Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Butterfly Pin is beautifully crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Butterfly Pin is beautifully crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Enchant Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Enchant Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.20 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 21mm(0.83") wide Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, car...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this charming butterfly brooch.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1996, 1.50ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. butterfly pin composed of platinum with round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum


Tiffany & Co. 2010s Diamond Platinum Enchanted Primrose Butterfly Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized key with a pierced scrolling primrose flower motif head Bezel and bead set with pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.98 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Yellow Diamond Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. butterfly pin in 18K yellow gold and platinum with white and yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Platinum Natural Diamond Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Platinum Natural Diamond Butterfly Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold & platinum Weight: 4.34 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.12 CTW F-G VS natural round...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1996 Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pave Butterfly Pin Brooch 9.7g 1.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch. Crafted from platinum and encrusted with dazzling white diamonds, this piece exudes refined elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company 18K Two Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Tiffany & Co. key pendant from the Tiffany Keys collection, features a diamond-pavé key shape with a scrolled bow, and a colorful central butterfly motif accented with rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,200Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.5 in L 6.5 in
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Seven Butterflies Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Seven Butterflies Diamond Bracelet in Platinum and Yellow Gold Signed: Tiffany Schlumberger Creator/Maker: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany &am...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,575
W 1 in L 0.94 in
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with dimensional wings and curling antennae Wings are yellow gold with grooved texture and pointed edges Body is platinum and bead set with round bri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace design by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace by Elsa Peretti Add a touch of luxury to any ensemble with this charming Tiffany & Co. necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. A sophisticated butterfly motif defines this platinum and 18k gold design that shines with dazzling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Two Color Gold and Gem Set "Butterfly in Flight" Brooch by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
With 2 Pink and 1 Yellow Gold Wing, long antennae set with 2 Rubies and the head set with a Citrine and a Diamond. The Rubies and Diamond in Platinum topped Gold settings. The slight...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Platinum diamond butterfly pendant containing Specifications: type: CHARM pendant metal: PLATINUM purity: 950 LENGTH: 20.67 MM WIDTH: 12.88 mm weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, platinum, Tiffany & Co., New York. This delightful Tiffany butterfly pin is the perfect demure size for any moment in fashion.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Butterfly 14.00cttw Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The wings of the butterfly are intricately set with mostly marquise cut and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch Marked: TIFFANY & Co 18K Approximate Dimensions: 2.8 cm (Length) 3.3 cm (Width) 7.0 grams in weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond
TIFFANY Platinum Diamond Large Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Bold and beautiful Platinum and diamond butterfly brooch pin by Tiffany & Co. It features great attention to detail and an intricate combination of high grade round cut diamonds of v...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co Butterfly Brooch 18 K gold & platinum with diamonds wings Measurements: length: 1 inches/ 3 cm width : .75 inches/ 1.75 cm Creator: Tiffany
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Diamond Platinum Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A gracefully minimalistic and elegantly harmonious interpretation of the fabulous butterfly motif, the pendant of this astonishing necklace from the Enchant collection by Tiffany & C...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pearl Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. 90 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.80ct 32 pearls 3.5mm each Details: Le...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Opal Diamond Emerald Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Center Stone: 10 Australian white opals Cut: Marquise cabochon Weight: 7 carats approximately Accent Stone: 11 diamonds Cut: Round brilliant Weight: 0.20 cara...
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a sculptural butterfly with open wings Accented by a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.03 carat, eye-clean and white With pin-stem and locking closure ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Co. Butterfly pin made of 14k yellow gold features diamond and sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings & Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful Vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond butterfly brooch pin created in 1982 by Angela Cummings in collaboration with Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Round Diamond Butterfly Ring in Platinum 0.21 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is from the Enchanted Collection and features approximately .21 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. The diamond color is E- F and clarity is VS1. This...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold This Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch is a standout example of modern design in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Tiffany & Co. 4.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Butterfly
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a butterfly with spread wings pavè set with round cut sapphires Very well-matched and bright blue in color while weighing approximately 3.54 carats Accented b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this enchanting Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch—a radiant symbol of both natural beauty and iconic Tiffany artistry.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Enchant Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. from the Enchant collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.25ct Details: Measurements: 1" x 3/4" Weig...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin Metal: 18K gold and platinum Weight: 5.10 grams Measurement: 25mm wide x 24mm long Diamond: round brilliant diamonds,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. White Gold and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Tiffany & Company 18K White Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description This is an authentic Vintage TIFFANY 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage Tiffany & Company diamond butterfly brooch in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.37ctw Diamond Maltese Cross Stud Butterfly Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.37 (exact) Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Tsavorite Diamond Butterfly Brooch by Tiffany & Co., 1989
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Gracious 18 karat gold tsavorite and diamond "Butterfly" brooch by Tiffany & Co., 1989.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. original piece from the Nature Collection, this brooch features 2.01 carats of D-F color VVS-VS clarity diamond. Set in platinum, marked Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Peridot and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum to resemble a butterfly.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Diamond Butterfly Neclace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming Tiffany& Co Butterfly necklace, no longer made. Shimmering full cut faceted diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond Set Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
Approximately 2.85 carats of brilliant round cut diamonds of varying sizes are set into a platinum butterfly brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. in the 1990’s.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold butterfly pin set with diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Butterfly Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of platinum earrings set with 1.12ctw of G/VS diamonds and 8mm pearls. The earrings measure 21mm x 17mm and weigh 10.4 grams. Marked: pt950, 1996, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pink White Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Butterfly pendant necklace, with natural light pink diamond-set wings and a white diamond-set body, in platinum, the pendant suspended from a 18" platinum chain necklace with ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany&Co Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very sweet diamond butterfly drop made and signed by Tiffany&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Diamond Butterfly Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
From designer Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow and white gold fluttering vintage butterfly and diamond pin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY Gold and Diamond Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural 18K gold butterfly pin with diamond head and body.
Realistic detailing
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold and platinum diamond butterfly brooch/pin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$58,415
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bodycon dress in black silk eyelet by Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging neckline with lacing and straps crossing at the upper back. The dress has flattering seam...
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
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.
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