my antique engagement ring, ca. 1900s. Garnet, split pearl, 14k gold.

Diamond 18k Platinum Halo Ring 11140-5015

This lovely 18k and platinum ring features a round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.35ct with an H VS1 grade, surrounded by a halo of Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.15ct. The halo design and Victorian style add a charming vintage touch to this piece.

Details: ±0.35ct (H VS1) Brilliant-cut diamond, ±0.15ct Brilliant-cut diamonds, 18k, Platinum Ring *.

Design Era: Binenbaum Vintage Revivals.

Size: 17.12 NL / 53.8 FR / 6¾ US / N UK, sizeable (Within reason. Contact seller for information).

Dimensions: H 0.4 x L 0.9 x W 0.9 cm.

Weight in grams: 3.5.

Condition: Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear.

Shipping and Pickup: This charming piece ships from our store located in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We offer both registered shipping and local pickup at our store. In the case of local pickup, any applicable shipping costs will be refunded.

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This purchase brings me so much joy

I did almost instantaneously you lose a little diamond in the middle, it's still beautiful nonetheless

Gypsy Rings

Gypsy rings were very popular during the late Victorian era, especially between 1885 - 1900. This was a time in jewellery making where jewellers favoured diamonds and gemstones such as sapphires and emeralds. This stone was made the primary feature, with a thick band which were worn by both men and women. And years down the line they are seen as a popular choice for alternative engagement rings.

In a gypsy ring setting, the stone appears to sit flush with the surrounding metal. This provides more protection to the gemstone from damage and everyday wear. Wealthy Victorian women loved this style of ring, as when travelling, they feared bandits might steal their jewels and it would make it harder to take the gem out of this setting.

Excellent Victorian three-stone gyspy ring set with a blue sapphire flanked by two chunky old cut diamonds. Crafted in solid 18 karat gold, the stones rest in rub-over settings: two .16ct old Euro diamonds and a natural .36ct blue sapphire. A partially legible inscription inside the band reads 'R.E.J. to E.M.J. Febr.. 6... 189...' suggesting it was made and first exchanged during the final decade of the 19th century.

(Source: https://www.butterlaneantiques.com/)

Victorian 18k Gold Banded Agate and Black Enamel Ring

Liv Tyler by Lorenzo Agius, April 1998

Yknow sometimes I think about collecting more antique clothing to wear but then I remember that I'm 5'10" and ladies weren't that tall back then

Oh, they were! Just fewer of them (throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, average height fluctuated as low as 2" below the modern average, or as close to it as no difference at all). And their clothing is less likely to survive, because larger or longer garments could be more easily cut down to make clothing for smaller relatives and/or children. That's called "survivorship bias," and in clothing history, it's the reason small clothes tend to be overrepresented in museums. There are other factors, like formal milestones for which clothing might be a significant memento happening mostly early in life, when you're at your smallest adult size, but that's the most relevant one to your situation.

Also, don't feel too bad- a lot of antique clothing isn't wearable for not immediately obvious reasons. From concerns about silk "shattering," a form of damage that's literally unrepairable, to iron mordants in black dye making black garments fall apart faster over time, your best bet re: wearing antiques is to stick to things like undergarments and maybe blouses and outerwear. Sad but true.

Antique Ruby Accent Victorian Opal Ring in Gold

Source - Boylerpf.com

“Your kings have failed you, so now you turn to the gods! And yet you do not plead? You do not kneel to dust your heads with ash?” 🗡️

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Antique French Enamel Poison Locket Ring

This 19th century French poison locket ring has the secret compartment decorated with a diamond flower on a royal blue guilloche enamel ground. The shoulders are chased with flowers as well while the inside of the ring is suitable for a miniature portrait.

Pearl, Peridot, Silver Ring 13441-1240

This charming Victorian-style ring features Peridots weighing approximately 1 carat, and Pearls, set in silver.

Details: ±1.00ct Peridot, Pearl, Silver Ring.

Dispatches from a small business in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Weight in grams: 2.9.

Condition: New.

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You're the only kind touch I've known all my days in this land.

Victorian 14k Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring