Victorian five stone ring set with oval cabochon opals in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880.

Gold carved rings were popular during the Victorian era. Known as a “half hoop” or “carved hoop” ring, they are now often called five-stone rings and can be worn as an engagement ring with a gold wedding band or as a wedding band itself. Learn more about Victorian rings

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in countries such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.