Platinum Natural 3.12 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 6 Stone Half-Way Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Natural Radiant Cut Diamond 6 Stone Half-Way Band Product: Natural diamond 6 stone half- way band Material: Platinum Diamond Details: There are approximately 3.12 carats of...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ869 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ868 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Very Rare 0.18 Carat Natural Hauyne & Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning eternity Ring featuring a 0.18 Carat Hauynite/Hauyne and 0.24 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Hauynite is an extremely rare mineral and even rarer gemstone. Its...
Diamond, Other, Platinum
Vintage diamond platinum half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage diamond half eternity band is a classic 1990’s design, crafted in platinum and set with 46 baguette and round cut diamonds weighing 0.61 carat in total.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.85ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Forever Full Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1459 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Full Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,625...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Forever Half Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Forever Half Diamond Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1708 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Half Circle Round Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste Half Circle Diamond Band is finely crafted in platinum and set with 23 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.19 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,590Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Bezel Set Platinum Half Band
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band / wedding ring, half band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.50ct of princess cut diamonds. Approximately H/I color and SI clarity. Bezel set in platinum, ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.52 Carat Radiant Halo Shared Prong Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.52 Color: E Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7645-09
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.2 Carat Emerald Halo Shared Prong Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 2.2 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7651-02
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Half-Moon Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring features a GIA-certified 5 carat fancy yellow diamond, presented in a refined cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.20 grams Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Pave Hidden Halo Radiant Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.23 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7597-05
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Pave Hidden Halo Emerald Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.2 Color: H Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7236-02
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Pave Hidden Halo Emerald Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.71 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 5982-05
Diamond, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
1 and Half Carat Brilliant Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Platinum H VS1-VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 3.78 Grams Wedding Band Styl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Pave Hidden Halo Oval Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 0.9 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7130-02
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.30 grams Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Princess Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a diamond half eternity ring. The platinum piece plays host to 21 channel set princess cut diamonds in a single line formation whilst the remainder of the piece possesse...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.5mm Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 17 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .17 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 6.5 Metal: platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 5.40 grams Diamond: 11 Lucida cut diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3.9mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3.9mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 3.9mm Weight: 6.90 grams Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total we...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.65 CTW Half-Circle Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weighing a substantial and luxurious 8.81 grams in a versatile, unisex US size 10, it features a comfortable 5mm wide face that gracefully narrows at the base, making it an extraordi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Ring Platinum Band with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
This platinum band ring is elevated to outstanding status by a half-circle of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Band Platinum Ring with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
A half-circle of radiant diamonds elevates this platinum band ring to extraordinary.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.40 grams Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .33 Ha...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Band Vintage Platinum Ring Half Hoop Mixed Cuts
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co mixed cut diamond band crafted in platinum. Four round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated at 0.08 carats, with three emerald cut diamonds estimated at...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5 Metal: platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 5.90 grams Diamond: 11 Lucida cut diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.5mm Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hall...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5 Metal: platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 5.40 grams Diamond: 11 Lucida cut diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2.5mm Diamond: 13 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .21 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.60 grams Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
Sophia D. 2.01 Carat Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring with Half Moons
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Baguette diamond engagement ring sent in platinum. Center stone: GIA certified HVS1 2.01 carats and side moon stones total carat weight of 0.74. Art deco inspired ring. Sophia D by ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.5mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2.5mm Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hall...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 17 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .17 Hallmark: ©TI...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 1.5mm Half Circle Diamond Lucida Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 1.5mm Half Circle Diamond Lucida Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band width: 1.5mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©TI...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Half Circle Diamond Embrace 2.2mm Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Half Circle Diamond 2.2mm Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .27 Hallm...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 4 round brilliant diamonds, total carat weight .18 Ruby: 5 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 4 round brilliant diamonds, total carat weight .18 Ruby: 5 round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 5mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 5mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 5mm, the widest version Lucida diamond band Weight: 7.30 grams Diamond: 9 L...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3.5mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3.5mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 3.5mm Weight: 4.50 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a vivid blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately 2.60ct. The sapphire is accentuated by sparkling half moon old mine cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .57 H...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Half Circle Diamond Platinum Band Ring .91 ct 3.5mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A stunning Tiffany & Co. Forever Embrace band ring, set in platinum with a luminous half circle of seven round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .2...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .57 Hallm...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .57 H...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 10 Metal: Platinum Size: 10 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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