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Victorian Hand Ring

Victorian Style Ruby & Diamond Hand Carved Ring
Victorian Style Ruby & Diamond Hand Carved Ring

Victorian Style Ruby & Diamond Hand Carved Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Style- Set with Fabulous Rubies & Diamonds in a

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21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved

Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian ring with a beautiful hand carved

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiger's Eye Double Cameo Ring Neoclassical Roman Victorian Gold Hand Carved
Tiger's Eye Double Cameo Ring Neoclassical Roman Victorian Gold Hand Carved

Tiger's Eye Double Cameo Ring Neoclassical Roman Victorian Gold Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian gold double cameo ring with a

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Gold Black Onyx Hand Engraved Floral Initial "R" Ring
Antique Victorian 10k Gold Black Onyx Hand Engraved Floral Initial "R" Ring

Antique Victorian 10k Gold Black Onyx Hand Engraved Floral Initial "R" Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 ( fitted on finger

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1980 Victorian Hand Engraved Diamond Ring W/ Platinum Head
14K Yellow Gold 1980 Victorian Hand Engraved Diamond Ring W/ Platinum Head

14K Yellow Gold 1980 Victorian Hand Engraved Diamond Ring W/ Platinum Head

Located in Lexington, KY

- 4.74 Grams - 1890 This is a gorgeous diamond ring from the Victorian period 1890, made in 14k yellow

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Single Stone Signet Ring, circa 1900s
Victorian Single Stone Signet Ring, circa 1900s

Victorian Single Stone Signet Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

Victorian setting. The ring is hand made, dating to the 1900s, all from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Carnelian Armorial Signet Ring 14 KT gold
Victorian Carnelian Armorial Signet Ring 14 KT gold

Victorian Carnelian Armorial Signet Ring 14 KT gold

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Signature Ring A Stunning Victorian period armorial ring, skillful hand crafted of solid

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Circa 1880 Beautiful Hand Carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, c.1880s
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, c.1880s

Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This Victorian ring has been hand crafted in a distinct rope style design from 15 carat rose gold

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring
Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring

Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful Victorian period ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin The

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

1ct Diamond engagement ring Victorian style ring platinum
1ct Diamond engagement ring Victorian style ring platinum

1ct Diamond engagement ring Victorian style ring platinum

Located in Boca Raton, FL

One of a kind Victorian style ring with hand engraving elements, VS diamonds and platinum. Stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

Dating back to the Victorian era, this hand made ring is made up of two rubies and three diamonds

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Tricolor Gold Amethyst Intaglio Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Victorian 14k Tricolor Gold Amethyst Intaglio Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Victorian 14k Tricolor Gold Amethyst Intaglio Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, this ring is masterfully fashioned in

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring

Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring

Located in Napoli, IT

A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold

Vintage Victorian Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on 18K Gold Ring
Vintage Victorian Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on 18K Gold Ring

Vintage Victorian Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on 18K Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

and Ruby Silver on Gold Victorian Ring. Securely Hand set with .60tcw Senaille Cut Diamonds and .40tcw

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Sapphire and OEC Diamond Gold Moi et Toi Victorian Bypass Ring
Sapphire and OEC Diamond Gold Moi et Toi Victorian Bypass Ring

Sapphire and OEC Diamond Gold Moi et Toi Victorian Bypass Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Bypass Ring. Hand set with a 0.30 Carat OId European Cut Diamond and 0.40 Carat Blue Sapphire. Approx

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring
Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring

Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Statement A Charming rectangular shaped classy Victorian period ring, 1890 ca Hand

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late- Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Late- Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring Set in 18K White Gold

Late- Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring Set in 18K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

diamonds, in this Victorian inspired band ring hand fabricated in gleaming 18K white gold. Total diamond

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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star
C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star

Located in Baltimore, MD

. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a bejeweled heart

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 5.5
Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 5.5

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 5.5

Located in Torrance, CA

settings, with an emerald set to the center. The classic hand crafted Victorian ring is great for day or

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7
C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7

