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Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Silver Cluster Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
yellow gold and rose cut diamonds (in total 33 diamonds) set in silver foil. The ring features a flower
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Style Apx 6.29ct Diamond Flex Ring Silver and Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Victorian style diamond flex ring. Approximately 6.29 carats of round and rose cut diamonds, K/L
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2010s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Silver

Classic Victorian Looking Rosecut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Classic Victorian Looking Rosecut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold is an old charm piece. 14kt
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt gold and silver Pearl and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt yellow gold and silver flower head pearl and diamond cluster ring. Made in
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt Gold & Silver Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Presenting an antique Victorian marquise-shaped cluster ring crafted in 18kt yellow gold and silver
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Era 1800s Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
mesmerizing emeralds and diamonds, elegantly set in a combination of gold and silver. Set in a curved
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Antique 19th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver

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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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Looking Rosecut Solitaire Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Looking Resecut Pear shape Solitaire Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver is an old
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Fox Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 18
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Looking Designer Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty victorian looking Designer Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold is very charming
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian 22 Karat Gold Silver Diamond Fox Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Cute Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 22 Carat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian Looking Rosecut Solitaire Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Looking Resecut Pear shape Solitaire Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver is an old
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 1.15Cts, Diamonds and Rubies Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver And 1.15Cts. Old European Cut Diamonds And Natural Rubies Trefoil
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

12K Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Turquoise and Pearl Ring, Early Victorian
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold early Victorian ring features a flower motif of vibrant turquoise. In the center is a
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold

Victorian Multi gemstone and Diamond Serpentine Ring in 18k Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the enchanting allure of the Victorian Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Serpentine Ring, a
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Rhodium

Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Bow Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880's diamond bow engagement ring. 18k yellow gold and silver bow style engagement ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Era Rose Cut Diamonds Silver and 18kt Pink Gold Navette Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
One Victorian design Rose-cut diamonds, 18 Kt pink gold and silver navette ring. This ring is a
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Vintage 1930s European Victorian Dome Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian Marquise ring in 18kt yellow gold and silver with diamonds and emeralds
Located in Milano, IT
, the ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and silver. The double row of rose-cut diamonds for 0,69 ct
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 6.0Cts Diamonds and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian 18k Gold, Silver and 6.0cts. Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Blue Guilloché Enamel Ring
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian French Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Silver Ring Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Victorian ring made of 18 karat yellow gold and silver (stamped) and featuring hand
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Victorian Era Pink Gold and Sterling Silver Rubies Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This Victorian era inspired ring is made in 9Kt pink gold and surrounded by a sterling silver round
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2010s Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

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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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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

Victorian Emeralds Diamonds Navette Gold Silver, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Emeralds Diamonds Navette Gold Silver, 1880. Victorian period navette-shaped ring with
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is emerald about 0.40 ct. Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Era Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in Silver-Topped Gold Mounting
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic ring crafted in yellow gold and silver. This ring is set with rose cut diamonds with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous spinel and diamond ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. This
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mindi Mond Victorian 17.61 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
-of-a-Kind Reconceived Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Ring contains: 1 Transparent Greenish-Blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top 1 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Size
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18k yellow gold silver top 1 carat natural ruby and diamond ring size 6.2 Era: Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 5.51 Carat Citrine, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Gold Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Citrine, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Citrine, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian 6.34cttw Emerald & Diamond Dome Ring in 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in an elegantly crafted circular dome. Crafted in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver, this ring is
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2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 6.78 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian 18K yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire and diamond double row cluster ring with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Blue Topaz, White Topaz, Diamond Ring in Gold & Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold & silver Blue Topaz, White Topaz, Diamond Ring in Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Clover Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Marquise Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising fifteen old cut diamonds, set in
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 4.09 Carat T.W Multi-Row Diamond Ring in 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the flamboyant Victorian era, this stunning ring is a delight. Crafted in 18K gold with
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2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rosecut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer and royal looking Rosecut Diamond Ring in gold and silver. The shank, back side of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Circa 1900s Victorian 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.74 CTW Diamond Ruby Silver 18 Karat Gold Checkerboard Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tiered shoulders and shank Tested as 18 karat gold and silver Circa: 1880s Ring size: 8 3/4 and sizable
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Ring with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gold and silver ring set with single cut and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.75ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold & Silver Old Mine Cushion Diamond & Pearl Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with a silver top during the
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 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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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Magnificent Antique GIA Cert 3.72 Carat Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous silver and gold ring from the Victorian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

A Victorian Turquoise And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian turquoise and diamond cluster ring, the oval turquoise cabochon is set within a
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Victorian Lucky 9 Gems Stone & Diamond Ring Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, Garnet) 2.07 carats with Diamond 1.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold And silver. Gold -1.86 gm silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.48 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 22k/Sterling Silver Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 1.35ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! This exquisite ring is made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1.45 CTW Old Mine Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features six old mine cut diamonds set east to west by silver-topped prongs Weighing
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Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.84 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in silver Accented by additional diamonds bead set in shoulders Weighing approximately 1.22 carat
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Antique 1840s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Life on Mars" Open
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Gold Ring Silver Prong Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Opal Band 14k Gold Ring Silver Prong Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "The
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2010s American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian / Early Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
moonstone outlined in glittering rose-cut diamonds. Hand fabricated in silver over 9K rose gold. English c
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and silver ladies five stone ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold and silver ladies five stone ring set with three old European
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Antique 1890s British Fashion Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Revival Italian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Italian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 9.4cttw. Opal, Ruby and Diamond Split Shank Ring in 18k / 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Gemistry, Split Shank, Victorian floral ring featuring 7.25 Cts. of Ethiopian Opal
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable Victorian Dome Ring, an exquisite masterpiece that beautifully showcases
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Gold

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Victorian Diamond Ring Silver And Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of victorian diamond ring silver and gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 95 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of victorian diamond ring silver and gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of victorian diamond ring silver and gold from Azza Fahmy, Gems Paradise and Mindi Mond — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an object in our assortment of victorian diamond ring silver and gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Diamond Ring Silver And Gold?

The price for a piece of victorian diamond ring silver and gold starts at $566 and tops out at $287,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,279.

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.