Victorian Craftsmanship: A Ring of Royal Allure

Vintage in essence, this early Victorian rose cut diamond cluster ring from circa 1840 is a masterpiece of the Romantic Victorian Period, likely of Dutch origin. The 14K red gold and silver setting, embracing 53 rose cut diamonds, forms an elongated oval shape, making a bold fashion statement. Nostalgia breathes through its design, evoking longing for a time rich in romance and artistry. Each diamond radiates admiration, reflecting the era's grandeur and meticulous craftsmanship. Infused with romance, this ring mirrors the profound love and devotion emblematic of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's era, offering a timeless symbol of love and elegance.

Antique jewelry object group
Victorian Craftsmanship: A Ring of Royal Allure

Condition
very good condition
more info on our condition scale

Country of origin
Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Dutch origin.

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
more info on styles

Style specifics
The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gothic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period
ca. 1840
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
14K red gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
more info on precious metals

Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
53 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
A Dutch hallmark representing the letter "i" (1906-1953) for articles that were already old or antique when given to be checked by the essay office (used from 1906 till 1953).
The Dutch control mark for 14K gold jewelry that was brought to the essay office in finished condition. This hallmark was in use since 1955.
more info on hallmarks

Dimensions
length top of ring 3,72 cm (1,46 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
8,10 gram (5,21 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
more info on ring sizes

Adin Reference Nº
23073-0137

Copyright photography
Adin, fine antique jewellery

Additional information
our latest acquisitions
jewelry glossary
wall of fame
visit us in Antwerp
subscribe to our mailinglist