Tiffany & Co., 1.09 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 1.09 carats Grading: I color, VS2 clarity Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Description & Details Round brilliant diamonds add sparkle to Peretti's sculptural design.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond T Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Originally retailing for $3,850 MSRP, it is a timeless designer piece with enduring appeal. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany T Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone(s): ...
Diamond, White Gold
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 brill...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Scroll Ring Discontinued Design
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
With a total diamond weight of approximately 1.30 carats, the ring offers impressive brilliance and visual depth.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Narrow Pavé Diamond Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously crafted diamond band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.17ct Diamond Sentimental Heart Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the maker Tiffany & Co. comes this Sentimental Heart ring. A trio of round brilliant diamonds adorn the central heart design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155260 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.56 ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Condition Descripti...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .39ct Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .39ct Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .39, I color, VS2 clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFAN...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co .25ctw Diamond Band Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 3 asscher .25ctw FG color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size: 6 Rise Off Of Finger: 1.9 mm Width: 4 mm Weight: 4.4 dwts/ 6.9 grams Metal: "PT950 Tiffany & Co" Lucida ...
Diamond, Platinum
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing the maison’s mastery in colored diamond design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Classic Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
It has been beautifully claw set and attached to the knife edge badge, the staple design for Tiffany & Co engagement rings. The ring is all made in platinum and comes with a Tiffany ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.96ct Diamond Ring TI34-041326
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. ring is a piece that will continually impress.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01ct True Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.01ct True Diamond Platinum Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ808 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Wide Pavé Diamond Ring Size L (52)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Embodying the spirit of New York, which Charles Lewis Tiffany regarded as the place of promise and possibilities, T reflects the city’s clean, intersecting lines." - Tiffany Conditi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 5.56 Carat Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sized at 5.25, this dazzling Legacy ring is accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate for your peace of mind. ** Please note this ring cannot be returned or exchanged ...
Diamond, Platinum
$300,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.01 Carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking example of Tiffany & Co.’s timeless elegance, this engagement ring features a magnificent 5.01 carat oval cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, offering a refin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.69 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring. The centre stone is a 0.69 carat round brilliant cut diamond which is set within Tiffanys iconic platinum 6...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co engagement ring features a 0.19 carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Harmony Platinum Engagement Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Harmony collection is expertly crafted in platinum and features a center natural round brilliant-cut diamond of 0.21 carats (G col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.60 carat diamond platinum band ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring is a sophisticated vintage jewel from the 2000’s, crafted in platinum with a beautifully balanced arrangement of round brilliant and baguette cut...
Diamond, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. LUCIDA 18kt Gold Ring with Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Lucida Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamond Ring Size: 9 Stamped: Tiffany & Co. 750, LUCIDA Total weight: 16.6 grams / ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .32ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .32ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .32, Color H, Clarity VVS2 Hallmark: "©TIFF...
Diamond, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Forever Embrace Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring weighs 6.6 grams and is stamped “Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1x Diamond 0.22ct clarity VS2, color D Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: NONE Includes Ti...
Diamond, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond ring, finely crafted in platinum PT950 with accents of 18 karat gold, weighing approximately 6.0 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.5ct Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. 1.5ct Diamond Ring An elegant Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing a sophisticated crossover design that highlights excep...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond "T" Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond "T" Band Ring Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 7.20 grams Size: 7.5 (US) Width: 5.5mm Diamonds: Approx. .25 CTW F VVS round natural dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring Clean lines and inset diamonds make this Tiffany & Co. band ring incredibly sophisticated.
Diamond, White Gold
$28,000Sale 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 .52ct Diamond Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .52ct Diamond Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .52 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic Tiffany & Co engagement ring features a 0.45 carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Full Eternity Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. diamond full eternity ring in platinum A timeless and elegant eternity band, channel set with a single row of round brilliant cut stones of 1.20 carats approximately...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Citrine Diamond Cocktail Bombe Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Vintage Citrine Diamond Cocktail Bombé Ring, crafted in platinum circa 1980s, exudes bold elegance.
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
$800,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring A truly exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring their iconic knife edge solitaire design, crafted in p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.65 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Set within a six claw setting, this stunning Tiffany & Co solitaire ring is classic in every way.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .59ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .59ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: round brilliant cut diamond, carat total weight .59, VS1 clarity, H color Hallmark: TIFFANY &...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co The Charles Tiffany Setting Mens 1.71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 A modern icon from Tiffany & Co., stylish engagement ring features a bold octagonal bezel that frames a sleek 1.71 carat rectangular emerald-cut center diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring set with a round brilliant-cut natural diamond weighing approximately 3.5 carats, a size that is exceptionally difficult to find on the pre-o...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Snake Ring Size H (46.5)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a charming snake ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$160,000Sale 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
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Green Emerald Contour Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Green Emerald Contour Ring Elegant Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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 Soleste Double Row Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany Soleste Double Row Diamond Ring features a brilliant 0.70-carat cushion-modified center diamond in H color and VS1 clarity, as certified by Tiffany Report #589496.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co platinum Soleste double halo diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co. - a Soleste double halo diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & co diamond wire ring in 18k gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand-tiffany & co Metal 18K yellow gold Ring size 7 Ring weight 2.4 g Main stone diamond Diamonds: .13 ctw Damond Clarity: VS Color Garde: E-F Mint condition Comes with tiffany & ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany Iconic Platinum Round VS2 Gia Diamond Engagement 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: 4.79 grams 950 Platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring with a half rou...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .33ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .33ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .33ct, Color I, Clarity VVS2 Hallmark: "©TI...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.81 ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144468 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & co diamond wire ring in 18k gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand-tiffany & co Metal 18K Yellow Gold Ring size 6 Main stone diamond Diamonds: .13 ctw Damond Clarity: VS Color Garde: E-F Mint condition Comes with tiffany & co box Retail pric...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring 2.10ct VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Tiffany & Co. Cobblestone band ring showcases the maison’s distinctive blend of architectural design and refined diamond craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.04 ct Emerald Diamond Charles Tiffany Men's Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.04 ct Emerald Diamond Charles Tiffany Men's Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154761 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.04 ct Emerald Diamond Charles Tiffany...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Details: Ring size: 7 Hallmarked: Tiffany & Co, PT950, J24173 Gemstone: Brilliant cut diamond 0.23 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144407 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring Condition ...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.57 Carats Diamond Solitaire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring A classic Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum (Pt950), featuring a stunning 1.57 carat round brillian...
Diamond, White 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.