Those shopping for a Victorian engagement ring know that the style is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Today, antique Victorian engagement rings and other examples of authentic Victorian jewelry are very coveted and highly collectible.
Initially, Victorian rings were made of gold and affordable only by the wealthy. Designs for Victorian engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Stones were secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. The collet was overlaid with silver to enhance the whiteness of the diamonds, which were likely to be small rose– or old-mine-cut (the ancestor of today’s cushion-cut) stones, arranged in clusters or lines and often accompanied by colored gemstones. Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian.
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 featured emerald eyes (her birthstone) and was considered a symbol of everlasting love. This initiated a craze for snake jewelry, joined by gems with other sentimental and romantic motifs favored by the queen, such as flowers, hearts, stars, insects and Gothic symbols. The popular and fashionable young royal was the style influencer of her era.
Early Victorian jewelry — which historians call Romantic period jewelry — tends to be feminine and ornate, and was a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
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Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Victorian Peridot & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Ring 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1890 Discover a stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship with this exquisite marquise/navette-shaped ring, beautiful...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Carved Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian trilogy ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. The c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Diamond Ring Gold Cushion Cut Bohemian Garnet 3 Stone Ring Engagement
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to have this stunning Bohemian Garnet and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold. The fabulous ring has three square cushion cut Garnets of great beauty. The Bohemian Garn...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 18kt Gold Five Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1890, 2.8ct
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th Century Size: 6 ½ Carats: 2,8 ct Weight: 5,90 gr The ring, made of 18-karat silver and gold, can be ascribed to Victorian goldsmith production of the late 19th c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, and adorned with a fantastic arrangement o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 2.20 Carat Diamond Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a stunning arrangement of natural, spar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this stunning marquise-shaped ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold. At its h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise-shaped ring is a true beauty. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a row of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Early Victorian Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1865 Step back in time with this exquisite early Victorian ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. This stunning piece...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 Makers Mark L B Lovely, Victorian gypsy style ring. Set with natural diamonds in a floral formation & with pretty, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Two row- sapphire & diamond boat shaped ring Dazzling blue sapphires accompanied by bea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piec...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This stunning Victorian ring is crafted from 9ct gold and features a marquise shape, with an exquisite oval, faceted na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian paste diamond synthetic sapphire 14k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian ring is a beautifully detailed jewel from the 1900’s, centered by an antique pear shape paste stone crafted from hand-cut glass. Its softly faceted surface an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring, signed G. R. Addis, Australia, circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A fine Australian goldfields period ring, signed G. R. Addis, crafted in yellow gold. The ring is designed with a central emerald-cut emerald of vibrant green colour, flanked by old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Seven Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Derby, NY
A stunning one-of-a-kind Victorian treasure featuring 2.30 carats of old-mine cut diamonds set in lustrous 14K yellow gold. This exquisite flower-motif ring showcases the romantic el...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Victorian old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This beaut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA old mine cut diamond pearl 14K yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian ring is a beautifully delicate jewel from the 1880’s, centered by a GIA-certified old mine cut diamond weighing 0.79 carat. Graded K color and SI1 clarity, th...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Ring Set with Five Fabulous Opals & Old Cut Diamonds Face of The Ring Measures Appr...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with a rectangular, natural ruby & beautiful natural diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Navette Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Navette shape is distinctive, sometimes referred as marquise shape. its proportions are pleasing to the eye and elongate the finger, Centered vertically within the Navette profile a...
