Mid-19th Century Cluster Rings

Antique Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Step back in time to the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this exquisite 18ct gold square cluster ring. At its cen...

Old German ca. 19th cent first half Renaissance styled Vinaigrette or Perfume Ring decorated with natural Amethyst and Diamonds featuring a hinged pierced lid that opens to house a ...

Antique Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1840 This is a ring from around 1840, made in rose gold with a silver-topped setting. It features a central emerald surround...

"Isabelino" Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Heart Shaped Ring Ca. 1830´s (1833-1868). A gorgeous and beautiful old Halo 18 Karat gold ring featuring a medium deep blue nat...

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece. T...

Antique Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose Cut and Table Cut Diamond Ring Hand made antique cluster diamond ring with parts i...

A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...

Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side. Paste is colored or clear glass, often lead or flint, cut in the same fashion as gemstones ...

This beauty has an incredibly beautiful 9ct gold shank. Sat on top of the swirling detail is a cluster of four bright turquoise and a gorgeous ruby in the middle. The ruby measures 5...

LATE GEORGIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (Europe Ca. 1830) Wheel of fire! Eight rose cut diamonds encircle the central diamond. Resembling a star or sun, a mound of silver encases...

Antique russian 1880s floral ring designe with am estimate rose cut diamond weight 1.60 carats central stone 7mm diameter closed back setting

Antique victorian era unuswal large ring head size with rose cut diamond estimate weight of 5 carats in floral design centered with a large rose cut diamond...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

Antique victorian 10k gold ring centered with 2 rose cut diamonds in full facets excellent spark back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the ...

The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...

Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti or "garden" ring, Italian for "little garden" is artfully set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diam...

An antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, with a rectangular old mine-cut diamond in the centre, with a two row cluster of old mine-cut diamonds, in silver-upon-gold crown settings, ...

Here we have a stunning cluster ring featuring a chunky old cushion cut diamond at the centre of the face. This principal stone is surrounded by a halo of additional old mine cut dia...

Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond cluster ring. This antique piece features an single oval shaped cushion cut natural unheated sapphire at the centre of the face possessin...

Circa 1850 This antique gold ring features a superb old mine Colombian emerald framed by two rows of seed pearls. The emerald has a vivid bluish green color and excellent sparkle. ...

Antique 18K and silver and natural pearl ring. The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is natural, as opposed to cultured and very slightly out of round. The floral motif also has 14 be...

AMETHYST CABOCHON AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING A lovely early Victorian ring set with a good deep color, bright purple cabochon shaped amethyst measuring approx. 2.70 carats (9.22X7.74X5.24mm). Surrounding it are graded 14 rose cut diamonds. The top is silver, and the shank is 18K yellow gold. Amethyst was used in antique mourning jewellery...

Victorian pink topaz and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced pink topaz in an open back ...

A Georgian pearl, turquoise, and yellow gold ring, comprising one seed pearl, and 5 turquoise cabochons, in 18 karat yellow gold. This endearing ring is set to the centre with a sh...

Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.66 carats - transparent deeply saturated vibrant pink Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat trea...

Antique large 14k gold victorian era ring with rose cut diamonds in an unuswal design with estimate diamond weight of 1 carat ring was made during the vic...

Beautiful vintage ring handcrafted in silver and 18 karat yellow gold featuring a bejeweled flower made of an oval cut ruby 1.00 ctw circa surrounded by 12 rose cut diamonds. The dim...

Pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a ro...

Here we have a lovely diamond cluster ring. At the centre of this open face we find single chunky round faceted old mine cut diamond. This principal stone is surrounded by a circling...

This antique ring features eleven rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats set in darkened silver over 18kt yellow gold with a closed back setting in classic late Georgia...

Early Victorian 15kt gold rose - cut diamond ring. The ring feature a large rose-cut stone, which is an antique style of gemstone cutting dating back to the 16th century. This cut i...

A gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! This exquisite ring is made of vibrant 22kt yellow gold topped in sterling silver. A sparkling 1.35ct old mine cut d...

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring. The circular bezel is set with one central cabochon turquoise in a closed back grain setting, encircled b...

Experience timeless elegance with this beautiful vintage emerald and diamond ring. Crafted with 14k yellow gold, this ring features a square cut emerald weighing approximately 0.80 c...

Antique 1850s victorian era 18k yellow gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats ring is in open work style massive large looking

Delicate and distinctive, this antique marquise ring dates to the Victorian era and features a poetic blend of natural seed pearls and old European cut diamonds. Set in 9KT yellow go...

