Tiffany & Co. Signed 4.36 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany's own retail price update describes the ring as a platinum tourmaline and diamond "Leaf Basket" ring, set with approximately 0.61 carat total weight of round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Ring '1.42 Carat HVS2'
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Collection ring. The ring is a size 4.25 (US), made of platinum, and weighs 2.90 DWT (approx. 4.51 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.31ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI10-031326
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring will look elegant no matter if its worn alone or stacked with other luxury pieces.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.55 Carat Lucida Diamond Half-Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic diamond half-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. icon, set in the jeweller’s time-honoured, six claw, knife-edge setting with a lively 0.30 carat round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and modern engagement ring from the Novo collection by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and designed to highlight the crisp geometry and brilliance of a princess cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond Heart Dangle Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A refined Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in platinum, featuring a delicate heart charm suspended from a polished band.
Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece from Tiffany & Co., showcasing a 3.00 carat natural, untreated oval ruby certified by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 4.87 Carat Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in platinum by the esteemed American house of Tiffany & Co., this exceptional ring showcases a magnificent Lucida cut diamond weighing 4.87 carats, graded I color and VVS2 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .40ct Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .40ct Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Weight: 4.30 grams Diamond: Tiffany Lucida cut diamond, carat total weight .40, H color, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring was sold by Tiffany & Co. in 2014 for over $280,000.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 4.42 ct Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Pink Sapphire 4.42 ct. & 0.90 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Mozambique heated Pink Sapphire Certifications: AGL Size: 7.75 Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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: 6.50 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.24ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.24ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1311 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paper Flowers Platinum & Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vaughan, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Tiffany & Co Paper Flowers Platinum & Diamond Ring, a modern classic that combines elegance with a touch of whimsy.
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 wei...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.66ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely crafted in 18k white gold, this magnificent ring from Tiffany & Co.’s revered Soleste collection showcases the house’s celebrated artistry and attention to detail.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Lucida Diamond Eternity Full Circle Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany & Co's Lucida Diamond Platinum Eternity Band features a continuous circle of brilliant diamonds set in precious metal, creating timeless sparkle from every angle.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.71 Carat F IF Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is 1.71ct F IF.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,295Sale Price|31% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.30ct 2.7g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and is signed “TIFFANY & Co” and “750”, reflecting the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and timeless desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. Wire 18K Rose Gold Natural Diamonds Mother Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T. Wire Ring 18K Rose Gold Natural Diamonds Mother Pearl Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 3.25 grams Diamonds: Carat total weight .07 natural round diamonds D-F V...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, 0.65ct, Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: Platinum Condition: Pre-Owned Diamond: 0.65ctw Clarity: VVS Color: E Ring Size: 4.75 Comes with Tiffany Box Retail Price: $5900.00
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Tiffany T Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Sleek and sophisticated diamond band ring from Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 6.53 Carat D/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring – 6.53 Carat D/VVS1 An exceptional and iconic piece by Tiffany & Co., this timeless engagement ring features a 6.53 carat round brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in polished platinum, the slender band offers a refined and sophisticated profile while providing durability and a luminous white sheen that perfectly complements the diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Five row diamond Platinum band ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. five row diamond ring. Set with one hundred and forty five round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 4.35 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.93 Carat G VVS1 Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring. The ring is Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.82 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible engagement ring from Tiffany & Co., featuring a breathtaking 1.82 carat round brilliant natural diamond set in the iconic Tiffany six-prong ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.67 Carat F VVS2 Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Estate Piece. Tiffany & Co. Halo Engagement Ring. The ring is Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .19ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .19ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Weight: 5.90 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .19 Hallmark: ©TI...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Men’s Platinum Milgrain Band Ring Flush Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A signature piece for everyday wear or a meaningful ceremony, signed Tiffany & Co. and hallmarked Pt950. Ring size 9.4.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes a copy of the original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate and both the inner and outer Tiffany & Co. ring boxes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond T Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & co. Material: 18k white gold Diamond: 48 round cut = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 5 Weight: 6.52 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.66 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Ring Box Documents: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.60 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Princess Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut diamond set in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. classic diamond solitaire ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.11 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 3X
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond halo engagement ring centered by a magnificent 2.11 carat round brilliant-cut diamond of remarkable brilliance and fire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tiffany & Co. Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exquisitely crafted antique Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing a stunning 2.15-carat old cut diamond certified by GIA as I color, VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burmese ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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: 7.70 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Woven Ring 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Woven Ring 7.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 7.5 Band Width: 8.5mm at the widest point on the top Weight: 6.90 grams Diamond: 20 round brilliant d...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring, American, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Diamond cocktail ring by Tiffany & Co, American, circa 1960.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Collection Narrow Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Narrow Diamond Ring in 18-karat white gold from the esteemed Tiffany T Collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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: 6.30 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 6.60 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a 2.50 carat natural round brilliant cut diamond in the world-renowned Tiffany Setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Grace Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the genuine Tiffany & Co. Grace Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, featuring an authentic 0.86-carat diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$32,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage TIFFANY & CO. ruby and diamond ring is an exquisite example of timeless design and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.18 ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo engagement ring features a 3.02 ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond of exceptional quality, certified by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany T' Narrow Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany T' narrow band diamond ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Harmony Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Diamond Harmony Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: undefined Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum .53ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum .53ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .53, F color, VS2 clarity Hallmark: ©TIFF...
Diamond, Platinum
$214,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring centered around a striking round brilliant cut diamond of impressive presence and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 950 solid platinum 0.59CTS diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
One Tiffany & Co. Platinum and diamond solitaire ring, set with one LUCIDA cut-cornered square mixed cut diamond weighing .59 carat, Diamond Clarity VVS2 Color Grade F Ring Size ...
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.