Tiffany & Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed to nest perfectly alongside the Tiffany Classic Setting engagement ring, this platinum band features a row of round brilliant diamonds channel-set in a diagonal channel that...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste 0.71 Carat Certified D Natural Diamond Engagement Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.59ct E/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond single stone ring by Tiffany & Co. The solitaire features an emerald cut diamond weighing 1.59ct, E colour and VS1 clarity set in a four prong mount.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Women's Diamond Band Ring In 18k White Gold Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Base Metal: White Gold, 18k Brand: Tiffany & Co. Clarity: VS Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Cut: Excellent Diamond 0.24ct Diamond Color: G Fancy Diamond Color: Whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.01ct E/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cert. Cushion Cut Diamond Eng. Ring, 1.10 Carat F VS1 — 1.80 TCW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring features a natural 1.10-carat Cushion Cut diamond, certified by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band Authentic Tiffany & Co engagement solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Diamond 0.56 TCW H VVS2 Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: ETOILE Ref. number: 27676642 Metal: PT950 Platinum Size: 5.75 sizable TCW: 0.56 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .66 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.7 grams Natural Diamonds: .96 ctw (Lucida .66, others .23 ctw) Diamond cuts: Lucida Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond color: H (Lucida), G-H (...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3.28 Carat Platinum Oval Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a stunning natural oval brilliant diamond at the center, certified by GIA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring size 5.5 ~.42ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. band ring is a refined piece of jewelry designed to captivate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Semi-Eternity 9 Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond 'Embrace' band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Half Circle Round Diamond 0.33 Carat Wedding Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Half-Circle Channel-Set Diamond Band Style: Channel-Set Width: 3 MM Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 sizable TCW: 0.33 tcw Main Diamond: 11 Round Brilliant Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless Tiffany & Co. three stone engagement ring crafted in platinum, centered by a magnificent 2.25 carat natural emerald cut diamond of exceptional quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$7,968Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany&Co. Classic Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.85 Ct Solitaire 1.15 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. original classic platinum diamond engagement ring, with a 0.85 CT (H, VS1, 3E) center diamond that is full of sparkles, and 10 brilliant round diamonds channel set in t...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.03 Carat G VS1 Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Classic 6-Prong Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 - sizable TCW: 1.03 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 1.03 cts ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold + Platinum Etoile Diamond Band Ring Size 5.5 3.8mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
It remains one of Tiffany's most enduring and versatile diamond band designs, wearable alone or stacked alongside an engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., centered around a rare and vividly saturated Burmese ruby of remarkable quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Grace Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 0.76 Tcw E VVS1 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Grace Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Style: GRACE - Solitaire with Diamond Band Ref. number: 27891306/L03160555 Metal: PT950 Size: 5.5 - sizable TCW: 0.76 tcw Ma...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Hardwear Small Link Diamond Ring Band 18k Yellow 7000 US Seller
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Hardwear band ring is a striking addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring with 2.43 Ct Emerald G-VVS2 GIA Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this vintage Tiffany & Co engagement ring, showcasing a stunning 2.43 carat emerald cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Wedding Band in Platinum with a Half-circle of Diamonds, 3 mm Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.33 Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.36 Tcw Round Diamond with Baguette Side Stones Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond with Baguette Side Stones Engagement Ring Style: Three - Stone Ref. number: T&C Diamond Certificate #302989 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 sizable TCW: 1....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire 0.54ct I VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring, 4.5 (US)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring. The ring is a size 4.5 (US), made of 950 platinum, and weighs 2.6 DWT (approx. 4.04 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.05ct H/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.05ct round brilliant cut diamond in a classic setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 0.3ct Diamond Engagement Ring, Size 47 Color I Clarity VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany 0.3ct diamond ring, size 47.Comes with box and warranty card.Main diamond: 0.3ct, color I, clarity VS1.
