Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Platinum .90ct F VS2 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 0.90-carat round brilliant diamond in a platinum six-prong setting mounted on an 18K yellow gold band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum .74ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring H VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring features a 0.74-carat round brilliant diamond, set in a platinum band with a graceful taper from 3.0 mm to 1.9 mm.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,999
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite wedding band is crafted by Tiffany & Co, weighing 11.28grams made of platinum, the band is durable and hypoallergenic, making it an ideal choice for those with sensiti...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .95ct E VS2 Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Tiffany Classic collection, featuring a 0.95-carat oval brilliant diamond secured in a platinum four-prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Etoile Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .29ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co. engagement ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a round brilliant cut diamond center weighing 0.29 cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Full Circle Diamond Eternity Band Ring .42 Ct Ttl Size 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. wedding band finely crafted in platinum with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.42 carats total weight approximately set all the way around in a channel setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
IGI appraised retail replacement value $5,940. The Tiffany Etoile setting — French for "star" — is one of Tiffany's most architecturally distinctive engagement ring designs, charact...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. White Round & Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. White Round & Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Enchanted Flower Natural Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Enchanted Flower Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Open Work Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Atlas clock, now found on the façade of the famous Fifth Avenue flagship store, this wonderful ring by luxury house, Tiffany & Co. from their iconic 'Atlas' Collectio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum 9-Stone Half Circle Round Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Details Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 ( Complimentary sizing avail upon request , or at any Tiffany location worldwide) Width: Approx. 2.2mm Weight: 2.8 grams Diamonds: 9 round bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum .55ct D VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. set the standard for modern solitaire rings with the 1886 “Tiffany Setting,” celebrated for elevating a round diamond to maximize light return.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .90 carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and timeless, this solitaire diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. features a .90 carat radiant cut diamond graded by the GIA to be E color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Baguette Channel 3mm Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. band ring, a true gem from the 1950s meticulously crafted in platinum showcasing straight baguette diamonds elegantly set east to west, weighing approximately 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.13 ct F VVS2 Pear Shape Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany Soleste setting was designed to surround the center stone with a seamless frame of diamonds, maximizing brilliance and making the center stone appear larger than its cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co vintage 1960s GIA certified natural no heat 0.74ct Ruby and Diamond three-stone engagement ring. 18k yellow gold setting with accent diamonds. 18k yellow gold 1 oval p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.30 ct. Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The band has a width of 4.1mm, providing a substantial yet elegant setting for the diamond. The ring is hallmarked with "© Tiffany & Co., PT950, 1.30 CT, as well as individual Serial...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .43 ct. Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Collection History: Introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Classic Solitaire engagement ring revolutionized jewelry design with its six-prong setting, elevating the diamond for op...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring 4.02-carat VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Tiffany & Co. diamond & platinum engagement ring.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .84 ct F VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany® Setting, introduced in 1886, revolutionized engagement ring design with its six-prong setting that lifts the diamond above the band to maximize light return.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Vintage TIFFANY & Co 2.60ctw Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
GIA Vintage TIFFANY & Co 2.60ctw Pink Sapphire & Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring TIFFANY & Co - The most famous Brand in the World!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a center emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carats, framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo .36 Carats Total Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Band ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring 38 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total weight approximately encrusted in bea...
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. 1.43 Carat Total Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring F / VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Say yes to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.!
Diamond, Platinum
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
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .71 ct I VS2 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
About Tiffany & Co. and the Tiffany Classic Collection The Tiffany Classic collection represents the brand’s original engagement ring design introduced in 1886, featuring a six-prong...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 2.54 Carat E VS1 Brilliant Round Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking, signed ring from Tiffany & Co. is set with a 2.54 carat brilliant round diamond of E color and VS1 clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Round Diamond 18k Gold Solitaire Criss Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Criss Cross Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Dots Ring in Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Twisted Dots’ scattered diamond full eternity band ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ring, made of 18 karat gold, features ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ring, made of 18 karat gold, features ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Round Sapphire And Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 0.18 Carats Total Half-Circle Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Band ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.18 carats total weight approximately encrusted in bea...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .57 ct F VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring w/papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Classic Tiffany solitaire setting features a 0.57ct round brilliant diamond in platinum, set in Tiffany's iconic six-prong basket setting on a smooth, knife edge band.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Fine Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Fine Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Named after the Spanish word for sunlight, Soleste designs feature meticulously set diamonds that maximize sparkle. Tiffany & Co., founded in 1837, has been a global authority in fin...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1973 Donald Claflin Toi Et Moi Ring 18Kt With Sapphire & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A Toi et Moi ring designed by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bridal Engagement Eternity Set 0.97ct I/If
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond bridal set by Tiffany & Co. The set consists of a diamond engagement ring, a diamond eternity ring and a polished band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum 7 Stone Forever Half Circle Diamond Sapphire Band Ring 3mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Forever half circle Band features a classic Tiffany design with alternating sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Band w/Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band This classic eternity wedding band is set in 18K yellow gold. Size 7 Band is set with round brilliant diamonds in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Diamond Eternity Band Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Named after the Spanish word for sunlight, Soleste designs feature meticulously set diamonds that maximize sparkle. Tiffany & Co., founded in 1837, has been a global authority in fin...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY 2.51-ct Emerald Cut Diamond (E, VVS2 GIA) Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring was created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1980's.
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 2.42 ct DVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring, expertly crafted with a 6-prong platinum setting and an 18K yellow gold shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut Cornflower Blue Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This modern band by Tiffany & Co. is a stunning and contemporary piece of fine jewelry. This band embodies the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance that Tiffany & Co. is ren...
White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.89 Ctw Emerald And Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a fantastic bombe cocktail ring created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1960.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Named after the Spanish word for sunlight, Soleste designs feature meticulously set diamonds that maximize sparkle. Tiffany & Co., founded in 1837, has been a global authority in fin...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Double T Wire Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 12 VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Double T wire ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful T wire ring created by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co, back in the 2000's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 2mm 0.36cts Total Full Circle Band Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Band ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring 36 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total weight approximately encrusted in b...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band .31 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. eternity band from the Soleste collection finely crafted in Platinum featuring a full circle of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 4 prong "V" settings weighing 0.31 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band .31 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. eternity band from the Soleste collection finely crafted in Platinum featuring a full circle of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 4 prong "V" settings weighing 0.31 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring 4mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds display a deep green hue. Diamonds are bright and lively. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 0.36 Carats Total Full Circle Band Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Band ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring 36 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total weight approximately encrusted in b...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1970 Paris Schlumberger Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Sapphires
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The exceptional ring was masterfully hand-crafted with x's patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and platinum accents for the settings of the diamonds.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yel...
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.