Tiffany & Co. GIA 4.31ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Flanking the centerpiece are two emerald-cut diamonds, totaling 1.5 carats, with an E-F color grade and VVS-VS clarity, exuding a brilliant white sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$496,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable expression of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic craftsmanship, this Soleste engagement ring showcases an exceptional 8 carat round brilliant cut diamond of E color and VVS2 cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.7 mm and sits 7.6 mm high Total Weight: 6.0 grams GIA Diamond e-Report: 2195521642 Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Weight: 5.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .20ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum .20ct H/Vs1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING PLATINUM .20CT E/VS1 This charming Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring contains one (1) round brilliant cut diamond set i...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co T Diamond Wire Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: TiffanY & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 0.22ctw *Clarity: VVS1 *Color: E-F *Ring Dimension: *This Ring NOT Resizable *Size: 7.5 *T Width: 4.6m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany T T1 Ring in White Gold with Diamonds, Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Like new Diamonds: .21ct Clarity :VVS Color Grade: E-F Ring Dimension: Size: 5.25 Width: 4.5mm Thickness:2.2mm Weight: 11.2grams Retail Price: $7000
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.08 carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a 2.08 carat round diamond certified by GIA to be E color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White 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
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Marquise Natural Diamond Platinum Flower Ring 49
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and refined three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co. showcases the perfect balance between vibrant color and timeless luxury.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.09 CT Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing 1.09 carats - E color with VS1 clarity Set in a pierced basket flanked by cathedral shoulders Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed with ca...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,048Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Double Soleste Round Shape 3ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Please refer to images for reference. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Soleste Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Weight: 6.2 grams Finger Size: 6.5 — complimentary resizing availa...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Black Enamel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
With an impressive diamond weight of approximately 2 carats, boasting E-F color and VVS clarity, this ring is undeniably bold and makes a powerful statement.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum, Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring, Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring size 7, moderate sizing available. 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds, E-G color, VS-VVS clarity, .48 carats total
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Flora 950 Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Superb cut, clarity and colour - as to be expected by Tiffany & Co. The ring features a 4mm natural round brilliant diamond centre stone and surrounded by x8 white diamonds measurin...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,390Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Ring 0.10ct 3.88g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The diamonds are graded E–F colour and VS1–VS2 clarity, delicately set along the slender band to create a refined sparkle that pairs beautifully with other rings or worn alone for un...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Princess Cut Diamond 0.73 Cts Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Classic Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 4-Prong Diamond Registration #: 22956515/I04190390 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 sizable TC...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3mm Diamond Channel Band - 950 Round .54ctw Wedding Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $5900 Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: 3mm Channel Band Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Info...
Diamond
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
These diamonds are also excellent quality. VVS clarity E/F colour.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Channel-Set Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Channel-Set Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set is an exquisite pairing.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Classic Cocktail Ring Platinum With 2.70 Ctw Aquamarine & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The settings of the gemstones are finished with the millegrain technique. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 42 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.70 carats, white c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring comes in an original Tiffany & Co. box. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.95 Colour: E Clarity: VVS2 Metal: Platinum Age: Modern, Pr...
Diamond, Platinum
Paper Flowers Ring in Platinum with Pave Diamonds Petals by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Tiffany & Co. wows us once again with this absolutely incredible diamond cluster ring from the Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co 0.92 Carat Radiant Cut E-VVS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 0.92 Carat Radiant Cut Shape E-VVS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.92 Carat Diamond N...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,812Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Included is an original Tiffany box as well. Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Diamonds Diamond Count: 11 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.42 carats Main Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Schlumberger Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Color: E Ruby: 1.30ct Side Stones: 2ct Clarity: VVS, Color: E Ring Width: 9.3 mm Base of Shank: 5.3 mm Ring Weight: 8.6gr Condition: Pre-Owned Comes With Tiffany & Co Ring Box ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Doorknocker Circle Dangle Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 18k Rd .16ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Doorknocker Circle Dangle Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion .64c Double Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Weight .64 Side diamonds .27 carats Color E Clarity VS1 Tiffany Diamond Certificate Tiffany retail $10700 Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co 1.12 Carat Round Brilliant E-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 1.12 Carat Round Brilliant E-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.12 Carat Diamond Numb...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 2.70 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
At its center glows a 2.70 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA certified E color and VS1 clarity, radiating with remarkable fire and precision—hallmarks of Tiffany’s exacting diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond GIA Certificate Flawless Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ring Center Octagonal Flawless Blue Sapphire 3.39 carat Beautiful Blue Color None Heated Very Clean Natural.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. VS-VVS clarity and E-G colour. Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Lady's platinum five row domed band with 140 round brilliant cut diamonds; 56-.03ct. approximately 3.40cttw. Clarity grade is VVS1 Color grade is E-F Platinum 7....
