Tiffany & Co Windham Sterling Silver 5pc Dinner Place Setting w/Pouch #15453
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
5pc dinner place setting by Tiffany & Co in the Windham pattern with pouch.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany and Co. Holiday Christmas 42 Piece Bone China Service Setting Japan
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exclusive Tiffany Holiday design was inspired by traditional Victorian celebrations. The bone china collection features bundles of pinecones, pears, acorns and cranberries tied ...
Porcelain
Sold|$3,840
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring 0.59ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring 0.59ct - Solitaire A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Taste By John Loring 1986
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tiffany Taste By John Loring 1986. Beautiful book on entertaining and decorating in the Tiffany style. 1986. “44 ways to present, prepare and enjoy in various settings".
Paper
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Platinum Victoria Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Marquise diamonds blaze like stars that light the night. The Victoria setting by Tiffany & Co.makes the perfect setting for this round Santa Maria deep blue Aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$17,499
1980s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Cat Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
Both cats have collet set emerald eyes in a yellow gold setting. Hallmarked 'Tiffany & Co. 1989' and below this 'Germany, 750'.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A shimmering Diamond set in Tiffany & Co classic platinum setting. The Tiffany laser inscribed diamond weighs 1.64 carat, The diamond is I color ,VVS1 clarity with excellent polish,...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Platinum Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co handmade Platinum necklace with a deep purple color Amethyst signed Tiffany on the Platinum setting.
Amethyst, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co yellow gold ring set with an oval cabochon sapphire with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats in a rub-over setting.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Kiss' Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of earrings fasten with a post and lever back, and are stamped 'Tiffany & Co. 750. They weigh 7.12 grams and measure approximately 11.5mm across.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 7.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set all the way around with twenty emerald cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 carats total, E to F color and VVS to VS clarity Prong set in basket style setting Fully signed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Platinum Single Stone/Solitaire/Engagement Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
"Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.25 Carat Diamond F-VS2 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Six prongs, slender knife-edge band, round brilliant diamond - all these point to the iconic beauty of a Tiffany & Co Setting Engagement Ring. This Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Certified Platinum Cushion Diamond Novo Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This absolutely stunning ring features Tiffany & Co's Platinum Novo Setting, a truly timeless design.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cobblestone Montana Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co.'s Montana Sapphire Pendant from their Cobblestone Collection features four round blue sapphires and four round brilliant cut diamonds openly mounted in a rubover settin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum 18k Gold Fish Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Unveiling an Aquatic Treasure: Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Sapphire, and Enamel Fish Cufflinks Embrace a touch of aquatic whimsy and timeless elegance with these captivating Tiffany & Co...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting featuring one Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond for a total weight of 1.25cts with F color & VVS1 clarity, accented by 2 additional Oval Brilliant Cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
1.46 Carat Tiffany & Co. Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Six Prong Setting is the most popular diamond engagement ring in history.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond 0.61cts I VS1 Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany 6-Prong Setting Ref. number: 71788490/W12080820 Tiffany Diamond Certificate Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.01 Carat D VVS1 Platinum Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Style: The Tiffany Classic Solitaire Setting Serial Number: D36547 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 2.01 CTS Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.22ct G VS2 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
Iconic Original Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Halo Platinum Ring 2 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Tiffany & Co. original diamond ring! This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring has a genuine, natural emerald shape diamond set in a Tiffany & Co. four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic Tiffany solitaire platinum setting mounted with a 1.00 carat round ideal cut diamond. 1980-1990 stamped authentic Tiffany Plat...
