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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Victorian Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond, J colour, SI1 clarity with an approximate weight of 3.02 carat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,819Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 9 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 9 US Message us for inquiries.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Carved Shank Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A trio of beautiful blue unheated sapphires are accompanied by four old cut diamonds in this Victorian carved shank ring. The central old cut Sapphire is 1.00 carat, with the two fla...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified 18K G
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Engagement Cocktail ring Showcasing 1.02 Carat cushion-cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, GIA Certified as VS2 clarity. Surrounding the center are 18 Light Yellow round brill...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and a silver beze...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty. The Turquoise gems are surrounded by a twisting halo of 21 sparkling a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond 9k yellow gold star ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian rose cut diamond star ring is a charming antique jewel from the 1900’s, crafted in warm 9k yellow gold with a beautifully symbolic star motif. Full of old-world charac...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by four old European-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique Victorian ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcases three vibrant blue sapphires totaling approximately 0.71 carats. The graduated sapphire arrangem...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and 22 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ring, dating back to 1857, is a beautiful testament to the timeless elegance of 19th-century jewellery design. The ring is beautifully centred with a fantastic old m...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian style vintage 0.45 carat sapphire and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 11.06 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.26 carats total - transparent light blue in color Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of hea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian ring features a deep red ruby in a rub over setting. The natural gemstone weighs 0.90 carat and is haloed by sparkling old cut diamonds. The halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18 karat solid gold flower ring - Victorian Floral engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique flower shaped ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous floral ring is made in 18 karat solid yellow gold and set with little bu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Victorian old cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring - VEG#44a Item Details: Year: 1890S Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gorgeous Antique Platinum Pearl and Diamond Ring, 2.00ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hi there gorgeous!! I just LOVE this Beautiful Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring. So much sparkle and such a unique design! Crafted in all Platinum, this amazing ring features a stunnin...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1890s Victorian .91 Carat Diamond Gold Buttercup Setting Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold .91 Carat Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Buttercup Setting with Bead Work along the Shank. It...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Victorian Revival Snake Ring with Garnet & Reliquary Back
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage 14K yellow gold Victorian revival snake ring featuring a beautifully coiled serpent design set with a deep red garnet. The back includes a reliquary compartment, add...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.78 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique diamond solitaire dates to the 1880s, in the Victorian era. The 0.78 carat old cut diamond is an I colour and VS1 clarity. A rose cut diamond sits on either sho...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.90 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold Engagement
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Victorian engagement ring featuring a 0.90 carat diamond, expertly cut in an Old Mine style. The diamond is graded K color and VS2 cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, two round cut rubies, and four old single cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1.35 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1.35 carat chrysoberyl and 0.82 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Portrait Cut Diamond Two-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique ring featuring two prominent portrait-cut diamonds. Both stones have been set in silver atop an 18ct gold backing at the centre of the face allowing...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.33 Carat Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.33 carat aquamarine and 15 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian aquamarine ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The millegrain decorated bezel setting displays a feature 2.33Ct marquise cut aquamarine. The pierced decorated, trifurcating ring shoulders are accented to the outer strands with a scroll decoration and blend seamlessly with the channelled ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 15k gold (15ct). This antique 1980s cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive Victorian marquise...
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, alternately set with three square-set emeralds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Col...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5181578890 Shape: Old Mine Brill...
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.2ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond 4 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising four old mine cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold 4 Stone Diamond Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring ~2ct in 14 Karat Yellow Gold RARE This exquisite and rare Victorian ~2ct Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is set in 14 karat yellow gold a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.45ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the Victorian era and centres around a stunning, vivid green emerald. The 0.45 carat emerald is a natural gem of Colombian origin, classically em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring G Color VS2 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
Timeless elegance meets modern refinement in this beautifully crafted engagement ring, showcasing a 1.00 carat GIA-certified Cushion Modified Brilliant diamond. Set in a sophisticate...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Portland, England
A charming late Victorian ring crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, fully hallmarked for the year 1897–1898. This elegant piece features a classic carved gallery design, set with a cent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
4.32 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiating timeless elegance, this extraordinary piece has been specially designed to accentuate the mesmerizing beauty of this royal blue sapphire. The sapphire, a regal emblem of r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1890s Victorian Diamond and Amethyst 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2185638837 Shape: O...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.65 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Collet set Old European Cut diamond weighing 1.65 carats set in a blackened gold bezel and 18k rose gold shank. A mix of contemporary and antique, this is a charming ring. The diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1877
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1877, this beautiful Victorian band ring showcases a row of five old cut diamonds. The largest stone is to the centre at 0.15 carat fith the flanking pair we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1900's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring This original Dutch ring features a beautiful hand-cut rose-cut diamonds, set in the classic silver over gold style of the...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Three-Stone 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1881
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece dates back to 1881, with a historical engraving reading 'F.C.J. Oct 1881'. It is trilogy ring featuring beautiful, hand cut, old cut diamonds. Totaling to 2.10 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Victorian Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A victorian ring inlaid with a round cabochon-cut chrysoberyl cat's eye, between broad tapering shoulders, to a plain hoop in yellow gold 18kt. Period: late XIX century. Finger size...