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Flanking the center stone are two natural pear-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats, graded E–F color and VS clarity, adding elegant brilliance and perfectly complement...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.90 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds are E-G color and VVS-VS clarity, adding exceptional brilliance around the center stone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., AGL 2.00 Ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful 2 carat cushion cut Unheated Burma Ruby flanked by two pear shaped brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Maker: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 16 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby Carat: 5.94...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Domed Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold Circa 1989
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
The diamonds total 4.50 carats, E-F color and VVS2-VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Bead Set 1.59 cts Round H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Star Facet is inscribed T&CO.E12150348. The Accent Diamonds are 34 Round Brilliant Diamonds 0.22 TCW F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity Halo Set around the center diamond & 14 Square Bagu...
White Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 4.31 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and timeless three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., showcasing an exceptional natural emerald of impressive presence and rich green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. T Narrow Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 18k Round .13ctw SZ 7 Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: T Design: Narrow Band Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., 3.60 Carats Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for your ring stack! Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box Ring Size: 8 Metal: Platinum Stamp: TIFFANY & CO PT950 Gross weight: 6.63 grams Diamond Characteristics (insofar as...
Diamond, Platinum
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 3.57 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Framing the sapphire are two finely matched oval-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 0.85 carats, graded in the E–F color range with VVS–VS clarity.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.90 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds are E-G color and VVS-VS clarity, adding exceptional brilliance around the center stone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 4mm Etoile Platinum 3 Row Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Color: E-F Clarity: VVS-VS Included: Original Tiffany & Co. ring box Original Tiffany & Co. shopping bag Important: Due to the eternity design, this ring cannot be resized.
Diamond, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.84 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a natural round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 2.00 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Circlet Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for your ring stack! Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box Ring Size: 7 Metal: Platinum Stamp: T&CO PT950 Gross weight: 5.10 grams Diamond Characteristics (insofar as the mou...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. T Narrow Pave Diamond Band -White Gold 18k Rd .45ctw Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $6,950 Size: 6 1/2 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: T Design: Narrow Pave Ring Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., Platinum and 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for your ring stack! Ring Size: 6 1/4 Metal: Platinum Stamp: TIFFANY IRID PLAT Gross weight: 5.40 grams Diamond Characteristics (insofar as the mounting permits): Color: E-...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.50ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The color of these diamonds is E with VVS clarity. The ring has a tapering width from 4mm to 12mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co., 1.80 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Embrace Band, 3 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for your ring stack! Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box and Service Order Receipt Ring Size: 4 3/4 Metal: Platinum Stamp: TIFFANY & CO PT950 Gross weight: 3.09 grams Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bridal Set 1.60 Carat F/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A breathtaking platinum diamond bridal set by Tiffany & Co. The engagement ring is set to the centre in a six prong mount with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.60ct, F colour...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Full Circle of Diamonds Eternity Band 0.85 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 28 Round Diamonds E-F Color VVS2-VS1 Clarity 0.85 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Click to enlarge Have one to sell? Sell now Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Round Diamond 0
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: ETOILE Ref. number: J34385 / B05040115 Metal: PT950 Platinum Size: 3.25 TCW: 0.39 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diam...
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.