Victorian Era Victorian Wedding Rings

The victorian era is historically broken up into three periods.

Victorian era victorian wedding rings.

Following the georgian era and just before the edwardian era. Victorian era rings embraced a variety of styles from romantic and floral to sculptured and bold. Gemstones were commonly used with natural motifs milgrain and filigree work. During the mid victorian period ring styles began to take on a different tone albert passed away in 1861 and memorial rings also known as mourning rings became very popular again they were initially quite popular during the georgian era.

Most rings made during this time are made in yellow gold rose gold and silver. Because the victorian era spanned a long period it s typically divided into three distinct sections each with its own influence on jewelry especially engagement rings. Victorian rings will most often showcase rose old mine cushion and marquise cut diamonds. If you ve got a sentimental feeling about shiny things we know we do then antique.

Victorian engagement rings were made and worn the victorian era from 1837 1901. This diversity owed mainly to the long reign of queen victoria which spanned six decades. 1 early victorian 1837 to 1869 rings of this period featured bright and bold designs. 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.