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Victorian old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian fancy yellow rose cut diamond 14k yellow cluster gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian diamond cluster ring from the 1880’s is a beautiful example of antique romance and hand-crafted charm. At the center rests a fancy yellow rose cut diamond w...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold enamel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian engagement ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Graded I-J color and S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18 karat solid gold flower ring - Victorian Floral engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique yellow gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous floral ring is made in 18K yellow gold, marked with a 0,750 mark and set w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Ruby Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1874 Makers Mark W G This exquisite Victorian ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features six lustrous se...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian gem-set heart locket ring, crafted in 18 carat gold and dating to the mid 19th century. The ring is designed with an elegant knot motif to the centre, symbolisin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880’s Beautiful, Victorian ring set with a gorgeous natural opal centre & halo of glittering, natural diamonds. The stones a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1897 Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Three Natural Rubies, Old Cut Diamonds & Pretty Carved Shoulders. Wid...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Navette Ring. This incredible Victorian old Peruzzi cut diamond navette ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Propped up in a higher prong setting, this Old Mine Cut diamond resembles a cushion cut that is squarish with rounded edges. The large facets and open culet are indicative of an Old ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique GIA 3.55 carat old European diamond 18k gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This remarkable antique engagement ring centers on a 3.55 carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA #5232879390, showcasing a bold presence with its warm O-P color and SI1 cla...
Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Peridot Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Ring Size: 7 Weight: 7,3 gr The ring, dated to the second half of the 19th century, is composed of a yellow gold frame forged to form two twin hearts in the ce...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA 1.56 carat old European cut diamond seed pearl 18k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified old European cut diamond weighing 1.56 carats. Graded I color and VS2 c...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1870s This stunning Victorian ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a marquise shape adorned with an exquisite oval, f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Opal Ring, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The graduated oval cabochon opals claw set. Ring size : 7 1/4 Weight: 3.23gr.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Dome Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Dome Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian dome-shaped ring, a hallmark of timeless elegance. The ring features...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 6.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old European cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5 #24615
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5 This beautifully crafted ring features a sparkling European cut diamond* at its center set in beautifully de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1840 18K Early Victorian or Late Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Silver set diamond cluster ring with 18k gold band and a closed locket back which has possibly lost its crystal cover but is still in remarkably good condition. Each side of the gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q & US Size 8 1/2 Can be resized for a small additi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Victorian rose cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. Thi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian-style 1.20ct Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
- Victorian inspired three stone diamond engagement ring - 1.10ct antique old European-cut centre diamond (J / SI2) - 2 x Old European-cut diamond shoulders, total approx. 0.10ct (H-...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Victorian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped (rubbed) Circa 1880 Gorgeous, Victorian three stone ring. Set with beautiful, oval opals & a cute cluster of rose cut natural diamo...
Diamond, Opal
Vintage Diamond Lovers Knot Intertwined Snake Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A unique Victorian-style ring lovers knot Snake motif ring. Designed as two entwined snakes with carved bodies. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Demantoid Engagement Ring
By Art Carved
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Demantoid Engagement Ring. This incredible antique Victorian old cut diamond and demantoid engagement ring is crafted...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Ruby Rosecut Diamond Entourage Ring 6.5 US 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Ruby Rosecut Diamond Entourage Ring 6.5 US 14K Solid Gold Follow us on instagram @luxoriavita for previews and new arrivals.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Larter & Sons Victorian Bloodstone 14K Gold Antique Egyptian Revival Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped bloodstone tablet measuring 16.0 x 13.5 mm Bloodstone is opaque bluish-green with strong orangey-red mottling Set in an ornate bezel with geometric chevron...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed opal & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Cabochon cut opal measures 10mm x 8mm (estimated at 2 carats). Old mine cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal .8 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The three Opal gems are accented by eight sparkling wh...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 lovely claw mount showcases a selection of slightly graduated oval Opals estimate 2...
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The ring is crafted in platinum topped gold. It features a marquise shape cabochon cut garnet set in an elaborate openwork bezel embellished with rose cut diamonds. Len...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring set to the front with two lines of alternating cushion-cut sapphires and diamonds, circa 1890. 7 old cut diamonds for an approximate total diamond weight of 1.50 carat 5 cus...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, round cut, 0.22ct, B 6/3,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Snake Ring, Early 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Finger size: 7 1/4. Weight: 8,56 gr. The setting of this ring is fashioned as two intertwined snakes, each with a marquise brilliant-cut white diamond and a marquise brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Burma Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An enthralling natural gemstone, this pure pink sapphire ring has an unrivaled pedigree that checks all of the boxes: Antique Victorian from the 19th century, natural unheated sapphi...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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