18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond-Set Buckle Motif Ring

This exceptional Victorian-era buckle motif ring is a bold and meaningful statement piece, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with both elegance and ingenuity. A symbol of love, loyalty, and eternal connection, the buckle motif was a popular and sentimental design choice in the Victorian period, often representing the close bond between the giver and the wearer. The design centers on a round, white gold buckle, which rests atop a high-polished yellow gold band.

Ingeniously attached via a bar mechanism, the buckle is not fixed in place; it rolls freely around the band, allowing it to shift and move with the wearer, adding a tactile and interactive element to the design. The buckle itself is set with 10 sparkling diamonds, lending a refined brilliance that contrasts beautifully against the smooth yellow gold band. Attached to the buckle is a stylized strap, pierced with four holes, a realistic nod to an actual belt design. The white gold prong is inserted into the final hole, closest to the buckle, reinforcing the motif's symbolic “fastening” of loyalty or remembrance. Diamond-cut detailing around the prong adds subtle texture and shimmer to this already intricate piece.

Victorian buckle jewellery was often given as a token of enduring affection or remembrance, and its circular form, emphasized in this ring, further underscores the idea of eternity and unbreakable bonds. With its thoughtful mechanics, period symbolism, and elegant materials, this ring is more than just a decorative accessory; it’s a wearable piece of 19th-century sentiment and craftsmanship, ideal for collectors and lovers of antique jewellery with meaning.

• 18K yellow and white gold
• (10) round diamonds (0.15 ctw)
• Clarity: VS
• Colour: H-I
• Gram weight is 10.8
• Band measures approximately 12mm from knuckle to knuckle
• Current Ring Size is 6.75
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $8,510.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.