Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.. This vibrant, ultra feminine ring was inspired by the glamour of the Edward...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond and Platinum Wedding Band Ring 2 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Sku Number: 16183334 Size: 6- sizable Metal: Platinum PT950 Total Carat Weight: 0.22 Cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco cluster ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This exquisite piece has been crafted from platinum and focally features a single ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$35,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum Three Stone Ring with Emeralds and 1.30ct VS1 Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. three-stone ring showcases the house’s timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship in a striking platinum setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, 1.64 Total Carat Weight — Tiffany Valuation A stunning and timeless Tiffany & Co. three-stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band Authentic Tiffany & Co engagement solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 950 solid platinum 0.59CTS diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
One Tiffany & Co. Platinum and diamond solitaire ring, set with one LUCIDA cut-cornered square mixed cut diamond weighing .59 carat, Diamond Clarity VVS2 Color Grade F Ring Size ...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, 1.07 Total Carat Weight From Tiffany & Co.’s celebrated Victoria Collection, this ex...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Key Features: Center Stone: Richly saturated verdant green emerald, approximately 0.60 carats Accent Stones: Two sparkling white trillion-cut diamonds, approximately 0.40 carats tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Natural Diamonds: .18 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Natural Rubies: .18 ctw Ring out...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pavé Diamond Bypass Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. bypass coil ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum, featuring a double-wrap polished gold band with a pavé diamond sphere set in platinum perched atop the coi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Engraved Wedding Ring. Geometric Band Ring Platinum 2.33mm Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Engraved Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4 US This elegant Tiffany & Co. wedding band features...
Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum, the band is signed Tiffany & Co., ensuring authenticity and superior craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5.
Platinum
Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - Size 7 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - Size 7 3/4.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Engraved Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 2.33m Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4.25 US, Resizable This exquisite Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band is a masterful disp...
Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring ✨ Radiating timeless brilliance, this exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Comfort fit Wedding Ring. Polished Band Platinum 3.1mm Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Style: Wedding Band Style This timeless Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band embodies elegance and simplicity.
Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Marquise Natural Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste Pink Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and 18K Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Tiffany & Co Soleste ring features a refined cushion-style diamond centerpiece, beautifully framed by a delicate halo of sparkling white and pink diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1910, this Tiffany & Co. Edwardian three-stone saltwater natural pearl and diamond ring is mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.74 carat emerald cut diamond platinum three stone ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 5.74 carat emerald cut diamond platinum three stone ring is an extraordinary example of timeless elegance and exceptional diamond quality.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with a plain polished platinum band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.1 grams Ring Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 1.5mm Sapphire Dimensions: 4.5mm Total Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold (prongs) Gemstones: Ruby & Diamonds Ring Size: 3.25 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Ring In Platinum And 18Kt Gold With 2.13 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks Electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the .900/.999 platinum and the .750/.999 gold. Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the platinum and...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Turquoise 18ct White Gold Tiffany T Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Turquoise 18ct White Gold Tiffany T Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1706 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond Tiffany T Ring Type: Ring RRP: £2,900 Accomp...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Fine Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Flora 950 Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Buttercup 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
15.74 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond Rubies Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring An extraordinary creation by Tiffany & Co., designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. GIA 4.31ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. Crafted in platinum, this piece features a striking pink tourmaline at the centre o...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 0.38ct Square Cut Diamond VVS F 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 & Company Circlet Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Tiffany & Co. Circlet collection Ring, .950 Platinum and measuring 5/8 inch across the top and 1/4 inch wide, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .53 Carat and ...
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
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: Solid platinum, stamped © TIFFANY & CO. PT950 and 7079*** D2.46ct*.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Very rare large Rubellite and diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Rubellite and Diamond ring. Set in platinum, with a large pear cut rubellite tourmaline of approximately 6.15 carats With a Halo border of 53 round brilliant cut...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Double Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
$10,974Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cushion Diamond and Pink Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co., this engagement ring showcases a stunning cushion-cut center diamond, graded at D color and VS2 clarity, weighing approximately 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Heart Diamond Charm Ring Estate Platinum Tag Sz 5.75 Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Tiffany & Co pave diamond heart charm ring crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co ‘Soleste’ 2.20ct Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The ring has been entirely made in platinum and has all the original Tiffany & Co. hallmarks inside the band.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ruby weight: 3.00 carats (GIA certified, natural untreated) Ruby shape: Oval, 9.6 x 6.1 mm Diamond weight: ~0.32 carats total, F color, VS1 clarity Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5.5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Eternity Band. Round Diamond Wedding D-F VVS1-VS1 4.6mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 US, Resizable Signed: Tiffany & Co. Color: D - F Color Clarity: VS1 - VVS1 Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous three-stone ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. Crafted from platinum, the knife edge band plays host to a centralised bright w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.00 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set in platinum, this ring embodies timeless luxury. - Center Stone: 1.00 carat round tanzanite - Side Diamonds: 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.80cttw, VS1, G - Metal: Platinum -...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.58ct I-VS1 Diamond Ring in Pt950 with Side Stones US 3 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.32991011 ■Brand: TIFFANY & Co. ■Name: Novo Ring ■Material: 1P Diamond (1.58ct I-VS1), Side Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: Approximately 4.3g ■Ring Size: EU 46 / US 3.75 (...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternating Eternity Band Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stones: Diamond & Sapphire Diamond Weight: Approx 1.30 Carats Sapphire Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Alternating Band, Ete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 16 Stone Yellow Gold And Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Discover the timeless sophistication of this authentic Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Band Ring, a masterful blend of 18K yellow gold and platinum craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate sapphire weight is 2.70 carats and the total approximate diamond weight is 1.44 carats, all to an ornate cluster design featuring intricate openwork with milleg...
Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Platinum Gold and Diamond 2 Leaves Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Tiffany & Company Jean Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold 2 Leaves Ring, The Platinum Leaves on the Ring top measure 1/2 inch across and are set wi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Forever Diamond Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Tiffany & Co. Forever band ring is a timeless symbol of enduring love and commitment, meticulously crafted to showcase elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
$300,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.01 Carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The stone displays lively brilliance, complemented by very good polish and good symmetry, while medium blue fluorescence may subtly enhance its brightness in natural light. Set in p...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .61 Carat Diamond Knife Edge Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The diamond is H color and VS1 clarity. All Tiffany & Co rings are pre-owned and sold with authentic Tiffany & Co boxes.
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.