Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring w/ Papers and Appraisal
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous engagement ring is a classical 6 prong diamond engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.The ring is a solitaire style ring with a solid white platinum band, marked Tiffany...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Platinum Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 1.68 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Platinum Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 1.68 CTW A timeless and elegant Tiffany & Co. Embrace halo engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a daz...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.81 Carat I/VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The perfect round brilliant Tiffany diamond solitaire engagement ring that checks all the boxes.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. True 2.27 Carat H/VS1 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. True 2.27 Carat H/VS1 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring The Tiffany True engagement ring is a modern icon of love, designed with clean architectural lines and signa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.45 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Legacy engagement ring showcases the refined elegance and craftsmanship that define the iconic American maison. At its center lies a beautifully cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the celebrated Legacy collection, featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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. Soleste ring showcases a captivating 2.00-ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond 1 Carat Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional antique Tiffany & Co. ring showcases a striking natural emerald set at the center of an elegant platinum cluster design. The vibrant green emerald is accented by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.6 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless icon of elegance and refinement, this exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcases a magnificent 2.67 carat Round Modern Brilliant Cut natural diamond s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Basket Weave Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. diamond ring crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold. Showcasing a beautifully textured basket weave design, the ring is adorned wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Original Pre-Owned Engagement Ring with GIA and Tiffany Certificates Description A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting remains the world’s most iconic en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Collection Platinum & 18K Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Collection Platinum & 18K Emerald and Diamond Ring A stunning example from Tiffany & Co.’s renowned Victoria Collection, this exquisite ring featu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified 2.00 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Tiffany & Co. platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring a 2.00 carat natural round brilliant cut diamond, certified by Tiffany & Co.
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. The cent...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Report, 1.75 Total Carat Weight, Size 3.5 A truly exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. emeral...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,100Sale Price|33% Off
Estate Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic and chic Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band set. Showcasing a spectacular engagement ring set with a fiery, over 1/2 carat princess cut diamond displaying a colorless ...
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Tiffany & Co. Melody Ring from the Paloma Picasso collection is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and showcases an iconic five-row intertwined design. Alternating...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Platinum 1.83ctw Diamond Wedding Set G/SI1 Princess Cut Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The set features a stunning solitaire engagement ring centered with a 1.54 carat princess-cut diamond, graded G color and SI1 clarity, radiating exceptional brilliance and fire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Harmony Cluster Diamond 0.15ct / Pink Diamonds Ring US 3 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23290506 ■ Brand: TIFFANY&Co. ■ Product Name: Harmony Cluster Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: 1P Diamond (approximately 0.15ct), 6P Pink Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum, 7...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Novo Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s celebrated Novo Collection, this engagement ring features a striking oval cut Fancy Vi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Tiffany & Co. G.I.A. Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ring Center diamond is 3.01 carat G.I.A. certified Fancy Vivid Yellow color accented with round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of 1.89carat the ...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.26 Carat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring — Rare & Highly Sought-After Style This exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a .94 ct center diamond with the coveted Triple Excellent Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Certified Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat G VVS2 Oval Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This certified Tiffany & Co. platinum ring features a stunning 2 carat oval brilliant diamond, combining elegant proportions with exceptional brilliance. The diamond is graded G ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Certified Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat F VVS1 Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite certified Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a rare and beautifully proportioned 1-carat Lucida® diamond, Tiffany’s signature cut-cornered square mixed cut kno...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 0.90 CTW Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat - H color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a classic six-pronged Tiffany setting Completed by knife edge shank with high pol...
