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. The Charles Setting Men's Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. The Charles Setting Men's Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center A true masterpiece of refinement and craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. The Charles Setting Men's Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. The Charles Setting Men's Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center A true masterpiece of refinement and craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co.
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. 0.47 carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Diamond Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band 18k Yellow Gold Size: 7 (US) 11 Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing approx .33 total carat weight of diamonds Signed "Tiffany & Co." "750" 3 mm wide ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Tiffany Setting Nesting Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co .64ct Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Estate Certificate 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
The diamond is graded F color and SI1 clarity. The classic 'Tiffany Setting' ring is set with a bright and lively diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Channel-Set 9 Stone Round Diamond .81ct Band Ring 3.9 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Tiffany setting channel style Hallmarks: ©TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany & Co Ring with Diamond 0.72 carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A Tiffany & Co. masterpiece, "The Tiffany Setting" ring, is an embodiment of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.93ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This engagement ring by Tiffany & Co features a solitaire brilliant cut diamond of 0.93ct in a classic Tiffany setting, colour E, clarity VS1, made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring by Tiffany & Co is from their Classic Tiffany Setting Collection and features One Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Totalling 0.30cts with classic Platinum Knife Edge Band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.35 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring by Tiffany & Co is from their Classic Tiffany Setting Collection and features One Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Totalling 0.35cts, H Colour VVS1 Clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,750
Platinum Tiffany & Co Ring with a Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. ring, known as "The Tiffany Setting," epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The Tiffany setting is one of the most sought after and legendary settings for rings that has served as a steadfast symbol of a lasting engagement.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.96 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Round Bead Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Tiffany Setting with Bead Set Diamond Band Serial Number: 23805731 / J02200137 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.96 TCW Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.31 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Offered in estate condition, this Tiffany Setting Diamond ring includes a gift box and a Tiffany certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.92ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model- 0.92ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co Box, Certificate Material(s)- Platinum Gemstone- Diamond UK Ring Size- L EU Ring Size- 51 U...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.42ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model- 2.42ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Age- Circa 2001 Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co Box, Certificate, Receipt Material(s)- Platinum Gemstone- Diamond UK Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model- 1.15ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co Box, Certificate Material(s)- Platinum Gemstone- Diamond UK Ring Size- L EU Ring Size- 51 U...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly dropped in the classic Tiffany setting. Accompanied with original paperwork.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian 0.61 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold A
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the iconic Tiffany setting with a six prong platinum head. Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.61 carat - H color with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.05 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from The Tiffany Setting Band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .81 CTW Diamond 18K Gold & Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.46 carats, D color and VSI clarity Accented by 14 clean white round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.35 CTW Classic Tiffany sett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Platinum Ring 0.76 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring from The Tiffany Setting with Diamond Band collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.03ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Tiffany & Co features their signature Tiffany setting and has a 1.03ct round brilliant cut diamond at its centre complemented by a half diamond band set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,800
Tiffany & Co. 18K Diamond Atlas Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
The sleek knife edge profile of this design—a code of the house since the introduction of the Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886—is pushed to a magnified scale for bold visual i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring 4.02-carat VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Features a stunning 4.02-carat round brilliant cut fancy intense yellow diamond in a signature 6-prong Tiffany setting made of 18 karat yellow gold. The diamond comes with a GIA Diam...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1 0.21 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring size is 6. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: The Tiffany Setting Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 6 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent CENTER STONE ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Harmony Solitaire Ring Modern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The band is platinum, which is an original Tiffany setting, and perfectly suits the style of the ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.80 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A truly masterful design, The "Tiffany Setting” is the world’s most iconic engagement ring, showcasing the timeless prong setting that allows the diamond to float above the band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.18ct 3.6g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The diamond weighs 0.18 carats, graded D colour and VVS2 clarity, offering exceptional brilliance and purity in a classic Tiffany setting. The ring features a slim 2mm band, weighs ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$12,455
Tiffany & Co 1.08 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is currently a size 5.25 A truly masterful design, “The Tiffany Setting” is the world’s most iconic engagement ring, showcasing the timeless 6 prong setting that allows th...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$52,640
Tiffany & Co. 2.06 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A truly masterful design, “The Tiffany Setting” is the world’s most iconic engagement ring, showcasing the timeless prong setting that allows the diamond to float above the band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.58ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless Tiffany & Co Platinum solitaire ring, featuring a 0.58ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond of I Colour and VS2 Clarity, expertly prong set in the classic Tiffany Setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamonds Hardcover Sealed New Book in Tiffany Box by John Loring c 2005
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University City, MO
Tiffany Diamonds hardcover sealed new book in Tiffany presentation box by John Loring c 2005 Nothing sparkles quite like a diamond like one in a Tiffany setting.
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum 0.57 cts
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
Diamond Certificate stating it is 0.57 carats, G colour and VS1 clarity. From Tiffany & Co., this classic "Tiffany Setting" diamond solitaire ring in platinum features a round brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1980s 1.02 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GIA Diamond Grading Report: 2221859622 Stock Number: We-11036 Originally designed in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany himself, the Tiffany Setting was the first to mount a stone above...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1980s 1.02 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GIA Diamond Grading Report: 2221859622 Stock Number: We-11036 Originally designed in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany himself, the Tiffany Setting was the first to mount a stone above...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This classical engagement ring is accompanied with its original box and Tiffany & Co. paperwork. The “Tiffany Setting” is the world’s most iconic engagement ring, showcasing the time...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring with Wedding
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £23,000 Tiffany & Co 1.45 tcw Diamond and Platinum "The Tiffany setting with Diamond band" engagement ring...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Embrace Halo Solitaire Ring GIA 2.02 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Included in this listing is an additional Tiffany & Co. platinum 6 prong Tiffany's setting.
White 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. Platinum and Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 3.10 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This absolutely stunning ring features Tiffany & Co's classic Tiffany's Setting, a truly timeless design that is as iconic at the Tiffany's brand itself.
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A truly masterful design, The “Tiffany Setting” is the world’s most iconic engagement ring, showcasing the timeless prong setting that allows the diamond to float above the band.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Lucida Cut Tiffany & Co. I-VS1 Loose Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Loose Diamond Shape: Lucida Cut (Tiffany & Co.) Carat: 5.10 Carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut Style: Cut-Cornered Square Mixed Cut Certification: GIA Certified (Rep...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. 13 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In 1886, Tiffany & Co introduced the "Tiffany Setting," a six-prong diamond engagement ring that is now an iconic symbol of love and commitment.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Shared Setting Diamond Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Chic diamond and platinum band by Tiffany & Co. It features a shared setting, with very high grade round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 3.5cts total weight.
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 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. 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. 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.