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Victorian Rings

Antique rings from the Victorian period, 1837 to 1901, many of them made and worn as engagement rings. Pieces in stock include a Ceylon sapphire and rose cut diamond three stone ring in 18KT gold, five stone sapphire and ruby rings, a natural pearl and old European cut diamond cluster ring, a Russian emerald and diamond cluster ring and a carved gold cameo ring.

  • Every piece described with measurements, weight and marks
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Victorian 18KT gold Ceylon sapphire and rose cut diamond three stone ring

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Five stone and three stone rings

Victorian half hoop rings set a row of three or five stones across the top of the band, often with small diamonds between them, on a carved gallery.

Half hoop and cluster ring heads Two Victorian ring heads seen from above. Left: a half hoop, five stones in a row across the top of the band with small diamonds between them. Right: a cluster, a centre stone ringed by smaller stones. Half hoopCluster three or five stones in a rowa centre stone in a ring of stones Seen from above, drawn by Mozeris. Not to scale.

Cluster rings

A cluster ring sets a centre stone in a ring of smaller stones, often old mine cut diamonds in a silver-topped gold mount.

Victorian engagement rings

Engagement rings of the period include half hoops, clusters and coloured stones as well as diamonds.

Vintage and antique engagement rings

Sizes

Every listing gives the ring size in UK, US and EU sizes.

Ring sizing guideAll Victorian jewellery

Questions about Victorian rings

What did a Victorian engagement ring look like?

Common designs were half hoop rings of three or five stones, cluster rings and rings set with sapphires, rubies or pearls as well as diamonds.

What diamonds are found in Victorian rings?

Mostly old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, with old European cuts at the end of the century.

Can a Victorian ring be resized?

Many plain gold shanks can be resized by a jeweller; ask about a specific ring before buying.

Why buy from us

  • Full description, measurements and hallmarks on every listing
  • Ring sizes in UK, US and EU
  • View in person by appointment
  • Insured delivery