Tiffany & Co. 0.39ct Diamond ‘Harmony’ Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This wonderful solitaire ring comes from Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Harmony’ collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.29ct Diamond 'Novo' Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring comes from Tiffany & Co.'s 'Novo' Collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring A truly exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring their iconic knife edge solitaire design, crafted in p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.65 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Set within a six claw setting, this stunning Tiffany & Co solitaire ring is classic in every way.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Classic Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co engagement is a high popular design. The diamond in the centre weighs 0.40 carat and is of the highest quality. Graded, with a Tiffany & Co certificate as E in colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic Tiffany & Co engagement ring features a 0.45 carat round brilliant diamond. It is a sparkling stone, estimated as G in colour and VS1 in clarity. The diamond is expertl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. GIA certified 2.06 carat I color, VS2 clarity, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in platinum Comes with original Tiffany & Co. box, Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solitaire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany band was designed by Elsa Peretti and features a solitaire brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.04 carats bezel-set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round brilliant-cut center stone of 0.77 carat, with 10 smaller round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.25 carat, set on pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Ring '1.42 Carat HVS2'
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Collection ring. The ring is a size 4.25 (US), made of platinum, and weighs 2.90 DWT (approx. 4.51 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This second-hand engagement ring is in excellent condition. It is a Tiffany & Co ring with a certificate and the makers marks.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Brilliant Cut 0.58ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.58ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J722 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 0.58ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.27 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a platinum diamond engagement ring. The center diamond weighs 2.27 carats, the Tiffany diamond is I color VS1 clarity. The two baguette diamonds weigh .40 carat t...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ring featuring a 0.33 carat princess diamond diamond. It has been estimated as F in colour and VS1 in clarity and is claw set within a platinum collet. The ring is beaut...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.04 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Center Stone: DiamondDiamond Cut: Brilliant RoundDiamond Weight: 2.04 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2 Setting: Tiffany...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany &Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.01 ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring I VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Free resizing is available through us, or at any Tiffany & Co. location for a small fee. The Tiffany Setting was introduced in 1886 and is widely credited with establishing the mode...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.42 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This second-hand designer ring is in mint condition. It is a Tiffany & Co engagement ring with a sparkling 0.42 carat diamond. The round brilliant has been certified by Tiffany & Co ...
Diamond, Platinum
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire ring, centered around a beautifully proportioned 2.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond, accompanied by its original Tiffa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. icon, set in the jeweller’s time-honoured, six claw, knife-edge setting with a lively 0.30 carat round brilliant cut diamond. Beautifully cut, the diamond has been gr...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring, featuring a brilliant 0.60 carat round diamond, F VS1, meticulously set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the makers at Tiffany & Co. comes this iconic knife edge solitaire ring featuring a stunning 0.95 carat diamond at it’s centre.
Diamond, Platinum
$11,995Sale Price|23% Off
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.82ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany And Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on 18ct yellow gold 1.6mm knife edge band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. classic diamond solitaire ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless expression of understated elegance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and showcases a beautifully proportioned em...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$85,856Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co GIA Certified 3.40ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum solitaire engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set with sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 3.40ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring features a magnificent 1.15-carat round brilliant cut diamond, celebrated for its exceptional fire and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.19ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Engagement ring 1.19 Carat Diamond Platinum 950 Ring size: 4.5 Approx. weight 3.5 grams In great looking condition wear consistent with time and some light us...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Solitaire Diamond Ring by Tiffany and Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A platinum Tiffany and Company ring with a 0.49 carat brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Classic Diamond Solitaire Engagement Band-Ring Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Certified Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring with a Channel-set Diamond Band in Platinum. The diamond is laser inscribed, matching the ring and the Tiffany diamond certificate. ♦ Design...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 Ct H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Tiffany & Co diamond ring in platinum from The Tiffany Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond with a weight of 1.00ct, H colour and VVS1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.39ct Color: F Clarity: VS2 Size: 6.5 Dimensions: ring top measures 5.6mm wide Weight: 4.33 grams
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.29ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring TI19-031326
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A 0.29 carat Round Brilliant Diamond with F color and VS2 clarity makes a statement at the center of this Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a stunning 1.56 carat Princess Brilliant Cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.75ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 4.5 Weight: 4.58 grams
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 0.49Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. solitaire six prongs diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum, encrusted with center round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.49 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.07 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant solitaire engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. features a magnificent 3.07 carat round brilliant cut diamond set in the maison’s timeless two-tone mounting crafted in 18...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 0.32ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 0.32ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.79 grams Diamond: 0.32 carat lucida cut.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.14 Carats Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crown is laser inscribed with Tiffany & Co. diamond registration number. Fully signed Tiffany & Co. and numbered.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Weight: 5.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .20ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.08 carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate, quintessential classic is a Tiffany solitaire engagement ring. This gorgeous platinum solitaire by Tiffany & Co is perfect for someone looking for a timeless, romantic ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.26 Carat True Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Tiffany & Co. True® solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and centered with a Tiffany 3.26 carat True™ Cut cornered square radiant brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Solitaire Diamond Ring Princess Cut .26ct Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany and Co Solitaire Diamond Ring Princess Cut .26ct Platinum This authentic Tiffany & Co engagement solitaire ring is finely crafted in luxurious Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany & Company Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Tiffany & Company Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 3.4 gram Finger size 6.5 Marked “ Tiffany & Co” “ 17651617” “ .22 Ct” “PT 950” .22 Carat Full Cut Diamond origi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring or Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic and very wearable Tiffany & Co. Atlas collection diamond solitaire engagement ring or band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Tiffany & Co. emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring featuring a magnificent 2.45 carat natural diamond of exceptional rarity and quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.82ct H VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. PLATINUM SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING -Material: Platinum 950 -Size: 6 -Weight: 5.9 Grams -Diamond: VS1-H, 5.91 x 5.96mm, 0.82ct -Height: 7.3mm -Shank: 1.8mm *Includes T...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .24 ct D VVS2 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
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.20 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring F VS1 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a stunning 3.20 carat round brilliant-cut diamond of outstanding quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.35ct Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire 950 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance by Tiffany & Co, this diamond solitaire engagement ring is THE one Impeccable provenance, top quality materials, along with the renowned name are it...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.45 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. round diamond solitaire engagement ring set in platinum, accompanied by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 1.21ct GIA Knife-Edge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $18,000 Size: 5 3/4 Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,126Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany&Co 0.23 ct Diamonds Platinum Solitaire and Band ring Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MADRID, ES
This exquisite set features a contemporary design by Tiffany&Co., showcasing a stunning solitaire ring and matching band.
Diamond, Platinum
1.30 CT. Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously owned Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Collection ring. The ring is a size 6 (US), made of platinum, and weighs 3.0 DWT (approx. 4.67 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage platinum solitaire from Tiffany's Etoile collection featuring a 0.48ct round brilliant diamond graded F-G in color and VVS2-VS1 in clarity — near colorless and virtually fl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.14 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.14 carats round brilliant cut diamond with F color and VS1 clarity certified by GIA to have triple X (Excellent in c...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum .27 ct E VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire featuring a 0.27 ct round brilliant diamond in a classic six-prong Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.08 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.08 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting.
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.