Victorian

Romantic jewellery has been popular for centuries and has been used to create a 'secret code' between lovers. Authentic in design, these are forever charming love tokens.

Each floral ring has a romantic meaning inspired by the Victorian 'Language of Flowers' and the 19th century naturalistic movement.

The opening up of the diamond mines in South Africa in the 1870s meant that diamonds were suddenly more plentiful and affordable. Victorian half hoop rings containing diamonds became fashionable. In order to display the beauty of the diamonds and coloured stones, the rings were made with open backs and small setting edges. Half hoop rings were often given as engagement rings.  The Victorian half hoop rings were so popular that they were still being made as antique reproduction rings well into the late 20th century.  

Diamond rings were the preserve of the upper classes at the beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria. The scarcity of diamonds meant that prices were high. Early Victorian diamond rings used old cut diamonds with rose cut diamond points.  

Snake jewellery was worn by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The archaeological discoveries of the 19th century led to the revival of rings with snake or serpent motifs.