Tiffany natural pink sapphires brilliant white diamonds Platinum Ring US 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Forever Eternity Band, characterized by its alternating pattern of round brilliant pink sapphires and white diamonds set in platinum. Key Specifications Gemstones...
Platinum
Tiffany T T1 Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.19Cttw Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany T T1 ring embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a timeless symbol of elegance, combining the allure of vintage design with Tiffany & Co.’s exceptiona...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic diamond engagement ring that is not your average Tiffany six-prong.
Diamond, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a beautiful 1.01 carat cushion cut diamond of exceptional quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 3.5mm Ruby and Diamond Full Circle Band Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Embrace Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band features an elegant 18kt yellow gold setting with four and shared prongs securely holding 9 sparkling diamonds totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Jazz Eternity Band Ring Size H 1/2 (47)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated diamond eternity band from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s celebrated Novo Collection, this engagement ring features a striking oval cut Fancy Vi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Ring Circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
A rare and captivating Tiffany and Co. Edwardian aquamarine and diamond ring, this antique 18-karat yellow gold and platinum lozenge ring features a 1.84-carat lozenge-cut aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Design
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a beautifully balanced and distinctive cluster design.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.45 Carat D VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An ultra-rare and truly special example of Tiffany & Co.’s renowned craftsmanship, this ring centers an extraordinary 2.45-carat Emerald Cut Diamond, the most coveted and hard-to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Plat Full Circle 3mm Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring 6.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
At 3mm wide this band, with it's low profile, is substantial to wear on it's own, or stacked up against other rings. The Tiffany full circle channel-set eternity band is among the m...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring Full Circle 2 mm 0.38 tcw Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Style: Full Circle Channel Set Ref. number: 60003383 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4 Measurements: 2 MM TCW: 34...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,040Sale Price|53% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.80 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring F VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Measuring approximately 4mm in width, the band has a beautifully proportioned profile that feels substantial yet refined on the finger. The seamless diamond setting creates a continu...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Round .71 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Breathtaking diamond halo engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless Tiffany & Co. ring features 15 bright white round brilliant diamonds (G-H / VS2-VS1) channel set in a semi-circle in a high polished platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. True Cut .71 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases the brand’s distinctive Tiffany True cut diamond at its center, a modern square shape with a brilliant, geometric presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Channel Set Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.03 ct F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany Setting with Channel-Set Diamond Band T&C Diamond Certificate: 31137748/N09240084 Metal: Platinum PT 950 Size: 6 - sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
There are approximately .20 carats total of additional diamonds in the setting. This is a truly stunning Tiffany ring that she will never forget!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed to nest perfectly alongside the Tiffany Classic Setting engagement ring, this platinum band features a row of round brilliant diamonds channel-set in a diagonal channel that...
Diamond, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Princess Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut diamond set in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .66 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.7 grams Natural Diamonds: .96 ctw (Lucida .66, others .23 ctw) Diamond cuts: Lucida Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond color: H (Lucida), G-H (...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,222Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1980
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. diamond eternity ring in 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1980.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Tiffany & Co. wedding rings, showcasing a 1.01 carats cushion cut diamond with H color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Tiffany & Co. Embrace engagement ring, crafted in platinum and designed to highlight brilliance through its iconic halo setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .19 ct Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
IGI retail replacement value $2,485. The Tiffany Classic Setting is the world's most recognized engagement ring, introduced by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1886.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Engagement Ring 1.25ct Diamond Size 6 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Enhance your collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this ring showcases a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, Size 3.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.75 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified natural round brilliant center diamond weighing 2 carats, graded I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Marquise Natural Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Cutout Band Ring with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with the orignal Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer gift box. Ring size: 5.5 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Natural diamonds: .26 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True™ Cut Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Offered here is a stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 2.03 carat Tiffany True™ Cut Corner...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Clarity: VVS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite Tiffany Ring estate ring showcases a stunning r...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Clarity: VVS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite Tiffany Ring estate ring showcases a stunning r...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.05ct Classic Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950, 1.05ct, Serial Number Finger Size: 6 — free resizing available, or at any Tiffany & Co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Three Stone Ring with Emeralds and 1.30ct VS1 Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. three-stone ring showcases the house’s timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship in a striking platinum setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.70TCW Diamond Platinum Fully Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Eternity, Milgrain, Classic Material: Platinum Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Enter the luxurious world of Tiffany & Co. with this classic and exquisite stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Circlet Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Breathtaking triple diamond halo engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.21ct Square Cut Diamond VVS1 E Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Lucida Square Cut Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Double Soleste Round Shape 3ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A truly stunning ring. The Tiffany Soleste setting, named after the Italian word for "celestial," was designed to maximize the brilliance of the center stone through its signature do...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2.00 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamond is set in the iconic Tiffany & Co. six-prong platinum setting, one of the maison’s most recognizable and timeless engagement ring designs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The platinum setting is properly hallmarked “Tiffany & Co.” and “Pt950,” with the Tiffany ring serial number and the center diamond weight (2.16 ct) engraved inside the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.24 ct Platinum Lucida Square Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. Lucida diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 1.24 carat Lucida cut diamond—Tiffany’s patented mixed cut designed to maximize brilliance and fire.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .24 ct D VVS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
About the Brand / Design Tiffany & Co.’s iconic six-prong solitaire (often called the “Tiffany® Setting”) was introduced in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and remains the benchmark fo...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. eternity band ring is crafted in platinum and set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band Platinum Size 5.5 (51)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic Tiffany & Co. band ring is made of platinum and set with a row of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Classic Cocktail Ring Platinum With 2.70 Ctw Aquamarine & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Classic cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. Very beautiful and colorful cocktail ring, created in New York by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. back in the late 20th century.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.10 Ct Platinum Harmony Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of Tiffany's Harmony setting this ring features a 1.10ct round brilliant diamond graded H in color — near colorless, facing up bright and white in the platinum set...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.14 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. platinum 950 engagement ring features a dazzling 2.14-carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity by GIA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified Engagement Ring in Platinum with 0.45cts Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement ring designed by Tiffany & Co.. A contemporary elegant engagement ring, created in the city of New York by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum .27 ct E VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire featuring a 0.27 ct round brilliant diamond in a classic six-prong Tiffany & Co.
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.