--- title: "ANTIQUE RING STYLE FILE: THE GYPSY RING" description: Gypsy rings were a popular design towards the end of the Victorian Era. Discover this unique Antique ring style, a popular gift between friends or lovers. image: https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/555400-1%20(1).jpg --- [![Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/images/logo-white.svg) ![Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/images/logo-mobile-white.svg) ](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/) # ANTIQUE STYLE FILE: THE GYPSY RING ## ANTIQUE RING STYLE FILE: THE GYPSY RING [Antique](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/tag/antique) Posted by [Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/author/gerard-mccabe) on 14/10/2019 Gerard McCabe was born with a passion for fine [antiques and period jewellery](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique). The collection housed in our Adelaide diamond boutiques is extensive and always changing. That said, we often feature a selection of the more popular antique ring styles. One such style being [Gypsy rings](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/?s=gypsy+ring&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1). --- ##### WHAT ARE GYPSY RINGS? Gypsy rings emerged in the [Victorian era](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/victorian/) between 1837-1901 and continued through the Edwardian era. The name tells of the design style; where a plain or slightly engraved band was set with rubies, sapphires, garnets, amethyst, diamonds or emeralds. It appears as if the gemstones are sitting flush with the surface of the metal as they are often set in a rubbed in style setting. The metal used for Gypsy rings was varied and they can be found in either 9ct, 15ct or 18ct gold. [![Antique Ruby & Diamond Gypsy Ring Hallmarked 1902](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Antique%20Jewellery/555432-4.jpg?width=800&name=555432-4.jpg)](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) [Antique Ruby & Diamond Gypsy Ring Hallmarked 1902](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) The Late Victorian Era (1885-1900) is known as the aesthetic jewellery period. Jewellers used diamonds and feminine, bright gemstones in their designs. Symbols like stars and crescents were popular design choices of this era and we often see these elements carved into the gold around the outside of the gemstones in our Gypsy rings. [![Antique Pearl & Diamond Gypsy Ring Chester 1886](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/555400-1%20(1).jpg?width=800&name=555400-1%20(1).jpg)](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) [Antique Pearl & Diamond Gypsy Ring Chester 1886](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) Traditionally, these rings were given as a friendship band, as a gift to either young girls or by lovers and husbands. They were incredibly popular in the late Victorian times. A simple and easy to wear ring, with the possibility to select from an abundance of gemstones. The best part about these Gypsy rings is their durability - the flush gemstone setting is a very wearable, everyday style. [![Victorian Ruby & Diamond Gypsy Ring London 1901](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/550473-1.jpg?width=800&name=550473-1.jpg)](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) [Victorian Ruby & Diamond Gypsy Ring London 1901](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) Many of the [Gypsy rings](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery/?browse-by-period=antique) available at Gerard McCabe exhibit the characteristics that truly define these iconic friendship bands. 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