A magnificent example of mid-Victorian design, this antique ring features a central 6.75mm unheated Burma sapphire surrounded by a vibrant cluster of eight unheated 4mm sapphires (mo...

This refined and lovely Victorian ring spotlights a vibrant octagon shaped emerald within a navette shaped field of glittering mine cut diamonds, subtly enhanced at the shoulders wit...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, silver set ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive Victorian diamond band ring has been crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with silver settings. This antique cocktail ring displays a horizontal row of five Old European cut diamonds, silver set to the center of the pierced decorated design. The central diamonds are encircled by eighteen Old European cut and mine cut diamonds silver set to the rounded, eliptical border. The feature flared 18k yellow gold ring shoulders divide in to four strands that integrate into the frame. The plain, hallmarked ring shank is accented with a subtle cuff design at the junction with the shoulders. The hallmarks to the interior of the shank include the 18k gold fineness mark (18k) and the silver guarantee mark (silver). This impressive early Victorian diamond ring...

This stunning antique cluster ring was made in France and dates to around the mid 19th century, circa 1860. In the centre rests a smooth banded agate in an open back setting, encircled by a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back, cutdown silver settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.15 carats. The ring has a decorative pierced gallery in the form of crescents and a solid semi-circular shank. The shoulders are decorated with two applied fleur-de-lis, each set with rose cut diamonds in silver settings. The main colour of the milky agate is a creamy-brown hue with a darker brown band on one side. The diamonds are rose cut, the triangular facets of these cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut. This elegant ring sits flat on the finger, the stones are secure in their settings and the ring is in superb condition despite its significant age, a truly rare find! UK size U / US size 10, 5.44g, French ’tête...

An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.5 carats in total, set between an emerald estimated to weigh 0.3...

Georgian diamond coronet cluster ring. Set centrally with a triangular rose cut diamond in a closed back grain setting with a weight of 0.70 carats, encirc...

Wonderful marquis shaped mid Victorian ring with a marquis shaped border and interior diamonds composed of tiny rose-cut diamonds, bezel set in silver. The yellow gold shoulders reac...

George Nassau was an English country gentleman, and the brother of Henry, 5th Earl of Rochford. He was a historian and bibliophile and amassed an extensive library including many manuscripts on his home county Suffolk, with illustrations commissioned by him from leading artists of the time such as Thomas Gainsborough. His will notes that on his death, the following people were to receive mourning rings, valued at six guineas each: Reverend H.I. Berners, Sir William Rowley, John Wright Esq., Reverend William Gibson, Sir William Parker Bt., Sir Francis Hilman, Captain Hopkins, Reverend William Garratt, William Berners Esq., Reverend Dr Kilderlee, Colonel Dupuis, John Phillips Esq., Sir Robert Spencer Kilderlee Esq., James Saicer Esq., James Wenn Esq., Earl Ludlow, George Farrant Esq., John Butler...

Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, 1.02ct but faces up like a 2.50ct diamond. Approximately H/I color and SI clarity. Complimented by rose a...

This intricate snake design ring dates back to the 1860s. The Victorian rarity features an unusual square rose cut diamond set atop the snakes head, surrounded by standard rose cut d...

Vintage Victorian style floral diamond ring, with a pear cut diamond center stone. Accommodated with an up to date appraisal by a GIA G.G. upon request. please contact us with any qu...

We love the deep purple color of the amethysts that comprise this charming early Victorian 15K pearl and amethyst ring, 10 pearls surrounding a large center amethyst and 10 amethysts...

A dazzling vintage statement piece by Hammerman Brothers, this 18K yellow gold ring showcases an impressive composition of 18 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.6...

Bague ancienne en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle, dont le plateau est orné d'un diamant taille rose rectangulaire entouré de douze diamants taille rose m...

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Splendid You and Me ring, it is formed of 2 daisy pattern decorated with rose- cut diamonds and centered each one of 2 buttons pearls supposed fine. The ring is moved on both sides. Height : 21.7 mm approximately, width : 11.1 mm approximately, thickness : 7 mm approximately, width of the ring at the base : 2.8 mm approximately. Total weight of the diamonds : about 1 carat. Diameter of the pearls : 4/4,5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 6,2 g approximately. US Size : 7 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the end of the XIXth century. Our opinion : an antique pearl diamond ring...

Displayed is a 0.76tcw vintage Colombian emerald and diamond ring. This is a perfect statement ring with three round emeralds. The emeralds are of good, varying quality and are hands...

Vintage ring with 14 karat gold band and brilliant diamonds crowns, Italy 1860s Ring size US 6.5