$81,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a magnificent 2 carat round brilliant-cut diamond, elegantly secured in a sleek platinum bezel setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Roma, IT
Its continuous diamond arrangement symbolizes enduring love, making this ring an ideal choice as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or meaningful gift.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring captures timeless elegance with its classic solitaire setting and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring is crafted in platinum and features a cushion-cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY CO. Platinum VVS1/I Diamond Engagement Ring .47CT w/ Cert And Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
TIFFANY & CO. Platinum VVS1/I Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.47CT – Size 5 Experience timeless luxury with this exquisite TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T True Wide Band Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This dazzling Tiffany T True diamond band ring is absolutely striking on the finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic full eternity diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
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
$35,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. bridal set features a timeless solitaire engagement ring paired with a complementary diamond-accented wedding band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany T T1 Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.19Cttw Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany T T1 ring embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co.Princess-cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.0ct VVS2 Color G Size 51
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cut: Princess-cut (square-shaped with sharp corners). Setting Style: Solitaire with bead-set diamond accents on the band, characteristic of the Tiffa...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Band Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Baguette Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: Natural baguette-cut diamonds, approximately 0.10 carat total weight Front Measurements: Ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic diamond engagement ring that is not your average Tiffany six-prong.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Square Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a timeless symbol of elegance, combining the allure of vintage design with Tiffany & Co.’s exceptiona...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany natural pink sapphires brilliant white diamonds Platinum Ring US 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Forever Eternity Band, characterized by its alternating pattern of round brilliant pink sapphires and white diamonds set in platinum. Key Specifications Gemstones...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Jazz Eternity Band Ring Size H 1/2 (47)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated diamond eternity band from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 3.5mm Ruby and Diamond Full Circle Band Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Embrace Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band features an elegant 18kt yellow gold setting with four and shared prongs securely holding 9 sparkling diamonds totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Weight: 2.7 grams Design: Open Heart Gemstones: 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds; 0.06 ct tota...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Tiffany & Co Etoile G/VS1 .37 Ct Platinum Diamond Ring Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and set with a brilliant round diamond, offering a timeless and refined design.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Platinum Round Channel Set Diamond 3mm Wide Band Ring .44CT Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications Brand: TIFFANY & CO. Metal: Platinum Style: Diamond Channel Set Band Ring Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.44CT Diamond Shape: Round Cut Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.09 Carat Round H-VS2 GIA Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Experience timeless elegance with this Tiffany & Co. vintage platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band Ring Full Circle 2 mm 0.38 tcw Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Style: Full Circle Channel Set Ref. number: 60003383 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4 Measurements: 2 MM TCW: 34...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Plat Full Circle 3mm Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring 6.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
At 3mm wide this band, with it's low profile, is substantial to wear on it's own, or stacked up against other rings. The Tiffany full circle channel-set eternity band is among the m...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Round .71 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Breathtaking diamond halo engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Channel Set Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.03 ct F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany Setting with Channel-Set Diamond Band T&C Diamond Certificate: 31137748/N09240084 Metal: Platinum PT 950 Size: 6 - sizable TCW...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless Tiffany & Co. ring features 15 bright white round brilliant diamonds (G-H / VS2-VS1) channel set in a semi-circle in a high polished platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #25330
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond set in a timele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,500Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
There are approximately .20 carats total of additional diamonds in the setting. This is a truly stunning Tiffany ring that she will never forget!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$9,260Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. True Cut .71 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases the brand’s distinctive Tiffany True cut diamond at its center, a modern square shape with a brilliant, geometric presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.37ct G VS2 Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ring w/Cert Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Solitaire Diamond Ring Material: Platinum (PT950) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 6.25 1.1g + Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K White Gold Band Hight: 1.5mm Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. / 750 / Belgium Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 1.1 Grams Stones: Approx. 45 Natural Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Princess Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a 2.01 ct Platinum Princess Brilliant Cut diamond set in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .66 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.7 grams Natural Diamonds: .96 ctw (Lucida .66, others .23 ctw) Diamond cuts: Lucida Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond color: H (Lucida), G-H (...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed to nest perfectly alongside the Tiffany Classic Setting engagement ring, this platinum band features a row of round brilliant diamonds channel-set in a diagonal channel that...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Wedding Set: Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring + Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful set comprises: AN ENGAGEMENT RING by Tiffany & Co, performed in platinum 950, it features a desirable princess cut diamond of 0.35ct, of I colour, VVS1 clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Tiffany & Co. wedding rings, showcasing a 1.01 carats cushion cut diamond with H color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum and Diamond Band. Round Brilliant Accent Wedding Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.20 carats total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-set Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Semi Eternity Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, Size 3.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.75 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond semi eternity band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified natural round brilliant center diamond weighing 2 carats, graded I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .19 ct Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
IGI retail replacement value $2,485. The Tiffany Classic Setting is the world's most recognized engagement ring, introduced by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1886.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Engagement Ring 1.25ct Diamond Size 6 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Enhance your collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this ring showcases a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Lock Ring Size 7.25 Box and Case 0.17 ct Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Lock Ring by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Pave Diamonds in Semi-Eternity Setting Ring Size 7.25 Band Width = 2 mm Total Diamond Weight = 0.17 ct Total Mass = 3.9 grams Inclu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Cutout Band Ring with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with the orignal Tiffany & Co. ring box and outer gift box. Ring size: 5.5 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Natural diamonds: .26 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.03 Carat True™ Cut Radiant Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Offered here is a stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a 2.03 carat Tiffany True™ Cut Corner...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. White Round & Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.62 ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring in platinum, set with a round brilliant diamond in a six-prong setting atop a knife-edge band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Era: Estate Material: Platinum Resizing: Can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost. Signed: Tiffany & Co. This stunning estate Tiffany ring showcases a 0.30-carat round...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.92ct I-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting solitaire engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 0.92 carat round brilliant diamond, I color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, in...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Tiffany & Co. flower cluster ring in 14k yellow gold, set with six pearls encircling a round brilliant diamond in a four-prong setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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. Baguette Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Enter the luxurious world of Tiffany & Co. with this classic and exquisite stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Circlet Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Breathtaking triple diamond halo engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 0.38ct Square Cut Diamond VVS F Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Lucida Square Cut Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Double Soleste Round Shape 3ct Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A truly stunning ring. The Tiffany Soleste setting, named after the Italian word for "celestial," was designed to maximize the brilliance of the center stone through its signature do...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.21ct Square Cut Diamond VVS1 E Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Lucida Square Cut Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.40 ct I VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Setting revolutionized engagement ring design by lifting the diamond off the band on six slender prongs rather than the bezel settings common at the t...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Three Stone Ring with Round 1.06ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Ring with Round 1.06 ct Diamond E Color, VS2 Clarity Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .24 ct D VVS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
About the Brand / Design Tiffany & Co.’s iconic six-prong solitaire (often called the “Tiffany® Setting”) was introduced in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and remains the benchmark fo...
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.