Early Victorian Diamond & Ruby Trilogy Ring
Stunning antique trilogy ring dating from the mid-nineteenth century; the very beginning of Queen Victoria's reign; circa 1840. It's good and substantial with rococo-inspired swirling shoulders, set with a chunky old mine cut diamond centre with two raspberry-pink rubies flanking to either side - the stones are set over foil with gold dish backs.
Trilogy rings are believed to have originated in ancient Egypt, where they were thought to represent the three phases of the sun (rising, high noon, and setting) or the three stages of life (birth, life, and death). The Greeks and Romans also used three-stone rings to symbolise the past, present, and future, but they have been popular as engagement rings since the Victorian era as a way to signify the past present and future of a relationship and the romantic style has endured as a favourite to this day.
Era: Victorian, circa 1840
Stones: Old Mine Cut Diamond, 0.52ct total (calculated) & Natural Rubies
Ring size: O or 7.25 US. Resize for £55.
Head: 16.8mm by 6.6mm
Weight: 4.3 grams
Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold
Condition: Good antique condition, light wear consistent with age including some rubbing to the sides of the gallery where it's been worn alongside another ring.
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Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
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[Last updated: September 2026]
Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£55 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
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Condition
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