Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger diamond ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Uccle, BE
The sixteen diamond ring designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in gleaming 18 karat
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger diamond ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Uccle, BE
The sixteen diamond ring designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in gleaming 18 karat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rings: Rose Gold & Yellow Gold 18k Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Rings: Rose Gold "X" Band (Sz 4.5) & Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
JEAN SCHLUMBERGER for TIFFANY & CO. Estate 18k/Platinum Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous ring designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.! Crafted in 18k
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Schlumberger 3-Row Rope & Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
TIFFANY & CO. Schlumberger 3-Row Rope Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring This classic Tiffany & Co
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum Diamond Ring, 1.28ct, Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumbereger PT950 750 Diamond Ring, hand fabricated with platinum bands adorned
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Spessartite "Tapestry" Ring 9.65ct, Signed
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger "Tapestry" ring featuring a vivid 9.65 carat spessartite
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger X Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 9 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Buds Ring 1.63-carat E VS2 GIA
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and elegant ring created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. inspired by the intricate
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Gold and Platinum X-Ring Size 7 ½
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Jean Schlumberger’s “X” design for Tiffany & Co. is indeed an iconic representation of love. The
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Platinum Wide Pave Diamond Heart Band Ring Sz 6.75
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original band by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. c. late 1990’s to early 2000’s. It is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 3.92 Carat Step-Cut Engagement Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified 3.92 Carat E Color Diamond Ring. A stunning ring made by
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Wedding Band, 18k and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Wedding Band,18k and Platinum. The ring size is size US 6. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring Two-Tone
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
jewelry artist, Jean Schlumberger. The stunning ring features a wide four-row rope style band in 18 karat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring A stunning creation from Tiffany & Co
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany&Co. Schlumberger Ring in 18ct Gold, Platinum and Blue Enamel with Diamon
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milano, MI
Rare and elegant Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ring, crafted in the 1970s in 18ct yellow gold and
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Baguette Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Triple Band Size 5
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Baguette Diamond Platinum Triple Band with 18K Gold "X
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring Size : 6.5 ( sturdy
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 1.71ctw Diamond Eighteen Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 1.71 ct Diamond Eighteen Stone Ring is a stunning piece of fine
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.54ct Diamond ‘Schlumberger’ Ring, c.2000
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this rope style ring from their ‘Schlumberger’ collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This iconic Jean Schlumberger 16-Stone ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the designer’s
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Platinum Gold and Diamond 2 Leaves Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
cut Fine White Diamonds totaling .54 Carat. Finger size 6 1/2. A near unworn ring and comes in
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen-Stone Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an sixteen-stone diamond eternity ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Ring Size 52 0.20ct TDW
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond ring from the Schlumberger Lynn collection by Tiffany & Co. The
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Schlumberger Four Leaves Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Schlumberger Four Leaves Diamond Ring Band From the
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 18K Jean Schlumberger Vigne Round Marquise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unbelievable savings on this original Vigne Jean Schlumberger's ring. His visionary creations are
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Platinum Round Brilliant 16 Stone Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
dazzling design. Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co Type: Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Ring Shape and Cutting
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Rope Three-Row X Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An iconic design by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., this luxurious ring features three
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger “X” Sixteen Diamond Ring Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger “X” Sixteen Diamond Ring Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum From the
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Vintage Schlumberger Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co Vintage Schlumberger Ring with Ruby & Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 5.94 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby and 1 Carat Total Diamond Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Gold/Plat Eternity Band Ring 1.29 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
vintage Tiffany & Co band ring, crafted in 18 karat two-tone gold and platinum. Showcasing 1.29 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Studios Four Rope Diamond X Ring 18k Yellow Gold Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. SCHLUMBERGER STUDIOS 4 Rope Diamond Signature X Band Ring Style: Band Ring Metal
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Crossover Nest Ring, 18K Gold with 4 Diamonds, Size 4
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Crossover Nest Ring, 18K Gold with 4 Diamonds, Size 49. Inclusions
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring, 18K Gold with 4 Diamonds, Size 49
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chanel Fine Jewelry by Lorenz Bäumer Comète Full-Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold, Size 51. Stunning
Unavailable|$7,300
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Hartsdale, NY
Iconic Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.16 Diamond 'X' Ring crafted in Platinum; meticulously
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,500
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Diamond Rope X Design Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K yellow gold and platinum diamond rope x-design ring by Jean Schlumberger
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,600
Elegant Schlumberger Gold Rope and Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic and very popular design by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany& Co. The ring consists of five
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$120,000
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Flower Ring Blue Book 2014
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold & .950 Platinum Cocktail Ring Features a Large Brilliant Round Cut Pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$13,570
Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. sixteen stone ring platinum with 1.14 carats in F-G color, VVS
Platinum
Unavailable|$3,650
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. X Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A Tiffany & Co. X Ring designed by Jean Schlumberger set in 18 KT yellow gold and platinum
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,800
Classic Tiffany Jean Schlumberger 6 Rope "X" Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A classic Jean Schlumberger design ring, 6 rope bands, 18KT yellow gold. The E-F colour and VS
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,695
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Rope & Diamond 'x' Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A three row Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'X' band ring set in 18KT yellow gold and platinum
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,613
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Leaves Platinum 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Madrid, ES
brilliant cut diamonds, Schlumberger Leaves model. Size: Swiss 10, French 50, US 5 1/4
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,489
Tiffany & Co. Jean Shlumberger 16-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Essex, GB
An iconic design from Jean Shlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This dazzling platinum ring features
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Ring 1.14 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring from the Schlumberger collection by Tiffany & Co. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Tourbillon Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in San Antonio, TX
Platinum and diamond Tourbillon ring by Jean Schlumberger, prong set with one diamond with one
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 18K & Diamond Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany X Love ring in Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds, 16 Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Peridot Diamond Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Litchfield, CT
peridot, this unique ring by Jean Schlumberger is reminiscent of a crown. The look is organic meets
Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,800
Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
best! This 16-stone ring features a traditional ribbon of X's and diamond O's. This rather rare, yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,800
Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
best! This 16-stone ring features a traditional ribbon of X's and diamond O's. A rather rare, all
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Bethesda, MD
Jean Schlumberger’s rendition of an “X,” the popular symbol of love. The ring is in 18k gold with
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Sixteen-Stone Sapphire Diamond X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic 16-stone Tiffany & Co. band ring was designed by Jean Schlumberger and features the
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
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