Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a wonderful marriage of an original Tiffany 6-prong setting and an
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.94 ct Solitaire Diamond Ring in a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marriage of a vintage Tiffany 6-prong setting and a vintage natural round brilliant cut 0.94 ct. round
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SIZING!!!! All the diamonds are channel set with precision, and you have a 18K White gold Tiffany 6
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.47 cts I VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Classic Tiffany Setting Ref. number
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 1.05 Cts I VVS2 Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.05 cts Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Tiffany Setting T&C
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .74 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
the classic 6 prong Tiffany & Co. setting. The ring measures size 6 and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .78 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Symmetry and NO Fluorescence.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .80 Carat Round Engagement Ring H VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .77 Carat Round Ring F VS2 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
listed on the GIA diamond certificate. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .92 Carat Round Ring G VVS2 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
carat natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This ring was worn for a 5 week
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .91 Carat Round Ring H VVS1 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This diamond shows SUPER large and
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.13 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Tiffany's into a brand new platinum 6 prong classic setting and was hardly worn since the remount - it looks
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .60 Carat Round Ring H VVS2 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The diamond is laser inscribed with
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .90 Carat Round Ring H VS1 Triple Exc 2017 Model
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
rare and high dollar diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Brilliant Cut 0.22ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
cut 0.22ct G VVS2 diamond in a classic Tiffany 6 prong setting in platinum. UK ring size I. EU ring
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.1.82 Carat Diamond GIA Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
certificate from GIA. The diamond set in a classic Tiffany 6-prong setting made in platinum. The ring signed
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 6 Prong Solitaire Setting Semi Mount Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Semi-Mount Style: Six - Prong Solitaire Setting Metal: Platinum PT950
Platinum
TIFFANY Classic Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Set in Tiffany’s classic 6 prong setting this brilliant cut round diamond weighs 1.28 carats. The
Tiffany & Co. 3.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire engagement ring, finely crafted in platinum in traditional 6 prongs Tiffany and Co
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.25ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
weighs 2.25 carats. The diamonds is color "I" and clarity "VS1". The classic Tiffany & Co. 6 prong
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring 1.53 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
weighs 1.53 carats. The diamonds is color "I" and clarity "VS2". The classic Tiffany & Co. 6 prong
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Prong set in a classic 6 prong Tiffany style setting. With knife edge shank. Stamped for platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Embrace Halo Solitaire Ring GIA 2.02 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
due to its "excellent" cut. Included in this listing is an additional Tiffany & Co. platinum 6 prong
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring 4.02-carat VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant cut fancy intense yellow diamond in a signature 6-prong Tiffany setting made of 18 karat yellow
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.46 Carat Tiffany & Co. Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
history. The most iconic engagement ring design, the Tiffany 6 Prong Setting features a round brilliant
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond 0.61cts I VS1 Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany 6-Prong Setting Ref. number: 71788490
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .51 Carat Round Brilliant Center in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond Engagement Solitaire ring signed by Tiffany & Co. featuring a 6 prong setting 0.51
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.30 Carat Round Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This Diamond ring currently retails at
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.02 Carat Round Engagement Ring Unworn
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
and Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.05 Carat Round Engagement Ring H
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
, Polish and Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .90 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Polish and VG Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .80 Carat Round Engagement Ring E VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
and Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.08 Carat Round Engagement Ring H VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly hallmarked with
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .60 Carat Round Engagement Ring F VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Fluorescence.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly hallmarked with
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.64 Carat Round Engagement Ring D VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.19 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
super rare and high dollar diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.00 Carat Round Engagement Ring 2018 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. The ring is basically brand new due to
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .60 Carat Round Engagement Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. The ring has been professionally
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond .86 Carat Round Engagement Ring F VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
classic 6 prong Tiffany platinum setting. The ring is properly hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co logo and
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.30 Carat Round Engagement Ring G Triple Exc
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This stunning diamond looks HUGE
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.87 Carat Round Ring I VS1 Triple Excellent
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
diamond certificate (see photo). It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.87 Carat Round Ring I VS1 Triple Excellent
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
diamond certificate (see photo). It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.75 Carat Emerald Cut Ring I VVS2 3EXC
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
CUT Solitaire set in the classic 4 prong platinum setting with ALL of the Tiffany documentation and
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .62 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VS1 Triple Exc
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
and Symmetry.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The ring is properly
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Diamond .86 Carat Round Engagement Ring D VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This stunning ring is a true
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.71 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VS1 Triple Exc
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
super rare and high dollar diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.03 Carat Round Ring G VS1 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The diamond is laser inscribed with
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .53 Carat Round Ring I Color VS1 Clarity Exc Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. This ring is absolutely stunning and
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .46 Carat Round Engagement Ring F VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. The ring has been professionally
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond .50 Carat Round Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
carat natural round engagement ring set in the classic 6 prong setting. The ring was purchased for an
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.19 Carat Round Engagement Ring H VS2 Triple Exc
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
super rare and high dollar diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.71 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VS1 Triple Exc
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
super rare and high dollar diamond.. It is set in the classic 6 prong Tiffany Platinum setting. The
Diamond, Platinum
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 1.08 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. Weighing 4.2 grams and sized at 4.75, this ring showcases a central Princess (Squa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum, 1980s 2.20 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring Platinum Circa 1980s Discover the elegance of the past with this exquisite vintage platinum daisy ring from the 1980s. This stunning piece features an ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.92 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.92 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 146736 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.92 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Baguette & Round Diamond Band 0.53ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Band Ring A bold yet elegant design, this estate platinum ring showcases a striking architectural composition of baguette and round brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,816 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
$5,381Sale Price|25% Off
1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Classic solitaire diamond engagement ring Tiffany style setting. 1.55 carat round brilliant diamond, approximately G color grade and SI2/I1 clarity grade. 18-karat white gold, 3.54 g...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum 1.26 Cts Total Round Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A discontinued and highly sought-after design from Tiffany & Co.'s iconic Etoile Collection, this platinum ring features a 0.49ct round brilliant center diamond (H color, VS1 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K white gold Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet: This exceptional piece features eight captivating bright blue oval aquamarine gemstones, totaling approximately 50 carats. Accentuati...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.03 Carat G VS1 Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Classic 6-Prong Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 - sizable TCW: 1.03 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 1.03 cts ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating natural diamond centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Solitaire 1895 Ring 1.21 Carat F/VVS1
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A captivating platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Solitaire 1895 collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four prong setting weighing 1.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 0.43 carat diamond solitaire ring is set in platinum. It weighs 2.1 grams. Size 3. It comes with certificate of authenticity and proof of purchase...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston GIA Certified Engagement Ring in Platinum with Diamond Box Papers
By Harry Winston
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement ring designed by Harry Winston. A contemporary elegant engagement ring, created in the city of New York by the jewelry house of Harry Winston. This modernist piece have b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .37ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 with Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .37ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .37ct, H color, VS1 clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFAN...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond Ring with Side Stones 7.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond Ring with Side Stones 7.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.25 Weight: 3.90 grams Center diamond: 1 round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .15, D-...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: princess cut diamond, carat total weight .43ct, Color E, Clarity VVS1 Hallmark: ...
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.