$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This ring is accompanied by a copy of the Tiffany diamond certificate, a copy of the Tiffany valuation report, and the original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer box, making it a com...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.35 ct Diamond Lucida Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition. Ring size is 6 and comes with copies of both the Tiffany Diamond Certificate and the Valuation Report.
Platinum
$36,375Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.48 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Tiffany & Co. platinum three-stone diamond ring featuring a GIA certified 1.48 carat natural round brilliant cut diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Very rare large Rubellite and diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Rubellite and Diamond ring. Set in platinum, with a large pear cut rubellite tourmaline of approximately 6.15 carats With a Halo border of 53 round brilliant cut Dia...
Diamond, Rubelite, 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: 7.60 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of refined simplicity, this Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring embodies the enduring elegance and precision for which the house is celebrated.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
All four rings are signed Tiffany & Co. The Soleste diamond engagement ring centers a .90 ct diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Heart Diamond Charm Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Good condition - Platinum - Band width: 2.7mm - Ring size: 7 - Diamond: 0.17ct - Comes with Tiffany box
Tiffany & Co. 4.49 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 4.49 ct Total Weight Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless expression of understated elegance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and showcases a beautifully proportioned em...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Woven Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Woven Ring 6 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 8.5mm at the widest point on the top Weight: 6.20 grams Diamond: 20 round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
$85,856Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co GIA Certified 3.40ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum solitaire engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set with sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 3.40ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.19ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Engagement ring 1.19 Carat Diamond Platinum 950 Ring size: 4.5 Approx. weight 3.5 grams In great looking condition wear consistent with time and some light us...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .62ct Diamond Jazz Ring 5.5 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .62ct Diamond Jazz Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Weight: 3.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .62 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Classic 0.41ct Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
This pre-owned platinum ring features a brilliant 0.41ct round diamond, meticulously selected for its G color and VS2 clarity, radiating a pure, captivating sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring is made by the world renowned Tiffany & Co. and features pearl with a diamond centerstone.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Baguette Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Baguette Ring, GIA Certified, 3.47 Total Carat Weight A remarkable and timeless Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Diamond Platinum Chevron V Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold band with mirrored chevron forms at top and bottom Bead set to front with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.35 carat total G color with V...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size R (59)
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. Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size K (50)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum eternity band ring the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamonds Forever Half Circle Diamonds Band Ring 3mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. FOREVER Half Circle Diamond Band Ring Style: Half-circle Band Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 9 sizable Measurements: 3 MM TCW: 0.57 tcw Diamond: 7 Round Brilliant D...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Diamond Platinum Chevron V Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold band with mirrored chevron forms at top and bottom Bead set to front with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.35 carat total G color with V...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 0.31 Carat H VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted by Tiffany & Co., this platinum solitaire engagement ring is a timeless symbol of refined elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified natural round brilliant center diamond weighing 2 carats, graded I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Full Eternity Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A stunning Tiffany & Co. Soleste full eternity band, set in platinum with a complete circle of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .18ct Diamond Bezet Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .18ct Diamond Bezet Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2.6mm Weight: 5.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ869 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ868 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Eternity Band Ring Round Diamonds 0.51tcw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Eternity Band Ring in Platinum Style: Channel-Set Eternity Ref. number: 145/12/10601762 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 Measurements: 2.5 MM TCW: 0.51 tcw Main Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Tiffany & Company 3 stone Diamond Ring, a Solid and Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Ring measuring 3/8 inch wide 3 M.M thick and weighing 12 Grams, set with 3 Old Mine cut Diamonds,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Diamond Platinum Contemporary Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.39 carats - G color with VS1 clarity Set in a six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed ...
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: 6.70 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.35ct Princess-Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Novo diamond engagement ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.75ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 4.5 Weight: 4.58 grams
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8.5 New
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: 8.90 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 0.38 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring PT950 with Channel Set Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Tiffany The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring with a Channel Set Diamond Band Stones: Diamond / 0.38ct (center stone) with 14 diamonds Color: G Clarity:VS2 Polish: Very Goold Sy...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.02ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in La Jolla, CA
Tiffany 2.02 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Tiffany Diamond Ring features a Round Brilliant Diamond weighing 2.02 carats with Tiffany paperwork stating VS1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ809 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.38ct Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.38ct Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ801 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.54 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.66 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold A magnificent Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .40 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 4.5
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, VS1 Clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFAN...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1185 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Channel Set Diamond Shank
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Say yes to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.!
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.03 ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire ring with platinum settings.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish Tiffany & Co Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum from the Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 5.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 60004786 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 Measurements: 4.3 mm TCW: 0.22 tcw Main Diamond: 10 Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.22 CT Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Double Row Soleste Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 2050956 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 4.5 sizable / 2 mm...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.74 Carat Diamond Knife Edge Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The diamond is H color and VS1 clarity. All Tiffany & Co rings are pre-owned and sold with authentic Tiffany & Co boxes.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile 4mm Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile 4mm Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.10 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
All four rings are signed Tiffany & Co. The Soleste diamond engagement ring centers a .90 ct diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .19 ct Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks legible. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950, .19ct, Serial Number Finger Si...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Twist Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Twist Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 7mm at the widest point Weight: 8.40 grams Diamond: 12 round brilliant diamonds, cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. PT950 2.73ctw Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 5 Width: 1.70 mm Weight: 5.73 grams Tiffany & Co. ladies designer made 950 platinum diamond enga...
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: 7.10 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total wei...
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.