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Late Victorian signet ring, hallmarked 18 carat gold for the year 1909 and for the Birmingham guild and monogrammed with initials SSR (or SRS in Old English script and polished smooth with scrolled shoulders. In traditional three-letter monograms, the last name initial is always the dominant initial and appears at the center of the monogram while the first and middle initials are smaller on either side. Since the old english "R" initial is a ambiguous we suggest not worrying about the R ...

Unusual 20 carat engraved monogram signet ring with deeply carved repousse shoulders set in an gold shield shaped bevel with monogrammed initials JHW. Chased ornate repousse flowers and leaves along the shoulders are masterfully carved. This signet ring is entirely hand wrought with individually carved leaves and flowers along the band. The attractive shield shape with its delicate hand incised border make this a lovely signet ring. A word or two on the shape of the escucheon (shield): the d...

With its openwork shoulders of carved flowers and leaves that culminate into a reeded band, this 14K monogrammed signet ring is particularly enchanting. The monogrammed letters "CW" are engraved in Columbia lettering, which relates perfectly to the stylized band and was clearly chosen by the engraver with care. Every plane of this ring has some form of neoclassical embellishment, including the crown of the ring with its geometric patterns and the tiny gold balls that adorn the outer edges of ...

Transfixed by this apple green agate signet ring for many reasons; the ornamental grooves that circle undisturbed about the band, the unusual green agate stone, and the icing on the cake is that this ring is hallmarked, leaving no question about the year that this ring was crafted. English hallmarking is the only guarantee you need as to the authenticity of an antique signet ring, and this ring has a complete set; the date letter for 1870, assayed in Birmingham, with the 18 carat stamp. Th...

We love the classic design of our 1970's era Lapis Lazuli signet ring with its reeded gold wide band that continues all around and culminates in a pleasing rectangular shaped lapis stone with filleted corners. A single carved groove around the rectangular ring face repeats the reeding in the band. "Reeding" refers to the renaissance era surface decoration of decorative objects which creates a play of light and adds texture to a smooth surface, as well as a sense of rhythm to the overall desig...

Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band, dating to c. 1820. The closed back is pierced with 2 open hand cut squares, an unusual detail on the part of the goldsmith. The ring has 8 diamonds oriented around a center ruby with three additional diamonds placed symmetrically on either side. With its lovely hand carved gold work, seen on the ring back and throughout the band, this unusual Georgian cluster ring with its center ruby is a winner i...

Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a gorgeous example of the work of a Georgian goldsmith. The ring is baroque in design, with the deeply and beautifully carved wide band a perfect foil to the faceted diamonds. The underside of the diamond cluster is a classic Georgian closed back, polished goldwork in the shape of the flower cluster. The diamonds are set backed in silver and set in crimped collets, an early and highly secure way of set...

Our 18K Victorian buckle ring is hallmarked for the Chester guild and made in the year 1915. We can determine that accurately because of the clear set of hallmarks on our polished and well proportioned wide band buckle ring. The ring additionally has two star set cushion cut diamonds set flush with the band. This durable and sturdy design makes our ring wearable for hand washing and most daily activities. Buckle rings were popular in the Victorian era. As it was the Queen's order, Victoria w...

Our 18K late Victorian buckle ring is hallmarked Chester (for the Chester guild in England) for the year 1910. This means we can identify the ring is being made in exactly that year. We love this ring for its modern, clean design and easily wearable for all daily activities. Buckle rings were popular in the Victorian era. As it was the Queen's order, Victoria wore the symbol of the garter in the form of a buckle bracelet or buckle ring on her arm, as she obviously could not show the garter ...

This unusual mid nineteenth century Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster ring has it all! Our diamond cluster ring has diamonds of different cut stones; the outer and middle circular layers have 18 and 9 mine cut diamonds, respectively, which surround the large center rose cut diamond. The center rose cut diamond is set elevated from the other 2 layers of diamonds, a detail clearly meant to help the diamond take center stage. The emphasis is on the diamonds, set a jour, or "open to the day". ...

Romantic and sentimental Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. Like their sister rings, REGARD and DEAREST rings, ADORE rings conveyed a message of eternal love to the wearer. Such band rings, which spelled out romantic words in gemstones, were extremely popular during this time period. The gemstones on our ring are old mine cuts except for the opal which is en cabochon. ADORE ri...

Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. message ring similar to REGARD and DEAREST rings, ADORE rings were romantic message rings that conveyed a personal message of eternal love to the wearer. The Victorians were all about romance and sentimentality and band rings which spelled out romantic words in gemstones, were immensely popular. Our ring is hallmarked for the Chester guild in...

Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline spells out DEAREST. These are the gemstones in our charming flower cluster ring, marked 18C on the inside band. The letter d references the center diamond and each gem spells out DEAREST in a radial formation with the next letter, the e, the emerald and clockwise about the cluster and ending with tourmaline. How the Victorians thought up these wonderfully sentimental and romantic ideas, we will never know. But fortunately for us, V...

This circa 1860 15K early Victorian Regard ring with 5 stones set in radially around the face in a forget-me-not, the first letter of which spell out the word "Regard": Ruby-emerald-garnet-amethyst-ruby-diamond, is what is known as Victorian sentimental jewelry. Our ring has gold milgrain around the border, a lovely feature and old mine cut stones. The model photo shows our Victorian Regard flower cluster ring with a Victorian "ADORE" ring, also available through 1st Dibs, LU25123685652. The ...

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. The first letters of the stones spell the word "regard" using the first letter of each stone. Hence 'r'uby, 'e'merald, 'g'arnet, 'a'methyst, 'r'uby and 'd'iamond. Acrostic rings that spell out romantic sentiments were very much a Victorian construct and among the charming features of the period. We love the large stones on this regard ring and the gold details around the stones, such as the small b...

Substantial and solid 18K antique triple banded Victorian snake ring set with 2 diamonds as the snake's eyes, lightly engraved scale marks at the top of the head, a curving tail and friendly smile. All the things we look for in a snake ring!

Solid and chunky 18K antique quadruple banded Victorian snake ring hallmarked for London in 1902. The snake has a friendly smile and sweet derpy face and stylized gold eyes, all details showing the creativity of the goldsmith who would have fabricated the ring by hand almost likely never having encountered a real snake. Snakes were a symbol of eternal love and friendship and were popularized by Queen Victoria during her reign in the 19th century. Snake rings were worn equally by both men and wo...

If you are in search of a fabulous snake ring for an engagement or special anniversary gift, look no further. Our early Victorian snake ring is layered with 5 antique rose diamonds in a graduated formation with the largest diamond in the middle and rubies for eyes. The contrast of the rose diamonds against the deep red ruby eyes is fetching. This particular goldsmith clearly had an enduring sense of humor, as shown by the amazing details in this ring: the gold forked tongue, deeply etch...