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26671 Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring 4
26671 Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring 4

26671 Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Soleste Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring 4

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum ring band weighs 2.3g All round diamonds, total weight 0.33ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Eternity band measures 2mm wide Ring band size 4 (This ring is not re-sizable) Rin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co., 4.17 Carat Diamond and Pink Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co., 4.17 Carat Diamond and Pink Diamond Soleste Halo Engagement Ring

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY&Co. Diamond 0.16ct/0.16ct Platinum 18K Pink Gold Soleste Studs Earrings
TIFFANY&Co. Diamond 0.16ct/0.16ct Platinum 18K Pink Gold Soleste Studs Earrings

TIFFANY&Co. Diamond 0.16ct/0.16ct Platinum 18K Pink Gold Soleste Studs Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tokyo, JP

■ Item Number: 23560905 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Diamond Soleste Studs-earrings ■ Material: 2P main diamond (approx. 0.16ct/0.16ct),side 34 diamonds/32 pink diamon...

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Pink Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and 18K Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste Pink Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and 18K Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co Soleste Pink Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and 18K Rose Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional Tiffany & Co Soleste ring features a refined cushion-style diamond centerpiece, beautifully framed by a delicate halo of sparkling white and pink diamonds.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts G VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts G VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts G VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 68800919 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5 - sizable TCW: 1.36 carats Main Diam...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts E VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts E VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 1.03 cts E VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 28776608 M10040196 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5.75 sizable Measu...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.74 cts F VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.74 cts F VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.74 cts F VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 67806719 / T03040218 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 7 sizable Measure...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.26 Carats Round Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.26 Carats Round Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.26 Carats Round Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring, showcasing a 1.26 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified as H color as VVS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum 8mm Center Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring sz 6
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum 8mm Center Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring sz 6

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum 8mm Center Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring sz 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northbrook, IL

This Tiffany & Co. Soleste platinum Aquamarine and diamond ring is a stunning piece of fine jewelry designed to captivate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste Double Row Cushion Diamond 0.54 tcw Engagement Ring Plat
Tiffany & Co Soleste Double Row Cushion Diamond 0.54 tcw Engagement Ring Plat

Tiffany & Co Soleste Double Row Cushion Diamond 0.54 tcw Engagement Ring Plat

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: 63298980 / S06050394 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5 siz...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring 1.63 TCW D VS1
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring 1.63 TCW D VS1

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring 1.63 TCW D VS1

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in University Place, WA

A Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring featuring a cushion-cut center diamond framed by a signature double halo of bead-set round brilliant diamonds, set in platinum.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

The Etoile collection is now part of the Soleste Collection by Tiffany & Co. This band showcases the brand's commitment to timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum

By Angela Cummings for 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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

26866 Tiffany & Co 1.51 H VVS1 Oval Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring 6
26866 Tiffany & Co 1.51 H VVS1 Oval Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring 6

26866 Tiffany & Co 1.51 H VVS1 Oval Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Center oval diamond weighs 1.51ct Diamond H color VVS1 clarity Diamond has laser inscription ''T&Co.V11260112'' 44 round diamonds, total carat weight 0.29ct All diamonds total ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

26655 Tiffany Co Soleste 0.37 D VS2 Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
26655 Tiffany Co Soleste 0.37 D VS2 Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring

26655 Tiffany Co Soleste 0.37 D VS2 Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Center cushion diamond weighs 0.37ct Diamond D color VS2 clarity Diamond has crown inscription ''T&Co.T08090202'' All round side diamond total weight 0.28ct Total carat weight o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

22143 Tiffany & Co 18K Rose Gold Soleste Round Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.5
22143 Tiffany & Co 18K Rose Gold Soleste Round Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.5

22143 Tiffany & Co 18K Rose Gold Soleste Round Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

18K rose gold band weighs 1.9g All pave round diamonds, total weight 0.16ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Band measures 2mm wide Band is size 4.5 (This ring can be resizable) Band is...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

26781 Tiffany Co Platinum Soleste 0.71ct Cushion D VS2 Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
26781 Tiffany Co Platinum Soleste 0.71ct Cushion D VS2 Fancy Pink Diamond Ring

26781 Tiffany Co Platinum Soleste 0.71ct Cushion D VS2 Fancy Pink Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum ring weighs 5.6g Center cushion diamond weighs 0.71ct Diamond D color VS2 clarity Diamond has crown inscription ''T&Co.O04161776'' 18 round pink diamonds, total weight...

Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond 0.60 ct E VS2 Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond 0.60 ct E VS2 Halo Engagement Ring Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond 0.60 ct E VS2 Halo Engagement Ring Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Soleste Halo with a Diamond Band Ref. number: 69159958 Certificate: GIA 1236367637 Metal: Platinum 950 Size / Measurements:...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut 0.44 ct Halo Engagement Ring Diamond Band Plat
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut 0.44 ct Halo Engagement Ring Diamond Band Plat

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut 0.44 ct Halo Engagement Ring Diamond Band Plat

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Soleste Halo with a Diamond Band Ref. number: Diamond number 36688866 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4 sizable Measu...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste 0.71 Carat Certified D Natural Diamond Engagement Halo Ring
Tiffany & Co Soleste 0.71 Carat Certified D Natural Diamond Engagement Halo Ring

Tiffany & Co Soleste 0.71 Carat Certified D Natural Diamond Engagement Halo Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. The centerstone is a 0.44 carat D Color, SI1 clarity, signed Tiffany and Co certified Diamond set with additional ro...

Category

2010s North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond and Pink Diamond Halo Ring
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond and Pink Diamond Halo Ring

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond and Pink Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring showcases an exceptional cushion-cut center diamond, expertly framed by a sophisticated double halo design.

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and refined Soleste necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold and centered with a vivid fancy intense yellow diamond.

Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.99ct Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace J Color VS1
Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.99ct Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace J Color VS1

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 0.99ct Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace J Color VS1

By Cartier

Located in Guangzhou, CN

An exquisite masterpiece of light and brilliance, this authentic Tiffany & Co. diamond pendant necklace features a stunning 0.99-carat center diamond. This piece exemplifies the ...

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring

Tiffany & Co. 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany & Co. Soleste 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Comes complete with original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer ring box.

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Refined Tiffany & Co. Soleste necklace, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, featuring a natural fancy vivid yellow cushion-cut diamond weighing 0.19 carats, graded VVS2 clar...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring
Tiffany & Co. 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring

Tiffany & Co. 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste® engagement ring you described is a beautiful and exquisite piece of jewelry.

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.46ct. with3sizable band
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.46ct. with3sizable band

Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.46ct. with3sizable 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 6.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Similar ring Soleste ring currently retails for $3,400 in Tiffany stores.

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Similar ring Soleste ring currently retails for $3,400 in Tiffany stores.

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Novo Platinum Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 6
TIFFANY & Co. Novo Platinum Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 6

TIFFANY & Co. Novo Platinum Full Circle Diamond Band Ring 6

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Similar diamond band Soleste diamond band currently retails for $5,600 in Tiffany stores.

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring in platinum and 18K yellow gold, centered with a 0.56ct natural Fancy Vivid Yellow oval-cut diamond of VVS2 clarity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.75ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.75ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.75ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. Soleste ring features a magnificent 1.75-carat oval modified brilliant-cut natural diamond, radiating with a rare and mesmerizing Fancy Vivid Yell...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

14k White Gold 7.17ctw Round Brilliant Wide Diamond Band
14k White Gold 7.17ctw Round Brilliant Wide Diamond Band

14k White Gold 7.17ctw Round Brilliant Wide Diamond Band

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Indulge in timeless brilliance with this stunning Tiffany & Co. Platinum ‘Soleste’ Diamond Band Ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Tiffany Soleste For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany soleste you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 84 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany soleste may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and pear cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tiffany soleste, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tiffany Soleste?

The price for a tiffany soleste starts at $1,450 and tops out at $65,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,100.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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