TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 5 New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 3.70 grams Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat tota...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond 7-Stone Embrace Wedding BandRing
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The band measures 3 mm wide and weighs 2.7 grams. The ring is hallmarked “Tiffany & Co. 750”, confirming its authenticity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.01 Carat F VVS2 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified Platinum 1.01 Carat F VVS2 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.03 grams Diamond: 1.01 carat F VVS2 round natural diamond Siz...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Together Double Milgrain Single Diamond Band Platinum 4mm Size 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Width: 4mm Weight: 6.2 grams Diamond: Round brilliant, approx. 0.01ct Retail: $2,700 What's Included Ring Tiffany & Co. inner and outer boxes with white satin ribbon
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Together Double Milgrain Single Diamond Band Platinum 4mm Size 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Width: 4mm Weight: 7.1 grams Diamond: Round brilliant, approx. 0.01ct Retail: $2,700 What's Included Ring Original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer boxes with white satin ribbon
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sixteen Stone in Platinum/Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sixteen Stone in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds 18k gold and platinum with round brilliant diamonds Carat total weight 1.00ct Size 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 7 Stone Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Color Grade F-G Diamonds Clarity VS Weight 5.5 grams Condition Like-New, Pristine Retail price: $10,600 Comes with Tiffany & Co ring box
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bridal Set 1.60 Carat F/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A breathtaking platinum diamond bridal set by Tiffany & Co. The engagement ring is set to the centre in a six prong mount with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.60ct, F colour...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Buds Ring 1.63-carat E VS2 GIA
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and elegant ring created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. inspired by the intricate artistry of flower buds.
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s (Engraved 1984 on inner shank of band) Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams total Diamond Details: .45ct,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind Vintage Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Tiffany & Co. Aria Round Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. Aria round diamond eternity band in platinum. There are 40 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 2.80 carats, F-G color and VVS1-VS2. Circa 2010. Size...
Diamond, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Vivid Yellow Heart Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary solitaire engagement ring captures attention with its romantic and distinctive design. At its heart shines a remarkable 2.53 carat heart cut diamond, surrounded by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Tiffany & Co. Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Tiffany & Co, New York. A band of white fire twined about your finger, a Tiffany eternity band ties your generations together as you hand it down. Quality is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Dots' Diamond Full Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. round brilliant cut diamond scattered full diamond eternity band ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Band Ring with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond count: 6 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity- VS1-VS2 Diamond carat weight: 0.06 CTW Size: 6.75 Item Weight: 4.7 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold 2003 Diamond Atlas Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: band top measures 8.5mm wide Size: 6.5 Weight: 7.52 gram...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 2.2 TCW Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ring, 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 2.2 TCW diamond double sphere east west 18K yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring 20th Century This fabulous double sphere diamond ring is f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Flower cluster with approximately .84cttw. of round brilliant cut diamonds. Platinum Knife edge band.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Harmony stackable Wedding Band nesting Ring Size 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a companion to Tiffany's Harmony engagement ring, the band's curved profile nests flush against the ring's sculptural shank.
Platinum
$6,620Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring .96ct I VVS1 Round Solitaire Platinum sz 8 12200
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Tiffany & Co. .96 carat I VVS1 round brilliant diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum size 8.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Legacy Collection 1.54 Ct E VS1 Diamond Engagement Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Diamond Engagement Ring Edwardian Style features a full circle of bead-set diamonds that elegantly showcase the center stone cut to maximize brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Full Circle Diamond Channel Set Eternity Band 1.95tcw Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany Full Circle Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Style: Eternity Ref. number: 60003431 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 7.5 / 3.9 MM TCW: 1.98 tcw Main Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 2.86 Carat E VS2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 2.86 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA E VS2 - Tiffany & Co. six-prong platinum solitaire - Platinum setting - Ring size 6 Purchase includes original Tiffany pou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Co Diamond Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Band D-F VVS1-VS1 4.6mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 US, Resizable Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany Co Diamond Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Band D-F VVS1-VS1 4.8mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Platinum Wide Pave Diamond Heart Band Ring Sz 6.75
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original band by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. c. late 1990’s to early 2000’s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum and pavé set with 1.20ctw as per the paperwork....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern Tiffany & Co Natural .17 Carat Diamond Halfway Platinum Engagement Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum Band Channel set with 11 colorless round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 0.17 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Cut Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VVS1 0.51 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. novo princess cut engagement ring with a 0.51 carat excellent cut diamond center, the diamond color grade is G, and clarity is VVS1.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Leaf Ring by Elsa Peretti Size 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Celebrate the artistry of Tiffany & Co. with this authentic Elsa Peretti Double Leaf Ring, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T1 Ring Size L 68172063
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
Vintage Retro Platinum Tiffany and Co Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire - GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous Retro Tiffany and Co Old Euro diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.75ct Diamond 18 karat Wedding Set – Knife-Edge Solitaire & Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A perfect heirloom-quality piece for the discerning collector or bride-to-be. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal 18k and platinum Diamond: 0.75 carat, H color, VS1 clarity Style: Knife-e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.51 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic platinum solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring 18K Gold & Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Natural Diamond: .54 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring outer diameter: 18.25 mm Band Width: 8.61 mm Stamped: Cartier TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.19ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.19ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 1/4 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.22ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 3 1/2 US Style: Minimalist Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Metro Full Circle Diamond Eternity Band 18k Belgium White Gold 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. wedding ring embodies timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.36ct Tiffany Platinum Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Full Circle of Diamonds Eternity Band 0.85 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size-5. Ring Cannot Be Sized. Timeless Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
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. Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
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
Platinum Tiffany Nuvo Bridal set with 1.51 Ct Princess Ct Diamond Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co., platinum Novo® diamond Engagement ring and wedding band set.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge in refined elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Crafted to perfection, this exquisite ring exudes timeless allure and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 5 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany&co Platinum 3.30ctw 'Soleste' Diamond Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany&co Platinum 3.30ctw 'Soleste' Diamond Band Ring Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Double Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Size 5 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Adjustable Belt Ring
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Maker: Tiffany and Co. (Hallmarked) Item Details: Ring Size: 4-9 (Adjustable between the belt holes) Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.6 grams Diamond D...
Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Platinum Eternity Band. Round Diamond Wedding D-F VVS1-VS1 4.6mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 US, Resizable Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Brooch with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An eye-catching mid-century brooch crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, designed in a sculptural sunburst motif with dynamic, flame-like rays radiating from the center. At its heart is a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Platinum Eternity Band. Round Diamond Wedding D-F VVS1-VS1 4.8mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Signed: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Original Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Original Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum diamond sapphire ring size 6
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum diamond sapphire ring Brand Tiffany & CO Material: Platinum Condition: Pre-Owned Ring Size: 6 Center stone: Diamond 0.45ct Side stones: Sapphire 0.40...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany Co Vintage Platinum Diamond 0.15 Carat Band No 85 Finger Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum, the most precious of metals, this ring reflects Tiffany’s legendary commitment to superior design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Platinum Flower Diamond Band. Tiffany and Company
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Platinum Diamond Ring. Hallmarked Tiffany & Co. PT950. Tests appropriately.
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.