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.22 Carat Diamond Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s This heavy 14K gold ring features a chunky old mine cut diamond (J color, VS1 clarity). The diamond is white and clean. It measures 6 x 6.1 x 4.2 mm and is approximatel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold & Silver Topped .40ct Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique ring is crafted in 13k yellow gold with a finely detailed silver topped setting, showcasing a sparkling approximately 0.40 carat old cut diamond at its center....
Diamond, Sapphire, Britannia Standard Silver
Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
We date this beautiful antique five stone old cut diamond ring to around the turn of the twentieth century, and it is absolute perfection. Five old mine cut diamonds, which would ha...
Diamond, Platinum
Old Mine Diamond Natural Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Old Mine Cut Diamond, Natural Sapphire and Pearl, Platinum and Gold Antique Art Deco - Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Vintage 14KT Gold Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold GIA Certified Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring The GIA Colored Gemstone Laboratory Report accompanying the Sapphire ring states: Sapphire Origin Report: Weight 8.6...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Originating in the early 1900s, this late Victorian era ring is grain set within a platinum marquise-shaped bezel with 1.90 carats of old cut diamonds. This handmade antique bezel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Into the Blue Beautiful Victorian period five stone ring in a classy half hoop setting of the era 18 KT mounting finely carved throughout with rich scroll details, bears French Impor...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 6223745891 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old European brilliant...
Yellow Gold
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sapphire Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Cambodian Cushion Sapphire Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1880 Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique diamond and gold marquise-shaped ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold and diamond navette ring featuring Old European Cut diamonds, the mount with reeded shoulders, in 18k and sterling silver. Atw diamonds 2.9 cts (center stone 1.14 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Gold 1.05tcw Elongated Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian navette ring crafted in warm rose gold, set with approximately 1.05 carats total weight of rose cut diamonds. The elongated marquise-shaped cluster centers on a ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold and 1.0 Carat Double Sapphire and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold and 1.0 Carat Double Sapphire and Seed Pearl Moi et Toi Ring Size 6.5 - sizable c.1900
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique sardonyx and diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian half-hoop ring comprised of banded agate with diamond accents, in 15k gold. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not hesi...
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold
1910's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1900's Marquise Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring This original Dutch ring features a beautiful hand-cut rose-cut diamonds, set in the classic silver over gold style of the...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond three-stone ring, the cushion-shape faceted emerald, weighing 1.88 carats, set between two round old European-cut diamonds weighing 2.30 carats in total, all claw-set with old-cut diamonds in-between, to a gold mount with scroll engraved sides and shoulders, marked 18ct, circa 1890, head measuring 0.9x2.2cm, gross weight 5.2 grams. Finger size O This ring is in very good condition, signs of wear consistent with the age of the piece. A beautiful Victorian ring from the extensive antique ring collection...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A vintage five stone emerald and gold ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage five stone emerald and gold ring, the five octagonal-cut emeralds weighing 1.10 carats in total, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Zimbabwean origin, all claw-set ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Our Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring, a testament to the timeless elegance of this period. This exquisite piece, hallmarked in Birmingham, is meticulously crafted in rich 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$227,500Sale Price|30% Off
Natural 1.32 Carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 4.74 Carat total Engagement and cocktail diamond ring with a unique design that will leave admirers fawning from near and far. Showcasing GIA Certified 1.32 carat Fancy...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Five-Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A luminous and romantic piece from the late Victorian era, this five-stone opal ring captures the era’s deep fascination with symbolic and ethereal jewellery...
Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian .60 Ct Diamond 6mm. Natural Pearl Crossover ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Kissing You & Me This Victorian period ring is this truly gorgeous The traditional crossover ring as romantic love token standing for You & Me kissing, 1890 ca Hand crafted of solid ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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