Victorian Engagement Ring Gemstone
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Peridot, Diamond, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Peridot, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Peridot, Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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