$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.17 CT Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond wedding band. Set with 17 natural round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.17 CT.
Diamond, 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 & Co. diamond platinum half eternity wedding band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Weighing 3.02 grams, it has a delicate yet refined presence, making it beautiful as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or stackable diamond band. Classic, elegant, and full of quiet l...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubbles Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Bubbles Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 4.75 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMATION Side Stone 1...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition. Ring size is 5. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Soleste Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 5 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Very Good...
Platinum
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 18K Two Tone Gold Band Ring with 0.57ct Diamonds 0.65ct Ruby Size 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Experience a blend of elegance and sophistication with this vintage Tiffany & Co. band ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Rose Gold Elsa Peretti 3 Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Elsa Peretti 3 Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 4.5 Weight: 2.60 grams Width: 2mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamond,...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillana Diamond Ring in 18KT White Gold 0.80 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillana Diamond Ring in 18KT White Gold 0.80 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 143085 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
Tiffany & Co Lucida Cut Diamond 2.50 Carat Platinum Eternity Ring Size 5 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co Lucida-cut Diamond 2.50 carats platinum eternity ring size 5 ¾. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-JHD817a.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 0.93ct E-VS1 Diamond Ring in Pt950 Platinum – US4 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 32120212 ■Brand: TIFFANY & Co ■Name: Lucida Diamond Ring ■Material: 1P diamond (0.93ct E-VS1), Pt950 platinum ■ Accessories: ・Tiffany Case, ・Tiffany Diamond Certificate ■We...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.70TCW Diamond Platinum Fully Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Eternity, Milgrain, Classic Material: Platinum Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this band is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.50ct. The color of the diamonds is F with VS1 clarity. The band is a size 6. Inven...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Cutout Cigar Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 80 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 8mm wide Size: 7 Weight: 6.40 grams
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Stacked Band Rings, Platinum, Ring Size 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut 3.5 mm approximately .18 total carats EF color/ VS2 clarity Ring Size 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 3.3 mm Width Together: 6.7 mm Weight: 6.4 dwts. / ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Square Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Platinum 0.39 tcw 2.6 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Square cut Diamond Half Circle Band Sku: 22613413 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 7.5 Width: 2.6 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.39 TCW Diamond Shape: Square Cut Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.22 Carat Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Diamond Details: Approximately 0.22ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are F/G in color and VVS in clarity Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Measurements: 0.75″ x 0.10″ x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.55 Carat Diamond and White Gold 'Atlas' Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., 62 round diamonds ap. 1.55 cts., signed Tiffany & Co., 2000, ap. 6.6 dwts. Size 5 3/4. Diamonds: G-H-VS.
Tiffany & Co. Cigar Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carats 13.7 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stamped T&C, this 18 Karat yellow gold cigar ring features one bezel diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats. 10.84 MM Wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Platinum Bypass Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Unlike more widely seen Tiffany designer pieces, this ring offers a stronger collector profile due to its substantial diamond presence, sculptural execution, and period authenticity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co .25 Carat Baguette Diamond Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal type: Platinum Weight: 3.17 grams Size: 5 (Resizable) Diamond Details: Cut: Baguettes Color: G Clarity: VS Carat: .25 carat total weight (5 stone count) The rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
An instant classic, this basket weave ring by Tiffany & Co. exudes class and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Sizes: 5.5 Width: 2.7mm Weight: 4.70 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. With diamonds (around 0.35ct) Size 6 Comes in a box Estimate retail value: 4000$
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Wedding Band .63ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Naples, FL
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band. This Wedding Band Features 7 Round Diamonds .63 CTW And Is Set In Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Diamond & Platinum Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Forever 3 Diamonds & Platinum Wedding Band Celebrate your love with this elegant Tiffany & Co. 3 Stone Wedding Band, a timeless piece that beautifully symbolizes commi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.17ct Diamond ‘Soleste’ Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
They are excellent quality, matching at F in colour and VVS in clarity. The ring has all original Tiffany & Co. hallmarks and comes in a Tiffany & Co. box.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Round Cut 0.22 Ct. Platinum Engagement Ring.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Round Cut 0.22 Ct. Diamond I Color, VS2 Clarity Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Pearl and Diamond 18k Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Paloma Picasso's 1980s Tiffany collaboration produced some of the most collectible signed jewelry of the 20th century, and this mabé pearl and diamond dome ring is a prime example—co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
$28,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rings: Rose Gold & Yellow Gold 18k Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Rings: Rose Gold "X" Band (Sz 4.5) & Yellow Gold "Eighteen Stone" Band (Sz 5) An exclusive opportunity to acquire two iconic Jean ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total we...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 5.40 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Accent Band Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Circlet Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Breathtaking triple diamond halo engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Crossover Band 18KYellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for everyday luxury or stacking, it adds a touch of sophistication to any jewelry collection. Brand Tiffany & CO Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Ring Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.60 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond and Pink Sapphire Wedding Band. Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Pink Sapphire Seconda...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 3.57 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and elegant vintage three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., dating to the 1980s, centered by a beautifully proportioned natural pink sapphire of exceptional character.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round 1.37 Carat Center Engagement Ring GVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Professionally Cleaned and Polished, comes with copies of original receipt, Tiffany diamond certificate, and appraisal documents Previously-owned Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Sizes: 4.5 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Novo Yellow Diamond 1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex Platinum Ring US 4 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24080331 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Novo Yellow Diamond Ring ■ Product Number/Model: - ■ Material: 1P yellow diamond (1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex), side diamond...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Half Circle Diamond Open Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Half Circle Diamond Open Ring 6.5 Streamlined and modern, the Atlas collection shines with graphic sophistication and bold simplicity.
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Fluid and free, this ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. has a tasteful design that is quite eye-catching.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Solestes Rose Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
TIFFANY & CO Soleste Full Circle Eternity Band Ring Style: Soleste Ref. number: 60003487 Metal: 18kt Rose Gold Size: 5 Measurements: 2 MM Main Diamond: 40 Round Brilliant Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring, circa 1945.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring. Set with eight round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.40 carats, and thirteen rectangular ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Platinum 950 Tiffany & Co. Ring Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
A timeless foundation for a masterpiece, this luxurious Tiffany & Co. ring setting embodies sophistication and prestige.
Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic Tiffany Platinum Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Swan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. round brilliant diamond platinum swan ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 1.60 Carat Round Diamond Three Stone Ring Pear Sides H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and timeless Tiffany & Co. three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a harmonious balance of brilliance and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Channel Set Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 4.5. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Channel Set Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 4.5 Pre-Owne...
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Streamerica Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Streamerica Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155064 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Streamerica Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Streamerica Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155064 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 6.3 Carat Diamond Platinum Knife Edge Solitaire Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum and set with an impressive 6.39 carat natural diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 4mm Etoile Platinum 3 Row Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Color: E-F Clarity: VVS-VS Included: Original Tiffany & Co. ring box Original Tiffany & Co. shopping bag Important: Due to the eternity design, this ring cannot be resized.
Diamond, Platinum
$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 Paloma Picasso diamond ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 1.25ctw VS1-VS2/F-G Diamond and 18K White Gold Statement Ring - This exquisite piece is a testament to the enduring collaboration between Tiffany & Co. a...
Diamond, 18k 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.