Victorian Dome Rings
VICTORIAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Victorian
18 Kt Gold Two Sided Victorian Carnelian Scarab Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
An Egyptian Revival Carnelian Scarab ring, set in 18kt gold is orange brown in color and was created in c. 1880. I love the fact that the ring rotates and shows a potter creating an...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century
Provenance: Italy
Ring size: 7
Weight: 13.3 gr
This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Crystal Ring Victorian style Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Setting Ring with Text: Holy 14k Gold Plating and Black Enamel
Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori
Designer: J Dauphin
HOLY – Set Apart for the...
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2010s Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural, unheated Burmese pink sapphires and a halo of single-cut diamonds surround a central oval pink sapphire in this late Victorian ring.
Cra...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat
s Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A wonder to behold
An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of solid 22 KT gold, marked, 1880 ca. shank later replacement
Chrysoberyl, one of the ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier.
Mounted in 18Kt gold setting
Finger size: 7
Diameter of the top: 25 mm
Weight: 16.2 gr
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1890s English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique blue enamel star ring, Diamond and pearl, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this exquisite antique Victorian star ring.
Crafted in rich 18ct gold it features a stunning duck egg blue ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14kt Gold Amethyst
Seed Pearl Ring, Size 6
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite Victorian-era ring features a beautifully faceted, central large highly faceted amethyst set in an ornate prong setting with small seed pearl on two sides . The open-back ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century 23kt Gold Engraved Dome Ring with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Braintree, GB
A remarkable late 19th-century antique ring crafted in 23kt gold (97% purity, XRF verified), featuring a rose cut diamond of approximately 1 carat. The high-domed band is finely hand...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 25 Carat Siberian Emerald 1880s American Handmade Old Cut Diamonds GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 25 Carat Siberian Emerald 1880s American Handmade Old Cut Diamonds GIA
Finger size 7
Weighting 20.7 gram
Certification GIA , see pictures
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1880s American Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of the Victorian era with the 5.3 Cttw. London Blue Topaz, Sapphire, and Diamond Open Work Dome Ring — a stunning fusion of vintage charm and contemporary sophisti...
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 7.5 Cttw Tanzanite/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a journey of unparalleled luxury with this exquisite Dome Ring, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends the richness of tanzanite, the sparkle of diamonds, and the allure of b...
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique Essex crystal ring...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon .
Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Bright Australian Opal High Dome Ring 14K Gold R6716
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A vintage high dome ring set with very bright Australian Opals all around the crown
♥ Solid 14K gold; the dark color you see from the photos is from vintage wear
♥ The face of the ...
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20th Century American Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian Purple Star Sapphire Ring, 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The centre stone of this lovely Victorian ring is a purple star sapphire. The sapphire is natural and a transparent stone with a beautiful star th...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
$3,000 Sale Price
37% Off
Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian ring with carved operculum shell
An extremely rare piece, created in England during the high Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1870. This is a very unusual memento carved cameo ring, carefully crafted with an oval shape in solid yellow and rose gold of 14 karats with polished finish. It is mount with a high relief cameo style masterfully carved with impeccable and precise details.
Operculum Shell: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 round cabochon cut (23 x 18 x 10 mm) of a natural operculum shell. It is carved in high relief, with the portrait of a bearded man facing to the left,
Weight: 9.63 Grams, (6.17 Dwt).
Size: 4.5 and may be resized on request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 21 mm (1.02 x 0.83 Inches) and raise 10 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: No marks as usual. Was electronically tested for 14 karats gold.
Victorian Jewelry
This era was one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Operculum Shell Jewelry
First of all these unusual black and brown shells have a cat’s-eye appearance and were common used in Victorian jewelry. Operculum is Latin for “lid” or “cover” and is a unique type of freshwater snail shell. Widely popular in the Victorian era, operculum jewelry...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,228 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Portland, England
An impressive and heavy Victorian turquoise and old cut diamond pavé ring with a dome of beautiful turquoise cabochons around a central diamond-set star motif. The star motifs were v...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This breathtaking antique Ruby and Diamond ring is Victorian, Circa 1880. The ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies with lovely rose...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This victorian Ruby ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies set in smooth settings. All set in a beautiful 15ct Yellow Gold and has delicately engraved shoulders. A truly stunning...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.79 Cttw. Natural Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of the Victorian era with the 2.79 Cttw. Tsavorite and Diamond Double Shank Three Dome Ring — a captivating symphony of design and gemstones. This unique ring boas...
