Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.07ct E/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.07ct, E ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Engagement Ring 1.01 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a six claw setting with a weight of 1.01ct, D colour ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.08ct H/VS2 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a platinum six claw setting with a weight of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.11ct D/VS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 6 claw mount ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.42ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 2.42ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Age: 2001 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.15ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.15ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring RRP: £20,000 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: 1.46ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: undefined RRP: £28,000 Accompanied By: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.05ct G/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.05ct, G...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.09ct D/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 6 prong mount...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In .950 platinum. The band marked for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a wonderful marriage of an original Tiffany 6-prong setting and an vintage natural round white diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Castilian Sterling Silver 5pc Place Setting w/Monogram #19061
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 5pc place setting by Tiffany & Co in the Castilian pattern with monogram.
Sterling Silver
Unisex Tiffany & Co. The Charles Setting Platinum Satin 5MM Finish Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 8 Width: 5.00 mm Weight: 12.94 grams Tiffany & Co. Men's designer made satin finished 950 platin...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I
28003 Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.55ct D IF Pave Setting Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co platinum 6 prong Pave Setting diamond engagement ring Round diamond weighs 1.55ct Diamond D color IF (internally Flawless) clarity Diamond has laser inscription ''T...
Diamond, Platinum
1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring by Bailey, Banks and Biddle
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This particular ring is reminiscent of the 'Tiffany setting' and would work perfectly as an engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14kt two tone white and yellow gold ring with .25 carat natural mined diamond. Central diamond in Tiffany setting with baguette diamonds on each side.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1 ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Luxury Setting
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. 1.0 ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Luxury Setting, Size 51 Comes with original box, certificate and receipt Purchased in 2018
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 2.02 ct Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Luxury Setting Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany 2.02ct Heart-shaped Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace, Luxury Setting.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.33ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic platinum solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. At the centre of face we find a single bright white 0.33 carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Collection Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Collection Platinum Diamond Necklace, the new mini T style, a popular classic design from Tiffany with halo setting, the diamonds are extremely sparkling.
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co, a .31 carat Tiffany diamond set in a classic four prong setting • Designer: Tiffany & Co. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 2019 • Size: 5 ½ resizable • Diamond=.31 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring 1.28 Carat G/VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a prong setting with a weight of 1.28ct, G c...
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Tiffany & Co. 0.31ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
Graded I color and VS1 clarity, the diamond displays beautiful brilliance and exceptional transparency, highlighted by Tiffany's iconic six-prong setting that maximizes light perform...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Hexagon 1.2 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Details: Type: Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.20 carats Quantity: 56 pieces Setting: Pavé within open hexagon link frames Quality : E–F color, VS ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .19 ct Diamond Solitaire Classic Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set in Tiffany's iconic six-prong platinum basket setting on knife edge band.
Diamond, Platinum
$166,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.26 Ct. Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is elegantly complemented by smaller round brilliant-cut diamonds, adding to its overall brilliance. The platinum setting bears the Tiffany & Co. hallmark. The ring's ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.66 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. At the centre of the face we find a 0.66 carat princess cut diamond which s...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Full Eternity Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
The stones encircle the entire band in a delicate row of bright sparkle, framed by Tiffany's signature fine beaded settings for that unmistakable Soleste detail.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Braided Twisted Rope Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Hinged Bangle Bracelet Brand: Tiffany and Co Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Width: 7.5mm Wrist Size: 6.5 inches Weight: 29 grams Finish: High-Polish Design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace – 2.69 Ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The breathtaking 2.69 carat diamond, graded G color and VS1 clarity, exhibits exceptional brilliance and fire, enhanced by Tiffany’s signature four-prong platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.04 Ct G/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.04ct, G ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Twisted Rope Flat Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Hinged Bangle Bracelet Brand: Tiffany and Co Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Width: 7.5mm Profile: Flat / Box Wrist Size: 6.5 inches Weight: 25.6 grams Fini...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Crossover Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
The interior is signed TIFFANY & CO. 750 PT950, confirming the combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum used around the diamond settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 0.31 Carat H VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
The stone is securely nestled in Tiffany’s iconic six-prong setting, designed to maximize light return and highlight the diamond’s fire and scintillation.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.14 Carat GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.14ct, H...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Lock Pendant 18K White Gold Pavé Diamonds Women Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Product Details Material: 18K white gold Gemstones: Round brilliant diamonds in a pavé setting. Collection: Tiffany Lock. Design: A functional-looking padlock motif suspended from an...
White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.78ct G-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum (PT950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950 Size: 4.75.
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
Tiffany & Co. Iolite and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
The gemstone displays a rich violet-blue hue, beautifully complemented by the sleek, modern setting. Stamped “TIFFANY & CO.,” “750,” and “FRANCE,” this authentic piece weighs 8.3 gra...
Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.50ct F-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum (PT950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950 Size: 5.5.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.92ct I-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection: Tiffany Classic Setting Metal: Platinum (PT950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., Pt950, D0.92ct, Serial Number Size: 5.
Diamond, Platinum
$102,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.26 Carat True Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is designed in Tiffany’s iconic True® solitaire setting, a refined and modern design that highlights the geometry, brilliance, and clean architectural lines of the True™ Cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.14 carat total - I color with VS1 clarity Set in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs Accented by knife edge shank with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. PT950 Circlet Three-Stone Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace .55ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Plantation, FL
Each disc showcases a bezel-set round brilliant diamond at center, surrounded by a continuous pavé halo of white round brilliants, creating the signature Circlet target motif that ha...
Diamond, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Tiffany & Co. Cuff Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The bangle features Tiffany's maker's mark and a date mark, 1980. This is a truly stunning bracelet that would be the perfect piece for both day and night.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.01ct E/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.01ct, E...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Three Hoop Diamond Pendant Vintage 2000s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks clear and legible. Diamond secure in setting. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Era: Vintage, 2000s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: T & Co. 750 Width: 13.5mm Weight: 2.7 gram...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.13 CTW Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.13 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity Set in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs Accented by knife edge shank with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted in platinum, the chain and pendant are both signed Tiffany & Co., stamped Pt950, and have a combined weight of 5.08 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$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
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chain Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
There's the classic flat heart tag, bearing the iconic 'Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York' engraving on the front, a detail instantly recognised by Tiffany lovers, and the init...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Soleste .89 ct center Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Soleste collection is one of Tiffany's more elaborate halo settings, designed specifically to maximize brilliance around a center stone through its layered pavé construction.
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. 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 Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, C 1930
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire diamond and platinum double clip brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamond, in pavé and claw settings and baguette-cut diamonds, in rub over...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and 18 Carat Rose Gold Floral Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These exquisite stud earrings by iconic luxury house Tiffany & Co. feature delicate blooms that perfectly blend elegance with everyday wearability.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany and Co Braided 18K Two Tone Gold Twisted Rope Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Hinged Bangle Bracelet Brand: Tiffany and Co Metal: 18K Two-Tone — Yellow Gold and White Gold Width: 7.5mm Profile: Smooth Rounded Wrist Size: 6.5 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.43ct Diamond and Platinum Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Stamped Tiffany & Co. PT950. UK finger size 'N1/2'. "In 1886, Tiffany introduced the engagement ring as we know it today.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .21 ct D VVS1 Round 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 benchmar...
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.