Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 14K Gold Amethyst Class Ring – Hunter College

Tiffany & Co. Gold Amethyst Class Ring – Hunter College

This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco class ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with a richly colored oval faceted amethyst, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of early 20th-century American academic jewelry. Closely associated with Hunter College in New York City, the ring reflects the tradition of commemorative class rings produced during the Art Deco period.

The substantial gold mount features finely carved shoulders with symbolic detail. One side displays a shield engraved “1870,” referencing the founding year of Hunter College, framed by flowing banners and ivy leaf motifs. The opposite shoulder is carved with the profile of a Roman soldier, accompanied by the Latin motto “MIHI CURA FUTURI,” historically associated with the institution.

The amethyst is securely bezel-set, its faceted surface enhancing the depth and brilliance of the stone against the warm luster of the gold. Inside the band, the Tiffany & Co. signature and 14K gold mark are clearly stamped, confirming both authorship and gold purity.

Elegant, symbolic, and highly collectible, this ring stands as a rare example of Tiffany & Co.’s academic jewelry, valued today for its craftsmanship, historical association, and enduring heirloom quality.

Details

• Maker: Tiffany & Co.

• Era: Art Deco, circa 1920s

• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold

• Stone: Oval Faceted Amethyst

• Motifs: Shield with “1870,” ivy leaves, Roman soldier, Latin motto

• Marks: Tiffany & Co., 14K

• Origin: United States