Tiffany & Co. Seven Stone Diamond Platinum Ring Size: 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: Platinum 950 Condition: Mint ( Like New ) Gender: Female Stones Shape: Round, Pear Diamonds: 0.80ctw Clarity: VVS1 Color: E-F Dimension: Size: 5.5 Widt...
Diamond, Larimar, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Atlas Ring Size M (53)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pavé-Set Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A diamond-embellished charm adds a dash of whimsy and romance to a 3mm court-shaped platinum band at the focal point of this Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.15 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z157015 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.15 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.42ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 2.42ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Age: 2001 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.15ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring RRP: £20,000 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ruby Ring. 18k Gold Tiffany Ruby Trinity band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Ruby and Diamond Trinity Band. 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent condition for the age. Details: Size 6.5 3mm Center Diamond 3mm Natural Rubies. 2.4 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$179,500Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4 Carat Pear Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring showcases a stunning 4 carat pear-shaped diamond at its heart, radiating timeless elegance.
Diamond
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 8 A beautiful study in balance, the Tiffany Harmony® band ring is gently tapered at the center and proportioned to nest perfec...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5.5 A beautiful study in balance, the Tiffany Harmony® band ring is gently tapered at the center and proportioned to nest perf...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Oval 1.14ct Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A dazzling oval cut diamond sits within this oval shaped halo, created by the world famous Tiffany & Co designers.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring from the iconic house of Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,384Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless elegance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. Etoile engagement ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond set in a signature platinum bezel setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Very rare large Rubellite and diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Rubellite and Diamond ring. Set in platinum, with a large pear cut rubellite tourmaline of approximately 6.15 carats With a Halo border of 53 round brilliant cut...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Harmony Platinum Diamond 1.8mm Band Ring 5 A beautiful study in balance, the Tiffany Harmony® band ring is gently tapered at the center and proportioned to nest perfec...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mixed Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Mixed Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ796 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Gold Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. 18K YELLOW GOLD BLACK ONYX RING WITH DIAMONDS -Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Black Onyx -Diamonds: VS G, Old Mine Cut -Center Diamond: 6mm, 1.35ct -Side Diamonds: 1mm,...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Paper Flowers Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Papers Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ781 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Signed 4.36 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany's own retail price update describes the ring as a platinum tourmaline and diamond "Leaf Basket" ring, set with approximately 0.61 carat total weight of round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ849 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.27 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a platinum diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFA...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.40 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.74 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.74 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156408 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.74 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring Condition ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Harmony Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Harmony Ring Product Details Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.45 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.45 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156325 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.45 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring Condit...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 'Vannerie' ring in 18 karat white gold and diamonds Circa 2002.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond Platinum Ring Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Style: Paper Flowers Diamond Floral Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.82 CT Diamond Engagement Ring & Papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond engagement ring, accompanied by complete Tiffany & Co. appraisal papers and certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany T Diamond Rose gold ring Model number: 60151041
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany Rose gold diamond T ring model number 60151041 This Iconic design is a contemporary piece, set with diamonds inlaid into the T.
Diamond
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ring featuring a 0.33 carat princess diamond diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring This rare Tiffany & Co. marquise diamond engagement ring is a collectible piece, combining timeless elegance wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10 Metal: Platinum Size: 10 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.35ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
More than a fine piece of jewelry, this ring embodies the enduring elegance and values that define Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Buckle Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition:Pre-Owned Gender: Female Diamonds: 0.12ctw Dimension: Size: 9.5 Width: 7.7mm Band Width: 4.6mm Band Thickness: 2.1mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond X 6 Row Rope Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
-Designer: Tiffany & Co -Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum -Diamonds: 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.77 carats -Width: Approximately 11...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solitaire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany band was designed by Elsa Peretti and features a solitaire brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.04 carats bezel-set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold & Diamond Signature X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed gold & diamond ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow and white golds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Classic Six-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Classic Six-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases a natural brilliant round diamond weighing 3.53 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Etoile Platinum GIA Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Tiffany & Co Etoile diamond engagement ring crafted in patinum set with one GIA certified 0.22 carat brilliant cut diamond in D color SI1 clarity Ring Size: US 5 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring This exceptional Tiffany & Co. ring features a Tiffany Certified natural round brilliant diamond weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Ring Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sizeable diamond ring was made by the illustrious North American jewellers, Tiffany & Company.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 2.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Emerald Carat: 2.41 carats Color: H Clarity: VS1 Inscription: T&Co. 3207XXXX Metal: Platinum Ring size: 6 1/2 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Jazz Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Jazz Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 3.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Pink Sapphire: round pink sapphires Hallmark:...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.77 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round brilliant-cut center stone of 0.77 carat, with 10 smaller round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.25 carat, set on pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 1.01 CTS H VS2 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 24334066 / J03140361 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.21 cts E VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: T89554 Metal: Platinum Size: 3.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.21 cts Col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.19 cts F VS2 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 17069438 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.19 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.25 cts E VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 29062811 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.25 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Round Diamond 0.20 cts G VS1 Engagement Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 32274811 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 sizable Measurements: 2 mm Main Diamond: 0.20 cts C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.42 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This second-hand designer ring is in mint condition. It is a Tiffany & Co engagement ring with a sparkling 0.42 carat diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum 2.34ct Diamond Ring TI16-061926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. Victoria ring is a luxury piece that is ideal for everyday wear.
Diamond, Platinum
$19,460Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds display exceptional clarity and color, reflecting the high standards associated with the renowned house of Tiffany.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 9 Metal: Platinum Size: 9 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.0 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 4.02 ct Pear Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 4.02 ct Pear Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z156993 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 4.02 ct Pear Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring Condition D...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 4.87 Carat Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in platinum by the esteemed American house of Tiffany & Co., this exceptional ring showcases a magnificent Lucida cut diamond weighing 4.87 carats, graded I color and VVS...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Very rare large Rubellite and diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Rubellite and Diamond ring. Set in platinum, with a large pear cut rubellite tourmaline of approximately 6.15 carats With a Halo border of 53 round brilliant cut...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond T Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 6 1/2 to 7 (sizable) Stamped: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.