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French Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat 750 thousandths yellow gold ring. This antique ring has particularly original lines. The
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Antique Diamond Set Double Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
chic ring is visually arresting and smartly au courant. The double snake design represents "the two of
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Antique 1890s English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late-Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful late-Victorian cluster ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and features hand-engraved
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Neoclassical Diamond Enamel Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Cu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and roses Highly rendered in rose, green, and yellow gold with platinum accents Quivered arrows and
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Antique 1890s Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum...

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
front surface of this substantial ring is decorated with 1.35ctw of foil-backed rose cut diamonds. All
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Old Cut Diamond 18k Two Tone Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
karat rose gold with a 18 karat white gold top with French hallmarks. Circa 1890. The ring is a size 5
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Antique 1890s Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 32g 9K Rose Gold Curb Link Albert Chain with T-bar Spring Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique rose gold Albert chain, with curb links, T-bar, spring ring and dog clip, in 9 karat
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold 1890 Victorian Cats Eye Moonstone Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful 14k rose gold ring, featuring a cats eye moonstone cabochon, from the 1890
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bohemian Garnet Silver and Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A Bohemian garnet cluster ring, set with deep red, rose-cut, Bohemian garnets, set in silver, with
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Antique 1890s Czech Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Victorian ring is in 14k rose gold and features a beautiful amethyst center stone
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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large rose cut diamond 18k gold ring with an estimate diamond weight of 6 carats in full
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Antique 1890s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond

Antique Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Ring Russian
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 Rose Gold Ring with silver top head very typical of the Russian Jewelry style, measuring
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Antique 1890s Russian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Natural Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Natural Opal Engagement Ring. This gorgeous ring is
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Opal, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Golden Ring with Tourmalines and Amethyst ca 1890-1900, ca 2 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Antique Rose Golden Ring with Tourmalines and Amethyst ca 1890-1900, ca 2 carat. This is one of
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau More Rings

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, 9k Gold

14K Rose Gold Victorian Blue Banded Agate Ring
Located in Venice, CA
on the ring is banded also, with a nice texture that enhances the qualities of the stone. The rose
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings

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Agate, Rose Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut sapphire
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphires Diamonds Rose Gold Very Beautiful Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful 14 kt rose gold ring, 8.27 g with colored sapphires and 1.81 ct white and black diamonds
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Antique 1890s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian Oval Rose Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
All original Victorian bezel set oval rose cut diamond ring set with a light yellow diamond. Tone
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Antique 1890s Bridal Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ladies Diamond Hand crafted in 14K Rose Gold with a low Claw prong setting. Diamond is a Old Mine
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.06 Carat Victorian GIA Certified Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 10 Karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Round Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in 18k gold with a rose hue to it, circa 1890. The
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Rose Gold Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian CIRCA 1890 Antique 0.26ct Old European Diamond Engagement 14K RG Ring
Located in New York, NY
(stamped). The ring weights 2.11grams. Rose Gold band tappers from 2.32mm to -1.82mm in on the bottom
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Antique 9 Karat Rose Gold 3-Stone Vintage Opal Ring, circa 1890s
Located in Addison, TX
item and note the size in the message section. Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 9K Rose Gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dutch 1893 Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch 1893 Rose-cut Diamond Gold Ring Band Dutch 1893 rose-cut diamond and gold Victorian ring
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Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Band Rings

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 1.67Ct Ruby and 2.85Ct Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum (masked man). This impressive ruby and diamond ring in rose gold is supplied with an independent
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Antique 1890s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Textured Wedding Band Mint in Box
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Victorian wedding band ring in 14k rose gold with an elegant texture detail
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Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.75 Carat Total Weight Sapphire Rose Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 11 Metal Type: 14 karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Sapphire
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1890s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Charming round shape ring, it is adorned with
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Engraved Floral 10 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Baby Ring, circa 1890s
Located in Addison, TX
10K Yellow Gold with a slight Rose hugh. The design is a repetitive flower and leaf design all the
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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10k Gold

Antique Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
signet ring has a classic town and country look. Clean lines, heavy weight, and two-tone gold heighten
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Antique 1890s German Signet Rings

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian GIA 1.08 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Solitaire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is K color, I1 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Circa 1890. The ring is a size 6 and may be
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring by Ostby Barton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique Opal Diamond Gold Ring Ostby & Barton Halo Ring with 14 mine Rose cut diamond accents
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond Pink Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 14k pink gold and old cut diamond ring. 3 old European cut center diamonds, approx
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Antique 1890s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

