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. Platinum 2.75mm Half Circle Bead-set Diamond Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 2.75mm Half Circle Bead-set Diamond Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 2.75mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .27 Hallmark...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Harmony Round Diamond 0.44 ct H VS1 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Harmony Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Prong Set Solitaire Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 4 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0.44 cts Color & Clarity: H,...
Diamond, Platinum
1.30 CT. Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously owned Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Collection ring. The ring is a size 6 (US), made of platinum, and weighs 3.0 DWT (approx. 4.67 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .21 ct D VVS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
About the Brand / Design Tiffany & Co.’s iconic six-prong solitaire (often called the “Tiffany® Setting”) was introduced in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and remains the benchmar...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum Lucida Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.10 grams Diamond: One Tiffany True® diamond (Lucida cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Half Circle Diamond Band Size: 10 Metal: Platinum Width: 2mm Stones: Diamond Hallmark: ''T & Co. PT950 '' Comes with Tiffany box
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 1.65ct Diamond Eternity Ring TI01-031126
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Like all pieces from the collection, this Tiffany & Co. Atlas ring features a structural design that is elevated by simple Roman numeral motifs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,812Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate, verifying its authenticity and value and giving details regarding the quality of the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.14 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.14 carats round brilliant cut diamond with F color and VS1 clarity certified by GIA to have triple X (Excellent in c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.35 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2020s; from the Soleste collection Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 13.0 mm and sits 6.5 mm high Total weight: 4.8 grams Tiffany Diamond Certificate: 3567...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.46 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. Novo diamond solitaire engagement ring is the epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond 1837 Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond 1837 Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 6.30 grams Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .2...
Diamond, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.32 Carat D Color Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring VS1 Pla
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a superb 2.32 carat round brilliant-cut diamond of top-tier quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co GIA 1.40 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1990's Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant cut center diamond in a solid platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 3.14 ct I VVS1 Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: 6 - Prong Tiffany Solitaire Ref. number: 162/11/66962121 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.25 sizable TCW: 3.1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold You’re viewing one of the most sought-after and rarest Tiffany & Co. solitaire rings on the ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Soleste 0.50 Ct. Center Oval Diamond Engagement Ring G VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Soleste Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., Pt950, D0.50ct, Serial Number Finger Size: 5.75 — free resizing available, or at any Tiffany & Co. loc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum An exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified 2.46 carat round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Open Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Open Ring 6 Streamlined and modern, the Atlas collection shines with graphic sophistication and bold simplicity.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage TIFFANY & CO Mid Century Modern GIA Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Red Carpet TIFFANY & CO Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Classic Band Ring, Platinum w/ 3 Round Brilliant Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This classic band ring features 3 round brilliant diamonds and Tiffany & Co. engraving.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,084Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany&Co 0.23 ct Diamonds Platinum Solitaire and Band ring Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MADRID, ES
This exquisite set features a contemporary design by Tiffany&Co., showcasing a stunning solitaire ring and matching band.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Vannerie Collection Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A Vannerie ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This elegant Vannerie ring was created by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. with the iconic geometric basket mesh design, back in 2002.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Platinum Round Brilliant Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamond exhibits no fluorescence and is laser-inscribed on the crown confirming its Tiffany provenance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond 18-Karat Loving Heart Ring In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Paloma Picasso Diamond Loving Heart Ring Exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18-karat white gold heart ring, featuring dazzling diamonds that beautifully enhance its el...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .34ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .34ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Center diamond: 1 cushion cut diamond, carat total weight .34, G color...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.08 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.08 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Doorknocker Circle Dangle Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 18k Rd .16ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Doorknocker Circle Dangle Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts G VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 68800919 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5 - sizable TCW: 1.36 carats Main Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts E VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 28776608 M10040196 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5.75 sizable Measu...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as multiple rows of yellow gold twisted rope motif Featuring three raised platinum 'X' motif stations Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.05 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$13,040Sale Price|53% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.80 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring F VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to Tiffany & Co.’s exacting standards, this ring is a sophisticated symbol of enduring love and timeless style.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.57 cts G VVS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Ref. number: D04555 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6.5 - sizable TCW: 0.57 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 1.53 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Novo Engagement Ring 18K Rose
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Maker: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Novo Diamond cut: Princess Carat: 1.53 carats Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Crown Inscription: (serial number) Fluorescence: Faint Side Diamonds: 0.20 carat...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring Round Diamond Solitaire 1.64 cts I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong Ref. number: 2240****/H1114**** Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5.25 - sizable TCW: 1.64 cts ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.42ct Lucida Diamond (G/IF) Solitaire 950 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance by Tiffany & Co, this diamond solitaire engagement ring is THE one Impeccable provenance, top quality materials, along with the renowned name are it...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Five Band Ring in 18K White Gold with pavè diamond band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co. five-band ring showcases an iconic and sculptural design with intertwined elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.74 cts F VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 67806719 / T03040218 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 7 sizable Measure...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.80 cts H VS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co RBD Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Ref. number: 69250637/U08290052 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6 - sizable TCW: 0.80 cts Main Diamond: Rou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 0.37 Cts F VVS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6 Prong Tiffany Solitaire Ref. number: 28262221 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.5 sizable Main Diamond: Round B...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion .64c Double Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Just as the sun’s rays radiate outward, casting light in every direction, so too does the Tiffany platinum Soleste® engagement ring. With a scintillating double halo of brilliant dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co GIA 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1990's Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant center diamond in a platinum six prong crown on top of an 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum 8mm Center Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring sz 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste platinum Aquamarine and diamond ring is a stunning piece of fine jewelry designed to captivate.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Heart Diamond Charm Ring Estate Platinum Tag Sz 5.75 Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Tiffany & Co pave diamond heart charm ring crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Retro Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral burst motif featuring calfs-head cut sapphire petals With additional calfs head and round cut sapphires prong and bezel set in burst Weighing approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Round Brilliant Diamond 0.75 cts I VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Engagment Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 171/18/23758954 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5 Sizable TCW: 0.75 cts Ma...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round Solitaire 1.72 cts H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 35149589 / P12100279 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 7 sizable Measurements: 2 mm TCW: 1.72 cts Main Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever 3mm Shared Prong Diamond Wedding Band Platinum .57ctw Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $7,000 Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Forever Design: 3mm shared prong Metal Content: Platin...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.94 ct Solitaire Diamond Ring in a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine estate solitaire diamond engagement ring. In .950 platinum. This ring is a wonderful marriage of a vintage Tiffany 6-prong setting and a vintage natural round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby Tank Cocktail Ring 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Diamond, Ruby
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3.6mm Half Circle Round Baguette Diamond Band Ring 9.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3.6mm Half Circle Round Baguette Diamond Band Ring 9.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 9.5 Band Width: 3.6mm Weight: 6.50 grams Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.06 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 1.06 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a classic six-pronged Tiffany setting Completed by knife edge shank Stamped for pl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
c2012 Tiffany & Co Forever Diamond Ring Sz 4.5 Band Platinum Fine Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co 'Forever' diamond band crafted in 950 platinum (circa 2012).
Diamond, White 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.