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. Ring with .92 Carat Round Brilliant Centre 18 Karat Yellow
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Size 4 - This ring can be easily re-sized From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .92 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In Platinum Ring is currently a size 6 and can be expertly and seamlessly re-sized From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting i...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with 1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
K10210068 ), and, additionally, has an Inscription on the girdle fro the GIA reading : 7358954329. The Original Tiffany Certificate is not available. Ring stamped : 262120942, D...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with 1.91 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Centre
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
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .85 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Highlighted with 10 brilliant cut round diamonds weighing approximately .24 Cts Total With original papers. Appraisal from Tiffany at $8,450 Diamond Crown inscription : T&Co M011100...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Amethyst Necklace and Earring Set in 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
All signed Tiffany & Co, 750. Both the necklace and studs come in an original Tiffany & Co Box.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .73 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Size 6 - This ring can be expertly re-sized ( Complimentary) From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "This timeless design re-imagines the classic Tiffany® Setting with a ba...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with 1.43 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Size 6 - This ring can be easily re-sized From Tiffany Website description of this ring: "This timeless design reimagines the classic Tiffany® Setting with a band of channel-set dia...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Platinum Cushion Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring 1.12 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This absolutely stunning ring features a Tiffany & Co's halo setting, fashioned from .950 Platinum, accented by diamonds and set with a Tiffany & Co. cushion cut Aquamarine c...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Etoile Crossover Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This style works well as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or stacking band, and is equally suited for daily wear due to its smooth edges and secure diamond setting. A refined Tiffan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire .59ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring G VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Collection History: Tiffany & Co. revolutionized engagement rings with the introduction of the Tiffany® Setting in 1886, elevating diamonds above the band to maximize brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.34 Tcw Channel Set Diamond Band Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Setting Engagement Ring with a Channel-Set Diamond Band Style: Solitaire with Accents T&C Diamond Certificate: 33594798/P03190814 Metal: Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Indian by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set William Hearst Copper
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
These knives are photographed in the book "Tiffany Table Settings" by Thomas Y Crowell Company, page 181, which shows the knives along side of the figural Tiffany Indian pattern.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Citrine and Peridot Ring Set in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co set of two 18 carat yellow gold rings.
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold
Pair Tiffany Studios Cobra Bronze Candlesticks with L.C.T. Favrile Lamp Shades
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning Art Nouveau, Art Deco statement in any setting. Candelabras signed “TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1202” WITH TIFFANY STUDIOS LOGO.
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Love Pin by Donald Claflin
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Love Pin by Donald Claflin
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light.
Diamond, Platinum
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold V Rope Ear Clips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The perfect accessory for any setting. Marked Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond Flame Ear Clips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These earrings are in Tiffany's current collection. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer, pre-loved, new and bespoke jewellery since 1980 and is based on London's i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Heart Shaped Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These gorgeous heart shaped hoops designed by the renowned Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are a modern classic and a piece of everyday luxury.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Gold Cultured Pearl Acorn 0.40 Inch Wide Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These are exquisite earrings by Tiffany & Co., featuring round cultured pearls set in 18k gold settings shaped like acorns, by Jean Schlumberger who was a renowned French jewelry des...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art glass earrings, William de Lillo, 1960s
By William De Lillo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
William de Lillo had worked for Cartier, Tiffany and Harry Winston before setting up his own company with Robert F Clarke, former head designer for Miriam Haskell.
Gilt Metal
"The Whistler" Bronze Sculpture of Young Boy, circa 1908 by Victor Szeczeblewski
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light.
Bronze
Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Gold 2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The center has a gorgeous, deep green emerald set in a Tiffany, six prong setting. The center emerald is framed by a diamond petal center!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA 3.75ctw Estate Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond 3Stone Engagement Wedding Ring WG
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond is set with 2 large side BAGUETTES, totaling to estimated 0.52CT, H-I in color and VS clarity in Handmade TIFFANY STYLE setting, the weight of the ring is 4.81 grams , ni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,200
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Setting' Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting wedding band crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,300
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Setting' Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting wedding band crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 51
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Seal the vow of a lifetime together with a ring as beautiful as this one from Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany Setting engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a 0.18 ct diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to have a ring on her finger as beautiful as this one from Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany Setting engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping ...
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Ring Platinum with RBC Diamond I/IF 0.31
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 2.75 - 44, Width: 2.00 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Tiffany Setting Solitaire Ring Platinum with RBC Diamond I/IF 0.31CT Exterior...
Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany Setting Diamond 0.70 ct Platinum Solitaire Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Celebrate the spirit of femininity and romance with this the Tiffany® Setting engagement ring solitaire. The jewel brings to light the brilliance of diamonds and the beauty of elegan...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to have a ring on her finger as beautiful as this one from Tiffany & Co. The engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping 0.27 ct diamond ...
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to have a ring on her finger as beautiful as this one from Tiffany & Co. The engagement ring is made of platinum and topped with a whopping 0.27 ct diamond ...
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.