Tiffany & Co. Atlas X Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Cut: 3 round brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold & Diamond Open Paper Flower Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold & Diamond Open Paper Flower Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Ring Round Diamond 2, 29 ct D/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Ring This exquisite ring from Tiffany & Co. is crafted from 950 platinum, offering exceptional durability and a brilliant white luster that perfectly compleme...
c2004 Tiffany & Co Jazz Diamond Ring Sz 6.5 Band Platinum Fine Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Jazz' diamond band crafted in 950 platinum (circa 2004).
Diamond, Platinum
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 5.94 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby and 1 Carat Total Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.59 Carats Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Tiffany & Co. 0.59 carats six prong brilliant-cut diamond and platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond half-eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,400Sale Price|36% Off
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Channel Set Round Brilliant Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring is a refined expression of the House’s iconic craftsmanship and timeless design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.40 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, ca...
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring – 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring – 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant & Round Brilliant Diamonds This exquisite Tiffany & Co platinum halo ring showcases the brand’s legendary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co TRUE Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 2.66 CTS G VS1 Retail $79.5K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: True Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: 63866733 / T0801**** Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 2.66 cts Diamond Shape: Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.90 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. platinum ring featuring a natural oval cut no heat blue sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Ring with Three Round Diamonds Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 3 Diamond Cut: Round Ring Weight: 8.2 grams Band Width: 5.5 mm Stamped: TIFFANY & CO, 1995, 750, ITALY Estate Condi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Au Tiffany & Co. 959 Platinum 0.24 CT Diamond Engagement Ring Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 4 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: 950 Platinum Size: 4.5 Hallmarks: TIFFANY & CO PT 950 Total Weight: 3.3 Grams Stone: 0.24 CT Diamond Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Natural Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.8 grams Size: 4.75 Gemstone: Emerald 0.22cttw, Natural Diamond 0.36 cttw Comes with Tiffany pouch, box and bag. The actual...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., AGL 2.00 Ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful 2 carat cushion cut Unheated Burma Ruby flanked by two pear shaped brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 CT Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: Late 20th century Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.5 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total Weight: 3.3 grams GIA Diamond Grading Report: 2235563268 Stock Number:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18k White Gold Diamond Roman Numeral Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A powerful structural celebration of timeless elegance and graphic symmetry, this authentic Tiffany & Co. band ring is a signature icon from the legendary Atlas Collection.
Tiffany & Co. 0.12ct Diamond T Narrow Ring in 18K White Gold, Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany Material: 18K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Diamond: 0.12 Clarity: VS1 Color: G Ring Dimension: -Size: 51 ( 6 ) -Width: 5.5mm -Thickness: 2.2mm -Weight: 7.1grm Com...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Stunning Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection ruby and diamond eternity band ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Ring Platinum Band with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Type: Forever Band Ring Style: Half-Circle of Radiant Diamonds Product Number: 60004163 Carat Total Weight: 0.91 Shape and Cutting Style: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Band Platinum Ring with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Type: Forever Band Ring Style: Half-Circle of Radiant Diamonds Product Number: 60004163 Shape and Cutting Style: Round Brilliant Diamonds Wide: 3.5mm Ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond and Platinum Wedding Band Ring 2 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Sku Number: 16183334 Size: 6- sizable Metal: Platinum PT950 Total Carat Weight: 0.22 Cts. Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant D...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5 #24529
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5 This sparkling band by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with 11 round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Bezet Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.57ct F VS1 Bezel Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Bezet Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Bezel Set Ref. number: I0627**** Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6.25 sizable TCW: 0.57 cts Main Diamond: Round Bri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lock Diamond Ring 18K White Gold & 18K Yellow Gold Size 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with the sophisticated Tiffany & Co. Lock Diamond Ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold and 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Forever Platinum Diamond Band Ring 3mm Half Circle Shared Prong #2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. FOREVER Half Circle Diamond Band Ring Style: Half-circle Band Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 sizable Measurements: 3mm TCW: 0.57 tcw Diamond: 7 Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - Size 7 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - Size 7 3/4.
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.