Mid-19th Century Rings

This Antique Russian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring is just so beautiful and well made - I'm in LOVE! Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, and topped in Silver, the design features...

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. The first letters of the stones spell the word "regard" using the first letter of each s...

Colombian emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enha...

Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden g...

Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum South East Asian Antique Agate Gem Old Burmese Pyu Pagan Gold Rin...

Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Era: Victorian Date: 1860s - 1870s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Theme: Initials SJZ, Monogra...

Ancient revival ring with a ram. This is a very unusual and beautiful ring designed in the 19th century with a mix of ancient Etruscan and Egyptian revival patterns. The ring is of ...

A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct pear cut natural emerald displays a gorgeous lush green hue and great saturation. It is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut. The heart shaped bezel...

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This stunning early Victorian daisy cluster ring is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct g...

Crafted in the 1830s, this Georgian ring features three primary rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats, with a warm J-K color and SI-I clarity. Framing the center trio ...

Centering an inverted chalcedony cabochon measuring 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green and white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Abo...

Striking blue enamel surrounding a glossy cabochon crystal. This Victorian beauty is modelled out of gold and has initials reading E.A. engraved underneath the main panel. Ring Siz...

The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...

Antique victorian era ring in unuswal navviet ring head designe with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1.5 carat back foiled excellent spark and workmanship ring dates back to 185...

One of a kind! Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Red Ruby as its stunning centerpiece, accented with spark...

Centering a rectangular cushion cut emerald weighing approximately 0.56 carat total Natural Colombian in origin - transparent medium green and prong set No indications of oil clarity...

It has delicately floral carvings that hold this stunning diamond in place sprinkled with a multitude of accent diamonds. The center diamond is approximately 2.7 carats. This ring i...

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this extraordinary acrostic ring crafted in 1860. Made from rich...

Antique Keepers Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1863 Makers Mark K B S P This antique double-row keeper's ring from the ea...

A scarce late Mughal period Indian gold and ruby ring dating from the mid-19th century. The cabochon cut ruby is belcher set in an open-backed mount and weighs approximately 1ct. Th...

Step into the grandeur of vintage jewelry with this extraordinary diamond ring. Featuring a massive 6.28-carat Old Mine Cut diamond at its center, this original vintage piece offers ...

Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Early Victorian Rare Moonstone and Garnet Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 5 Carat Moonstone, surrounded by glued Garnets, weighing ...

Circa 1850 This antique gold ring features a superb old mine Colombian emerald framed by two rows of seed pearls. The emerald has a vivid bluish green color and excellent sparkle. ...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A victorian five stone opal and diamond band ring. Centered with a trio of cabochon cut opals framed with a pair of mine cut diamonds. Displaying beau...

a true gem ! in very good condition made at year 1851 in England ! beautiful hand made filigree 14k yellow gold approx 8.40 grams Purple Oval Amethyst 9 x12 mm area on top size app...

Antique 19th century ring that leaves speechless for the amazing crafting, 1850 ca, Skilful workmanship of the era, richly detailed at every side, hidden sides are even more intricat...

Antique Marquise Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 Fabulous, early Victorian ring. Beautiful marquise/navette shaped, decorated with gorgeous red & white enamel which is in perfe...

Victorian Crown Rose Cut Diamonds and Lab Created Ruby in 18k and Platinum Ring This Victorian-era ring presents a stunning combination of 18 karat rose gold and platinum, a testame...

Antique Russian 14kt. yellow gold Carnelian signet large size men's ring. Made in 1844 The dimensions - Ring Size: Finger Size (UK) = V (EU) = 63 3/4(US) = 10.75 Weight : 9.00...

A very fine Victorian black enamel mourning ring. The ring holds a lock of hair within a glazed panel. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1866. Ring Size: M 1/2...

This antique silver ring shows Saint George fighting the dragon on the curbed ring head The reverse shows Saint Eustace kneeling in front of a dear. The ri...

Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 7 blue sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: ~ 0.15 carats C...

Early Victorian 15kt gold rose - cut diamond ring. The ring feature a large rose-cut stone, which is an antique style of gemstone cutting dating back to the 16th century. This cut i...

An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.15 carats O/P color with I1 clarity and prong set in a silver-topped gallery Pierced with a draped festoon motif fully arou...

A fine antique Victorian mourning band ring. In 9k gold. Channel set with a strand of braided hair. Engraved with a name to a plaque on the fron...

Early Victorian polished silver paste eglomise ring (a decorative technique where gold or silver leaf is applied to the back of glass, then a design is engraved through the leaf, and...

Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 7.50ct. Approximately I/J color and SI clar...

Exuding timeless elegance, this striking ring features a rectangular Carnelian intricately carved with a rare double head. The stone is set in a warm, gold-toned band adorned with de...

A rare Russian mid-19th century gentleman's ring from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, set with an old-mine-cut diamond surrounded by eight smaller full cut diamonds on si...

An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a tapering gold mount decorated with a blue enamel foliate pattern, in 15k gold. Eng...

William IV 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, inscribed with 'IN MEMORY OF' within a gold foliate border and 'Wilson Agnew, died Feby 7th 1865, aged 83 ys' ins...

Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 4.50ct but faces up like a 5ct diamond. App...

Featuring three emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.44 carats total Transparent medium green and alternating with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.74 car...

Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 3.25ct but faces up like a 4ct diamond. Approximately I/J color and VS clarity. Compliment...

Victorian Horseshoe Tiara Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold The Victorian Double Horseshoe Tiara Ring, crafted in the 1860s, is a remarkable testament to the artistry of the era....

Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This Victorian 18 Karat Gold Natural Stone Floral 'Regards' Ring is not only a beautiful piece of jewelry b...

Centering a round shaped opal cabochon measuring 7.5 mm round Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Set by talon prongs with a halo surround of diamonds Old Eur...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring. This incredible ring is in good condition but is missing the hair that lines the inside of the ring. Some remnan...

Antique Garnet & Pearl Dress Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 A conversion from an early Victorian brooch to a lovely statement ring. Set with natural garnets & seed pearls. Mea...

Antique victorian era unuswal large ring head size with rose cut diamond estimate weight of 5 carats in floral design centered with a large rose cut diamond...

Vintage silver cameo shell ring. Moderate wear throughout. Missing one stone. Vintage silver cameo shell ring. Moderate wear throughout. Missing one stone. Vintage silver cameo she...

The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut. It is magnificently adapted on a Snake yellow gold 18k ring mounting, the head wi...

This is stunning in person, 14k Rose gold ring with bezel set Turquoise and 3 pearls running down the middle. The ring is hallmarked inside the band. Ring measures a 7-1/4 and can be...

A Georgian pearl, turquoise, and yellow gold ring, comprising one seed pearl, and 5 turquoise cabochons, in 18 karat yellow gold. This endearing ring is set to the centre with a sh...

Dating to the 1830s, this beautiful cluster ring is a collection of rose cut diamonds. They have a combined weight of 0.35 carat and are rub over set. The ring has a marquise design ...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

A truly sentimental memento mori authentic antique Victorian mourning ring with the words "Sacred to Affection" encircling a lock of hair encased in glass. This ancient heirloom is f...