C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7

Located in Baltimore, MD

and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in

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Vintage 1910s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Victorian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s

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

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 1860s Rose Gold Crucifix Band Ring, Hand Made
Antique 1860s Rose Gold Crucifix Band Ring, Hand Made

Antique 1860s Rose Gold Crucifix Band Ring, Hand Made

Located in Wallkill, NY

Rose Gold Crucifix 14K Gold Size 8. Measuring .40" wide tapers down to .20" at the back. This can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, N...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Coral Cameo Oval 10 Karat Gold Ring, Hand Carved
Red Coral Cameo Oval 10 Karat Gold Ring, Hand Carved

Red Coral Cameo Oval 10 Karat Gold Ring, Hand Carved

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Hand Carved Coral Cameo bezel set Gold Ring. Wonderful 10K Gold Setting. Ring is a size 4

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Antique 1880s American Victorian More Rings

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Floral 2.01 Carat Emerald Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
GIA Certified Floral 2.01 Carat Emerald Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring

GIA Certified Floral 2.01 Carat Emerald Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the Victorian era, this hand crafted floral ring is graced with timeless glamour

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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 9K Yellow Gold Ring

Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 9K Yellow Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

A classic Victorian inspired ring hand fabricated in 9k yellow gold. A center 0.97 carat sky blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bohemian Cocktail Ring With Garnet And Pearls
Antique Victorian Bohemian Cocktail Ring With Garnet And Pearls

Antique Victorian Bohemian Cocktail Ring With Garnet And Pearls

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Garnet and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring - Gold-Plated Silver, Floral Cluster Design A dramatic

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Recent Sales

Victorian Coral and Pearl Half Hoop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Ring
Victorian Coral and Pearl Half Hoop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Ring

Victorian Coral and Pearl Half Hoop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Ring

Located in Aurora, Ontario

This half hoop ring was handcarved during the victorian era and has a gorgeous angelskin coral

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Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Dancing by the Candle Light! A rare Victorian cluster ring beautifully hand crafted during 1870 of

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Victorian 2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring

Victorian 2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

classic late-Victorian style ring is hand-fabricated in platinum over warmly oxidized 18K yellow gold. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Victorian 2.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring

Victorian 2.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

An impressive genuine Victorian Diamond cluster ring, hand crafyed of solid 18 KT rose gold not

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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold
Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Antique handpainted painting on porcelain from the 1800’s in 18k gold portrait ring, which was made

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Antique 17th Century Swiss Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring with Hand Engraving
White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring with Hand Engraving

White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring with Hand Engraving

Located in San Francisco, CA

This antique antique Art Deco is made of 18k white gold with beautiful hand engraved details. The

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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Hand Engraved Platinum Wedding Band
Hand Engraved Platinum Wedding Band

Hand Engraved Platinum Wedding Band

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

Skillfully hand carved on 3 sides in platinum. Classically beautifully yet modern.

Category

2010s American Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots

Located in New York, NY

The two hands of this Victorian ring unclasp into two bands connected by hinge at the bottom. Fede

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Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Glorious Unisex 1.20 Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Row Rare Ring
Glorious Unisex 1.20 Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Row Rare Ring

Glorious Unisex 1.20 Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Row Rare Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

ring Substantially hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold - marked, would suit either sex for its simple and

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Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Wrought Iron Plant Stand with Rings Victorian, Late 19th Century
Wrought Iron Plant Stand with Rings Victorian, Late 19th Century

Wrought Iron Plant Stand with Rings Victorian, Late 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Classic Fleur de Lis pattern is on the base of this hand forged wrought iron plant stand. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Diamond Hand Ring
Victorian Diamond Hand Ring

Victorian Diamond Hand Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming Victorian ring. The design showcases a detailed hand motif decorated with a

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond
Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

Delightful 18K hand over heart fede ring. - the word fede means faithful. The Victorians were fond

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Hand-Carved Moonstone Baby Cameo Ring
Victorian Diamond Hand-Carved Moonstone Baby Cameo Ring

