Sterling Silver Skull Signet Ring Crown Crest Memento Mori J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver Skull Signet Ring Crown Crest Memento Mori J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The “Secret Doors” skull signet ring is handcrafted in solid 925 sterling silver.
Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA 1.45 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crown Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian sapphire, ruby and diamond crown ring. circa 1870.
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian double heart crowned ring features a romantic design of two entwined hearts with two beautiful gemstones at their centres, a 0.35 carat ruby and a 0.35 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Ruby & Diamond Crown Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A regal ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, this ring features an intricate centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
One of a Kind Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Crowned Heart Love Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This exquisite Victorian c.1870 Old Cut Diamond Crowned Heart Love ring is a rare and unparalleled piece of craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 19th Century Victorian Brilliant Cut Diamond Crown Ring Size 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Enhance your jewelry collection with the alluring charm of the 14K Yellow Gold Stunning Antique Crown Ring with Diamond. This exquisite piece seamlessly merges vintage-inspired desig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Snake Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This gorgeous antique Victorian coiled snake ring is crowned with a fabulous 0.25ct Ruby which has a lovely pink hue complimented by sparkling old cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Fancy Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 2.68ct Total
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian daisy cluster ring crowned with a magnificent old cut fancy diamond bezel set in the centre, haloed by twelve smaller old cushion cut petals around the b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Dearest Ring 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A fabulous antique Victorian sentiment ring crowned with a cluster of colourful gemstones that spell out the word ‘Dearest’ with each first letter of the stone – Diamond, Emerald, Am...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 15 Carat Gold Dated 1897
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning antique Victorian cluster ring crowned with a beautiful natural Opal in the centre which is approx. 1.45ct and flanked by six sparkling old cut Diamonds which are 0.08ct e...
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold 4.50ct circa 1900 Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A magnificent antique Victorian cluster ring crowned with a beautiful grassy green Emerald which is an impressive 4.50ct stone bordered with a frame of superb clarity old cut Diamond...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful Antique Victorian cluster ring crowned with a stunning cabochon cut Sapphire which is approx. 1.65ct and haloed by stunning old European cut Diamonds which are around 0.0...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 2.70 Carat Old Mine Diamond Salmon Coral Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sea Treasure Meets Earth Gems Rare and very beautiful, Genuine Victorian, rich Diamond set ring Crowned by natural Mediterranean Salmon Red Coral in a stunning setting to attract th...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870s Victorian Silver top and Yellow Gold Crowned Hearts Ring.
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct & Enamel Victorian Crowned Heart Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crowned Heart Ring Victorian Circa 1880 9ct Gold Beautiful Gold Heart with Red Enamel & Gold Crown Measures Approx Height 21mm & 9.2mm Wide UK Size K US Size 5 1/2 Wou...
9k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Enamel Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Crown Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval statement ring depicts two gold crowns with a silver laurel motif Surrounded by ultramarine blue enamel - exhibiting no loss With a rose cut diamond halo and cathedral shoulde...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond & Enamel Crowned Heart Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 Fabulous, early Victorian ring.
