Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring A stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 2.61 carat cushion cut diamond, inscribed on the crown with "...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.14ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 73 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color : D / G Clarity : VS1-2 Dimensions:...
Diamond, Platinum
Breathtaking Tiffany & Co. 4.05ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
There's extraordinary, and then there's THIS! An extraordinary ring from the one and only Tiffany & Co features at its center an exceptional 4.05 carat Cushion Cut Diamond expertly s...
Diamond, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring centers a natural cushion-cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat, graded G color, VS1 clarity, surrounded by a halo of 20 fancy pink round brilliant-cut diamonds, with a combined w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
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 Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.24ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.24ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1311 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a beautiful 1.01 carat cushion cut diamond of exceptional quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ809 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
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. 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
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut .55ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut .55ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Center diamond: 1 cushion cut diamond, carat total weight .55, H color, VS1 clarity Si...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.45 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
At its center lies a beautifully cut cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 1.45 carats, graded F in color and VS1 in clarity—an exceptional combination that ensures remarkab...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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 Legacy Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring .94ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This beautiful Tiffany engagement ring is from the Legacy collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The main stone is a 1.61 ct Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond, with an I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$304,000Sale 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. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a cushion-cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Comes complete with original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer ring box. This exquisite engagement ring from Tiffany & ...
Diamond, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.39 Ct. Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO 4.39 ct Total Weight Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunning and elegant piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Soleste Ring 1.55ct G/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring is set to the centre with a gorgeous cushion cut diamond weighing 1.55ct, G colour and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.40CT Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring GIA VVS1 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The cushion-cut diamond radiates extraordinary fire and brilliance, beautifully reflecting Tiffany & Co.’s legendary standards of diamond selection and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .34ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .34ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Center diamond: 1 cushion cut diamond, carat total weight .34, G color...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire showcasing a 1.52-carat round brilliant diamond of exceptional quality. Graded F color and VVS1 clarity, the stone exhibits crisp, brig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$77,000Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Collector's 2.32 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless elegance of this one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co. masterpiece. Showcasing a dazzling 2.32-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion-Cut Diamond, this extraordinary ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Tiffany & Co. wedding rings, showcasing a 1.01 carats cushion cut diamond with H color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Cut Tanzanite Double Halo Round Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Ring in platinum with cushion-cut tanzanite and a double row of round brilliant diamonds.
Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.56 Carat Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Tiffany & Co. Legacy ring. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this exquisite piece showcases a captivating 5.56 carat cushion-cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut GIA Certified Green Tourmaline Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Tourmaline Green Center Gemstone with 0.38ctw Diamond Halo Ring This stunning Tiffany Gemstone Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 3.05 Carat D SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.05 carat GIA Certified D SI1 cushion cut diamond measuring 10.07 x 7.92 x 5.20 mm is custom set in a handcrafted platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cert. Cushion Cut Diamond Eng. Ring, 1.10 Carat F VS1 — 1.80 TCW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring features a natural 1.10-carat Cushion Cut diamond, certified by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIffany & Co. Platinum Legacy .98ct Center Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring crafted in platinum (Pt950), set with a 0.98 carat cushion-cut center diamond surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.59 CTW Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.43 carats - D color with VVS2 clarity Prong set in a grooved floating basket and flanked by round brilliant cut diamonds B...
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring ✨ Radiating timeless brilliance, this exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and pristine Art Deco cushion sapphire platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. circa 1925.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co Platinum Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cushion Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in platinum, the ring features a vivid pink tourmaline at its center, cut in a cushion shape that highlights the stone’s rich saturation and captivating depth of color.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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. Victoria Vine 0.54 Carat Cushion Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The centerpiece of this ring is a 0.54 carat cushion brilliant cut diamond with F color and VVS1 clarity, accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 0.66 Carat Cushion Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Engagement Ring Style: Cushion Diamond surrounded by bead set diamonds Serial Number: 31025605/O1150332 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Total Carat Weight: 0.66TCW Ma...
Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring features a stunning center stone, a Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond weighing 2.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$58,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany and Co 1.80 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center is a cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.80 carats, admired for its soft geometry and lively sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 2.02 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond "Novo" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Novo Modified Cushion Carat: 2.02 carats Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Inscription: T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring – 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring – 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant & Round Brilliant Diamonds This exquisite Tiffany & Co platinum halo ring showcases the brand’s legendary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion .64c Double Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Just as the sun’s rays radiate outward, casting light in every direction, so too does the Tiffany platinum Soleste® engagement ring. With a scintillating double halo of brilliant dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring with 2.65 Carat Cushion Round Diamonds Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Style: Halo Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.65 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: VVS1 Shape: Cushion Brilliant Gemstone 2: 1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 42 Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring 1.63 TCW D VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring featuring a cushion-cut center diamond framed by a signature double halo of bead-set round brilliant diamonds, set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.91ct Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co.’s Legacy collection, this elegant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring showcases a stunning 0.91 carat cushion modified brilliant cut diamond at it’s centre.
Diamond, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.60ct D VS1 Cushion Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered by a stunning 1.60 carat cushion-cut diamond, graded an outstanding D color and VS1 clarity, offering remarkable brilliance, fire, and visual purity.
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. 1.00ct ‘Lucida’ Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this elegant solitaire engagement ring. At its heart is set a sparkling 1.00 carat Lucida cut diamond. The diamond has been graded highly at...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co Diamond White Gold Cushion Wedding Band Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stellar choice for an everyday ring, this estate Tiffany & Co. cushion-shaped wedding band features a neat cluster of pavé diamonds set into the softly squared face of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 'Novo' diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery designers, Tiffany & Co.
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.