Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wire Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153348 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wire Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153348 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 148108 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
Tiffany & Co Harmony platinum and diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Harmony platinum Diamond ring A beautiful expression of balance and timeless elegance, the Tiffany Harmony band ring features a gently tapered centre designed to n...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful double halo ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.73ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring RRP: £38,800 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co, a .31 carat Tiffany diamond set in a classic four prong setting • Designer: Tiffany & Co. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 2019 • Size: 5 ½ resizable • Diamond=.31 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Tiffany and Co Diamond Ring .28ct Tiffany Platinum Lucida Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Lucida Princess Cut Engagement Ring Certified with a Tiffany Certificate Details: PT950 0.28ct Diamond E Color VS1 Size 4.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Full diamond platinum ring 1.50ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Full Diamond band. Channel-set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.50 carats Signed: Tiffany & Co., maker's mark T&Co., London hallma...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,588 / item
Tiffany & Co Mint Green Tourmaline & Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Mint Tourmaline & Diamond ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Soleste Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. ring from the sophisticated Soleste collection is crafted in platinum and set with an intensely colored blue aquamarine surrounded with two rows of b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T1 Ring Size L 68172063
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extravagant 18k white gold diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Tiffany T collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Rubellite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a brilliant-cut round Pyrop-Almandine Garnet of Rhodolite variety weighing an estimated 2.28 carats, comp...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Genuine Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tiffany ring is crafted in platinum and set with genuine faceted tanzanite of an estimated 1.26 carats and brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Forever Platinum 0.27ctw Half-Circle Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 4.5 Width: 2.20 mm Weight: 2.95 grams TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, Platinum
$13,550Sale Price|24% Off
Tiffany & Co Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring 0.91ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Solitaire Lucida Cut-Cornered Square Mixed Cut Diamond Ring, four claw set in platinum on a 3.1 to 2.5mm tapered band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Seven Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & co Condition: Pre-owned Gender: women Metal: platinum Ring size: 7 ( Sizable) Ring weight: 4.8gr Width :1.9mm Carat weight: 0.65ct Diamond Clarity: VVS2-VS1 Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .53ct Circlet Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely crafted by the esteemed American jeweler Tiffany & Co., this elegant ring hails from the distinguished Circlet collection — a celebration of refined design and meticulous ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.56ct Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Weight: 8.36 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent condition Tiffany & Co. 5.56ct Cushion Diamond Engagem...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Turquoise 18ct White Gold Tiffany T Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Turquoise 18ct White Gold Tiffany T Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1706 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z158039 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely Crafted in platinum with Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.34 carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. fr...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond 3mm Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This sleek and stylish ring features a single 0.06 carat Lucida cut (now discontinued) diamond, Tiffany's very own iconic patented diamond cut.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three Diamond Engagement Ring Designer: Tiffany & co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 158347 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 'Novo' diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designers, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .950 Platinum Diamond Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. flower ring in .950 platinum. Seven round brilliant diamonds, approx. 0.55ct. t.w. at E-F/VVS-VS, sit in individual 3- and 4-prong platinum settings, grouped so t...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Forever Half Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Forever Half Diamond Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1585 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Diamond Etoile Band. Authentic Tiffany PT950 Platinum ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Dainty ring Etoile Diamond Band Collection Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.17ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This glorious full eternity band comes from the designer Tiffany & Co. Set around the ring an unbroken line of round brilliant diamonds are channel set within platinum. a total of 20...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Weight: 3.50 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 148344 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152880 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Band Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamonds: 3 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.07ctw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 5 Weight: 6.49 grams
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Weight: 3.50 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 Ct H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Tiffany & Co diamond ring in platinum from The Tiffany Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$51,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring A stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 2.61 carat cushion cut diamond, inscribed on the crown with "...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.19 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful solitaire diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1910, this Tiffany & Co. Edwardian three-stone saltwater natural pearl and diamond ring is mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.34ct Diamond ‘Soleste’ Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted in platinum this wonderful ring features the original Tiffany & Co. makers marks along the inside of the band and comes in a Tiffany & Co. box Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.72 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: I Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.56 grams
Diamond, Platinum
$8,260Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring features a dazzling princess-cut diamond, meticulously set in a lustrous platinum band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The centre stone is an impressive 1.01 carat round brilliant cut diamond set Tiffany's iconic 6 clawed mount. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.2 grams Ring Size: M (53) Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Enchant Double Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous enchant double heart ring was made by the renowned Tiffany & Co. in platinum with diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring crafted in platinum (PT950), featuring a spectacular natural cushion cut diamond at the center, weighing 3.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Circlet Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Tiffany & Co. Circlet collection Ring, .950 Platinum and measuring 5/8 inch across the top and 1/4 inch wide, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .53 Carat and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a stunning 0.47 carat oval-cut diamond as its captivating center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.05 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .73ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .73ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Weight: 3.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .73 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6- This sparkling Tiffany Novo engagement ring features one cushion cut diamond in its center (.30 ct.) and 16 round brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Sapphire Dimensions: 4.5mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.28 Carats, Diamond Details: Colour – ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.39ct Diamond ‘Harmony’ Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This wonderful solitaire ring comes from Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Harmony’ collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.53 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from The Tiffany Setting Band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.29ct Diamond 'Novo' Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring comes from Tiffany & Co.'s 'Novo' Collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Ring Size L (52)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$30,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity Band Ring, featuring approximately 3.75 carats of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Curved Ring, 18k, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Diamond Curved Ring made in 18k and Platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5.5- This sparkling Tiffany engagement ring features one center cushion cut diamond (.36 ct.) accented with 16 round brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.