26671 Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring band weighs 2.3g All round diamonds, total weight 0.33ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Eternity band measures 2mm wide Ring band size 4 (This ring is not re-sizable) Rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic full eternity diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18K YG Half Eternity Band Ring 0.24ct Diamonds 0.35ct Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage Tiffany & Co. half-eternity ring, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold 3mm Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold 3mm Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1736 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
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
Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage TIFFANY & Co Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3mm Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.75 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. wedding band is a symbol of eternal love and commitment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, diamond, and ruby half eternity band ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
26776 Tiffany & Co Platinum Eternity Diamond 9.2mm Enchant Scroll Ring Band 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany platinum ring weighs 10.9g All round diamonds, total weight is 1.73ct Diamonds are color F and VS1 clarity Platinum band measures 9.2mm wide Size 7 (this ring is not resizabl...
Diamond, Platinum
26891 Tiffany & Co Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity 8.5mm X Braided Ring Band 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity platinum diamond ring band weighs 6.7g All round diamonds, total weight 0.64ct Diamonds F color VS1 clarity Band measures 8.5mm wide Ring is a size 5 (this ring cannot be ...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare and magnificent platinum eternity band handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. set with 19 perfectly matched step-cut Burma rubies.
Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Jazz Eternity Band Ring Size H 1/2 (47)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated diamond eternity band from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 6.25 1.1g + Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K White Gold Band Hight: 1.5mm Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. / 750 / Belgium Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 1.1 Grams Stones: Approx. 45 Natural Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Soleste Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 5.5. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Soleste Eternity Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Ring Size: 5.5 ...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Plat Full Circle 3mm Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring 6.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
At 3mm wide this band, with it's low profile, is substantial to wear on it's own, or stacked up against other rings. The Tiffany full circle channel-set eternity band is among the m...
White 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. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Red Color Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 1.39 Grams Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, we can NOT c...
Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Stunning Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection ruby and diamond eternity band ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring size 5.5 ~.42ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. band ring is a refined piece of jewelry designed to captivate. Crafted from 18k rose gold, it features a continuous row of white diamonds, totaling 0.42 carats. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Semi-Eternity 9 Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond 'Embrace' band ring. This timeless beauty features icy white round diamonds prong set along the top half of the ring in a single el...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond T Wide Eternity Band Ring sz 10.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Stamped AU750 Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Channel Set Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless yellow gold eternity band featuring 38 diamonds totaling 1 carat, channel-set in a classic 3mm wide design. Size 6.5. Perfect for stacking or wearing solo, this Tiffany &...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., 3.60 Carats Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. contains 33 channel set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.60 carats total. Perfect for your ring stack! Accompanied by a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.00ctw Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional vintage Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond full-eternity band crafted in iridium-platinum and set with hand-cut 2mm natural sapphires alternating with brilliant white ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Diamond Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Crafted in luminous platinum, this timeless ring showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and design legacy synonymous with the House of Tiffany.
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage eternity band blends timeless elegance with a subtle pop of color. Set in platinum, it features alternating pink sapphires and round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.21 car...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
26886 Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Diamond 2.2mm Eternity Wedding Band 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
950 platinum ring band weighs 3.3g 28 diamonds, total weight 0.85ct All diamond are F color VS1 clarity Band is 2.2mm wide Size is 5.5 (this ring is not resizable) Ring stamped "Ti...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Dots' Diamond Full Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. round brilliant cut diamond scattered full diamond eternity band ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$5,584Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Full Eternity Diamond Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless elegance and the signature refined aesthetic of the house, this authentic Tiffany & Co. Soleste full eternity ring is crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 25 channel set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Size 4 3/4
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Tiffany & Co. Aria Round Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. Aria round diamond eternity band in platinum. There are 40 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 2.80 carats, F-G color and VVS1-VS2. Circa 2010. Size...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond and Pink Sapphire Wedding Band. Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5 Signed: Tiffany & Co. This beautiful vintage-style Tiffany & Co. wedding band features an elegant alternating arrangement of pink sapphires a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 2.00 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Circlet Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. contains 130 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats total. Perfect for your ring stack! Accompanied by a Tiff...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1.80 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with channel set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.80 carat. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Size 7 1/4
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Full Circle Diamond Channel Set Eternity Band 1.95tcw Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany Full Circle Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Style: Eternity Ref. number: 60003431 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 7.5 / 3.9 MM TCW: 1.98 tcw Main Di...
