Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.30 Carat F VVS Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Bezel Set Flower Diamond Ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.30 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds ( 7 Stones ) Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co .46 Carat GIA Certified H VS2 Round Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Natural round brilliant diamond engagement ring certified and inscribed by the GIA (#2235063700) as an H in color, VS2 in clarity, Excellent ...
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, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Ring 2.01 Carat G/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a radiant cut diamond in an exquisite four claw mounting, weighing 2.01ct, G colour an...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, Size 3.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.75 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. T Narrow Diamond Band - White Gold 18k Round Brilliant .13ctw Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $4700 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: T Design: Narrow Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, 1.64 Total Carat Weight — Tiffany Valuation A stunning and timeless Tiffany & Co. three-stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co. Signed 2.58 Carat GIA F VS2 Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate love with this stunning Tiffany & Co. Signed Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany & Co. 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Old European cut Diamond center stone weighing approximately 1.00 carat and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds surrounding it weighing approximately a tot...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 1.18ct D/VS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 1950 Tiffany & Co GIA Flawless 2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Prepare to fall in love with this Tiffany & Co. Internally Flawless diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
$40k MSRP Tiffany & Co 1.78 I/VS2 Round Diamond Plat Engagement Ring Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A timeless classic from the world’s most iconic jeweler, this Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring features a 1.78 carat round brilliant diamond, graded I color and VS2 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Altas 18k Gold Diamond Pierced Roman Numeral Wide Band Ring sz5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.67 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 ( fitted on finger, we can NOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 9mm (0.35") (top of the ring - north to south) Rin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.02ct F VVS2 Diamond Ring 2019 W/ Box & Papers Laser Etched Origi
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a stunning authentic Tiffany & Co. 1.02ct Round Brilliant Diamond, graded F color, VVS2 clarity. The diamond is accompanied by its original Tiffany box, papers, and replaceme...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co, American, circa 1935.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with twelve square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back rubover channel settings with a combined approximate we...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate we...
Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lock Diamond Band w/ .14cts
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Designed to keep safe that which is cherished, Lock is a universal symbol of what matters most. This ring is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold with hand-set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Comes complete with original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer ring box.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I
Tiffany & Co. Round G VS2 1.91 Carat Channel Set Diamond Band Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany Setting with Channel-set Diamond Band Ref. number: 23177803 / I5080346 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 - sizable TCW: 1.91 tcw Main D...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 6.80 grams Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum, H VVS2 0.30 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring comes with Tiffany diamond certificate, folder and inner and outer ring boxes.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum & Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum & Diamond Band Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. Etoile Band, a perfect blend of modern elegance and timeless craftsmans...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 0.26 carat diamond engagement ring, size 48 color H, clarity VVS2.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany 0.26 carat diamond ring, size 48.Comes with box and warranty card.Main diamond: 0.26 ct, color H, clarity VVS2.
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring This exceptional ring by Tiffany & Co. features a magnificent 14.00 carat natural blue sapphi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Full Circle Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Platinum 1.00 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Width: 3 MM Size: 4.25 Total Carat Weight: 1.00 tcw Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond C...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Antique Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Yellow Gold Shank Total Weight: 5.61 Grams Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum Three Stone Ring with Emeralds and 1.30ct VS1 Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. three-stone ring showcases the house’s timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship in a striking platinum setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: Platinum (stamped "©TIFFANY & CO. PT950") Ring Size: 7 Weight: 5.5 grams Center Stone: 1.53 ct Natural Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Color/Clarity (GIA): E Color, VVS2 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18k White Gold 1.60ctw Diamond Roman Numeral Wide Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Weight: 12.01 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, we can NOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 8.7mm (0.34") (top of the ring - north to south) Ring H...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold 3 Diamonds Open Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 8.5mm Weight: 6.30 grams Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, carat total...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany and Co. True Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and Matching Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond: 0.89 carat Shape: Cut Cornered Square Color Grade: F Fluorescence: None Clarity Grade: VVS2 It comes with the box and certificate
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Rose Gold Contour Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Rose Gold Contour Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 2.71 grams Size: 6.5 (US) Width: 2mm Diamond: 1 round natural di...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Full Diamond Hollow Lace Window Ring, Size 55
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Full Circle Diamond Hollow Lace Filigree Ring, Size 55.Pavé diamonds all around the band, extremely beautiful, discontinued and rare collectible piece, h...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring comes with its original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Report, a valuation report from June 2021, and the original packaging.
Diamond, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.20 Carat D/VVS Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly exceptional three-stone engagement ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and featuring a breathtaking combination of rare, high-grade diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 3.05 Carat D SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.05 carat GIA Certified D SI1 cushion cut diamond measuring 10.07 x 7.92 x 5.20 mm is custom set in a handcrafted platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond 5 Point Open Star Motif Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Size: 3.5 Natural Diamonds: .10 carat total weight Band width: 1.57 mm Ring outer diameter: 17.46 mm Weight: 3.2 grams Stamped: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. True Love Platinum w/ 18k Gold 0.22ct Round Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can NOT custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 8mm (0.31") (at the solitaire), 3.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.8mm rise off the finger Stamp: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pave Diamond Sevilana Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. / Elsa Peretti Material: platinum Diamond: 72 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 18.7mm wide Size: 7.5 Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Platinum Diamond Chain Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A delicate and modern take on the diamond ring, this piece comes from Elsa Peretti's iconic Diamonds by the Yard collection for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring by Tiffany & Co. Size 7.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Sixteen Stone Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold & PT950 Ring Size 7.25 Width: 6.5mm Thickness: 3.4mm Carat Total Weight 1.14ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade F-G Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold (prongs) Gemstones: Ruby & Diamonds Ring Size: 3.25 Ring Weight: 4.20 Grams Band Width: 1.9 mm Ornament Dimensions: 13.4 mm x 12.4 mm Stamped:...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Bead Set 1.59 cts Round H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Bead Set Round Brilliant Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring.
White Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 4.31 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and timeless three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., showcasing an exceptional natural emerald of impressive presence and rich green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Cut Tanzanite Double Halo Round Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Tanzanite, carat weight 2.00. Diamonds, carat total weight .45. Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co Type: Soleste Ring Tanzanite: Carat Weight: 2.00ct Center Stone Shape and Cutting Style...
Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Burma Sapphire And Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your finger with the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Burma Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
19th Century Tiffany & Co. Antique Opal Ring with Old Mine cut Diamonds in 14k
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
A rare and historically important 19th-century Victorian Tiffany & Co. ring, dating from the 1850s–1880s, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of early Tiffany design.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Enter the luxurious world of Tiffany & Co. with this classic and exquisite stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Pavé Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A sculptural bypass ring from Tiffany & Co.'s Elsa Peretti Teardrop collection, crafted in platinum and set with pavé diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .54 Ct Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G-H, VVS2-VS1 IGI Cert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Lucida® engagement ring featuring a 0.54 ct Lucida cut diamond set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.12 carat G color with -VS2 clarity - set in a high polish bezel Completed by grooved twist motif shank Stamped for 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.76 Ct. Grace Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Grace Platinum Engagement Ring has a total weight of 6.2 grams and is a size 6.25.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Harmony Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition. Ring size is 6.5. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Harmony Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 6.5 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excel...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. T Narrow Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 18k Round .13ctw SZ 7 Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: T Design: Narrow Band Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany 0.54 Carat Thai Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring made by Tiffany in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.