$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
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Weight: 2.7 grams Design: Open Heart Gemstones: 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds; 0.06 ct tota...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,552Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage signed Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring, centered with a sustainably mined natural round brilliant diamond, set into a classic six prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 4.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.25 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 6.70 grams Diamond: One Lucida cut diamond, carat tota...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Soleste Ring 1.55ct G/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A scintillating platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.02ct I/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The solitaire features an emerald cut diamond set to the centre in a 4 prong mount weighing 1.02ct, I colour and VVS2 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Channel-Set Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Channel-Set Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set is an exquisite pairing.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 0.66 Carat Cushion Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Engagement Ring Style: Cushion Diamond surrounded by bead set diamonds Serial Number: 31025605/O1150332 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Total Carat Weight: 0.66TCW Ma...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria 2.27 Carats Total Alternating Diamond Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 7.5 Incredibly stunning Victoria alternating diamond eternity ring by luxury designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring features a stunning center stone, a Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond weighing 2.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.25 Carat H VS1 Diamond Six-Prong Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless symbol of love and commitment, this Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring showcases the iconic six-prong solitaire design that has defined elegance for generations.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Legacy Platinum Asscher Cut .56ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Legacy Platinum Asscher Cut .56ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Center diamond: 1 Asscher cut diamond, carat total weight .56, H color, VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Two Row Diamond Half Circle 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Details: Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: Two rows of round diamonds set across the front half of the band, between vertical gold bars Total diamond carat weight: approximately 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Bead Set Half Circle Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring Style: Half-Circle Bead Set Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.25 - sizable Measurements: 2.75 MM TCW: 0.27 tcw Main Diamond: 13 Round Brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany T T1 Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.19Cttw Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany T T1 ring embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.14 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This radiant Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring showcases a stunning GIA-certified 1.03-carat Lucida-cut diamond, with an exceptional F color and VVS-1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.25ct I VVS2 Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: 22401408/H05310098 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.0 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.25 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Br...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Bead Set Half Circle Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring Style: Half-Circle Bead Set Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.5 w/ sizing beads - sizable Measurements: 2.50 MM TCW: 0.27 tcw Main Diamond: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.40CT Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring GIA VVS1 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond engagement ring, showcasing timeless elegance and exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.16 ct Platinum Lucida Square Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.16 ct Platinum Lucida Square Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is a beautiful and unique piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Oval Cut Royal Blue Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Bow Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Absolutely lovely Tiffany & Co. diamond bow ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 3.5mm Ruby and Diamond Full Circle Band Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Embrace Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band features an elegant 18kt yellow gold setting with four and shared prongs securely holding 9 sparkling diamonds totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.05ct G/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.09ct D/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Lucida Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.46 tc E VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucida PT950 Includes: Tiffany & Co. Ring Boxes - Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate - Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lucida 0.45ct Diamond Engagement Ring Size 51
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Premium Lucida Collection Luxurious Diamond Ring, Size 51,Center Diamond: 0.45ct / Color Grade F / Clarity VVS2,Accessory: Original Box
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Vintage Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three french cut diamonds alternating in pattern with two emerald cut emeralds Diamonds weigh approximately 1.31 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Emeralds weigh ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic diamond engagement ring that is not your average Tiffany six-prong.
Diamond, Platinum
Paper Flowers Ring in Platinum with Pave Diamonds Petals by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Tiffany & Co. wows us once again with this absolutely incredible diamond cluster ring from the Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 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 V...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Legacy Collection Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Collection Full Circle Band Ring Style: Full-Circle Bead-Set with Milgrain Edge Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5 Measurements: 2 MM Width TCW: 0.43 tcw Main Dia...
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. Cornflower Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 0.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Ring Pouch - Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate - Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Forever Platinum Diamond Band Ring 3mm Half Circle Shared Prong
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. FOREVER Half Circle Diamond Band Ring Style: Half-circle Band Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.75 sizable Measurements: 3mm TCW: 0.57 tcw Diamond: 7 Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Round Diamond 1.60 cts G VS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong T&C Diamond Certificate: 31545102/O02200084 Metal: Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1837 Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. 1837 Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold An iconic diamond band from Tiffany & Co. this band is well made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and set with 2 Round B...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Vine Bypass Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Marquise-Cut: 0.92 ct Round Cut: 0.27 ct Diamond: 1.19 ct twd Ring Size: 8.25 (Resizeable) Color: F Clarity: VS With Paperwork and Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Classic Six-Prong 0.3 Carat Diamond Ring, Size 47
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany Classic Six-Prong 0.3 Carat Diamond Ring, Size 47, H Color, VVS1 Clarity.Comes with box and certificate.
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified .90ct G-VVS1 XXX Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified .90ct G-VVS1 XXX Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring Featuring a Stunning Tiffany Inscribed .90ct G-VVS1 Genuine Natural Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co GIA 0.90 E VVS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 0.90 carat radiant cut diamond, GIA E VVS2 - Tiffany & Co. Lucida design - Crafted in platinum - Ring size 5.25 Purchase includes ring box and complimentary resiz...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18KYG Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Band Ring Circa 1995
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Measuring 9 mm in width and a size 4.5, this ring combines bold gold presence with understated sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 1.22 cts I VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Solitaire Ref. number: 33402309 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 4.75 - sizable M...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.19 Carat F VS1 Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring. The stone is GIA certified 1.19Ct F VS1 XXX. Tiffany & Co. serial Number etched on the crown. The stone is set in PLT/950. The ring comes wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1837 Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of the iconic Tiffany design, the warm gold construction, and the delicate diamond accents creates a ring that is simultaneously a fashion statement and a timeless in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the makers at Tiffany & Co. comes this iconic knife edge solitaire ring featuring a stunning 0.95 carat diamond at it’s centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 1.60 cts D VS2 Engagement Ring PLAT
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.25 - sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut 1.60 cts Color & Clarity: D Color, VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Round Diamond 0.91 cts E VVS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Classic Tiffany Setting Prong Set Solitaire Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 4.25 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Round Diamond 0.94 cts F VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Classic Tiffany Setting Prong Set Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.25 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0...
Diamond, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.60ct D VS1 Cushion Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
his exceptional Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring is a radiant expression of the House’s iconic elegance and uncompromising craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Natural 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Natural 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring In Stock Check out this exquisite Tiffany & Co. natural diamond solitaire ring in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.01 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing a 1.01 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as I color, VVS2 clarity, and triple X (Excellent in cut, polish, and s...
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.