Victorian Period Engagement Rings

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Early Victorian black opal engagement rings, generally produced from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign until the 1860s, were recognizable by their bright colors, large sizes, and bold designs. Gemstones typically used were amethyst, bloodstone, chalcedony, garnet, moss agate, topaz, and amethyst; diamonds - when used - were usually small. Vintage engagement rings from this early period of Queen Victoria's reign reflected her marriage to Prince Albert and saw the rise in popularity of the Victorian serpent ring, a symbol of eternal love, which became popular when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a snake and emerald engagement ring. . Jewelry designers looked to Queen Victoria for inspiration; whatever the queen wore became fashionable. While rings from this era are more than 150 years old, many display sophisticated metal and filigree work and quality settings.