{"product_id":"antique-victorian-18ct-yellow-gold-star-set-diamond-wide-band-ring-size-o","title":"Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Star-Set Diamond Wide Band Ring Victorian Era Size O","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Ring That Has Stood the Test of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are very few pieces of jewellery that can genuinely claim to carry over a century of history — and this is one of them. This magnificent antique 18ct yellow gold wide band ring dates to the Victorian era, fully hallmarked and bearing the characteristic craftsmanship of a period when jewellery was made entirely by hand, to last a lifetime and beyond. Standing here today, over a hundred years later, it has done exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece is a natural diamond, star-set into the flat top of the band in the most beautifully classic of antique settings. The eight-pointed star cut into the gold around the stone frames it perfectly — creating a halo of gold that catches and amplifies the diamond's sparkle. The wide, flat-topped band is engraved with delicate detailing that runs across the surface, the kind of fine hand work you simply do not see in modern jewellery. This is artisanship from another era entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing a very substantial 7.93g, this ring has real gravitas and presence on the finger. The gold has that characteristic deep, rich warm tone that only antique 18ct gold develops over time — it cannot be replicated in a newly cast ring. In very good condition with light signs of wear that are entirely consistent with its age, it wears its history with quiet dignity. Yes, this is a real natural diamond in real 18ct gold — fully hallmarked and completely authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of antique jewellery, for lovers of Victorian goldsmithing, or for anyone who wants to own something truly one of a kind — this ring is extraordinary. It arrives beautifully gift wrapped, ready to begin its next chapter with someone who will treasure it as it deserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMetal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eVictorian — antique\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eRing size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e7.93g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eStone: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNatural diamond — star set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eStyle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eWide flat band, hand engraved\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eHallmarked: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eYes — fully UK hallmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eVery good — light signs of wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePresentation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGift wrapped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePrice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e£1,499\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this ring genuinely Victorian?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — this ring is fully UK hallmarked with markings consistent with the Victorian era. It is a genuine antique piece, over 100 years old, crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a star setting?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA star setting is a traditional antique technique where a stone is set into the metal and a star-shaped design is engraved or cut into the surrounding gold, creating a decorative halo around the stone. It is characteristic of Victorian and Edwardian jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the diamond natural?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — the diamond in this ring is a natural stone, star-set into solid 18ct yellow gold. It is not synthetic or simulated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this ring second hand?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned antique ring in very good condition with light signs of wear consistent with its age. It is fully hallmarked, genuine 18ct gold, and arrives beautifully gift wrapped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439929614519,"sku":"Pre-Loved","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6513\/1703\/files\/IMG-6846.jpg?v=1763393665","url":"https:\/\/fogalandbarnes.com\/products\/antique-victorian-18ct-yellow-gold-star-set-diamond-wide-band-ring-size-o","provider":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}