Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set Platinum 0.74Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co round cut diamond Engagement Ring and wedding band.
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set Platinum 0.74Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co round cut diamond Engagement Ring and wedding band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Enchant 2.60 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking expression of rarity and brilliance, this Tiffany & Co. Enchant ring showcases an extraordinary 2.60 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, elegantly presented in the h...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite symbol of everlasting love: The Tiffany & Co. Platinum Halo Engagement Ring featuring a breathtaking 2.27 ct Round Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring A classic and timeless Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring a 3.01 carat Round Brilli...
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
$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
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 8.5 Weight: 5.10 grams Diamond: one round brilliant cut diamond, carat total weight .53...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum Akoya Pearl and Marquise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum Akoya Pearl and Marquise Diamond Ring Elegant Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in platinum, weighing 7.4 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, 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 & Co. Soleste 1.04ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tucson, AZ
Estate Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring featuring a vibrant 1.04 carat cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond framed by Tiffany’s signature double halo of white diamond melee.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. is a timeless piece of fine jewelry, featuring a GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring .20ct G-VS1 Diamond Solitaire Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring .20ct G-VS1 Diamond Solitaire Platinum Featuring a SUPERB Tiffany .20ct G-VS1 Natural Diamond Center MSRP $1,780.00 Tiffany Retail The Best Of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond 1 Carat Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional antique Tiffany & Co. ring showcases a striking natural emerald set at the center of an elegant platinum cluster design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 7 Weight: 5.70 grams Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .12 Hallmark: ©TIFF...
Diamond, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.6 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless icon of elegance and refinement, this exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcases a magnificent 2.67 carat Round Modern Brilliant Cut natural diamond s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Jazz 950 Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Graduating Natural Diamond 'Jazz' 950 Platinum Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 4.31ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Tiffany & Co. ring, featuring a captivating 4.31 carat emerald-cut emerald, radiating a rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.59 CTW Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2018; from the Harmony Collection Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total weight: 4.5 grams Tiffany Diamond Certificate: 2292726...
Diamond, Platinum
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5 Carat Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring showcasing a breathtaking 5 carat Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Band Ring with Diamond in Platiunum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 60016398 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.25 sizable Measurements: 2.9 MM Width & 1.9 MM Height Main Diamond: Round ...
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 5-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 5-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Band A rare and exceptional Tiffany & Co. creation, specially made approximately 25–30 years ago, as identified by the style ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold True Diamond Link Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & co. Material: 18k White Gold Diamond: 1 round cut= 0.02cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring size 4.5 Weight: 4.30 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Oval Pavé Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring features a captivating oval-shaped diamond accented by a delicate pavé diamond setting, totaling 0.50 carats (TCW).
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring—a testament to timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.13 CTW Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.13 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity Set in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs Accented by knife edge shank with ...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Platinum Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cushion Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The platinum setting offers enduring strength and a cool, elegant backdrop that perfectly complements both the vivid pink gemstone and the surrounding diamonds. This ring reflects th...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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. 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. 0.23 Carat Diamond Knife-Edge Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stamped Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire platinum engagement ring featuring a 0.23 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a six-prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Weight: 7.60 grams Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .07 H...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 7.0 grams Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .07 Ha...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut .55ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut .55ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Center diamond: 1 cushion cut diamond, carat total weight .55, H color, VS1 clarity Si...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 4 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&am...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Soleste 0.33ctw Diamond Eternity Band 950 Platinum Wedding Ring Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely Tiffany Soleste ring comes with an outer blue Tiffany box and new inner velveteen black box Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Round...
Diamond, Platinum
$496,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable expression of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic craftsmanship, this Soleste engagement ring showcases an exceptional 8 carat round brilliant cut diamond of E color and VVS2 cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Original Pre-Owned Engagement Ring with GIA and Tiffany Certificates Description A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting remains the world’s most iconic en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.97 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.97 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153556 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.97 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.86 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.86 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153416 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.86 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Tiffany & Co. 1.59 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.59 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152500 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.59 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153910 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Platinum
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Basket Weave Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. diamond ring crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Diamond Band Vintage Platinum Ring Half Hoop Mixed Cuts
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
The classic Tiffany & Co ring is set with mixed cut diamonds in alternating form.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 150090 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Ring 0.36ct 31827388
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond full eternity ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153906 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring Condition...
Platinum
1960s Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Tiffany & Co ring features a beautifully textured 18K yellow gold band encrusted with double vivid blue turquoise S shaped bands highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds set i...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 7 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 7 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .13 Hallm...
Diamond, Rose Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Atlas Ring Size H 1/2 (47)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155451 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Somerset Mesh Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver + Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Authentic Tiffany & Co. Somerset Collection Sterling Silver (.925) Diamond Accents(4) Ring Size: 4.75 Weight: 3.7 grams Signed Tiffany & Co. / 925 Excellent pre-owned estate ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFF...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z150605 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.91 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: princess cut diamond, carat total weight .43ct, Color E, Clarity VVS1 Hallmark: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.91 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring – 3.91ct Total Weight This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases a spectacular 3.41-carat Natural Round Brilli...
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.