$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Each band measures 3.7mm wide, giving the ring a bold yet elegant presence. The ring weighs 14 grams and is stamped “Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Soleste halo engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in a refined combination of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum (PT950 / AU750) and centers on a rare Fanc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,100Sale Price|33% Off
Estate Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic and chic Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band set. Showcasing a spectacular engagement ring set with a fiery, over 1/2 carat princess cut diamond displaying a colorless ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.03ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.03ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: undefined Age: 2009 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold & Diamond T Ring 5.5 #17222
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold and Diamond T Ring Size 5.5 This stunning band by Tiffany & Co. features the iconic "T" design in brilliant cut diamonds set in rhodium plated 18K white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F / VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box -Certified Appraisal Retail Value: $2,875 + ...
Diamond, Platinum
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 6 Carat Platinum Emerald-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and elegant three-stone engagement ring by Tiffany & Co., showcasing a finely proportioned emerald-cut diamond framed by classic tapered baguette side stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.47ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.47ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J857 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
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
$81,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Tiffany & Co. emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring featuring a magnificent 2.45 carat natural diamond of exceptional rarity and quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Tiffany Together Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection/Series: Tiffany Together Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 7 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMATION Side Stone 1 Gem Type: Diamond ...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Halo Ring, 1.49 Total Carat Weight — Certificate, Receipt & Packaging A breathtaking and excepti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Report Certified 2.07 Carat Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A heady heirloom, this authentic Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring is breathtakingly beautiful.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.Platinum Lucida Cut Diamond Ring 1.61ct H/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.78 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.78 ct Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is a breathtaking and luxurious piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.08ct H/VS2 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Palomas Melody 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring, Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Tiffany & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Gender: Female *Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant *Diamond: 0.85ctw *Ring Dimension: *Size: 4 *Each Ring Width : ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.52ct G/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Harmony Cluster Diamond 0.15ct / Pink Diamonds Ring US 3 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23290506 ■ Brand: TIFFANY&Co. ■ Product Name: Harmony Cluster Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: 1P Diamond (approximately 0.15ct), 6P Pink Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum, 7...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .20ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.4mm (0.17") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: Tiffany & Co. - PT950 Condition: Excellen...
Diamond, Platinum
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.08 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.08 ct Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is a breathtaking and luxurious piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23 Carat GVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Classic Tiffany Solitaire Serial Number: 30600398 / N09290099 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.84 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
magnificent Tiffany & Co. 3.84 ct Total Weight Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Vintage Sixteen Stone X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a high polished platinum band with "X" motif stations Prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds in between Weighing approximately 1.28 carats total G color with VS1 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Tiffany Forever Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Tiffany Forever Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 5 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMATION Side St...
Platinum
$66,750Sale Price / set|25% Off
GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Tiffany Novo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The piece is signed and accompanied by seller warranty, and remains in excellent pre-owned condition, showing minimal signs of wear. Ring size 6 and resizable. A timeless and elega...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,906Sale Price / item|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. - Purple-Pink Tourmaline Ring w/ Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
While not stamped as such I have seen very similar tourmaline rings without the diamonds from the Paloma Picasso Studios at Tiffany Date: 1980’s Style: Modern Creator: Tiffany
Diamond, Tourmaline
1999 Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.12 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1999; via date stamp and from the Lucida Collection Ring Size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south 6.5 mm and sits 6.2 mm high Total Weight: 6.0 grams Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
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. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.11ct D/VS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.09 CT Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2020s Ring Size: 5 and sizable Measures north to south 0.0 mm and sits 0.0 mm high Total Weight: 3.6 grams Accompanied by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F-G / VVS-VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box Retail Value: $2,875 + tax = $3,097.8...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Solitaire Diamond Ring Princess Cut .26ct Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany and Co Solitaire Diamond Ring Princess Cut .26ct Platinum This authentic Tiffany & Co engagement solitaire ring is finely crafted in luxurious Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.63 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating blend of color, brilliance, and timeless Tiffany craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. Novo ring showcases a stunning natural cushion-cut blue sapphire weighing 1.63 ca...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .42 Hallmark: TIFFA...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum Diamond Legacy 3.2mm Milgrain Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum Diamond Legacy 3.2mm Milgrain Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3.2mm Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. G.I.A. Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Center diamond is 3.01 carat G.I.A. certified Fancy Vivid Yellow color accented with round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of 1.89carat the ...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Ring Flawless Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring GIA Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ring Center Octagonal Flawless Blue Sapphire 3.39 carat Beautiful Blue Color None Heated Very Clean Natural.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s celebrated Novo Collection, this engagement ring features a striking oval cut Fancy Vi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Tiffany & Company Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Tiffany & Company Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 3.4 gram Finger size 6.5 Marked “ Tiffany & Co” “ 17651617” “ .22 Ct” “PT 950” .22 Carat Full Cut Diamond origi...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.51 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in platinum (Pt950), the ring is signed Tiffany & Co., with serial number and diamond weight engraved inside the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Double Soleste Round Shape 3ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Please refer to images for reference. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Soleste Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Weight: 6.2 grams Finger Size: 6.5 — complimentary resizing availa...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.18 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring you described features a total diamond weight of 1.18 carats, which is notable for a solitaire design.
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.6 Carat True Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of timeless elegance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. True Solitaire Engagement Ring showcases a breathtaking 2.6 carat Cut Corner Square Mixed Cut diamond, mas...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Melody Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Ring 4.97 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly collectible Tiffany & Co. creation, this Melody ring embodies the Maison’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring Due to the high value of this piece, payment is accepted by bank wire only.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.55ct Lucida Cut Diamond Half Circle Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
The retail replacement value for this ring in 2008 was $4,350. Size 4 3/4. Lucida cut diamonds are an original creation designed exclusively for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Round Diamond 0.74tcw E IF Engagement Ring Channel-set Diamond Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
T&CO. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Channel-set Diamond Band 0.74 tcw Style: Solitaire with Diamond Band Ref. number: 27220762 / L09030547 Metal: Platinum Pt...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring 0.77 Carat Diamonds & 1.76 Carat Tanzanite
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Revel in the captivating elegance of a vintage Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing a 1.76 carat pear-shaped tanzanite as its center...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.38 Ct. Soleste Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., Soleste 2.10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
(Serial number) Side Diamonds: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.56 Color: D-G Clarity: IF-VS2 Metal: Platinum Ring size: 6 Stamp: TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamonds Platinum 950 Ring Size 54
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Ring in platinum with diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.24 Carat H VS1 Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless icon of elegance and craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcases the enduring beauty of the classic six-prong solitaire design that has become ...
Diamond, White 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
Important Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inside the ring is engraved with a special message, dated 1940 and signed, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.03 CTW Lucida Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Lucida cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a stylized basked flanked by wide band shoulders Inner shank is inscribed with carat weigh...
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.