Vintage Tiffany & Co Wedding Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Weddind Band Ring Material 18K Yellow Gold Condition: MInt (Like New) Ring Dimension: Size:6 Width:6mm Weight:6.9grams Retail price: $2,700 Comes with Tiffany & Co Rin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsman who can size rings to the highest standard. Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F / VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box -Certified Appraisal Retail Value: $2,875 + ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F-G / VVS-VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box Retail Value: $2,875 + tax = $3,097.8...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 4.0 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 7.3 grams Ring Size: L (51) Central Diamond: 4.0 carats, Fancy Intense, VS1, GIA - 15796175 Further Diamonds: Approx. 1.12 carats Colour: F-G, Cla...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
26607 Tiffany Co 1.86 G VVS2 Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950 66854760 D1.86ct'' Current retail price 2026 is $55,500 Comes with a Tiffany ''Marry Me'' ring box, Original Tiffany diamond certificate, Original Tiffany valuation paper form ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
A beautiful and rare vintage piece. Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and Tiffany blue box. All our photos are taken with a macro lens to show the true quality of our items.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsmen who can size rings to the highest possible standard. Ring weighs 3.75g Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .82 Ct Center Round Legacy Diamond Engagement Ring GVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Certificate Tiffany & Co. ring box
Diamond, Platinum
26717 Tiffany & Co Platinum 0.30ct I VVS2 Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950 62891394 D0.30ct" Current retail price estimate $2,400 + Tax Comes with a Tiffany diamond certificate and a Tiffany inner black ring box.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bar-Set Band Ring .80 TCW Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Complimentary sizing avail upon request, or at any Tiffany location worldwide Width: 3mm Weight:4.2 grams Diamonds: Shape: Round Brilliant Count: 4 Size: 3.1mm each Weight: Approxima...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Fine Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Tiffany & Co. Sugarloaf Cabochon 3.15ct Emerald and 1.62ct Diamond Ring, 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Excellent condition, no visible wear. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. ring box. Ring size: 7.5.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Flora 950 Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Buttercup 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.60 ct I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond with Channel Set Band Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents Ref. number: 171/17/18942526 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.5 sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald And Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsman who can size rings to the highest standard. Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 0.38ct Square Cut Diamond VVS F Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Comes with original Tiffany & Co. Ring box and outer Tiffany blue box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.21ct Square Cut Diamond VVS1 E Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Band measures 4mm at widest point and tapers down to 2.5mm. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. Ring box, outer blue box and leatherbound diamond grading report certificate.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 1.21ct GIA Knife-Edge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $18,000 Size: 5 3/4 Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Novo Round Cut .58ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Center diamond: 1 round brilliant cut diamond, carat total weight .58ct, H color, VVS2 clarity Small diamonds: 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.29 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 6 Prong Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with the original Tiffany & Co. ring box, as well as a printed copy of the Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Princess Cut Diamond 0.61 cts D VVS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Certificate, Appraisal & Ring Box Retail: ~ $9,400 Sku##119300TIM100325
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsman who can size rings to the highest standard. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer Tiffany blue box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Princess Cut Diamond 0.73 Cts Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Certificate, Appraisal & Ring Box Retail: $9,400 Sku##17500TBJ051222-6
Diamond, Platinum
26608 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.01ct H VS1 Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring Band 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring weighs 5.1g Lucida diamond weighs 1.01ct Diamond H color VS1 clarity Diamond has laser inscription ''Lucida™'' Ring size is 6 (this can be resized at any Tiffany store...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This ring comes with a GIA certificate and is accompanied by a Tiffany box.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Two Row Diamond Half Circle 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Additional Information: Accompanied by the original Tiffany & Co. ring box as shown
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Square Princess Cut 950 Platinum Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 950 Platinum Vivid Red Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring.
Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Full Circle Diamond & Sapphire Band Ring 0.23 CTW Sz 6.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
PT950 Width: 2.3mm Ring Size: 6.75 Total Gem Weight: Approx. 0.23 CTW Diamonds: Side Stones Shape: Round Brilliant Count: 21 Weight: Approx. 0.10 CTW Measurements: Approx. 1mm each S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
22324 Tiffany & Co Platinum Pave Set Round Diamond Open Square Ring Band 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950" Comes with a Tiffany inner ring box. Stock # 22324
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co T Diamond Wire Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: TiffanY & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 0.21ctw *Clarity: VVS1 *Color: E-F *Ring Dimension: *This Ring NOT Resizable *Size: 7.25 *T Width: 4.9...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co T Diamond Wire Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: TiffanY & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 0.21ctw *Clarity: VVS1 *Color: E-F *Ring Dimension: *This Ring NOT Resizable *Size: 6.75 *T Width: 4.8m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co T Diamond Wire Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: TiffanY & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 0.20ctw *Clarity: VVS1 *Color: E-F *Ring Dimension: *This Ring NOT Resizable *Size: 5.75 *T Width: 4.8...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant 0.25ct I VVS2 Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Inner Ring Box Retail Value: $2,200 + tax = $2,370.50
Diamond, Platinum
16272 Tiffany & Co Novo 0.49 H VVS1 Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Center cushion diamond weighs 0.49ct Diamond minimum H color VVS1 clarity Diamond crown inscription ''T&Co.H08030467'' 16 round side diamonds, total weight 0.16ct All diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
22333 Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Platinum Pave Diamond Full Heart Wrap Open Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring weighs 10.8g All diamonds total weight 0.50ct Heart measures 12.3mm wide Shank is 5.1mm wide tape down to 3.2mm wide Ring size 6.5 Stamped ''Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 18K Together Double Millgrain 6mm Men's Band Ring Size 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AU750 PT950 Width: 6mm Weight: 10.8 grams Ring Size: 10. Sizing available for a fee upon request, or at any Tiffany location worldwide, with hallmarks remaining intact Current Retail...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Sugar Stack Loaf 18k Yellow Gold Ring 49
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer box. All our photos are taken with a macro lens to show the true quality of our items.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Lucida Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.46 tc E VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucida PT950 Includes: Tiffany & Co. Ring Boxes - Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate - Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F / VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box -Certified Appraisal RETAIL VALUE: $2,875 V...
Diamond, Platinum
22137 Tiffany & Co Harmony Platinum Pave Diamond 1.8mm Wedding Band Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950" Current retail price $3,500 + TAX Comes with a Tiffany inner teal ring box. Stock # 26741
Diamond, Platinum
26791 Tiffany Co Grace Platinum 0.19 F VS1 Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring weighs 2.6g Princess cut diamond weighs 0.19ct Diamond crown inscription ''T&Co.S04060348'' The diamond is F color VS1 clarity 36 round diamonds, total weight 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria 2.27 Carats Total Alternating Diamond Band Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The ring is in excellent estate condition and comes in the original Tiffany & Co. jewelry box.
Diamond, Platinum
26811 Tiffany & Co. Men's Titan Pharrell Williams 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring 11
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pharrell AU750 d1.98ct xx'' (specific number for this ring only) Current retail price $20,700 + TAX Comes with Tiffany blue ring box and a Tiffany bag.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
$10,931Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Please message us with any sizing requirements before purchasing. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. Ring box and outer blue box. All our photos are taken with a macro lens to show ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
TIFFANY Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .34ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PT950 29868891 D0.34CT Condition: Excellent condition, like new, comes with Tiffany box Similar rings retail for $6,100 to $6,500 in Tiffany stores Authenticity Guaranteed
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsman who can size rings to the highest standard. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,260Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. True Cut .71 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Minimal signs of wear. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. ring box and blue presentation box.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Jazz Eternity Band Ring Size H 1/2 (47)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS Hallmarked: Platinum London 2012 Marked: ‘TIFFANY&Co.’ ‘PT950’ Box: Tiffany & Co. Ring Box
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Elsa Peretti 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring Size 6.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Mint condition Occasion wedding Material PT950 Ring Size 6.25 weight 3.6 Ring width 2mm Length 20mm Comes with Tiffany & co ring box
Platinum
Certified Tiffany & Co Round Cut Diamond 0.25ct H VVS1 Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very bright and shiny. Comes with Tiffany & Co ring box and diamond report. Would make a perfect engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Round Brilliant Diamond 0.75 cts I VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
PT950 Includes: T&C Ring Box - Original Tiffany Appraisal Report - T&C Diamond Certificate Retail: ~ $9,200 Sku##19300TGC102323-5
Diamond, Platinum
$5,950Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18ct White Gold T True Narrow Pavé Diamond Ring 0.23ct 3.73g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Accompanied by: This Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring is accompanied by the original Tiffany & Co. black ring box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsmen who can size rings to the highest possible standard. Comes with Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO Women's Diamond Band Ring In 18k White Gold Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Base Metal: White Gold, 18k Brand: Tiffany & Co. Clarity: VS Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Cut: Excellent Diamond 0.24ct Diamond Color: G Fancy Diamond Color: Whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Vivid Pink Tourmaline Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
We have an excellent team of craftsman who can size rings to the highest standard. Comes with original Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer blue box.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.