$14,080Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the celebrated Legacy collection, featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True™ Cut Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Offered here is a stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 2.03 carat Tiffany True™ Cut Corner...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 8.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 8.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum and Solitaire Diamond Ring by Tiffany and Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A platinum Tiffany and Company ring with a 0.49 carat brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. !8K Gold & Platinum Diamond Flower Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and timeless, this vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with platinum accents, featuring a sparkling diamond flower motif set with approximately ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Signature X Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond X Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color, Total weight Approx .50ctw Details: Ring Size: 5 3/4 Weight: 6.9 gram...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 6 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 5.90 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .13 Hall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.64ctw Tiffany & Co Cushion Cut Engagement Ring with Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Set in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18k White Gold Diamond 5-Row Metro Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Five rows of dazzling diamonds make this ring a stunning statement piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 1980's Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This Tiffany & Co Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Lovely Band Ring is full of femininity and softness weighing 6.3 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.49 Carat Tiffany & Co Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A 0.49 Carat Tiffany & Co Lucida diamond platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Etoile 4mm Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Etoile 4mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 4.17 Carat Diamond and Pink Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.54 carats Measurements: 9.63-9.70 x 6.08 mm Color: F Clarity: VVS2 Fluorescence: Faint Pink Diamonds Carat: 0.12 carat total Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$102,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.26 Carat True Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Certificate, Tiffany & Co. Valuation Report dated March 2019, and Tiffany & Co. ring box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. White Round & Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 9.75 #24260
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 9.75 This stunning band by Tiffany & Co. features 25 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Irid Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Irid Platinum Sapphire Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1 Sapphire - 5mm x 4mm 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .20...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Wave Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Wave Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 58 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VS1 clarity, G color, Total weight Approximately 1.4ct Details: Ring Siz...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite symbol of everlasting love: The Tiffany & Co. Platinum Halo Engagement Ring featuring a breathtaking 2.27 ct Round Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Modern and streamlined, yet perfectly timeless, this is the Etoile band ring from Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$74,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Legacy Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring is a testament to timeless luxury and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
$243,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5 Carat Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring showcasing a breathtaking 5 carat Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a superb diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Mixed Cluster Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Victoria Wide Band Ring is a masterful celebration of brilliant light and romantic artistry, brilliantly rendered in enduring, heavy-gauge PT950 plat...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 7 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 7 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 6 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 6 Diamond: Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .06 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.31ct Lucida Diamond Solitaire Ring TI28-050526
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Named after the term for the brightest star in a constellation, this Tiffany & Co. Lucida solitaire ring is designed to effortlessly catch the light.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.35ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring TI03-040626
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A 1.09 carat pear-shaped Sapphire makes a statement at the center of this exquisite Tiffany & Co. ring. Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.35 carats surround the center ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a stunning 1.56 carat Princess Brilliant Cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,880Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.45 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring showcases the refined elegance and craftsmanship that define the iconic American maison.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Metro full Eternity Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Metro Full Eternity Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 63481580 Metal: Platinum PT50 Size / Measurements: 1.6 mm Diamonds: Round Brilliant Diamonds 0.20 tcw...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Full-Eternity Diamond Ring Size L (52)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum diamond full eternity ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste .68ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely crafted by the renowned American jeweler Tiffany & Co., this exquisite ring is rendered in Platinum 950, showcasing the house’s timeless dedication to artistry and precisi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set Platinum 0.74Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co round cut diamond Engagement Ring and wedding band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6 Details: Size 6 Ten 2mm full cut round diamonds weighing approx. 0.03ct each.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 0.49Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. solitaire six prongs diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum, encrusted with center round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.49 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.04 Ct G/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .22 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This classic Tiffany & Co. Etoile band ring showcases approximately 0.22 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds expertly flush set into sleek platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: T&...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring TI36-050126
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. ring is incredibly charming. Crafted from 18K White Gold, the mesh band is perfectly juxtaposed with a heart-shaped motif accented by inset Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous three-stone ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.01 Carat Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring A classic and timeless Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring a 3.01 carat Round Brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 7 Weight: 5.70 grams Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .12 Hallmark: ©TIFF...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Band Ring with Diamond in Platiunum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 60016398 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.25 sizable Measurements: 2.9 MM Width & 1.9 MM Height Main Diamond: Round ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with four Square cut Rubies weighing approximately 0.80 carat and seven Square cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat. The ring also fe...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.24 Carat Cushion Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring The ring is 950 Platinum & 750 18K Yellow Gold The center stone is 1.24 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS1 There are 0.45 Carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.14 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 8.5 Weight: 5.10 grams Diamond: one round brilliant cut diamond, carat total weight .53...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Era: Estate Material: Platinum Resizing: Can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost. Signed: Tiffany & Co. This stunning estate Tiffany ring showcases a 0.30-carat round...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z159082 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condition D...
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Harmony Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2000s; from the Harmony Collection Ring size: 4 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 5.0 mm and sits 4.0 mm high Total weight: 3.9 grams GIA Diamond Dossier: 2239058880 Sto...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring—a testament to timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant estate Tiffany ring features a 0.30-carat round brilliant cut diamond, graded H color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. GIA certified 2.06 carat I color, VS2 clarity, Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in platinum Comes with original Tiffany & Co. box, Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.78ct G-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany laser inscription is present, and the ring comes complete with its original diamond certificate, retail/insurance evaluation, and a copy of the original receipt.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Half CIrcle Soleste Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 2mm .17ct F VS A Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 4mm Wedding Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Weight: 7.60 grams Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .07 H...
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.