Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring 1.53 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The diamonds is color "I" and clarity "VS2". The classic Tiffany & Co. 6 prong setting is in platinum. The ring is a size 5.5 and CAN BE SIZED.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Brilliant Cut 0.22ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Tiffany & Co is from their engagement collections and features a solitaire brilliant cut 0.22ct G VVS2 diamond in a classic Tiffany 6 prong setting in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring .54 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The total weight of the bead-set accent diamonds is .25 carats. The classic Tiffany & Co. Soleste setting is in platinum. The ring is a size 6 and CAN BE SIZED.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Opal Firework Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive and unusual "firework" inspired diamond brooch in a platinum and 18k gold setting by, Tiffany & Co. circa 1996. The brooch features a beautiful black opal of over 7.25 car...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Together Milgrain Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pair it with other styles for a bold look. Details: Tiffany & Co. Platinum setting Full circle of round cut set diamonds shine between the milgrain edge -Approx. carat total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.15 ct Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 0.15 carats add extra luxury to this sleek, simple band ring from Tiffany & Co. Its shimmering platinum setting measures 1mm wid...
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
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Clip Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless diamond and platinum clip brooch by Tiffany & Co, circa Art Deco. It features high grade round baguette cut diamonds, approx. 3.0 cts total weight over a platinum settin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Tsavorite Tanzanite and Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond, tanzanite, tsavorite and platinum dangle earrings by Tiffany & Co. They feature rich color stones, as well as high grade round brilliant cut diamonds over a platinum...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring 1.38 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a prong setting with a weight of 1.38ct, G colou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.74 Carat Square Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co., a classic diamond engagement ring in platinum, presenting a 0.74 square modified brilliant cut diamond in an elegant four claw, knife-edge solitaire setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Ceylon Orange Sapphire Ring by Tiffany & Co., 11.75 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The gem is accented by white diamonds in a classic platinum Tiffany & Co. setting. Sapphires rival diamonds in the number of colors in which they can be found.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.33 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The classic Tiffany six-prong setting is elevated to contemporary fashion with additional bead set diamonds in the shoulders.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.19ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Round brilliant cut diamond is 0.19 carats (estimated at F-G color and VVS2 clarity). The Tiffany ring features a diamond solitaire set into the classic Tiffany six pronged setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
The band is platinum, which is an original Tiffany & Co. setting, and perfectly suits the style of the ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co, "TRUE" Solitaire 0.21 Carat G/VS2 Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Graphic and geometric with a T-shaped detail in the setting, the Tiffany True® engagement ring is an icon of modern love.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.13 ct F VVS2 Pear Shape Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking example of Tiffany's Soleste setting in pear shape — one of the most visually striking configurations in the collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 2.80 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 2.80ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.42 Carat Round Brilliant Centre Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Includes GIA certificate , Stating Color as F and clarity VVS2 Original Tiffany & Co. Box with updated appraisal from Tiffany & Co. dated 1/29/2019, with a stated retail...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.69 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.69ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.30 Carat Diamond F-VS1 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Lovers of classic lines will be attracted to the dainty silhouette of this ring. The Tiffany & Co. Setting Platinum 0.30 ct Diamond F-VS1 Engagement Ring (3.3g) exudes a timeless app...
Diamond, Platinum
Elegant Platinum and Diamond Bow Ribbon Ring by Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Platinum & Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co., with diamond guards, The round brilliant diamond tension set round cut diamond weighing approx. .75 carats measuring approx. 5.8 mm...
Tiffany and Co. Etoile Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .29ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
G-H color , VVS1-VVS2 clarity set in a half bezel setting. The original Tiffany certificate for this ring was lost and cannot be replaced.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany & Co. 0.18 Carat H VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
The diamond is securely set in Tiffany’s signature six-prong solitaire setting, designed to elevate the stone and maximize brilliance from every angle.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Belcher Link Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic bracelet by Tiffany & Co. embodies the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship associated with the Tiffany & Co. brand, making it the perfect piece of jewellery yo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co True Platinum & 1.61ct Diamond Engagement Ring Box & Papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
This ring is not your normal Tiffany engagement ring, it is a Tiffany True which firstly means it has the Tiffany True mount, if you look at the claws holding the diamond from any an...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany&Co Jazz Three Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring designed by Tiffany&Co features three rows of alternating round and marquise shaped settings each inlaid with a round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Six Prong Round Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
"A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring".
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Popular knife edge classic Solitaire diamond engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. Round Cut: 0.42ct Six Prong Setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring with .46 Carat Round Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring.
White Diamond, Platinum
Classic Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring 1.07 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful single solitaire diamond ring by Tiffany & Co in platinum. The ring has a 6 claw setting to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.07ct, F in colour...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.60 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 0.60ct, F col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.02ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 2.35 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 2.35ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .90 carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum, the Tiffany & Co. Lucida setting is a classic solitaire with a 2.5mm band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.95 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw platinum setting with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.24 Carat Triple Excellent
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 1.24ct, G col...
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze "Linenfold" Floor Lamps
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Each shade formed from amber Favrile glass “Linenfold” panels is suspended within Tiffany’s traditional “Harp” setting”. Circa 1915.
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.67 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.67ct, H col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with Channel-Set Diamond Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retail Price : $3,470 Ring is currently a size 7 and can be expertly and seamlessly re-sized ( Free overnight FedEx on this item) From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.32 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 0.32ct, H col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A perfectly matched threesome of round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling 0.90 carats, is claw-set in a classic Tiffany & Co. platinum setting featuring the jeweller’s iconic knife-ed...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond set in the classic Tiffany six prong setting. Weighing approximately 0.51 carat total - I color with VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 2.61 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 2.61ct, I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.86 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 0.86ct, H col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring 0.86 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a six claw setting with a weight of 0.86ct, I colour and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prong set in a classic 6 prong Tiffany style setting. With knife edge shank. Stamped for platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Metro Diamond 18k White Gold Open Heart Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Their fine, micro-pavé setting reflects Tiffany’s signature craftsmanship, balancing contemporary minimalism with luxurious detail.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Includes GIA certificate , Original Tiffany Certificate and Box and Tiffany appraisal Current Retail: 15,000 Ring is currently a size 5 1/4 and can be expertly and sea...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .96 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Includes GIA certificate , Original Tiffany Certificate and Box and Tiffany appraisal Crown Inscription T&CO K04240054 Ring is currently a size 5 and can be expertly a...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .92 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Crown Inscription: T&Co. 19263363 Includes Original Tiffany Certificate and Box Current Retail from Tiffany & Co: $12,500 Ring is currently a size 6 and can be expertly...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .91 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Crown Inscription: T&Co. 21193674 Includes Original Tiffany Certificate, and Box Approximate Retail from Tiffany & Co: $ Ring is currently a size 5 and can be expertly ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with 1.28 Carat Centre in Platinum ($18, 200)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
We ship FedEx overnight to all US locations free of charge and FedEx ground internationally. From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "A true design masterpiece, the Tiffan...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .66 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Includes Original Tiffany Certificate and Box Crown Inscription T&C L01140081 Retail Approx $5,500 Ring is currently a size 5 and can be expertly and seamlessly re-siz...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.1.82 Carat Diamond GIA Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The diamond set in a classic Tiffany 6-prong setting made in platinum. The ring signed and numbered "Tiffany & Co. 22114808".
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring 2.05 Carat D/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold 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 2.05ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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.
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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.