Victorian era rings, crafted between 1837 and 1901 during Queen Victoria's reign, reflected the dramatic shifts in fashion, sentiment, and technology of the time. Early Victorian rings (Romantic period) often featured nature-inspired motifs such as flowers, serpents, and hearts, frequently set with turquoise, garnets, or diamonds in ornate yellow gold mountings. The mid-Victorian (Grand period) style became more somber and refined, influenced by mourning traditions after Prince Albert’s death in 1861—rings from this phase often incorporated black enamel, jet, onyx, and hairwork to commemorate lost loved ones. In the late Victorian (Aesthetic period), jewelry embraced lighter, more whimsical designs with the growing popularity of diamonds and the introduction of platinum. Throughout the era, rings served both decorative and symbolic purposes, from engagement and mourning to sentimental keepsakes, mirroring the deeply personal and evolving social customs of the Victorian age.