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 7.63 Carat Red Tanzanian Cabochon Garnet Dome Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique dome ring, most likely circa late Victorian era, features a wine red cabochon garnet from Tanzania measuring approximately 14 X 10mm and totaling approximately 7.63 cara...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Striking White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
The oval cabochon emerald at the heart of this spectacular ring was hand-picked by a member of the Haruni family. Its intense green colour is accentua...
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1990s British Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Victorian Blue Topaz and Garnet Bombe Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning late Victorian bombe ring in 14k yellow gold that features a floral garden-like pattern in the filigree work, with delicate flowers and leaves ascending from the band and into the dome of the ring face. The ring’s focal point is five natural antique topaz placed in a cross shape. Rows of garnets are symmetrically scattered around the central topaz. The garnets are bead set and incorporated into the floral motif of the filigree; the topaz are both bead and prong set.
The ring contains five natural antique blue topaz...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Blue Topaz, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Onyx
Pearl 14KT Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Not your typical Victorian, high design for the time period.
14 karat yellow gold with center cluster of pearls framed in Black Onyx with gold detailing
Top of the ring measures 1" ...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Double Tulip Ring w Rubies Sapphires
Diamonds Round Clusters in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has two gemstone flower clusters accented with diamonds in a very unique styling. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and 1980s and this tulip ring has a new...
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1970s North American Vintage Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique Essex crystal ring...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1880 Antique Ring, Cushion Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.3-Carats) Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A stunning French Victorian-era ring, masterfully handcrafted circa 1880, showcases the timeless elegance of antique jewelry. This exquisite piece features a dome-shaped silver mount...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver.
This vintage ring dates early 1900s.
Ring has been left in its antique condition.
The o...
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1920s Italian Vintage Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Victorian Era Signature Evil Eye Ring with Diamonds
Sapphires
Located in Venice, CA
Originally, a 14 karat Victorian era ring with a circle of diamonds surrounding the central sapphire stone, we added the exterior eye shape of gradu...
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1890s Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Padparadschah Oval Sapphire Approximately 1.10 Carat, Diamond
14 Karat Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning French 'Turn of the Century' Ring is a beautiful light peach pink Padparadschah Sapphire surrounded by Platinum filigree set diamonds. The carat wight of the diamonds i...
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1910s French Vintage Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Red Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This intricate antique ring showcases an impressive natural red ruby cabochon as its centerpiece. The ruby measures approximately 9.88 mm and weighs approximately 3.75 carats. Set in...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Gold Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Orange, Green
Violet Colors - 8.2x6.4mm (approx.)
(34) Natural Genuine Diamo...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Coral, Crystal, Ruby
Diamonds Victorian/ Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Coral, Crystal & Ruby Victorian style Art Deco Cocktail Ring set in 14k Gold & 925 Silver. The weight of the Coral is 0.80 carats. The weight of the Cry...
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2010s Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,104 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bezel Set Coral 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Red coral set in 18k yellow gold ring. Hallmarked 18K inside shank. Red genuine coral cabochon measures 12.80mm x 10.50mm x 5.20mm 5+ Carats. Ring is a size an 8.5 and can be sized b...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Pearl, and Leaf Motif Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite antique ring showcases a central bezel-set cabochon of green gemstone, most likely Chrysoprase, measuring approximately 9.0mm x 11.0mm. The gem is beautifully framed b...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat gold Victorian Carved Agate Cameo Ring 1800s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning floral and birds make up the surround on this 14K gold ring. Center is a Victorian woman. Victorian later soldered onto a modern shank. The ring is large in scale measuring ...
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1850s Unknown Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Rose Cut Diamonds Silver and 18kt Pink Gold Navette Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
One Victorian design Rose-cut diamonds, 18 Kt pink gold and silver navette ring.
This ring is a perfect example of jewelry from the period.
It is set with nine rose-cut diamonds. The...
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1930s European Vintage Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A true statement of 19th-century elegance, this Victorian-era checkerboard ring showcases a harmonious arrangement of vibrant turquoise cabochons, lustrous pearls, and sparkling diam...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Signet Style Ring with Rose Cut Center Diamond Surrounded by Black Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold: 3.2g
Diamond: 5.81ct
Silver:18.37g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Looking Carved Emerald Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking Carved Emerald with Rosecut Diamond Dome Ring with a star motif on top making it a pretty cocktail ring. The bottom and the shank are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Style Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Dome Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Style Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Diamond Dome Ring Wedding Day Ring
Light weight can be worn everyday
Additional information:
Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
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2010s Indian Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
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