What is an antique daisy ring?

An antique daisy ring is a cluster ring featuring a central diamond or coloured gemstone encircled by a halo of smaller stones to form a floral shape. These pieces date predominantly from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, utilising yellow gold, white gold, and platinum.

How do I wear an antique daisy ring?

These rings suit daily wear provided they receive proper care, often serving as distinctive engagement rings or cocktail jewellery. Due to their raised floral clusters, pairing them with straight wedding bands may require a bespoke curved band to sit flush.

How can I tell an Edwardian daisy ring apart?

Edwardian examples frequently combine yellow gold shanks with platinum top settings to maximise the white sparkle of old-cut diamonds. Look for delicate openwork gallery wire and fine millegrain decoration around the stone edges.

What stones are found in daisy rings?

Diamonds form the centre of most designs, frequently accompanied by sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls, or opals in the halo or central position. Old-cut diamonds and natural sapphires dominate the configurations seen across Victorian and Art Deco eras.