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Royal Crown Signet Conversion Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18K Rose Cut Diamond & Onyx Royal Crown Signet Conversion Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Crown Rose Cut Diamonds and Lab Created Ruby in 18k and Platinum Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Crown Rose Cut Diamonds and Lab Created Ruby in 18k and Platinum Ring This Victorian-era ring presents a stunning combination of 18 karat rose gold and platinum, a testame...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 3.47 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby 18K Gold Antique Crown Solitaire Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 3.47 carats total - transparent medium purplish red in color Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no evidence of heat treatment Set with talon...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Crowned Heart Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold Size 8 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Emerald in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom ring This stunning ring features beautiful hand-cut rose-cut diamonds, set in the classic silver over gold style of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Crowned Heart Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14- carat gold ring. The central, large heart- shaped rose cut diamond (app. 1.2 carat which has the appearance of a more than more than 2 carat stone) is silver foiled and set in ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14KT White Gold and Round Cut Diamonds Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14KT White Gold and Round Cut Diamonds Crown Ring, featuring 0.25 carats of sparkling diamonds. This elegant piece, weighing 4.90 grams, showcases a regal crown design crafte...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Twin Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage version of the twin crowned hearts ring which was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Crowned 19th Century Old Mine Cushion 2.16ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A crowned 19th century diamond and emerald cluster ring. Set to center with a cushion shape old mine cut diamond with an approximate weight of 2.16 carats, in an open back claw set...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Amethyst Ring. 2.30ct Round Amethyst Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Amethyst, Diamonds Amethyst Weight: Approx 2.30 Carats Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Diamond Cut: Old Mine...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Heart Crown Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian heart crown cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Blue Topaz Crown Vermeil Gold Ring
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new Malikat = Queens collection- inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. A dazzling ring to signify the queen's crown. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand cut st...
Topaz, Vermeil
Blue Topaz Crown Vermeil Gold Ring
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new Malikat = Queens collection- inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. A dazzling ring to signify the queen's crown. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand cut st...
Topaz, Vermeil
The Red Crown Vermeil Gold Ring
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new Malikat = Queens collection- inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. A dazzling ring to signify the queen's crown. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand cut st...
Zircon, Vermeil
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Crown Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This beautiful Victorian ring features a charming tiara motif picked out in white diamonds and fine rubies. Beautifully made and elegantly appointed, it ...
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Ammanii Blue Topaz Crown Vermeil Gold Ring with Charms
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of AMMANII"s new Malikat = Queens collection- inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. A dazzling ring to signify the queen's crown. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand ...
Topaz, Vermeil
The Crown Emerald Green Vermeil Gold Cocktail Ring with Charms
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new Malikat = Queens collection- inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. A dazzling ring to signify the queen's crown. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand cut st...
Zircon, Vermeil
Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Crowned Heart Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique crowned heart ring dating from the late Victorian era.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Crowned Lion Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Speak only truth of the living... A cool Victorian signet ring set with an intaglio carved rectangular sardonyx panel.
18k Gold
Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Crown and Heart Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual opal and diamond ring from the Mid Victorian (circa 1870) era! This exquisite ring holds an opal cabochon at the center of a sterling-topped 18kt yellow gold mounting....
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bird on Crown Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning antique 18ct gold signet ring. The 11mm x 14.5mm oval head. Designed with a bird with open wings standing on a crown. Very light engraving above reads A Dos Virt.. A ...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Victorian double snake ring crowned with Red Cabochon Ruby eyes and four old European cut Diamonds, approx. 0.50ct in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An elegant antique Victorian solitaire ring crowned with a stunning 0.40ct old cut Diamond which is a superb SI2 clarity stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning antique Victorian trilogy ring crowned with a central 0.80ct blue Sapphire flanked by two gorgeous 0.25ct Diamonds which are superb VS1 clarity – H colour stones accompani...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boxed Antique 18K Shield Cut Amethyst Intaglio with a Crown
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This glowing late Victorian ring is set with a luminous purple shield-cut amethyst that has been intaglio carved with a tiny crown.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Top Quality Rise like a Phoenix on Crown 9Ct Gold Intaglio Seal Signet Ring d264
Located in St Helens, GB
A vintage solid 9 carat yellow gold intaglio seal signet ring. SIZE ; i 1/2 UK, 4 1/2 US, sizeable Designed with an oval shaped head, 10mm x 13mm approx and smooth shoulders. The fa...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Skull and Crossbones Ring, Italy, Size 8.5
Located in Firenze, IT
Of skull and crossbones design, the gold mouth between bifurcated shoulders. Size : 8 1/2 Weight: 3.65
Gold
Emerald Eye Skull Signet Ring Gold Crest Memento Mori
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Eye Skull Signet Ring Gold Crest Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN The Emerald Eye Skull Signet Ring is handcrafted in brass with 14k gold plating. From the Secret Doors col...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Pear-Shape Ruby & Diamond Toi et moi Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Two pear-shaped rubies in a 14k yellow gold toi et moi setting, surrounded by diamonds. The tapered band is studded with more rubies and diamonds for a colorful and sparkling show fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Skull Ring Open Vintage Distressed Memento Mori Platinum Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Ring Open Vintage Distressed Memento Mori Platinum Plated J Dauphin Vintage 2010 Double Skull Ring Platinum Plated Brass New York Archive Designer: J Dauphin This ring is mad...
