Victorian Ivy Leaf Cigar Band Wedding Ring

We love cigar band rings! Not only are they easy to wear and great for stacking but they also exude a timeless elegance that is both chic and modern. Best of all, since each band was handmade, no two are exactly alike! They also make a wonderful, one-of-a-kind wedding band, which most likely was the original intent with this piece. This spectacular ring is crafted in 10k gold with the slightest rosy hue. Hand chased around the entirety of the band is a continuous ivy vine pattern, which many Victorians believed to represent a symbol of fidelity. In nature, ivy tends to cling to almost any surface; tightly gripping other plants and trellises with its spiral tendrils, making it nearly impossible to get rid of. In the 19th century, Victorians viewed this clingy, invasive vine with more adoration than annoyance and soon its tenacity became a symbol of fidelity, wedded love, affection and undying friendship. Ivy motifs in jewelry of the era were quite common in wedding bands as well as fr