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Tiffany Etoile Ring Size 6

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Eternity Band Ring, crafted in lustrous Platinum 950.

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 950 Platinum Diamond Band Ring Size 6 Details: Size 6 Ten 2mm full cut round diamonds weighing approx. 0.03ct each.

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.40 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 6.30 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Etoile Diamond Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Etoile Diamond Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Etoile Diamond Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Etoile 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.60 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 ...

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: T&CO. 750 PT950 ...

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Ring 7 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 7 Weight: 5.70 grams Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .12 Hallmark: ©TIFF...

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Band Ring
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Band Ring

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 3.5 This lovely retired Etoile diamond band ring by Tiffany & Co. absolutely shines on the finger.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Platinum Diamond Band .4 ct Size 5.75
Superb Platinum Diamond Band .4 ct Size 5.75

Superb Platinum Diamond Band .4 ct Size 5.75

Located in Essex, MA

Presented is an incredible quality, custom made platinum and natural diamond gemstone band. This ring was made to copy a Tiffany Etoile ring. The ring was made with fewer diamonds, b...

Category

1990s North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Recent Sales

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond Band
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond Band

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Toronto, ON

Classic Tiffany & Co. Etoile platinum and diamond band. Size 6.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

(12) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.27 carat total weight, G-H in color and VS in clarity are expertly set in Platinum Bezels. The Ring measures 1/2 inch in width. Ring ...

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Band Ring Size 6
TIFFANY & CO. Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Band Ring Size 6

TIFFANY & CO. Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Band Ring Size 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Chic and impressive five-row platinum band ring from Tiffany Etoile Collection. Ring is size 6 and features high-quality white pave-set diamonds in a platinum setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Solid Platinum Diamond 4mm Eternity Band Ring Sz 6
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Solid Platinum Diamond 4mm Eternity Band Ring Sz 6

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Solid Platinum Diamond 4mm Eternity Band Ring Sz 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Flush Set - F/G Color Material: Solid .900+ Platinum (tested), Stamped PT950 Weight: 8.17 Grams Ring Size:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Ring 0.33 Carat
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Ring 0.33 Carat

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Ring 0.33 Carat

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold single stone diamond ring from the Tiffany & Co. Etoile collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Band
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Band

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carats. Signed Tiffany & Co. from their Etoile collection. Size 6 1/2 4mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three-Stone Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three-Stone Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Tiffany & Co this modern three stone diamond ring. This platinum ring features three diamonds weighing 2.11 carats. The diamonds are F color and VS clarity. Each diamond is acco...

Category

Early 2000s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

With Round Billiant Cud Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color, Total weight Approx .33ct Measurements: Ring Size: 10 Weight: 6 grams Width: 4.5mm Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co PT950 750...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 4 Row Etoile Diamond Pave Platinum Band Ring – 3.25 cts, Size 5.5
Tiffany & Co. 4 Row Etoile Diamond Pave Platinum Band Ring – 3.25 cts, Size 5.5

Tiffany & Co. 4 Row Etoile Diamond Pave Platinum Band Ring – 3.25 cts, Size 5.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Style: Etoile 4 Row  Hallmarks:   © Tiffany & Co. ,  PT950 Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 5.5 ( Cannot be resized due to nature of design) Width: 6 mm Weight: 6.1 grams Number of Diamo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.75
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.75

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6.75

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Aventura, FL

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Etoile Metal: Platinum (PT950) Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Count: 10 round brilliant-cut Ring Size: 6 3/4 (sizable) Band Width: 0.16 inches (4.0...

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 2000's Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. 2000's Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. 2000's Diamond Platinum Etoile Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a curved platinum band with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - G color with VS1 clarity Flush set in platinum sporadically throughout ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Gold Platinum and Diamond Wide Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Gold Platinum and Diamond Wide Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Gold Platinum and Diamond Wide Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2005 Tiffany & Company Etoile collection 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Band Ring, measuring 7.5 M.M. wide this is the widest / largest of the Etoile Band Rings, set with 10 Roun...

Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.22cts Etoile Wedding Band
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.22cts Etoile Wedding Band

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.22cts Etoile Wedding Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The diamonds have a total weight of 0.22ct F-G colour and VVS-VS clarity. The ring measures 4mm in width. With Tiffany box. Size:6.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS
Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS

Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Excellent — recently polished to showroom condition, no scratches or dents. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Etoile Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum Pre Owned
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum Pre Owned

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 0.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum Pre Owned

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant & finely detailed pre owned Tiffany & Co etoile engagement ring, crafted in 950 platinum.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS
Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS

Tiffany & Co. 0.48ct Platinum Etoile Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring F-G VVS

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Excellent — recently polished to showroom condition, no scratches or dents. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Etoile Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Engagement Ring with Legacy Wedding Band 1.10 Carat GIA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Engagement Ring with Legacy Wedding Band 1.10 Carat GIA

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Engagement Ring with Legacy Wedding Band 1.10 Carat GIA

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful diamond set full eternity Tiffany & Co. ring in platinum from the Legacy collection and a sparkly diamond engagement ring from the Etoile collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Etoile Diamond Eternity Band Yellow Gold18k Plat950 .22ctw Ring 6.5
Tiffany & Co Etoile Diamond Eternity Band Yellow Gold18k Plat950 .22ctw Ring 6.5

Tiffany & Co Etoile Diamond Eternity Band Yellow Gold18k Plat950 .22ctw Ring 6.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 6 1/2 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Etoile Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Three-Row Eternity Band in Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Three-Row Eternity Band in Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Three-Row Eternity Band in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile round brilliant cut diamond three-row eternity ring set in platinum.

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6

Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Platinum Size 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: 60004786 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.0 Measurements: 4.6 mm TCW: 0.22 tcw Main Diamond: 10 Round Brilliant D...

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.90 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 8.20 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 4mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 7.30 grams Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Sapphire Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Sapphire Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Sapphire Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Sapphire Band Ring 6 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 5.10 grams Sapphire: 10 round sapphires, carat total weight .25 approx.

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&am...

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Etoile Ring Size 6 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany etoile ring size 6 for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of platinum, 18k gold and gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect tiffany etoile ring size 6 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a tiffany etoile ring size 6 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A tiffany etoile ring size 6 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a tiffany etoile ring size 6, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Tiffany Etoile Ring Size 6?

The price for a tiffany etoile ring size 6 starts at $1,150 and tops out at $10,650 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,200.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.