Romancing the Past: A Mysterious Victorian Engagement Ring

Envision yourself holding a piece of history, as this Victorian engagement ring from around 1880 graces your finger. Fashioned in 18K pink gold, it is a testament to the Aesthetic Victorian Period's dedication to beauty and whimsy. With four old brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.60ct, a unique yellow diamond of about 0.22ct, and a beige old European cut diamond of around 0.23ct, this ring is not just a jewel, but a mystery. Each gem, with its own hue and sparkle, hints at untold stories of love and devotion. As you wear it, ponder its past - who knows what secrets and sentiments it might have symbolized for its original owner? In your hands, this ring begins a new chapter, weaving your story into its intricate design.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

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
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into 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 Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K pink gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Four old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity H/J, si/i
One yellow old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.22ct, clarity si
One beige old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.23ct, clarity i


Total diamond count
Six pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.06 crt

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
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.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,69 cm (0,67 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
3,30 gram (2,12 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 66 & 21 , Size USA: 11½ , Size UK: X

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23271-0594

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