Victorian 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Band Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Victorian 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victorian 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring?
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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A 2 carat oval diamond is approximately 10.23mm × 6.82mm × 4.16mm in size. These diamonds usually have an approximate face-up area of 57.21 mm². Find a variety of diamonds on 1stDibs.
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