Victorian And Jewelry Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Natural Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
- What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian 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 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry 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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