Victorian Ring Settings

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Victorian ring settings.

Rings have been made in this setting from the georgian era to the present. From shop consignedfinds. If you ve got a sentimental feeling about shiny things we know we do then antique. As symbols of eternal love snakes became very popular motifs in early victorian jewelry.

Popular victorian ring styles like clusters make distinctive choices for vintage engagement rings while sweetly detailed victorian wedding rings and multi stone bands work well with vintage and antique engagement rings of many eras or all on their own. Often set with diamonds but sometimes a colored stone was set in the center with two flanking diamonds on either side. Prince albert s engagement ring to queen victoria featured a serpent with an emerald set in its head. The bezel setting has been used as far back as the middle ages and continue to be used today.

If you are trying to find antique victorian wedding rings or engagement rings through estate or private sales remember the metals and materials of the day particularly the use of platinum settings only in the late victorian period before that silver or silver over gold was used and the prominent use of 18k 15k 12k and 9k yellow gold and. Popular gemstones and cutting styles in romantic period jewelry. 5 out of 5 stars 12 12 reviews 1 000 65 free shipping favorite add to victorian carnelian solitaire engagement ring 10k consignedfinds. Jewelers used a wide variety of gem materials during this period.