1890s Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Love Token Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous find - circa 1890 - French. Size 8 3/4
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Rings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1890-1900 open work Platinum top 14k gold ring with bright sparkly old European cut and
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Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18kt Yellow Gold Platinum Silver and Diamond Crown Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Crown ring in yellow gold, platinum and silver, set with pearls and rose cut diamonds. The ring
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Platinum

Victorian Devotional Enamel and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, French Import. This charming antique ring features deep blue enamel and a diamond
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Antique 1890s French More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Set Gold Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, American. Mixing ancient aesthetics with Victorian verve, this chic ring is
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Antique 1890s American Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.05 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Pink Gold Circa 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Pink Gold, Circa, 1890s. This Victorian Diamond
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Moonstone and Blue Sapphires Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian era circa 1890 round Moonstone cabochon surrounded by 11 medium light blue round cut
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French 18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 1.70ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 3.70 Grams Ring Size: 7.0
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Star Emblem Ring, ca. 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An old European cut and rose cut diamond ring in yellow gold and platinum, ca. 1890s. The ring is
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wide 15ct gold band holds sparking rose cut diamonds in the shape of a flower with leaves
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique 18 Karat and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming antique 18k gypsy ring with 3 rose cut diamonds and hallmarked 18 k gold, Birmingham 1897
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Nordic Ring 1ctw. Daimond Black Enamel solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 5US / 3gr
Located in SE
This Ring was made in Sweden in ca. second part of the 19th century. Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zorab Creation Red Sapphire and Brown Diamond The Lioness Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Fierce and all the rage is the Lioness ring, a Zorab Creation. You'll undoubtedly experience an
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold and the Ruby which is set in the diamond shaped
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wide 15ct gold band holds two lovely pearls that sit in either side of a sparkly 3pt diamond
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central row of diamonds total 8pts and the
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian 2.19 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1890
Located in Essex, GB
An outstanding oval shaped rose cut diamond, stunningly showcased in a closed-backed silver setting
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Timeless Victorian Era Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bloomsbury is a timeless authentic Victorian (circa 1890) silver-topped 14k rose gold cluster ring
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Spectacular Original Victorian 18 karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of the most beautiful Original Victorian Rose Cut diamond rings! Bold yet delicate. Size
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Opal and Diamond Marquise Ring in Rose Gold and Platinum, Belle Epoque
Located in PARIS, FR
Opal and diamond marquise ring in rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Beautiful navette ring with a
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Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful antique Victorian era circa late 1880s 10K rose gold signet ring with delicate etched
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Signet Rings

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10k Gold

Victorian ring hand enamel diamond in yellow gold, fede ring
Located in PARIS, FR
sleeve is in gold chiselled with patterns. The glove carries a ring, symbolized by a rose-cut diamond
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Rose Gold Ring 1890 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose gold ring 1890 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rose gold ring 1890 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Zorab Creation each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a rose gold ring 1890 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our rose gold ring 1890 for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rose Gold Ring 1890?

On average, a rose gold ring 1890 at 1stDibs sells for $2,750, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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 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 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 Rose Gold Ring 1890
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, engagement rings can be rose gold. In fact, many people love the warm pinkish glow of the precious metal and choose it for their engagement rings. In addition, rose gold doesn't tarnish and is highly resistant to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of rose gold engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, rose gold engagement rings don't tarnish the way that sterling silver ones do. However, rose gold may take on a richer, darker color over time. This aged appearance is known as a patina, and many wearers find it to be a significant part of the appeal of the metal. On 1stDibs, find a collection of rose gold engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether rose gold is popular for engagement rings can vary based on trends. Many people do select the precious metal for their engagement jewelry. The pinkish glow of rose gold is visually appealing. Plus, the metal resists scratches and damage due to its strength. Shop a collection of rose gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Whether or not a rose gold engagement ring is timeless is a matter of personal opinion. Although rose gold hasn't been used as a material for bridal jewelry for as long as other materials like yellow gold, the precious metal's warm glow and rosy tones have made it popular. The shape of an engagement ring can also contribute to a piece that will stand the test of time. Choosing a traditional shape like the round brilliant cut can enhance the timeless appeal of an engagement ring. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of rose gold engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear a rose gold wedding band with a white gold engagement ring if you wish. Your bridal jewelry should represent your sense of style, so you're free to mix and match pieces however you see fit. If you want to create a cohesive look, choose a wedding band and an engagement ring with similar elements, such as matching gemstones or decorative embellishments. Find a large selection of wedding bands and engagement rings on 1stDibs.