Victorian Diamond Hand-Carved Moonstone Baby Cameo Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful and very unusual moonstone ring from the Victorian (ca1885) era! This alluring piece is

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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring
Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring. This pristine fede ring

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Hand over Heart 9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Victorian Hand over Heart 9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring

Victorian Hand over Heart 9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880 - 1890 9K Yellow Gold English Hallmarked Hand Over heart Ring, the top measures 5/8 X 1

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Hand Carved 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Hand Carved 5 Stone Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Hand Carved 5 Stone Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Carved 5 Stone Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Circa 1880 Beautifully Hand Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Ring with Diamond Accents
18 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Ring with Diamond Accents

18 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Ring with Diamond Accents

Located in Addison, TX

This genuine Victorian beauty is crafted of buttery yellow 18K gold with a large center opal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Ring
Antique Victorian Cameo Ring

Antique Victorian Cameo Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

Victorian hand made gold ring with fine workmanship and centering a shell cameo - well hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Coral Rose Antique Fashion Ring
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Coral Rose Antique Fashion Ring

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Coral Rose Antique Fashion Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Looking for a flower that will never die? This unique treasure is perfectly hand made. Crafted in

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Ring
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Ring

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Conversion Ring Era

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Hand Engraved Red Garnet Seed Pearl Ring
1890 Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Hand Engraved Red Garnet Seed Pearl Ring

1890 Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Hand Engraved Red Garnet Seed Pearl Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

This gorgeous Victorian ring is from the 1880s and features a lovely combination of hand-engraved

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Gold Hand Carved Victorian Revival Carved Shell Cameo Ring
10K Gold Hand Carved Victorian Revival Carved Shell Cameo Ring

10K Gold Hand Carved Victorian Revival Carved Shell Cameo Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Vintage 10K Gold Hand Carved Victorian Revival Carved Shell Cameo Ring. The ring is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s American Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

9ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring With Hand Carved Gold Work
9ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring With Hand Carved Gold Work

9ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring With Hand Carved Gold Work

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Hallmark Has Rubbed Pretty, Victorian

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring
1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring

1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Description: Crafted in 15 karat gold, this Victorian beauty features an evenly placed etch design

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring
1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring

1889 British Victorian 15 Karat Gold Hand Set Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Description: Crafted in 15 karat gold, this Victorian beauty features an evenly placed etch design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Aquamarine Pink Gold Antique Ring
Victorian Aquamarine Pink Gold Antique Ring

Victorian Aquamarine Pink Gold Antique Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Original 1890 14k pink gold Victorian Aqua ring. Hand engraved and detailed sides. 8 prong top. On

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Marquise Shaped Cluster Ring Circa 1890
Victorian Marquise Shaped Cluster Ring Circa 1890

Victorian Marquise Shaped Cluster Ring Circa 1890

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This stunning Victorian marquise cluster ring, hand-crafted in yellow gold with silver settings

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

14 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Pendant with Diamond Accents
14 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Pendant with Diamond Accents

14 Karat Hand Etched Victorian Opal Pendant with Diamond Accents

Located in Addison, TX

This genuine Victorian beauty is crafted of buttery yellow 14K gold with two opals, flanked by one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1870s
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1870s

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1870s

Located in London, GB

This hand made Victorian ring is made up of three rubies and two diamonds. The rubies have a

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond
Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

15K gold fede or love ring with two hands coming together to enclose a gold heart with a single

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring
Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring

Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique circa 1830 18K fede ring, a ring with hands that come together with a gift offering of a

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Victorian GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring

Victorian GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Victorian hand crafted ring features a GIA certified 1.59 carat oval cut diamond, K color VS2

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, 1885
Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, 1885

Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, 1885

Located in London, GB

Hallmarked 1885, the elaborately hand crafted Victorian ring features a wonderful 0.40 carat old

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Royal Looking Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Hand-Carved Royal Looking Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Hand-Carved Royal Looking Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Feel like a queen when you wear this 14K yellow gold handcarved Rosecut Diamond Ring. This round

