Get ready for a romantic journey through time! We will explore magnificent Victorian-style wedding rings that epitomize the elegant era's design aesthetics, guaranteed to leave you swooning!
1. Rose Cut Diamond Rings
The Rose Cut diamond, which was popular during the Victorian era, boasts a flat bottom and a dome-shaped top, reminiscent of an opened rose bud. Imagine the awe-inspiring stories a 200-year-old diamond would tell if it could speak! “Every five-carat Rose Cut diamond is a hundred love stories waiting to be written,” says world-renowned jeweler Harry Winston.
2. Gemstone Accents
Victorian-era aficionados knew how to add a splash of color! Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds were often used as accents, creating a vibrant contrast with the diamond's brilliance. It's like your wedding ring announcing, “Hey world! Check out my bling!”
3. Engraved Bands
In Victorian times, lovers often exchanged rings with secret messages engraved on the inside of the band. So forget Morse code or texting. If you want to whisper sweet nothings to your partner, do it the Victorian way—the engraved way!
4. Black Enamel Details
Why feel blue when you can feel black? Inspired by Queen Victoria's mourning jewelry, some Victorian wedding rings feature black enamel detailing. It's not only attractive but also unique - just like (and I'm taking a wild guess here) every episode of your favorite reality TV show.
5. Seed Pearl Decorations
Seed pearls were all the rage in Victorian times, and their delicate beauty can add an elegant sparkle to your wedding ring. As Marilyn Monroe used to sing: “Pearls are a girl's best friend...” Wait, or was it diamonds?
6. Yellow Gold Bands
Last but not least, most Victorian rings were made with yellow gold. Because nothing says 'I am as precious as gold' better than, well, gold itself. Just remember not to lose it in the washing machine or, even worse, let it get confiscated by leprechauns!
References:
1. Winston, Harry. 'The Ultimate Diamond Guide.' Harry Winston Diamond Corporation.
2. Monica McNeal, 'Victorian Period.' International Gem Society.
3. 'A Guide to Victorian Jewelry.' Victorian Era Org.
