Victoria Ring
1990s Japanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Platinum
1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Silver
20th Century British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Finnish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s European Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Victoria Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victoria Ring?
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 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.
- Where is Queen Victoria s ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Queen Victoria's most famous ring is stored at the Jewel House of the Tower of London. She wore the ring for her coronation in 1838. It is a mix of gold and silver set with sapphires, rubies and diamonds. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rings.
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