Tiffany & Co. 1.29ct Diamond 'Novo' Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring comes from Tiffany & Co.'s 'Novo' Collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring crafted in platinum (PT950), featuring a spectacular natural cushion cut diamond at the center, weighing 3.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153906 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring Condition...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite 1.76 ct Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$49,400Sale Price|24% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and modern engagement ring from the Novo collection by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and designed to highlight the crisp geometry and brilliance of a princess cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Band, 1.46 TCW A stunning and complete Tiffany & Co. diamond bridal set from the iconic Novo Collection,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany and Co Novo ring is a refined expression of modern luxury, centered around a vibrant yellow diamond that captures immediate attention.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.35ct Princess-Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Novo diamond engagement ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.90ct Cushion cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1317 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154998 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.38 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Novo Engagement ...
Tiffany & Co. 0.70ct Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 0.70ct Princess cut Novo Ring Type: Ring Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 2.02 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond "Novo" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
W071XXXX Side Diamonds Carat: 0.16 carat total Color: D-G Clarity: IF-VVS Metal: Platinum Ring size: 6 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO. Pt950 (Serial number) 2.02 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Novo 0.47 Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Type ring Gender women Condition pre-owned Ring size 4.5 Ring weight 3.7gr Material platinum Metal purity 950 Main stone diamond 0.47ct Clarity VS1 Diamond color...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Novo Platinum Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Novo Platinum Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .36 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Engagement Ring in Platinum F VVS1 1.05 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Novo Engagement Ring in Platinum F VVS1 1.05 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140476 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co Novo Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co NOVO Full Circle Diamond Band Style: Full Circle Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.5 Measurements: 2 MM TCW: 0.40 tcw Main Diamond: 39 Round Brilliant Diamonds Color &...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$34,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Novo 1.40ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring showcases a beautifully vibrant Fancy Yellow diamond, weighing approximately 1.40 carats, set in the iconic Novo design known for ...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$66,750Sale Price / set|25% Off
GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Tiffany Novo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic and highly sought-after engagement ring from Tiffany & Co., belonging to the celebrated Tiffany Novo collection, known for its refined proportions and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring featuring a certified natural emerald-cut center diamond weighing 2.16 carats, graded H color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 1.7 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo® 1.7 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring A timeless Tiffany & Co. classic from the renowned Novo® collection, crafted in platinum and featuring a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo Collection, this exquisite engagement ring features a vibran...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Novo Round Cut .58ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Novo Round Cut .58ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 The round brilliant center diamond is set among four slim prongs, giving this timeless ring a feminine spirit...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum 0.95ctw Princess Cut Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Size: 5.5 Width: 1.78 mm Weight: 3.09 grams TIFFANY & CO. ladies 950 platinum, diamond solitaire engagement, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 2mm 0.18 cts Total Half-Circle Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Inscriptions are clear and crisp. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Novo Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 1.53 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Novo Engagement Ring 18K Rose
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Maker: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Novo Diamond cut: Princess Carat: 1.53 carats Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Crown Inscription: (serial number) Fluorescence: Faint Side Diamonds: 0.20 carat...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.26 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond "Novo" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Oval Brilliant Carat: 5.10 carats Measurements: 13.00 x 10.00 x 6.23 mm Color: H Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Inscription: T&Co. X0...
Diamond, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s celebrated Novo Collection, this engagement ring features a striking oval cut Fancy Vivid ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co NOVO Emerald Diamond RB Diamonds Band 0.61tcw Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co NOVO Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Diamond band Ref. number: 63694894/T06270039 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 7.5 TCW: 0.61 tcw Main Diam...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.46 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. Novo diamond solitaire engagement ring is the epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.47 Tcw Cushion Diamond Eng Ring Pave Diamond Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co NOVO Cushion-Cut Engagement Ring with Pave Diamond Platinum Band GIA: 2221781006 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.5 sizable TCW: 1.47 tcw Main Diamond: Cushion Cut Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Cut Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VVS1 0.51 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. novo princess cut engagement ring with a 0.51 carat excellent cut diamond center, the diamond color grade is G, and clarity is VVS1.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6- This sparkling Tiffany Novo engagement ring features one cushion cut diamond in its center (.30 ct.) and 16 round brillian...
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
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. Platinum 3.18 ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo engagement ring features a 3.02 ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond of exceptional quality, certified by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$208,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.26 Ct. Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring is an exceptional piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.58ct I-VS1 Diamond Ring in Pt950 with Side Stones US 3 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.32991011 ■Brand: TIFFANY & Co. ■Name: Novo Ring ■Material: 1P Diamond (1.58ct I-VS1), Side Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: Approximately 4.3g ■Ring Size: EU 46 / US 3.75 (...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$18,917
1.82 Carat Tiffany Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Inverness, GB
What a wonderful Christmas gift this would make! Stunning Tiffany Novo diamond ring. The main diamond is 1.82 cts and is H colour VVS1 clarity.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Novo Ring 1.72 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Novo collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 4 claw setting with a weight of 1.72ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 1.68 Carat Diamond "Novo" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Cushion Brilliant Carat: 1.52 carats Measurements: 7.00 x 6.88 x 4.61 mm Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Fluorescence: None I...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Diamond Half Eternity Ring Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Tiffany & Co. Novo Diamond Half Eternity Ring Stones: Diamond Metal: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: US SIZE 4.75 UK SIZE J 1/2 Internal Diameter: 15.65 mm Measurement: 2.0 mm Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum 0.61 Ct Lucida Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum 0.61 ct Lucida Diamond Ring will never go out of style.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Novo Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 2.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Novo Platinum Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ817 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Novo Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 2.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Novo Platinum Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ817 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo .36 Carats Total Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discontinued Model. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Novo Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion 1.15ct HVVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ring specifications Brand:Tiffany & Co. Style: Novo Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Novo Engagement Ring 1.72 Carat Triple Excellent
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Novo collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 4 claw setting with a weight of 1.72ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Diamond Half Circle Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classic diamond band ring by Tiffany & Company fashioned in platinum. The sleek contemporary band features 17 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .30 carat total weight. The band i...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Platinum 0.95ctw Princess Cut Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Size: 5.5 Width: 1.78 mm Weight: 3.09 grams TIFFANY & CO. ladies 950 platinum, diamond solitaire en...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo 0.18 Carats Total Half-Circle Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discontinued Model. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Novo Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo Diamond Engagement Ring with Round .95ct IVVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a round brilliant diamond center weighing 0.95 carats , I color , VVS2 clarity set in a 4 ...
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.