Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold & Diamond Signature X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed gold & diamond ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow and white golds.
20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold & Diamond Signature X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed gold & diamond ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow and white golds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X 6 Row Rope Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
-Designer: Tiffany & Co -Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum -Diamonds: 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.77 carats -Width: Approximately 11...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Signature X Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond X Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color, Total weight Approx .50ctw Details: Ring Size: 5 3/4 Weight: 6.9 gram...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .16 approx.
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO.Schlumberger X Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This iconic 16-stone Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger band ring was designed by Jean Schlumberger and features the classic X motif in 18k yellow gold alternating with brilliant-cut round d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Graffiti X Earrings & Ring Suite
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
They finish with post and butterfly back fittings and have a gross weight of 3.48 grams. The 8mm wide ring features X's and O's set throughout with one diamond set X with an approxim...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155451 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Vintage Sixteen Stone X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a high polished platinum band with "X" motif stations Prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds in between Weighing approximately 1.28 carats total G color with VS1 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Signature X Solitaire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Signature X Style: Solitaire Diamond Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 natural diamond, approximately 0.20 carat, G color, VS clarity Desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Signature Cross X Ring 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Signature Cross X Ring 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 6.43 grams Width: 4mm Size: 8 (US) Signed: ©Tiffany & Co. 750 ITALY ODD F35992324
Diamond, White Gold
26891 Tiffany & Co Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity 8.5mm X Braided Ring Band 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity platinum diamond ring band weighs 6.7g All round diamonds, total weight 0.64ct Diamonds F color VS1 clarity Band measures 8.5mm wide Ring is a size 5 (this ring cannot be ...
Diamond, Platinum
26850 Tiffany Co Schlumberger X Platinum Sixteen Stone Diamond Ring Band Sz 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Jean Schlumberger Collection Tiffany platinum ring weighs 11g 16 round diamonds weigh 1.14ct Diamonds F color VS1 clarity Ring band is 7.2mm wide Ring band size is 7.5 (rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas X Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Cut: 3 round brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 1970's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1970's Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Jean Schlumberger 18k Platinum Diamond 4 Row X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 4 Row Diamond X Band Ring, measuring 3/8 inch wide with a twisted rope design with 4 Diamond set Plati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold X Closed Wide Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold X Closed Wide Ring 8 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Weight: 12.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .2...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany and Co. Four Row X Ring With Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Schlumberger Studios Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring Width: ~5.7 mm Size: 11.75 Total Weight: 12 Grams Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 6
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 total of 1.50 carats. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Size 5 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring 18K Gold & Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Natural Diamond: .54 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring outer diameter: 18.25 mm Band Width: 8.61 mm Stamped: Cartier TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Tiffany & Co. Flexible "X" Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Tiffany ring made of 8 'X' links hinged together with delicate loops.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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 clarity diamonds are bead set in platinum. The ring is small and measures size 4.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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. .55 cts of diamonds E-F-G colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
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 set with 16 F Color VVS1 Clarity Diamonds for a combined diamond weight of 1.14 Ca...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schulmberger Diamond "X" Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger diamond and 18-karat yellow gold "X" ring is a size 4.75 and cannot be sized.
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER X Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company X Ring in Platinum and 18K yellow Gold, set with 1.18 Carat of Fine White Round brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless "X" ring created by Tiffany & Co. "X" is a Universal symbol of love and a popular motif for many jewelry designers.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum Diamond X Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company X Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, set with 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of F-G Color and VS Clarity totaling 1.18 Carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Iconic X Gold & Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic vintage TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Diamond Signature X Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum (X) Size: 6,5 - 53, resizable on request Weight: 6.60 grams Diamond: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set Signature X Kiss Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Tiffany & Co is from their Signature X Kiss Collection and features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds mounted on White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Triple-X Diamond and Platinum Tiffany & Co. Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
This estate piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of Tiffany & Co. The centerpiece is a Triple-X round brilliant cut 1.64ct diamond with G/VVS1 color and clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum "X" Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Embellished with resplendent diamonds weighing in total 1.00 carat and firmly embracing the intricately ornamented 18K yellow gold band, the fantastic platinum charm adds eye-catchin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger X Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 6 row gold rope X Band Ring.Set with 1 Carat, Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond X Wide Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond X Wide Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 14 Round Brilliant Cud Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .38ct Detail: Ring Size: 7 Width: 13mm Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Signature X Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond X Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color, Total weight Approx .50ctw Details: Ring Size: 5 (can be resized) Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Certified Triple "X" 'Excellent' Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany's classic diamond ring, never worn, centering a certified triple X (excellent polish, excellent cut and excellent symmetry).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co X Kiss Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Signature X Kiss ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X 6 Row Rope Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
-Designer: Tiffany & Co -Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum -Diamonds: 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.77 carats -Width: Approximately 11...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Platinum X Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Jean Schlumberger’s rendition of an “X,” the popular symbol of love. Ring in platinum with sixteen brilliant diamonds weighing 1.18 carats. Exceptional condition with original boxe...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .30ct X Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Signature authentic Tiffany & Co "X" rings in solid 18k gold. Excellent condition, no repairs or defects.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Diamond X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s acclaimed designer; Jean Schlumberger, his X diamond band. ♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co Schlumberger ♦ Metal: Platinum 18 karat ♦ Gem stone:10 Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond x Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Weight: 5.7 Gr Carat Total Weight: 0.28 CTW Size: 5 US
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumber for Tiffany & Company Platinum and 18K yellow Gold Classic X Band Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company Platinum X Band Ring, measuring 6 MM wide and set with 16 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.16 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire DIamond Platinum X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany and Co Jean Schlumberger’s rendition of an “X,” the popular symbol of love.In platinum with 8 round brilliant diamonds weighing .59 carats and 8 round sapphire weighing .75 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 4 Row Diamond "X" Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 4 row "X" diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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