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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22k Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely sapphire and diamond three stone ring. The focal marquise shaped sapphire
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Mid-19th Century Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire

1.80tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Victorian Carved Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, Victorian-inspired ring. Dexterously crafted in gleaming 18K yellow, this ring features a high quality, 1.0
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1840s American Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
three stones being claw set. The band shank and claws are all hand crafted from 18 carat yellow gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.30ct Diamond and Ruby Three Stone Ring, C.1880s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold Victorian ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Colour: G
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.70 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This pretty Victorian ring showcases three old cut diamonds. The centre diamond is 0.40 carat
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.26 Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring c.1900s
Located in London, GB
mounts. The metalwork of the ring has been handcrafted from 18 carat rose gold. This ring is a beautiful
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
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1880s Art Deco Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.65 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
and VS-SI in clarity. All three stones have been claw set within an 18ct yellow gold band with a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
have been claw set into a classic Victorian setting, hand crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Three-Stone 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1881
Located in London, GB
the shank and is all made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 2.10 Stone Shape
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Burmese Red Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese red spinel and diamond three stone ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Spinel, Yellow 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 Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Moonstone & Garnet 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Super sweet Victorian ring with moonstone and red garnets. Classic three stone setting
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 18pts. They are bright and have a lovely
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1890s British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 18pts. They are bright and have a
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1890s British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Three Stone This classy Victorian statement is suitable for him her Charming
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1870s European Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k with Gold and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k with gold and diamonds ladies ring. Set with 16 old cut diamonds total weight .35 ct
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Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Stone Grape Garnet Antique Engraved Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 3 Stone Grape Garnet Antique Engraved Gold Ring Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.88 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive Victorian trilogy ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The subtly
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19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Paste Shamrock Ring, 18k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning Victorian era shamrock or clover ring is a real beauty. She really stands out from
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19th Century British Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian/Victorian 1.00 CT Plus Rose Cut Diamond Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Stopping the Time This extremely beautiful, rare Georgian /Victorian ring is 1800 ca Marvellous
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Early 1800s European Georgian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This 14 karat yellow gold ring has a silver front setting, set with 7 rose-cut diamonds in various
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This classic Victorian era three stone ring is crafted in 14K gold. The ring is
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1890s Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1910’s Diamond Ring .80 Carats Total 14k White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamonds = .80 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: G-H, Clarity: VS, Origin: Natural) Metal = 14K White Gold
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19th Century Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 1890s 3.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The scrolling, pierced decorated setting is
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

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

Victorian Three Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian era ring composed of 18K yellow gold ring with crisp openwork and engraving featuring
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1890s American Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ring gold stone antique victorian you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect ring gold stone antique victorian among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a ring gold stone antique victorian has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Single Stone are consistently popular. A ring gold stone antique victorian can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 172, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a ring gold stone antique victorian, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ring Gold Stone Antique Victorian?

Prices for a ring gold stone antique victorian can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $333 and can go as high as $58,630, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,700.

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.