Tiffany & Co ‘Soleste’ 2.20ct Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 2.20 carat Tanzanite takes centre stage in this double halo ring from Tiffany & Co’s ‘Soleste’ collection. The round cut tanzanite exudes a wonderous purple hue, enhanced b...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.25 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.25 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Full Eternity Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A stunning Tiffany & Co. Soleste full eternity band, set in platinum with a complete circle of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3.54 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.66 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold A magnificent Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ809 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.38ct Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.38ct Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ801 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.22 CT Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Double Row Soleste Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 2050956 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 4.5 sizable / 2 mm...
Diamond, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Tiffany & Co. Soleste emerald-cut diamond engagement ring exemplifies the timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship for which the iconic American jeweler is re...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring ✨ Radiating timeless brilliance, this exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$152,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum & 18K Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Studs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings, masterfully crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, showcasing two extraordinary cushion-cut Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds of remarkable ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Ring 0.36ct 31827388
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond full eternity ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection. The wedding band is set with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, size 5½
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste full circle band ring features a seamless row of brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.34 carats, expertly set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3.35ct Pear Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond Platinum Soleste Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. 3.35ct Pear Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond Platinum Soleste Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ886 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.07 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.07 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154473 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.07 ct Cushion Diamond Soleste Double Ha...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .17 Hallmark: ©TIFFA...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings Large ~1ct Version
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
These Tiffany & Co. Soleste stud earrings feature a sophisticated platinum design.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 18k Gold Soleste Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co. Soleste .68ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely crafted by the renowned American jeweler Tiffany & Co., this exquisite ring is rendered in Platinum 950, showcasing the house’s timeless dedication to artistry and precisi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings in Platinum & 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gross Weight: 2.20 dwt Documentation: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Grading Certificate & Retail Price Update Letter and box A rare and radiant example of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sparkling Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond halo pendant necklace is stunningly simple, yet undeniably beautiful.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.24 Carat Cushion Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring The ring is 950 Platinum & 750 18K Yellow Gold The center stone is 1.24 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS1 There are 0.45 Carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings, impeccably crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, showcasing two exceptional Fancy Intense Yellow cushion-cut diamonds of remarkable p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond Soleste 18k Gold Platinum Cluster Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Soleste Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.38 Ct. Soleste Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$496,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable expression of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic craftsmanship, this Soleste engagement ring showcases an exceptional 8 carat round brilliant cut diamond of E color and VVS2 cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 2.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a 2.00 carat cushion-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, showcasing exceptional color intensity and brilliance.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.51 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and timeless engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. from the iconic Soleste collection, crafted in platinum and featuring a classic halo design that enhances the elegance of ...
Diamond, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Studs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Refined Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings, elegantly crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, showcasing two beautifully matched Fancy Intense Yellow cushion-cut diamonds of excepti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Wedding Band Ring Soleste Sz 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. wedding band ring is the perfect symbol of your eternal love. Crafted from pure platinum, this ring features stunning diamonds that captures the light be...
Diamond, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum & 18K Gold Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings, expertly crafted in platinum and 18K gold, highlighting two finely matched Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamonds with refined brilliance and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Stud Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Yellow Gold with diamonds Two round brilliant center diamonds, carat total weight .30, color D-J, clarity IF-SI1 Other round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion Yellow Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Platinum Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany & Co. “Soleste” Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Stud Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Yellow Gold with diamonds Two round brilliant center diamonds, carat total weight .30, color D-J, clarity IF-SI1 Other round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .30...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite symbol of everlasting love: The Tiffany & Co. Platinum Halo Engagement Ring featuring a breathtaking 2.27 ct Round Diamond. Crafted with precision and elegance, this r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Ring Size 51
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301639 Comes With Box Only Serial Number 25****** Metal Platinum Stones Aquamarine, Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.4ct approx Weight Approximately 4.94 g Ring Size 51 Conditi...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum 18K Gold Soleste Yellow Diamond Ring & Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum 18K Gold Soleste Yellow Diamond Ring & Earrings Set Cushion-cut Halo Engagement Ring with a Diamond Platinum Band Marked: TIFFANY & Co P.T 950 AU750 Approxima...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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. Soleste Natural Round Diamond Halo VVS Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Natural Diamond Halo 950 Platinum Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This incredible Tiffany & Co. Soleste ring features a brilliant round cut diamond surrounded by a dazzling double halo of accent diamonds, creating a striking sense of...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Halo Ring, 1.49 Total Carat Weight — Certificate, Receipt & Packaging A breathtaking and excepti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste 18K Rose Gold Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .33 Hallma...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Soleste Ring 1.55ct G/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A scintillating platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection. The ring is set to the centre with a gorgeous cushion cut diamond weighing 1.55ct, G co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5.35 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 5.03 carats - G color with VS2 clarity Set with talon prongs in basket with a halo surround and cathedral shoulders Prong set with round bri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., Soleste 2.10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Modified Brilliant Cushion Carat: 2.10 carats Measurements: 8.15 x 6.66 x 4.58 mm Color: Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: SI1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Fluoresc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.07ct Cushion Diamond Center Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is a size 7 (US), made of 950 platinum, and weighs 3.4 DWT (approx. 5.29 grams). It also has one cushion H-color, VVS2-clarity diamond weighing 1.07 CT, and 70 round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste D-Color Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste round brilliant cut diamond halo ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Cut Tanzanite Double Halo Round Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Diamonds, carat total weight .45. Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co Type: Soleste Ring Tanzanite: Carat Weight: 2.00ct Center Stone Shape and Cutting Style: Cushion Cut Center Stone: Ta...
Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.Soleste 0.92 Carat G VVS2 Cushion Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co.Soleste 0.92 Carat G VVS2 Cushion Double Halo Platinum Engagement Ring Diamond: 0.92 carat G VVS2 cushion natural diamond Accent diamonds: Approx. 0.50 CTW F-G VVS r...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Double Pavé Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting necklace from Tiffany & Co. is a testament to the brand's legacy of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Soleste 1.60ct D VS1 Cushion Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
his exceptional Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring is a radiant expression of the House’s iconic elegance and uncompromising craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Soleste Platinum Ring, matching Dia Bands & gents band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany & Co. Soleste round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring with two matching Tiffany & Co. diamond bands and a Tiffany & Co. larger gentleman's plain wedding band with a polis...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 4.38 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond "Soleste" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Oval Brilliant Carat: 4.06 carats Measurements: 12.39 x 9.00 x 5.67 mm Color: H Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Inscription: T&Co. (S...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion .64c Double Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Just as the sun’s rays radiate outward, casting light in every direction, so too does the Tiffany platinum Soleste® engagement ring. With a scintillating double halo of brilliant dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 4.17 Carat Diamond and Pink Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.54 carats Measurements: 9.63-9.70 x 6.08 mm Color: F Clarity: VVS2 Fluorescence: Faint Pink Diamonds Carat: 0.12 carat total Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 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.
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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.
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