Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring .20ct G-VS1 Diamond Solitaire Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring .20ct G-VS1 Diamond Solitaire Platinum Featuring a SUPERB Tiffany .20ct G-VS1 Natural Diamond Center MSRP $1,780.00 Tiffany Retail The Best Of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.81ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This iconic knife edge solitaire from Tiffany & Co. features a sparkling 0.81 carat round brilliant diamond at its heart.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.28ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this wonderful Tiffany & Co solitaire engagement ring is a 0.28 carat princess cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.47ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this iconic knife edge solitaire ring featuring a wonderful 0.47 carat, round brilliant diamond at it’s centre.
Diamond, Platinum
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 1.08 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co, a .31 carat Tiffany diamond set in a classic four prong setting • Designer: Tiffany & Co. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 2019 • Size: 5 ½ resizable • Diamond=.31 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring is ideal for anyone with a minimalist aesthetic.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.19 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful solitaire diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring This elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.24 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: I Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.56 grams
Diamond, Platinum
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring set with a round brilliant-cut natural diamond weighing approximately 3.5 carats, a size that is exceptionally difficult to find on the pre-o...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Classic Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Details: Ring size: 7 Hallmarked: Tiffany & Co, PT950, J24173 Gemstone: Brilliant cut diamond 0.23 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo collection, this elegant solitaire engagement ring features a stunning emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.57 Carats Diamond Solitaire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring A classic Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum (Pt950), featuring a stunning 1.57 carat round brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI03-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring is an instant heirloom piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI04-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring is a timeless piece that will never go out of style.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.38ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI02-040926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring will continually impress.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.31ct Diamond Solitaire Ring TI10-031326
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring will look elegant no matter if its worn alone or stacked with other luxury pieces.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.66 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Classic 0.41ct Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
Imagine the timeless elegance of a Tiffany & Co. solitaire gracing your hand, a symbol of enduring style.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Solitaire engagement ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Center Diamond: Round Brilliant, 1.52 ct (stamped) Color / Clarity: F / VVS1 Origin Note: Cana...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Lucida Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 0.41cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lucida Diamond Wedding Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$238,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.49 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 4.49 ct Total Weight Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Diamond Platinum Contemporary Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.39 carats - G color with VS1 clarity Set in a six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .19 ct Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks legible. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950, .19ct, Serial Number Finger Si...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.03 ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire ring with platinum settings.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.31ct Lucida Diamond Solitaire Ring TI28-050526
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Named after the term for the brightest star in a constellation, this Tiffany & Co. Lucida solitaire ring is designed to effortlessly catch the light.
Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring A classic and timeless Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring a 3.01 carat Round Brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum .20ct H/Vs1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING PLATINUM .20CT E/VS1 This charming Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring contains one (1) round brilliant cut diamond set i...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 0.38 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring PT950 with Channel Set Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Tiffany The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring with a Channel Set Diamond Band Stones: Diamond / 0.38ct (center stone) with 14 diamonds Color: G Clarity:VS2 Polish: Very Goold Sy...
Diamond, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Harmony Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.48 carat - F color with VVS1 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by tapered shoulders With high polish finish and inscribed wit...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.13 CTW Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.13 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity Set in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs Accented by knife edge shank with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.29 CTW Diamond Platinum Contemporary Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.29 carats - I color with VS1 clarity Set in a six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite symbol of everlasting love: The Tiffany & Co. Platinum Halo Engagement Ring featuring a breathtaking 2.27 ct Round Diamond. Crafted with precision and elegance, this r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.6 Carat True Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of timeless elegance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. True Solitaire Engagement Ring showcases a breathtaking 2.6 carat Cut Corner Square Mixed Cut diamond, mas...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Princess Cut Diamond 0.73 Cts Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Classic Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 4-Prong Diamond Registration #: 22956515/I04190390 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 sizable TC...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .20ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Multi Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 3.70mm - 0.20ct (exact) Material: Solid .900+ Platinum (tested) -...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.09 CT Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing 1.09 carats - E color with VS1 clarity Set in a pierced basket flanked by cathedral shoulders Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed with ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.21ct Square Cut Diamond VVS1 E Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Lucida Square Cut Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.38 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.38 carats - G color with VS2 clarity Set via six prongs in a classic solitaire mounting Completed by a knife edge shank Inscribed w...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine estate platinum and diamond solitaire engagement ring. In .950 platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,552Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage signed Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring, centered with a sustainably mined natural round brilliant diamond, set into a classic six prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.11 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.11 carats - I color with VS1 clarity Set in a six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum GIA 1.52ct Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - VVS1 Clarity - 1.52ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage TIFFANY & CO Mid Century Modern GIA Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Red Carpet TIFFANY & CO Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Tiffany & Co Round Cut Diamond 0.25ct H VVS1 Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Natural Round Cut Diamond 950 Platinum Solitaire or Engagement Ring With Tiffany Diamond Cert.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.10 Ct Platinum Harmony Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany Harmony setting was designed to evoke the perfect balance between the diamond and the band — the flowing, sculptural shank frames the stone without competing with it, giv...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round 0.42 cts D VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Classic Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Dia. number: 19481263/F11190187 Metal: PLATINUM PT950 Size: 5.5 Sizable Band Width: 1.9 mm Main D...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 0.37 Cts F VVS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6 Prong Tiffany Solitaire Ref. number: 28262221 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.5 sizable Main Diamond: Round B...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified .90ct G-VVS1 XXX Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified .90ct G-VVS1 XXX Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring Featuring a Stunning Tiffany Inscribed .90ct G-VVS1 Genuine Natural Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.80 cts H VS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co RBD Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Ref. number: 69250637/U08290052 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6 - sizable TCW: 0.80 cts Main Diamond: Rou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold You’re viewing one of the most sought-after and rarest Tiffany & Co. solitaire rings on the ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co GIA 0.90 E VVS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Lucida platinum ring is a celebrated example of modern elegance, defined by its signature square-shaped brilliance and refined architectural lines. At its cent...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 CT Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.01 carat - H color with VVS2 clarity Set in a "Classic Tiffany" six-prong platinum mount with pierced accents Completed by a yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.38 Carat VS2, G Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring. Flawlessly engineered, the six-prong setting virtually disappears and allows the brilliant...
White 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.