Diamond, Platinum
26888 Tiffany & Co Forever 18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold ring weighs 4.6g 9 round yellow sapphire, total weight 1.80ct 9 round diamonds, total weight 1.50ct Total carat weight 3.30ct All diamond are F color VS1 clarity Band...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
26444 Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Diamond 2.2mm Eternity Wedding Band Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
950 platinum ring band weighs 3g All round cut diamonds, total weight 0.85ct All diamond are F color VS1 clarity Ring band is 2.2mm wide Ring band size is 5 (this ring is not resiz...
Diamond, Platinum
26427 Tiffany & Co 3.7mm Forever Platinum 2.86ct Diamond Eternity Band Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum band weighs 4.7g All round diamonds, total weight 2.86ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Band measures 3.7mm wide Ring is size 5.25 (this is not resizable) Ring stamped ''(c)...
Diamond, Platinum
26357 Tiffany Co Forever Platinum 1.64ct Diamond 3mm Eternity Wedding Band 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum band weighs 3g All round diamonds, total weight 1.64ct Diamonds are F Color VS1 Clarity Band measures 3mm wide Size 4.75 (this is not resizable) Ring stamped ''Tiffany&...
Diamond, Platinum
26719 Tiffany Co 3.7mm Platinum 3.18ct Diamond Full Eternity Forever Band 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum band weighs 5.7g All round diamonds, total weight 3.18ct Diamonds are F color VS1 clarity Band measures 3.7mm wide Ring is size 8 (this is not resizable) Ring stamped ''(...
Diamond, Platinum
26724 Tiffany & Co Forever Platinum 1.80ct Diamond 3mm Eternity Wedding Band 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum band weighs 3.4g All round diamonds, total weight 1.80ct Diamonds are F Color VS1 Clarity Band measures 3mm wide Ring is size 6 (this is not resizable) Ring stamped ''Tiffa...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This modern band by Tiffany & Co. is a stunning and contemporary piece of fine jewelry. This band embodies the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance that Tiffany & Co. is ren...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co platinum diamond Lucinda ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
A gorgeous Lucida full eternity ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring has 27 Lucida cut diamonds in a channel setting totalling approximately 1.74ct, predominantly F/G in co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Full Circle of Diamonds Eternity Band 0.85 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 28 Round Diamonds E-F Color VVS2-VS1 Clarity 0.85 Carats. Size-5. Ring Cannot Be Sized. Timeless Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.40ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum G VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co platinum diamond Lucinda ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
A gorgeous Lucida full eternity ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring has 27 Lucida cut diamonds in a channel setting totalling approximately 1.74ct, predominantly F/G in co...
Diamond, Platinum
22328 Tiffany Lucida Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 4mm Eternity Wedding Band 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
• 18k yellow gold and platinum, weighs 4.9g • 14 Lucida cut rubies and 14 Lucida cut diamonds, total weight 1.30ct • Band measures 4mm wide • Diamonds are F color and VS1 clarity • ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge in refined elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Crafted to perfection, this exquisite ring exudes timeless allure and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
Original Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Original Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band.
Diamond, Platinum
23698 Tiffany Co Lucida Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 4mm Eternity Wedding Band 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold and platinum, weighs 4.3g 14 Lucida cut rubies and 14 Lucida cut diamonds, total weight 1.30ct Band measures 4mm wide Diamonds are F color and VS1 clarity Ring is si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size L (51.5)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Half Eternity Wedding Band. Round Diamond Notch Band Platinum 2.20mm
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Material: Platinum Ring Size: 3.75 Origin: Spain This elegant Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. notch band features a refined row of round brilliant-cut diamonds set into a sleek p...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Forever Diamond Eternity Band Ring 3.02 ctw Size 6.5 Box
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Forever Diamond Eternity Band Ring 3.02 ctw Size 6.5 Listing Description: One (1) authentic Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria 2.27 Carats Total Alternating Diamond Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 7.5 Incredibly stunning Victoria alternating diamond eternity ring by luxury designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany and Co Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .75ct, total weight Band Width: 2.5mm Condition: Excellent
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.