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hand Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Vintage
Hand Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Vintage

Hand Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Vintage

Located in Boca Raton, FL

features hand carved shell, coral, and stone cameos depicting Victorian era women. The band measures 15mm

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Painted Essex Crystal Ring Depicting a Robin, 1860
Antique Hand Painted Essex Crystal Ring Depicting a Robin, 1860

Antique Hand Painted Essex Crystal Ring Depicting a Robin, 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

9K marquis shaped Essex crystal ring, c 1860 featuring a portrait of a red robin perched on the

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 10k Gold

Antique English Emerald & Diamond Hand Carved Gold Ring
Antique English Emerald & Diamond Hand Carved Gold Ring

Antique English Emerald & Diamond Hand Carved Gold Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

grade as H-I color, Vs clarity, weighing approximately .60 carats combined. This ring is suitable to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring with Carved Shank, circa 1900s
Late Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring with Carved Shank, circa 1900s

Late Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring with Carved Shank, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This beautifully hand crafted Victorian ring boasts five stunning diamond. The three in the centre

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Hand Made Antique Solitaire Blue Star Sapphire Engagement Ring
Vintage 14K Gold Hand Made Antique Solitaire Blue Star Sapphire Engagement Ring

Vintage 14K Gold Hand Made Antique Solitaire Blue Star Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in Addison, TX

art, with interlocking links and cathedral shanks this ring is a stunner. In the center of the bezel

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Vintage 1930s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Silver Gold Heirloom Ring
Antique Diamond Silver Gold Heirloom Ring

Antique Diamond Silver Gold Heirloom Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautifully hand crafted Victorian-era Diamond Ring features an elongated rectangular design set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

A classic Victorian inspired ring hand fabricated in 9k yellow gold. A center 0.97 carat sky blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Quartz Button Pearls Hand Clasp Necklace
Victorian Rose Quartz Button Pearls Hand Clasp Necklace

Victorian Rose Quartz Button Pearls Hand Clasp Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

necklace with a unique re-cast Victorian hand clasp with CZ ring. This beautiful and lady-like pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Hand Carved Fancy Split Ring Fitting Pendent
15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Hand Carved Fancy Split Ring Fitting Pendent

15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Hand Carved Fancy Split Ring Fitting Pendent

Located in Brighton, GB

early Victorian split ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing intricate hand-carved detailing

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Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

An English Victorian heavy 18ct gold and diamond three stone ring dated 1870
An English Victorian heavy 18ct gold and diamond three stone ring dated 1870

An English Victorian heavy 18ct gold and diamond three stone ring dated 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This simple but very stylish mid Victorian heavy 18ct gold ring marked 18c is of a simple pleasing

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Marble Solitaire Hardwood Board with Hanging Ring 33 Clay Marbles, circa 1860
Marble Solitaire Hardwood Board with Hanging Ring 33 Clay Marbles, circa 1860

Marble Solitaire Hardwood Board with Hanging Ring 33 Clay Marbles, circa 1860

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

clay and stone marbles, all dating to the mid-19th century, Victorian period, or possibly earlier

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Victorian Hand Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian hand ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian hand ring 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 21st Century. A victorian hand ring from Charles S. Green & Co. and David Meelheim Designs — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a victorian hand ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian hand ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Hand Ring?

Prices for a victorian hand ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $19,795, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,500.

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. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.

Questions About Victorian Hand Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, the Irish don't usually wear wedding rings on their right hands. Like Americans, Irish people frequently place their wedding rings on their left hands. However, some people wear Claddagh rings on their right hands to represent an engagement. During the wedding, the tradition is to move the Claddagh ring to the left hand. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    On which hand people wear engagement rings in different countries varies. Countries where engagement rings typically go on the left hand include the US, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, France, Sweden and Slovenia. Engagement rings commonly go on the right hand in Colombia, Germany, Greece, India, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain and Venezuela. Shop a wide variety of engagement rings on 1stDibs.