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Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Crescent Moon Earrings Tiffany & Co. These earrings are for pierced ears.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Moon Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Moon Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond 18 karat white gold crescent moon brooch circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" Pendant: 22.5mm(0.89") long x 19mm(0.75") wide, LARGE size Weight: 8.7...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Vintage Crescent Moon Large Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Vintage Crescent Moon Large Yellow Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Vintage Crescent Moon Large Yellow Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Crescent Moon Large Earrings by Paloma Picasso made for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Earrings Paloma Picasso Vintage 18k Gold Clip On
Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Earrings Paloma Picasso Vintage 18k Gold Clip On

Tiffany & Co Crescent Moon Earrings Paloma Picasso Vintage 18k Gold Clip On

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co crescent moon earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Crescent Vintage Moon Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Crescent Vintage Moon Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Crescent Vintage Moon Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Code: COM2149 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Description: Platinum Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch Accompanied With: Presentation Box Gender: Ladies Brooch Length: 2.4cm Brooch Width: 2.3cm Condi...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Leaf Cluster Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Leaf Cluster Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Leaf Cluster Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of platinum and diamond crescent leaf cluster form earrings, by Tiffany & Co., Circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Company Diamond and Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch
Vintage Tiffany and Company Diamond and Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch

Vintage Tiffany and Company Diamond and Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Bi-Color platinum topped yellow gold crescent motif brooch with 19 old European cut diamonds 1.7 -5.41 mm, is marked Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Diamond and White Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1960
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Diamond and White Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1960

Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Diamond and White Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1960

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A vintage Tiffany & Co. turquoise, diamond and white gold crescent brooch, set with three rows of graduating, cabochon-cut turquoise, interspersed with eight-cut diamonds, with an ap...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Tiffany and Co. Diamond Crescent Necklace/Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1900
Tiffany and Co. Diamond Crescent Necklace/Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1900

Tiffany and Co. Diamond Crescent Necklace/Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Wailea, HI

Important Tiffany and Co. Diamond Crescent Necklace/Brooch Circa 1900 in Yellow Gold Thirteen Old European Cut Diamonds weighing 9.50carats approximately [Colors are G-J Clarities V...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Antique Cherub Cameo Diamond Pin

Tiffany & Co. Antique Cherub Cameo Diamond Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany cameo crescent brooch-cum-pendant, with white agate hard-stone cameos, featuring cherubs, surrounded by pavé and claw set old-cut diamonds, mounted in gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

c1982 Tiffany & Co Earrings Picasso Coral Turquoise Gemstone Drops 18k Gold
c1982 Tiffany & Co Earrings Picasso Coral Turquoise Gemstone Drops 18k Gold

c1982 Tiffany & Co Earrings Picasso Coral Turquoise Gemstone Drops 18k Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co crescent moon earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Hematite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co. diamond crescent brooch, set with graduating, old-cut diamonds, in grain and claw settings, mounted in platinum and 14ct yellow gold, signed Tiffany. circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany diamond crescent brooch, set with approximately 4.50ct of old-cut diamonds, with a centre stone, weighing approximately 1.25ct, in platinum settings upon 14ct gold, signed ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leather Crescent Moon Round Picture Frame
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leather Crescent Moon Round Picture Frame

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leather Crescent Moon Round Picture Frame

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leather Crescent Moon Round Picture Frame is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes both elegance and whimsy.

Category

Late 20th Century Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Antique 3.50 Carat Platinum & Gold Crescent Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Antique 3.50 Carat Platinum & Gold Crescent Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Antique 3.50 Carat Platinum & Gold Crescent Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 Tiffany & Company Crescent Brooch, Platinum top with Yellow Gold back, measuring 1 1/8 inch in length, 1 1/8 inch in diameter, set with Old Mine cut Diamonds totaling 3.50...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Crescent Moon Pendant Drop Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Crescent Moon Pendant Drop Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Crescent Moon Pendant Drop Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Crescent Moon Pendant Drop Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 8.6 grams Pendant: 21 x 17.5mm Chain length: 18 inches Signed: Tiffany & Co....

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co .80 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Tiffany & Co .80 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch

Tiffany & Co .80 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co crescent moon platinum and 18k yellow gold 17 round brilliant cut diamond brooch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Pendant - Sterling 925 Celestial Crescent Moon
Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Pendant - Sterling 925 Celestial Crescent Moon

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Pendant - Sterling 925 Celestial Crescent Moon

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Man in the Moon Metal Content: Sterling Silver Theme: Celestial Crescent Moon Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 3/32" (27.2mm) Wide: 15/16...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Tropical Birds Amongst Bamboo Set of 12 Plates, George Jones & Sons for Tiffany
Tropical Birds Amongst Bamboo Set of 12 Plates, George Jones & Sons for Tiffany

Tropical Birds Amongst Bamboo Set of 12 Plates, George Jones & Sons for Tiffany

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Downingtown, PA

Dimensions: 8 1/8 inches diameter Mark: Printed "Tiffany & Co/ & Sons within a crescent/New York/Made in England" and some with pattern # below 23817 George Jones & Sons, the T...

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

TIFFANY  & Co. Ruby Crescent Brooch
TIFFANY  & Co. Ruby Crescent Brooch

TIFFANY & Co. Ruby Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lakewood, NJ

Tiffany & Co. crescent shaped brooch set with rubies and diamonds.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Oxford, GB

A diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany and Co., set with old cut diamonds eye clean and all loope clean and bright.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Pin
TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Pin

TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Pin

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W 1.13 in D 0.25 in L 1.25 in

TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely exquisite Tiffany & Co. diamond crescent pin from the Edwardian era (ca1910)!

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique diamond crescent moon brooch, set with twenty-one graduated circular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 total carats, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, with a ye...

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Crescent For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany crescent you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany crescent among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a tiffany crescent has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any tiffany crescent from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tiffany crescent, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tiffany Crescent?

The price for a tiffany crescent starts at $659 and tops out at $66,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $8,921.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

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.