Ring Band Victorian
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Regency Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold-filled
Antique 1840s Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Quartz, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold
2010s Victorian Band Rings
Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 18...
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1860s Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Band Rings
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k 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 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 is a double band ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A double band ring is set in such a way that it has two bands instead of one. They come in different styles and can be matched with different stones. They also come in rose gold, white gold or yellow gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage double band rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Whether a ring wrap can be a wedding band depends largely on its style. Generally, ring wraps work best when placed beside another ring due to their shape and the placement of their stones. As a result, most may look incomplete when worn alone. However, some round double-band ring wraps may be suitable for use as standalone wedding rings. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of wedding bands.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The meaning of a triple band ring is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Also called Russian wedding rings, interlocking triple bands often symbolize the Holy Trinity. Other people associate triple band rings with a person’s past, present and future. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of band rings.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023No, the wedding band is not usually the engagement ring. A band is a ring that is a continuous metal circle. Typically, couples exchange wedding bands during their wedding ceremony. An engagement ring is a piece worn to celebrate a promise to marry, and brides typically continue to wear it above their wedding bands. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wedding jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A double band engagement ring is a ring with a setting that has two bands instead of one. A double band engagement ring gives off the look of multiple rings stacked. Shop a selection of double band engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What it's called when a ring has diamonds on the band depends on the design of the piece. Rings that have diamonds set into grooves that run along them are channel-set rings, while ones that feature small diamonds placed side by side are pavé bands. A band that has a single line of diamonds that travels all the way around is an eternity ring or band. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What it is called when an engagement ring has diamonds on the band depends on the style of the setting. Accent stones are smaller diamonds that flank a central stone, while halos are diamonds that encircle the main stone. A ring with diamonds set in a crease along the sides of the band has a channel setting. Pavé rings feature many small diamonds placed close together along the band. Find a wide range of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Do wide band rings fit tighter?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, wide band rings seem to fit tighter. The sensation of a closer fit is because the thicker band restricts finger movement. As a result, a wider ring will often seem to fit more tightly even if it is identical in size to a smaller ring. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of band rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What band goes best with an emerald cut ring is largely a matter of personal preference. Bands that hold brilliant-cut accent stones can add sparkle to a ring. An example is the eternity band, which shows off gemstones all the way around the band. On 1stDibs, find a selection of emerald cut rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Band width affects ring size by changing how a piece feels. Generally, the wider a band is, the tighter it will feel. If you are purchasing a thick band, you may want to try on the next biggest size and compare the feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of rings from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Russian wedding rings have three wedding bands due to religious traditions. In the Russian Orthodox Church, three rings represent the Holy Trinity. In more recent years, the triple ring has also taken on a secular meaning with many people now associating the bands with the past, present and future of a married couple. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of wedding bands.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can give an engagement ring and a wedding band together if you wish. Some people like to purchase a set that includes matching engagement and wedding rings, and often, they will present both rings to their fiancées at once. Alternatively, you may want to allow your fiancée to choose their own wedding band or to purchase the band for them at a later date. Shop a diverse assortment of engagement rings and wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, it is okay to use an engagement ring as a wedding band. Some people prefer not to wear two separate rings and use the same piece both to symbolize their intent to marry and for their marriage vows. A wedding ring also doesn't have to be a band ring at all. A solitaire, halo or other type of engagement ring featuring a central stone and accent stones can easily serve as a wedding ring. You're free to choose any ring to function as both your engagement and wedding rings. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023Yes, it is okay to wear an engagement ring with a wedding ring. In fact, many brides wear both daily. Some prefer to slip on the wedding ring first to symbolically place it closest to their hearts, while others slide the wedding ring on second to help keep an engagement ring secure. Shop a collection of engagement rings and wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, it is normal to buy a wedding band with an engagement ring. Many people purchase both pieces at the same time to ensure that their bridal jewelry matches. However, other people buy the two rings separately. For example, one partner may surprise the other with an engagement ring and leave the wedding band to be purchased later. Find a large selection of wedding bands and engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023To pair an oval engagement ring with a wedding band, first consider the shape. Both domed and flat bands can complement the shape of an oval-cut gemstone. You may also want to consider a contoured band that will hug the curves of the gem. Next, decide what type of metal will coordinate with the engagement ring. An easy choice is to have the two rings crafted out of the same metal, such as 18-karat yellow gold or platinum. Explore a large selection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether engagement rings and wedding bands are worn together is a matter of personal preference. Many people do choose to wear their wedding band and their engagement ring on their ring fingers. They may put their wedding band on first to keep it close to the heart or slide it on second to help secure their engagement ring. Others may opt to wear only their wedding ring after they exchange vows or to show off their engagement rings alongside their wedding bands only on special occasions. Find a wide range of engagement rings and wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023There are a few types of wedding bands that can make an engagement ring look bigger. A pav� band set with smaller diamonds or an eternity band can create the illusion of a bigger gemstone on an engagement ring. Slim, minimalist flat or dome wedding bands produce a similar effect by allowing the eye to focus on the engagement ring placed above or below it. Shop a variety of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
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