Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a whimsical, authentic Victorian era (circa 1890) ring made from 14k yellow gold. This lovely engagement ring features three dreamy Australian oval opals each displaying a wide variety of play of color. The opals are separated by two pairs of Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10ct. This pretty ring is reminiscent of the romantic feel of Victorian times. Soft opals were in demand and petite, feminine pieces were popular with Queen Victoria and her followers. Zanzibar is currently a size 4 and can be sized to fit.
DETAILS
name
Zanzibar
style number
10012143
collection
Vintage
era
Victorian
date
approx. 1890
metal
Yellow Gold
stone
Opal
stone carat
0.10ct
certification
No Certificate
dimensions
-
cut
Oval
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HISTORY
The Victorian Period was named for Queen Victoria, who inherited the throne of England in 1837 when she was only 18 years old. Victoria was young, beautiful, and loved immensely by her subjects. Her tastes in fashion and jewelry were highly regarded and inspired the Victorian jewelry trends of the time. Queen Victoria was married in 1840, and she wore a snake motif ring (a symbol of eternal love at the time) set with her birthstone, a brilliant green emerald, as her engagement ring. In the Victorian era, it was very common for birthstones to be used instead of diamonds for engagement rings. After Victoria’s beloved Albert passed away in 1861, the queen went into the customary mourning period for 18 months, which inspired the gold lockets and black jet pieces commonly seen in this period.
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