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., Soleste Ruby and Diamond Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. from their Soleste collection, boasts a beautiful round brilliant cut ruby weighing approximately 0.70 carat and 65 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ800 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Eternity Platinum Ring. Tiffany Curve PT950 band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Platinum Curved Dainty ring Diamond Eternity Bezel set into PT950.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Pear-Shaped Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases the timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship that define the iconic House.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we a classically styled diamond full-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Star Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Vintage star ruby and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. Set centrally with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese star ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Lock Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Lock Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z146249 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste 2 Carat Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste 2 Carat Diamond Ring An exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Tiffany & Co. Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring is a stunning testament to Belle Époque elegance and artistry.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. Lucida engagement ring featuring a GIA-certified 1.51 carat Lucida-cut diamond, one of Tiffany & Co.'
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum curved band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. and forms part of an Elsa Peretti collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. HARMONY Band Ring with Diamonds Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. HARMONY Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 60004581 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.75 Measurements: 1.8 MM Main Diamond: 22 Round Brilliant Diamond 0.23 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 2000. Tiffany & Co. diamond band in 18k white gold. Very unique design and look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z148553 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 2.56 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite 1.76 ct Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$64,000Sale 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 "T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Charles Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Men's Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined expression of masculine elegance, this Tiffany & Co. Charles men’s ring showcases a powerful yet understated design, centered around a striking emerald-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Contemporary Logo Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band ring with squared edges Inscribed with 'Tiffany & Co.' on both sides Flush set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total Eye cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Forever Semi Eternity Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .50, F color, VVS1 clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFA...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Forever Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 9 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.27 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Measurements: 2...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a beautiful 1.01 carat cushion cut diamond of exceptional quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Bubbles Collection Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bubbles Band Ring Style: Bezel Set Band Ring Circa 2006 Ref. number: 128-21-15735147 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.25 Measurements: 8mm Main Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.6ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience timeless elegance with this authentic Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring, a true icon of refined craftsmanship and enduring beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Weight: 7.60 grams Diamond: 34 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .34 approx.
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 1.89 Total Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and authentic Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcasing timeless elegance, extraordinary brilliance, and the renowned craftsmanship of one of the world’s mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 4.4ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless sophistication of this authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, masterfully crafted in PT950 platinum and centered with a breathtaking 4.43 carat radiant-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Diamond Mesh Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A refined and tactile design from Tiffany & Co., this vintage wide band ring showcases the house’s mastery of gold craftsmanship and understated elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 3.18ct Diamond ‘Embrace’ Full Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This stunning eternity ring comes from Tiffany & Co ‘Embrace’ collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.88 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.88 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z146554 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.88 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.76 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.76 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 147707 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.76 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.53 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 147637 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Center diamond 6.3 x 4.4 x 3.0mm, approx 0.73ct Marked: Tiffany & Co PT 950 Ring size 4.5 (Sizable) Total Weight with Setting: 5.3 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Breathtaking Tiffany & Co. 4.05ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
There's extraordinary, and then there's THIS! An extraordinary ring from the one and only Tiffany & Co features at its center an exceptional 4.05 carat Cushion Cut Diamond expertly s...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5 A beautiful study in balance, the Tiffany Harmony® band ring is gently tapered at the center and proportioned to nest perfec...
Diamond, Platinum
1.18 Carat Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond & Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The is a 1.18CT Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond & Platinum Ring in size 5.00.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18k White Gold Diamond T Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 18k White Gold Diamond T Ring Details: Ring size: 3.5 Hallmarked: T&Co, Au 750 Weight: 4.5 grams In excellent condition
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Ruby Diamond Platinum Bubbles Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Type ring Condition Pre-owned Ring size 9.25 Stones, diamond, ruby Diamond color, clarity F-G, VS Carat weight 1.6ct Metal 950 platinum
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Timeless 0.05ct Diamond Platinum Ring by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace timeless sophistication with this exquisite ring from Tiffany & Co., crafted from luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 6.5 A beautiful study in balance, the Tiffany Harmony® band ring is gently tapered at the center and proportioned to nest perf...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .06 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .65ct Diamond Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .65ct Diamond Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .65ct, Color G, Clarity VS1 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.82 CT Diamond Engagement Ring & Papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond engagement ring, accompanied by complete Tiffany & Co. appraisal papers and certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Brilliant Cut 0.58ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.58ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J722 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Atlas Ring Size M (53)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.20 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.14ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 73 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color : D / G Clarity : VS1-2 Dimensions:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paper Flowers Diamond Platinum Large Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Large Ring by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10 Metal: Platinum Size: 10 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.80 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .40 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .40ct Diamond Engagement Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .40ct, G Color, VVS1 Clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFA...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.42ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 2.42ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Age: 2001 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.15ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring RRP: £20,000 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.40 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
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.