Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Brand Tiffany & Co. Model 1.73ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type Ring Accompanied By Tiffany & Co....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.23ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.23ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- 1.23ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- 18****** A...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.37ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.37ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ726 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 0.37ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.24ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.24ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ722 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 0.24ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ725 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 0.35ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.50 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from the setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 2.17 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 2.17ct, H colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.53 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.53ct, G col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 0.51 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a prong setting with a weight of 0.51ct, G colou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.72 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.72ct, G col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Settings 0.38 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Tiffany Setting GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Box and certificate UK RING SIZE J EU RING SIZE 49 US RING SIZE 5 BAND WIDTH 2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Setting 0.24 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Tiffany Setting GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Box and certificate UK RING SIZE J EU RING SIZE 49 US RING SIZE 5 BAND WIDTH 2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Setting 0.35 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Tiffany Setting GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Box and certificate UK RING SIZE K EU RING SIZE 50 US RING SIZE 5.25 BAND WIDT...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Setting 0.24 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Tiffany Setting GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Box and certificate UK RING SIZE O EU RING SIZE 55 US RING SIZE 7.25 BAND WIDT...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Setting 0.37 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Tiffany Setting GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Box and certificate UK RING SIZE K EU RING SIZE 50 US RING SIZE 5.25 BAND WIDT...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Diamond Platinum Setting Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from The Tiffany Setting Band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.52ct D/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.52ct, D colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.52ct D/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.52ct, D colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.11ct H/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.11...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.26ct H/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a six claw setting with a weight of 1.26ct, H co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 0.57ct D/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 6 claw mount weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. The Setting Collection Platinum Diamond Ring 1.04 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a prong setting with a weight of 1.04ct, G colou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.01ct I/VS2 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.01ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Band Ring 2.78 Carat H/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An amazing platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from the setting band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Solitaire Ring 1.31 Carat H/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant platinum diamond ring from The Setting collection by Tiffany & Co. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.31ct, H colou...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.10ct I/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.10ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Setting Ring 1.67ct G/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning yellow gold diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a platinum six claw setting with a weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Setting Collection Diamond Solitaire Ring & Eternity Band 2.04ct F/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring with diamond full eternity ring from the Setting collection. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 0.56ct H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond solitaire by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The engagement ring is set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in a classic 6 claw m...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 2.12 Carat G/VS1 GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 2.12ct, G col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 0.90ct H/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond solitaire by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire ring is set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in a classic 6 claw mo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Band and Wedding Band Rings 0.47ct H/VSI
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly platinum diamond Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Setting Band collection with a matching wedding ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ring 2.04 Carat with Matching Wedding Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from the setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring 2.04 Carat E/VVS2 with Matching Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from the setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 5.56 Carat I VVS2 Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Tiffany & Co engagement ring setting with a GIA certified 5.56ct I/VVS2 Old European diamond in the center, with 2 tapered baguettes on sides.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Engagement Ring 2.04 Carat F/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Setting collection. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in the classic 6 prong setting with a weight of 2.04ct, F ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,800
Tiffany & Co. 18K Diamond Atlas Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
Highly polished 18k rose gold and four hand-set diamonds define this closed narrow ring style. The sleek knife edge profile of this design—a code of the house since the introduction ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
It's beautiful worn on its own, paired with a Tiffany engagement ring or matched with our iconic Tiffany Setting® engagement ring. 100% Guaranteed Authentic!!!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. Giraffe Gold Brooch Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1976, he re-imagined the classic Tiffany diamond engagement ring by setting the center diamond at the intersection of two crossing metal bands.
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Donald Claflin Giraffe Brooch 18Kt With 73.10 Ctw Sapphires
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
In 1976, he re-imagined the classic Tiffany diamond engagement ring by setting the center diamond at the intersection of two crossing metal bands.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Ye...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Band Ring 2.27 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from The Tiffany Setting Band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany Setting Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model-0.31ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- 32*...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.25 Carat Diamond F-VS2 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Six prongs, slender knife-edge band, round brilliant diamond - all these point to the iconic beauty of a Tiffany & Co Setting Engagement Ring. This Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.01 Carat F VVS1 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Style: The Tiffany Setting with Diamond Band Serial Number: 21688096 / G12130023 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 2.0...
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/W12080820 Tiffany Diamond Certificate Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic Tiffany solitaire platinum setting mounted with a 1.00 carat round ideal cut diamond. 1980-1990 stamped authentic Tiffany Plat...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.34 Tcw Channel Set Diamond Band Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Setting Engagement Ring with a Channel-Set Diamond Band Style: Solitaire with Accents T&C Diamond Certificate: 33594798/P03190814 Metal: Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 51
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Tiffany Setting engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a 0.18 ct diamond perfectly perched atop a six-prong setting to catch the light every time you flaunt it.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Tiffany Setting engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping 1.16ct diamond perfectly perched atop a six-prong setting to catch the light every time you flaunt ...
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping 0.27 ct diamond perfectly perched atop a six-prong setting to catch the light every time you flaunt it.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany Setting Diamond 0.70 ct Platinum Solitaire Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Celebrate the spirit of femininity and romance with this the Tiffany® Setting engagement ring solitaire. The jewel brings to light the brilliance of diamonds and the beauty of elegan...
Diamond, Platinum
1.90 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, Tiffany Style Setting in White, Pre-Owned
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A single stone solitaire engagement ring set with a very nice sized diamond at 1.90ct (estimated). The diamond is held in a six claw setting to a plain D shaped white band marked &q...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping 0.27 ct diamond perfectly perched atop a six-prong setting to catch the light every time you flaunt it.
Tiffany & Co Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Box and Cert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in Platinum is this genuine Tiffany & Co. 'The Tiffany Setting' solitaire Engagement Ring.
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.