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: 7.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pavé-Set Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A diamond-embellished charm adds a dash of whimsy and romance to a 3mm court-shaped platinum band at the focal point of this Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8 Metal: Platinum Size: 8 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.10 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Classic Wedding Band Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.02 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Graduated Diamond Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Graduated Diamond Jazz Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Weight: 4.20 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .32 Hallmark: ©TIF...
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., Aquamarine and Diamond Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Aquamarine Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.75 carat Measurements: 6.60 mm Small Diamonds Count: 77 Diamonds Carat: 0.65 carat total Color: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Ring size:...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Oval 1.14ct Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A dazzling oval cut diamond sits within this oval shaped halo, created by the world famous Tiffany & Co designers.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mixed Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Mixed Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ796 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 9 Metal: Platinum Size: 9 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 8.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.70 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Emerald Diamond 18k Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Diamonds 1.4ct TW, most about F-G and VS range Emeralds tested and are natural, approx 1.1ct TW Marked: Tiffany 18k Ring size 6.25 Total Weight: 8.2 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Paper Flowers Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Papers Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ781 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany and Co Novo ring is a refined expression of modern luxury, centered around a vibrant yellow diamond that captures immediate attention.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Gold Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. 18K YELLOW GOLD BLACK ONYX RING WITH DIAMONDS -Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Black Onyx -Diamonds: VS G, Old Mine Cut -Center Diamond: 6mm, 1.35ct -Side Diamonds: 1mm,...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 'Vannerie' ring in 18 karat white gold and diamonds Circa 2002.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire ring, centered around a beautifully proportioned 2.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond, accompanied by its original Tiffa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ849 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Diamond 2000s Atlas Band ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. vintage diamond band ring From the famous Atlas collection comes this wide band finely crafted in 18 karat white gold Featuring 2 rows of round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.11 Carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless engagement ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and centered with a beautiful oval-cut diamond weighing 2.11 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Classic Six-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Classic Six-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases a natural brilliant round diamond weighing 3.53 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring This rare Tiffany & Co. marquise diamond engagement ring is a collectible piece, combining timeless elegance wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI03-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring is an instant heirloom piece.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,895Sale Price|41% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Forever Band Ring 0.27ct 4.58g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless Tiffany & Co. Forever band ring crafted in platinum, featuring a refined half-circle diamond setting that offers understated elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.27 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a platinum diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI04-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring is a timeless piece that will never go out of style.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.38ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI02-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring will continually impress.
Diamond, Platinum
$67,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.34 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly sought-after Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a magnificent round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.34 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.04 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Center Stone: DiamondDiamond Cut: Brilliant RoundDiamond Weight: 2.04 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2 Setting: Tiffany...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring This exceptional Tiffany & Co. ring features a Tiffany Certified natural round brilliant diamond weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Platinum Accent Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum accents.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bubbles Eternity Ring Size N (54)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum diamond full eternity ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond T Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 6 1/2 to 7 (sizable) Stamped: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s iconic Lucida Collection, this platinum engagement ring features a 2.03 carat Lucida-cut diamond, las...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$49,400Sale Price|24% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.45 CT Diamond Ribbon Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An original Tiffany & Co. Ribbon platinum natural diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 1.01 CTS H VS2 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 24334066 / J03140361 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solitaire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany band was designed by Elsa Peretti and features a solitaire brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.04 carats bezel-set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ring featuring a 0.33 carat princess diamond diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Band, 1.46 TCW A stunning and complete Tiffany & Co. diamond bridal set from the iconic Novo Collection,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.21 cts E VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: T89554 Metal: Platinum Size: 3.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.21 cts Col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.19 cts F VS2 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 17069438 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.19 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.25 cts E VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 29062811 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.25 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined bezel-set diamond eternity band by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid platinum and distinguished by its bold, sculptural proportions.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.20 cts G VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 32274811 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.20 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.90 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Marquise Diamond Platinum Flower Ring, 1997
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A delicate vintage ring from Tiffany & Co.'s celebrated Victoria collection, crafted in platinum and dated 1997.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.35ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
More than a fine piece of jewelry, this ring embodies the enduring elegance and values that define Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This second-hand engagement ring is in excellent condition. It is a Tiffany & Co ring with a certificate and the makers marks.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round brilliant-cut center stone of 0.77 carat, with 10 smaller round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.25 carat, set on pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.42 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This second-hand designer ring is in mint condition. It is a Tiffany & Co engagement ring with a sparkling 0.42 carat diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring, featuring a brilliant 0.60 carat round diamond, F VS1, meticulously set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: Platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.12cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 GIA: 12912357 Serial: 18539837/E 12010XXX Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional busi...
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo collection, this elegant solitaire engagement ring features a stunning emerald cut ...
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.