14k Victorian Rings
Antique 1880s American Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Hematite, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Kyanite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
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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.
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 Bvlgari 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 14K gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The term 14K gold, or 14-karat gold, refers to a type of gold alloy. The term alloy means a metal made of two or more base metals. In the case of 14-karat gold, 58.5% of the content is pure gold, and the remaining 41.5% is alloy metal. Due to the strength of the metal, many jewelry makers use 14-karat gold in their pieces. Find a wide variety of 14-karat gold jewelry 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.
- What does 14K earrings mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The term "14K earrings" means a pair of earrings that feature 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold. To be labeled 14-karat, a gold alloy must consist of 14 parts gold and 10 parts base metal. This means that 58.3% of the alloy is gold, and 41.7% consists of other metals. Find a wide range of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is 14K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Are 14K gold earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
- Is 14K gold okay for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Is 14k solid gold real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 14k solid gold is real. However, it is not pure gold. The term 14-karat describes gold, which is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy metal. Adding alloy metal helps to make the gold more resistant to wear and tear. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of 14k gold jewelry.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
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