Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Eternity Ring Size M (53)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold 4.5MM Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Band Ring Style: Etoile Diamond Band Ring Metal:18K Yellow Gold w/Platinum Diamond Bezels Size: 4.25 Measurements: Band Width: Approx. 4.5mm Main Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Legacy Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring .94ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This beautiful Tiffany engagement ring is from the Legacy collection.
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
Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3mm Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a timeless symbol of elegance, combining the allure of vintage design with Tiffany & Co.’s exceptiona...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.19 ct Platinum Lucida Square Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring you've described features a 1.19 carat Lucida Square Brilliant Cut diamond, a specialty cut exclusive to Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.08 cts F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong Certification: GIA 6223565177 Metal: Platinum PT 950 Size: 7 sizable TCW: 2.08 cts Main Diamond:...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 3.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 1.21ct GIA Knife-Edge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $18,000 Size: 5 3/4 Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.29 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 6 Prong Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Say YES to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.!
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.10 grams Diamond: One Tiffany True® diamond (Lucida cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.41 grams Diamonds: 1.00 CTW round natural diamonds E-G VVS Size: 5 (US) Widt...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.96 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Harmony Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.96 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Harmony Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z152692 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.96 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Harmony Engag...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring A classic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring crafted in platinum and set with a bright 2.26 carat emerald-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.14 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. platinum 950 engagement ring features a dazzling 2.14-carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity by GIA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .37 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 with Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .37ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Diamond: Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .37ct, H color, VS1 clarity Hallmark: ©TIFFAN...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 3.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the opulent allure of our original early 1900s Tiffany & Co Emerald and diamond Art Deco platinum cocktail ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,483Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band Ring in British Hallmarked 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This refined Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring is crafted in luxurious 18-carat white gold, offering timeless elegance with a contemporary edge.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Rose Gold Diamond Ring, Modern Design, USA, 5.6ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Tiffany and Co. Diamonds Rose Gold Ring showcases a refined contemporary design that reflects the maison’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship and modern elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum .27 ct E VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire featuring a 0.27 ct round brilliant diamond in a classic six-prong Tiffany & Co.
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 1.10 Ct Platinum Harmony Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of Tiffany's Harmony setting this ring features a 1.10ct round brilliant diamond graded H in color — near colorless, facing up bright and white in the platinum set...
Diamond, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Two-Tone Platinum 18K Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and refined Tiffany & Co. diamond wedding band, beautifully crafted in an elegant combination of platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$1,917Sale Price|35% Off
Tiffany and Co. Etoile Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .30ct FVVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co. engagement ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a round brilliant cut diamond center weighing 0.30 cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.04 Ct G/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.16 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.16 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 125658 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Half Circle Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks clear and legible. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950 Size: 4.25 Weight: 3 grams Width: 2.3mm Diamonds: 15 round brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Diamond 1.33 Tcw Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. LEGACY Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo Ref. number: 24971589/J10100317 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 TCW: 1.33 tcw Main Diamond: Cushion Modified Bri...
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. 18K Gold 2mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold 2mm Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 8 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 8 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx.
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .33 Hallma...
Diamond, Rose Gold
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. 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. Platinum 0.50 Carat VS-2 G Color Flower Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Ring Condition: Mint Diamond Information Weight: 0.50 Carat Total.
Diamond, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and refined three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co. showcases the perfect balance between vibrant color and timeless luxury.
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 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. GIA Certified Engagement Ring in Platinum with 0.45cts Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement ring designed by Tiffany & Co.. A contemporary elegant engagement ring, created in the city of New York by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 4.38 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond "Soleste" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
(Serial number) on crown Small Diamonds Carat: 0.32 carat total Color: D-G Clarity: IF-VS2 Metal: Platinum Ring size: 6 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 5.26 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond "Novo" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
X07061036 on crown Side Diamonds Carat: 0.16 carat total Color: D-G Clarity: IF-VS2 Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 1/2 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154998 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement ...
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The band marked for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a wonderful marriage of an original Tiffany 6-prong setting and an vintage natural round white diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring from circa 2000 is a timeless emblem of love and commitment.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Diamond Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Diamond Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155083 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 0.45 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. round diamond solitaire engagement ring set in platinum, accompanied by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic full eternity diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.38 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2010s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.5 mm and sits 9.0 mm high Total weight: 5.1 grams Accompanied by Tiffany certificate: 61567151 / R09290039 Stock N...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Band 1.38 Carat F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Six Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring with Channel Set Band.
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...
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.39 Ct. Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO 4.39 ct Total Weight Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunning and elegant piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #25330
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond set in a timele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tiffany & Co. 0.9 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ribbon Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.9 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ribbon Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155078 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.9 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ribbon Engagemen...
Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.45 Carat D VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An ultra-rare and truly special example of Tiffany & Co.’s renowned craftsmanship, this ring centers an extraordinary 2.45-carat Emerald Cut Diamond, the most coveted and hard-to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 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.