Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 148108 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155102 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Tiffany T Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155103 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Wide Pavé Diamond Ring Size L (52)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece of jewellery from Tiffany & Co. This ring has been crafted from 18ct white gold and forms part of the T Tiffany collection with bold lines highlighting t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 9 Tiffany T is an expression of love’s endless potential.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wide Tiffany & Co. T Diamond Pave Ring, in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany T is an expression of love’s endless potential. Inspired by an archival bracelet from 1975, T is an homage to the House’s iconic motif and the spirit of New York, which found...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 10.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 10.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 10.5 Band Width: 5.5mm Weight: 9.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©...
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 5.5mm, wider version Weight: 7.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 5.5mm Weight: 7.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFA...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co T1 Wide Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
TIFFANY AND CO A T1 WIDE DIAMOND RING in 18ct white gold set with 0.54ct of Diamonds, and expression of endless Love, a perfect gift for a loved one.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T True Wide Band Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This dazzling Tiffany T True diamond band ring is absolutely striking on the finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Narrow Pavé Diamond Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously crafted diamond band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany T Diamond Rose gold ring Model number: 60151041
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany Rose gold diamond T ring model number 60151041 This Iconic design is a contemporary piece, set with diamonds inlaid into the T.
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Tiffany T Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Sleek and sophisticated diamond band ring from Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 1.14ct Color: D Clarity: VS1 GIA: 11502839 T & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Eternity Platinum Ring. Tiffany Curve PT950 band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Platinum Curved Dainty ring Diamond Eternity Bezel set into PT950.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Diamond Mesh Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A refined and tactile design from Tiffany & Co., this vintage wide band ring showcases the house’s mastery of gold craftsmanship and understated elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
All four rings are signed Tiffany & Co. The Soleste diamond engagement ring centers a .90 ct diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.60ct F VS1 Diamond Eternity Bubble Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. platinum “Bubbles” eternity band, masterfully crafted in PT950 platinum and set with 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$8,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
All four rings are signed Tiffany & Co. The Soleste diamond engagement ring centers a .90 ct diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold + Platinum Etoile Diamond Band Ring Size 5.5 3.8mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
It remains one of Tiffany's most enduring and versatile diamond band designs, wearable alone or stacked alongside an engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co set: Diamond Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
All four rings are signed Tiffany & Co. The Soleste diamond engagement ring centers a .90 ct diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c2002 Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 Band 18k White Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Vannerie' dome ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 2002).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cigar Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carats 13.7 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stamped T&C, this 18 Karat yellow gold cigar ring features one bezel diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats. 10.84 MM Wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum 3.7mm Shared Setting Band Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Current retail price on Tiffany website is $20,500. Dimensions: Ring Size 6, 3.7 mm wide Weight: 6.3 g Hallmarks: PT950, T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T1 Ring Size L 68172063
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extravagant 18k white gold diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Tiffany T collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro Full Circle Diamond Eternity Band 18k Belgium White Gold 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
These bands are very rare, and not easy to find, so don't miss this one! More details: Ring size: 6, measures 3mm wide Stones: Very white and clear natural diamonds Metal: 18k white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Ring Size: 24 MM North to South X 20mm wide (1 inch X 3/4 inch) Vintage Ring is Solid 18K Gold & Solid Platinum Ring Size: 6 and can easily be resized by a jeweler, as it's Sol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Dia Edwardian Necklace 18" Yellow Gold 18k .15ctw Converted
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stamp on side of bail), chain is newer but vintage Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: European C...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Either you are purchasing a Cartier diamond ring or any other jewelry by Cartier, you are becoming an owner of a symbol of the Timeless Excellence.
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Either you are purchasing a Cartier diamond ring or any other jewelry by Cartier, you are becoming an owner of a symbol of the Timeless Excellence.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 8 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 8 Band Width: 5.5mm Weight: 7.70 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFAN...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,200
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bubble Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The band style ring is crafted in platinum by designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,100
Tiffany & Co. Mens Century Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
Tiffany & Co. Men’s Century Wedding Band In 18K Tiffany & Co. Men’s Century Wedding Band 18K White Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.06 CTW Clarity: VS1 Color: E Band Width: App...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
The earrings measure approximately 2.9 centimetres wide and hang 3.5 centimetres long. We also have a ring that matches them beautifully, so send us a message, and we can send you bo...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18...
21st Century 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
The earrings measure approximately 2.5 centimetres wide and hang 5.5 centimetres long. They fasten with French clip backs.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .91 Carat Round Ring H VVS1 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
If you are looking for quality, you won't find a nicer Tiffany ring at this price! The purchase includes the Tiffany & Co ring box, Tiffany diamond certificate and Tiffany purchase ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Wide Pavé Diamond Ring Size S (60)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously crafted diamond band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Wide Diamond Band Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Authentic Tiffany & Co. T Wide Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat Gold T Collection Wide Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide gold band featuring a raised band terminating with 'T' motif Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total G color...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,600
Tiffany & Co. T Diamond Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s iconic, the Tiffany T collection this diamond wire T ring, accented with scintillating diamonds, accentuating this ring's bold and timeless form. ♦ Designer: Ti...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Narrow 18K Rose Gold 4.5 mm Wide .13 ct Diamond Band Ring Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. wide band ring from the T collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond T True Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.23cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 3.5mm wide Size: 4 Weight: 2.77 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 2.34 Carat Diamond Victoria Platinum Wide Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent Tiffany & Co Victoria platinum band ring. Stunning with magnificent brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Co T T1 ring with diamonds in 18k rose gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany CO T T1 wide ring with half row brilliant cut diamonds 0.21 ctw size 6.5 comes within the box no defects and visible signs of usage never been refurbished Retail value over...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Wide Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Vintage Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond ring beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Tiffany T1 Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extravagant 18k rose gold diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Tiffany T collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany and Co. 18K Rose Gold 5.5 mm Wide .12 ct Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. wide band ring from the T collection finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold featuring an overlapping T motif thin band set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.12...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Wide Etoile 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Domed Band Ring finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold measuring 8mm wide with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum bezels weighing 0.40 carats total ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Tiffany Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the contemporary Tiffany Jazz collection Ring SizeL 5 1/2 & not sizable Measures: 3.1 mm wide and sits 2.2 mm high Total weight: 3.7 grams Melodious.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Tiffany & Company White Diamond True T Wide Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany True T wide band with 0.99 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring polished bright with rounded curvature Flush set with nine round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.22 carat; F/G color with VS clarity Signed T & Co. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring polished bright with rounded curvature Flush set with nine round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.22 carat; F/G color with VS clarity Signed T & Co. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. Lucida diamond eternity ring finely crafted in platinum with 28 Lucida cut channel set diamonds all the way around weighing approximately 1.37 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.35 Ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
It doesn’t matter if its worn as a wedding band or to make a subtle statement, this diamond eternity band ring from Tiffany & Co. is chic, elegant, and understated.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 8mm Diamond Etoile Ring Size S (60)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wide 18ct yellow gold band ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.