Hand Chased Victorian Ring with Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely c. 1890s Victorian ring hand chased with what appears to be a snake motif. 3 large sapphires are set into the ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique hairwork and gold ring, comprising brunette hairwork, set in a 15 karat yellow gold band. This unusual ring is adorned with beautiful floral and foliate chasing around t...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Chased Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This highly unusual antique 14K gold ring is chased with two profile busts of an Egyptian pharaoh and stylized floral designs. The ring is prong set with a sparkling...
Diamond
Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
It measures 3.9 centimeters in height, 1.8 centimeters in length, and 1.7 centimeters in width, with the chased ring having a diameter of 1.8 centimeters.
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Sardonyx Signet Monogram Ring 18ct, Chased Shoulders
Located in Shepton Mallet, GB
A beautiful example of a red sardonyx Monogram signet ring. The monogram is made up of the letters G R L. The red Sardonyx stone consist of two different coloured strata the top whit...
18k Gold
Victorian Era Antique Chased Gold Amethyst Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This chunky antique gold ring features a large faceted amethyst set in an ornate chased bezel flanked by stylized palm leaves. The bezel measures 26 x 20 mm (1 x 13/16 i...
Amethyst
Antique Victorian Signet Ring 10 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Chased
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold.
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Signet Ring Vintage 10 Karat Gold Oval Chased Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold.
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Men’s Signet Ring Vintage 10 Karat Rose Gold Oval Chased Mount
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold.
10k Gold, Rose Gold
HM Birm 1919, 18K Chased Buckle Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K gold fully hallmarked chased ring in the form of a buckle. Buckle rings were popular in Victorian England as the Queen wore her order of the garter on her finger.
18k Gold
Early Victorian Hand Chased Gold and Garnet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Ring, having Deep Hand Chased work throughout, set with a stepped cut Garnet measuring 11 x 8 M.M. approximately 5 Carats. The top of the Ring measures 1/2 ...
Garnet, Gold
Antique Silver Heavy Chased Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 - 1910 800 Silver Signet Ring, having heavy detailed Chased sides, the un engraved top measures 5/8 X 1/2 inch, finger size 11 1/2 and can be sized if needed.
Silver
Antique Heavy Chased Gold and Hardstone Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 - 1910 Yellow Gold heavily chased ring, set with a Sardonyx Hardstone, the top of the ring measures 1/2 X 1/2 inch. The ring is in excellent near unworn condition with the...
Agate, Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Buckle Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Victorian buckle ring fully chased with a floral motif.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Chased Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique cigar band featuring a faceted outer edge adorned with chased star and apostrophe motifs. It's modelled in 9 karat gold and dates from 1887, with clear English hallma...
9k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Chased Locket Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A wonderful quality locket signet ring modelled in 15k gold. The back of the head features an inscription: "T. Keyworth to Sister Ann"; while the hinged front panel opens to reveal a...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Chased Gold Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fabulous antique signet ring features a hidden locket compartment on the face. The hinged front opens to reveal a small glass compartment. The shoulders and face are beautifully...
15k Gold
Victorian Lover's Knot Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18ct Gold Chased Lovers Knot Ring, Set with 3 old cut diamonds, Hallmarks for Birmingham 1867
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Men’s 1.20 Carat Natural Old European G Color Diamond Ring circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 18k white gold men's ring. The ring is a size 10.5 and weighs 11.82 grams. The center stone is an approximate 1 carat natural Old European diamond measuring 6.1x4.5mm,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 7.7mm Oval Shape East West Signet Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.7 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.7mm (0.30") (top of the...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pen...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band Size 9
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love vintage bands like this!! Such great detail! Band Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Band Width: 2.2mm Weight: 1.9 Grams Finger Size: 9 Sizab...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian, Gold Filled & Amethyst Intaglio Fob
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This beautiful 19th Century fob features an oval amethyst intaglio seal with initials inscribed into it. The piece dates to circa 1840, is gold filled, and depicts a small hare or ra...
Amethyst, Gold, Gold-filled
$1,275
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The beautifully detailed antique fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch, a ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Buckle Form Mourning, Memorial Ring, measuring 3/16 inch wide with the center set with woven hair. Finger size 10, amazing, excellent condition considering ...
Gold
Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This 1880s cluster ring exudes Victorian charm, featuring a vibrant 0.40 carat sapphire at its centre. The oval cut stone is claw set within gold and surrounded by a cluster of old c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our beautiful antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold ring is adorned with bright blue sapphires and white diamonds set in a floral millgrain setting. Its expert craftsmanship and nobilit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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
Victorian Style 10K Gold Triple Seal Watch Fob Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Victorian style gold triple seal or fob charm. In 10 karat yellow gold. With a rotating three-sided seal set with red, blue, and white gemstone cabochons. We believe...
10k Gold
Vintage 3.15 Ct Natural Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb 1930 ca five stone natural Sapphire ring Hand crafted mounting beautifully rendered of solid 18 Kt gold designed with a raised fret work lifting up the stone’s array for more ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s, 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Band
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely 14K yellow gold band from the 1940s that showcases gorgeous engraving along the entirety of the band! Bordered on each edge with gleaming yellow gold bands, the cent...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian English Mourning Enamel & Hair Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed English Vintage Victorian Mourning Enamel and Hair Gold Ring. Ring size 6, we offer ring re-sizing. Hand crafted in 17K Yellow Gold. Measuring appro...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Hand Engraved I & C, Floral Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat solid gold handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement outfit....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
c. 1830s Georgian Hand-Engraved Chalcedony Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic Georgian era pocket watch key pendant featuring a smooth, translucent chalcedony stone set within a meticulously hand-engraved gold-filled frame. The piece exhibits int...
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian peridot and seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This pretty necklace is designed as a series of flowers and scrolled motifs set with seed pearls and illusion s...
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A masterpiece of early European craftsmanship, this spectacular 18th-century mixed-metal signet ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s s...
Gold, Silver, Steel
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket do...
15k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cannetille Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian white, green and red paste, 15 karat yellow gold cannetille style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine a...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$758Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
$19,954
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Vintage 12.22 Carat Turquoise and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 12.22 carat turquoise and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse collection of turquoise rings for women. This stunning, fine and imp...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,770
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
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.
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 Bulgari 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.