Platinum, Brass
GRS Certified Natural Ruby and Pear and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nestled at its core is a breathtaking Ruby Oval Faceted gemstone, weighing an impressive 10.74 carats and with a certification from GRS attesting to its exceptional quality. Encircl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue" Behold the stunning Estate Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring - a masterpiece of luxury jewelry that will...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Three Stone Ring with Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Three Stone This classy Victorian statement is suitable for him her Charming, substantially hand fabricated in 18 KT gold, rose gold Centering 1 oval cushion old miner cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian emerald, ruby and diamond twin heart ring, the ring set with two interlocking hearts, one set with a pear-shaped emerald, estimated to weigh 0.15 carat, the other wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring with 2.33ct Pear-Cut Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of modern elegance with our exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring. This captivating piece, set in 18K yellow gold, features a striking 2.33-carat pear-cut ruby, radiat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Romanticism A beautiful example of Victorian period heart ring, romantic expression of the era to symbolize love and eternal love Beautifully designed , glorious Victorian ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Diamond Skull Crest Signet Ring Gold-Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Skull Crest Signet Ring Gold-Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver. The round signet face carries a finely modelle...
White Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
German Kabirski Lamia 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Ring with Skull Design
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Lamia ring brings a subtle edge to minimalism. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, it’s a slender band accented with tiny, sculpted skulls - not overwhelming, but noticeable enough...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Crest Ring Skull Signet Emerald Ruby Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Signet Ring Emerald Ruby 14k Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Ring J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Signet is a signet ring handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, the r...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Skull Crest Signet Ring 14K Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Crest Signet Ring 14K Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Crest Signet Ring from J Dauphin’s “Secret Doors” series is handcrafted in solid...
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Crest Ring Signet Skull Aquamarine Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Signet Ring Aquamarine 14k Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Signet is a signet ring handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver. The round signet face...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Double Heart Diamond Engagement Ring is just so sweet!! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in 1897, the ring features a pair of hearts, with a diamond ribbon across. There are a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing Gram Weight: 6.6 grams Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 8. The total weight of the ring is 6.49 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills A refined three stone jewel created for collectors and connoisseurs, this 2.3...
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1.28 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby ring, the ring in the form of a double heart, set with a pear-shaped diamond and a faceted ruby of similar shape, estimated to weigh 0.84 carats and 1.28 carats, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian cluster ring that epitomises timeless elegance. At its centre, this ring showcases a captivati...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring – Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra exclusive three stone masterpiece, this 4.15 carat grey blue Ceylon Spinel diamond ring is crafted in platinum and designed for collectors who value rarity, precision, and r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with two interlocking hands pulled apar...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Circa 2000 A striking Art Deco–style ring showcasing timeless elegance and bold geometric design. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this statement piece...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian 10.00 Ct Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breath taking original Victorian ring is 1880 circa Classy Trilogy mount hand made during the time of solid 18 KT gold Ring boasts a magnificent 10.00 Carats untreated unheated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique double heart ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring features two open interlocking hearts which have been silver set with a vast array of round old ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Centrally composed of an oval plaque of dark blue engine turned enamel, the centre set with three cushion shaped old mine cut diamonds vert...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
“Antique 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Imperial Russian Era”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamonds in detailed workmanship ring setting ring was made during the imperial russian era 1907/1910.c hall marked 56 imperial russian g...
Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian revival rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.