Victorian-era rings are characterised by the three defining periods during the monarch, Queen Elizabath’s reign. Victorian jewellery from the Romantic period was heavily influenced by Queen Victoria’s successful courtship with her husband Albert and thus, stylistically featured symbols of love and romance. Conversely, Victorian jewellery designed in the Grand period reflected themes of grief, in the wake of the passing of the monarch’s husband. Styles in this period were sombre, often featuring black gemstones such as onyx, along with black enamel. Victorian era jewellery created in the Aesthetic period were influenced by the monarch’s excitement towards the future and typically featured lighter and more practical designs, in contrast to earlier styles.
Georgian jewellery is distinguished by its incredibly ornate metalwork. This level of artistry could only be achieved by hand fabrication. Conversely, Edwardian-era jewellery is characterised by its delicate use of the colour white and its use of elongated oval shapes.
Art Nouveau jewellery is characterised by its use of soft and organic figures and curved lines, as well as its use of floral patterns, vines, and leaves. In contrast, Art Deco rings are characterised by their use of geometric shapes and distinctive patterns and gemstones of contrasting shades.