"Superb antique gold engagement ring, Victorian ring crafted circa 1880s, set with rose cut diamonds, navette shape, excellent condition... A touch of history. Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian 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. 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 Material: 18K soft pinkish/yellowish gold Diamonds: 25 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: top of ring 1,20 cm (0,47 inch) x 3,10 cm (1,22 inch) Weight: 5,50 gram (5,50 dwt) Ring size Continental: 56 & 17_ , Size US 7_ , Size UK: O_ Resizing: Reference N: 12236-0028 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry "