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. Soleste Oval Diamond 0.60 ct E VS2 Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Soleste Halo with a Diamond Band Ref. number: 69159958 Certificate: GIA 1236367637 Metal: Platinum 950 Size / Measurements:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. T Diamond Wire Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.13 CTW Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title Tiffany & Co. T Diamond Wire Ring 18K Rose Gold 12 Diamonds 0.13 CTW Size 7 Description Authentic Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Lady's platinum five row domed band with 140 round brilliant cut diamonds; 56-.03ct. approximately 3.40cttw. Clarity grade is VVS1 Color grade is E-F Platinum 7....
Tiffany & Co. 1.02ct Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Featuring an unbroken ring of sparkling carre cut diamonds, this stunning eternity band comes from Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Knot Double Row Ring in Yellow Gold with 0.31ct Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co Type: Knot Double Row Ring Shape and Cutting Style: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.31ct Features: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Cutout Band Ring with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with the orignal Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer gift box. Ring size: 5.5 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Natural diamonds: .26 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.12 CTS G VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring COA Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6- Prong Solitaire Ref. number: 171/21/70132044 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5.5 sizable TCW: 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut 0.44 ct Halo Engagement Ring Diamond Band Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Soleste Halo with a Diamond Band Ref. number: Diamond number 36688866 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4 sizable Measu...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.74 carat emerald cut diamond platinum three stone ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 5.74 carat emerald cut diamond platinum three stone ring is an extraordinary example of timeless elegance and exceptional diamond quality.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.38 Carat VS2, G Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring.
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.80 cts H VS1 Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Ref. number: 38136909 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.5 sizable Band Width: 1.9 MM Main Stone: Round Brilliant Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.00 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set in platinum, this ring embodies timeless luxury. - Center Stone: 1.00 carat round tanzanite - Side Diamonds: 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.80cttw, VS1, G - Metal: Platinum -...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.26 Carats Round Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring, showcasing a 1.26 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified as H color as VVS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Stackable Baguette Diamond Band Ring Metal: 18KT White Gold Width: 4.5 MM Size: 5.5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.24 CTS Diamond Shape: Baguette Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Tiffany & Co. wedding rings, showcasing a 1.01 carats cushion cut diamond with H color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5 New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 2.2mm Half Circle Diamond Embrace Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. French 18k White Gold 2.78ctw Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 7.7mm (0.30") (top of the ring), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.1mm rise off the finger Stamp: ©2001 Tiffany & Co. 750 France C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternal Link Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 56 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.70 carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Size 5 3/4
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155079 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Ring In Platinum And 18Kt Gold With 2.13 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An emerald and diamonds ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This is an outstanding three-gemstones ring created in New York City by Tiffany & Co, back in the 1990's.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond 0.41 ct E VS1 Solitair Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: T42744 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 3.75 TCW: 0.41 cts Main Diamond: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond 0.33 ct H VS1 Solitair Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: J53274 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5 sizable TCW: 0.33 cts Main Diamond: Round Bri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring Full Circle 2 mm 0.38 tcw Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Style: Full Circle Channel Set Ref. number: 60003383 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4 Measurements: 2 MM TCW: 34...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany natural pink sapphires brilliant white diamonds Platinum Ring US 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Forever Eternity Band, characterized by its alternating pattern of round brilliant pink sapphires and white diamonds set in platinum. Key Specifications Gemstones...
Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.5 This lovely retired Etoile diamond band ring by Tiffany & Co. absolutely shines on the finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Domed Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold Circa 1989
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. dome ring with pavé round diamonds and a line of channel set square-cut emeralds in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Certified...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring showcasing a remarkable natural emerald cut diamond of exceptional presence and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Three Stone Circlet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A stunning Tiffany & Company three-stone ring featuring a trio of brilliant-cut diamonds, each encircled by a halo of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring and Band in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Solitaire Ring Size: 5.25 Band Ring Size: 5 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, epitomi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
c2002 Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 Band 18k White Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Vannerie' dome ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 2002).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.27ct Diamond ‘Forever’ Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From their ‘Forever’ collection comes this diamond set band from Tiffany & Co. Made in platinum the band is 2.2mm wide band features a total of nine diamonds, held within shared claw...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Engagement Ring 1.30 FVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Collection solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 0.50 Carat Platinum Engagement Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
These white gold Tiffany & Co rings are sold as a set with original box, certificate and bag.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond 0.46 ct E VVS1 18k Yellow Gold & Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: 171/15/30125789 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6.0 - sizable Main Diamond: Ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Spessartite "Tapestry" Ring 9.65ct, Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Garnet approx. 9.65ct. & 54 Diamonds approx. 4.50cts Color/Clarity: G-H, VS Certifications: None Size: 8.0 Creator: Tiffany & Co., French Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight:...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Channel Set Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.03 ct F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany Setting with Channel-Set Diamond Band T&C Diamond Certificate: 31137748/N09240084 Metal: Platinum PT 950 Size: 6 - sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Circlet 0.64 Carat G VS Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Circlet Ring Style Number: 165-12-22413201 Metal: Platinum PT950 Ring Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.64 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Hallmar...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.07ct Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this beautiful wedding band. Crafted in platinum and sitting at 3mm in width, this band is flat court in shape with the designers name and three...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 'Streamerica' Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The cross patterning is stepped into the ring and the diamonds are rub over set. The ring has a Tiffany & Co mark to authenticate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 4 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 4 Band Width: 5.4mm Weight: 7.0 grams Diamond: 1 round brilliant diamond, carat to...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Oval GIA Diamond Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Oval Diamond Engagement Ring. This diamond ring has a 4.00ct oval brilliant cut diamond center (Color: F, Clarity: VVS2, GIA#21859869, Tiffany H05110692) in a diamond h...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Bead Set Round 1.00 ct F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Bead Set Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140910 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co 14K Gold and Platinum Carre Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany and Co 14K Gold and Platinum Carre Cut Diamond Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Rope Band Ring Size 5.25 #20016
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.25 This sparkling diamond eternity band by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pair of Platinum 1ctw Channel Set Diamond Band Stack Guard Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2.25mm (individual) - 4.5mm (together) Ring Height: 1.9mm rise off the finger Stamp: © Tiffany & Co. - Pt950 Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage ~1/2 Round Solitaire 18k Gold 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a vintage 18k gold Tiffany & Co. engagement ring with an estimated 1/2ct round center diamond size 7.5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Carat I/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Carat I/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring — GIA Certified An absolutely stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing a 3.20-carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.13 Carat/D Color GIA Cert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Tiffany & Co Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Era: Edwardian Year: 1901-1910 Metal: Platinum with Tiffany hallmark Gemstone: Natural Saltwater Pearl Color: White Shape: Button Size 7.13 mm GIA Certified Diamonds: (2) Carat We...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Tiffany & Co. Type A Jadeite Jade Diamond Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Tiffany & Co. 1940's Vintage Ring Stunning Oval Natural Untreated Type A Jadeite Jade "Fei Cui" GIA Report 17.5mm x 12.28mm Two Brilliant Round Diamonds .08cts F-G color...
14k Gold, Palladium
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.20 grams Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15 Hallmark: T...
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.