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1.13 Carat Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian engagement ring, finely crafted in 14k yellow rose , with GIA certified, Old
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1910s Unknown Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 6.16 Carat Diamond Platinum Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA certified 6.16 ct. diamond platinum Victorian engagement ring centering one antique claw
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA
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1890s Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Five old cut diamonds sparkle in this Victorian engagement ring. The centre diamond is the largest
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

.90 Carat Bright Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900 Bright green Emerald and diamond engagement ring. Platinum setting with 14 round accent
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian 1.71ct Diamond Engagement Ring Dated 1896
Located in Addison, TX
This exquisite 14K Rose Gold Victorian engagement ring boasts a dazzling 1.7-carat diamond
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian engagement ring with a old euro cut diamond center. Item #R0572 Metal: 14K
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 900 Platinum 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian engagement ring crafted in 900 platinum. The piece features: 1 old mine cut
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Era Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Handmade Antique Victorian Era Diamond Engagement Ring. Beautiful! Original Victorian Engagement
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19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

.85 Carat Victorian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Diamond
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Natural Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate antique Victorian band is designed around a natural round red ruby in a crown setting
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1880 Victorian Toi and Moi Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
diamond in a circular way that follows the ring, clearly the the design and workmanship of a Victorian era
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1880s English Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond

100 Year Old Victorian Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Over a century old, this antique engagement ring is a true heirloom and treasure from the Victorian
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique sapphire and diamond half eternity ring, horizontally set with three round cut
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1890s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1880s Victorian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.3 grams Color Stone
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Absolutely stunning engagement ring from the 1915, Victorian Era. This ring is crafted in 9 karat rose gold
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1910s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Bow Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880's diamond bow engagement ring. 18k yellow gold and silver bow style engagement ring
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

.45 Carat Old European Diamond Victorian Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900 Victorian diamond engagement ring. .45ct Old European cut center diamond in a 18k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

.75 Carat Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum prongs [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Diamond Natural Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco - Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring. The oval panel design in Platinum is gorgeous. In
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.02ct Diamond Solitaire Scroll Work Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade victorian period diamond solitaire engagement ring crafted of 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.05 Carat Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Center
Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.54ct GIA European Belcher Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super adorable Victorian diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 10k yellow gold and
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

1890s Victorian .94 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Amethyst Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Victorian era 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow
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1890s English Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.54 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era 1.54 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow gold
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Flower Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond G color and vs. Ring size is US 6. We can make any size. We resize for no extra charge. Box is not
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Pear Cut Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.98 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold solitaire ring
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1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.75ct GIA Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from 10k gold during the Victorian era
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

1.16 Carat Diamond Victorian Hand Pierced Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Platinum Victorian hand pierced diamond engagement ring. Set with an original
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Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1.44 Ct. Diamond Belcher Engagement Ring GIA O-P SI2
Located in New York, NY
Victorian-era jewel. A 1.44 carat old European diamond sits at the center surrounded by a swirl motif and
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1890s Victorian Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.1 grams Center Diamond
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring GIA. This
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1880s Victorian .83 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold & Plat
Located in Joelton, TN
2.ct Old Mine Cut Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring. Clarity VS1-2, Color I-K Size 7 3/4 Circa
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.72ct GIA Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Info ** Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 1.91 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.64 CTW Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1900 Ring size: 8 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1890s Victorian Diamond and Amethyst 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.9 grams
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.20 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Old Mine cut center diamond weighing 3.20 carats. The center stone is flanked with rose cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.75 carats. Color ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.26 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.08 grams Center Stone
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

.30 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Pearl: Natural
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.12 CTW Old European Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold With maker's mark Circa: 1890s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.55 CTW Old European Diamond 14 Karat Gold Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 7.5 mm and sits
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring Five-Stone 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring with 1.08 Carat of Old European Cut
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.11 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond
Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond
Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .40 Carat Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.55 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond
Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1880s Victorian 1.20 Carat Jade Yellow White and Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Weight: 3.4 grams
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 1.40 Carat Victorian Diamond Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade antique Platinum filigree engagement ring, circa 1870s set with wonderful old old European
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1870s Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Victorian Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique victorian engagement ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique victorian engagement ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique victorian engagement ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, Tiffany & Co. and Antinori Fine Jewels are consistently popular. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our antique victorian engagement ring for sale are for women, but there are 370 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Engagement Ring?

Prices for an antique victorian engagement ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $204 and can go as high as $269,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,852.

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Antique Victorian Engagement Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 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 21, 2023
    Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.