White Diamond, Platinum
$77,000Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Collector's 2.32 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless elegance of this one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co. masterpiece. Showcasing a dazzling 2.32-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion-Cut Diamond, this extraordinary ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 6 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking expression of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, this authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases a remarkable 6 carat emerald-cut natural diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Half Circle Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks clear and legible. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: © Tiffany & Co., PT950 Size: 4.25 Weight: 3 grams Width: 2.3mm Diamonds: 15 round brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 1.60 cts D VS2 Engagement Ring PLAT
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.25 - sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut 1.60 cts Color & Clarity: D Color, VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
$60,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Tiffany & Co. Lucida 2.25 Carat G-VS1 Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Tiffany & Co. Lucida diamond ring showcases one of the house’s most iconic proprietary cuts, presented in a beautifully sculpted platinum setting. The center sto...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 1.24 Ct Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant circa 1970s platinum wedding ring by Tiffany & Co., showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and refined proportions for which the house is renowned. The ring is set wit...
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 col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .61 Carat Diamond Knife Edge Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The ring features a center brilliant cut diamond weighing .61 carats. The diamond is H color and VS1 clarity. All Tiffany & Co rings are pre-owned and sold with authentic Tiffany & C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.80 cts H VS1 Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6-Prong Ref. number: 38136909 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.5 sizable Band Width: 1.9 MM Main Stone: Round Brilliant Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cert. Cushion Cut Diamond Eng. Ring, 1.10 Carat F VS1 — 1.80 TCW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring features a natural 1.10-carat Cushion Cut diamond, certified by Tiffany & Co. The center stone is a beautifully cut Mod...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Bezet Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.57ct F VS1 Bezel Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Bezet Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Bezel Set Ref. number: I0627**** Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6.25 sizable TCW: 0.57 cts Main Diamond: Round Bri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 2.70 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. platinum six-prong solitaire ring embodies classic elegance with a modern touch.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Oval GIA Diamond Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Oval Diamond Engagement Ring. This diamond ring has a 4.00ct oval brilliant cut diamond center (Color: F, Clarity: VVS2, GIA#21859869, Tiffany H05110692) in a diamond h...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Ring 2.01 Carat G/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a radiant cut diamond in an exquisite four claw mounting, weighing 2.01ct, G colour an...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Novo Yellow Diamond 1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex Platinum Ring US 4 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24080331 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Novo Yellow Diamond Ring ■ Product Number/Model: - ■ Material: 1P yellow diamond (1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex), side diamond...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Platinum 950 Tiffany & Co. Ring Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in רמת גן, IL
A timeless foundation for a masterpiece, this luxurious Tiffany & Co. ring setting embodies sophistication and prestige. Crafted from high-quality Platinum 950, its sleek and polishe...
Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Swan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. round brilliant diamond platinum swan ring. Set with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.25 carat approximately, estimated as H colour, VS1 clarity The...
Diamond, Platinum
22k Tiffany and Co. Diamond solitaire. Diamond rated at 0.50ct. Extremely rare.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 6 1/2 US Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Extremely Rare Tiffany and Co. 22k Gold solitaire.
Diamond
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.30ct Tiffany Platinum Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 1/2 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo Collection, this exquisite engagement ring features a vibran...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.19ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.36ct Tiffany Platinum Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Engagement Ring Condition: Has not been polished.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo Princess Cut Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VVS1 0.51 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. novo princess cut engagement ring with a 0.51 carat excellent cut diamond center, the diamond color grade is G, and clarity is VVS1. The diamond is set i...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
The Pinnacle of Perfection: Tiffany & Co. 1.93ct Internally Flawless
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting an investment-grade masterpiece from the legendary House of Tiffany & Co. This is the iconic Lucida—a proprietary cut-cornered square diamond unique to Tiffany—offerin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Ring with 1.08 ct Princess Cut Diamond
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. 1.08 ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring, Size 52 Center diamond: 1.08 ct, Color I, Clarity VVS2 Comes with original box
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
Classic and timeless! This Tiffany platinum engagement ring is stamped 'PT950' with the Tiffany & Co. Hallmark. The ring's serial number can also be found inside the shank reading 38...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.74ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This iconic knife edge solitaire from Tiffany & Co. features a stunning 0.74 carat round brilliant diamond at its heart.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.94ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co. iconic knife edge solitaire features a stunning 0.94 carat diamond of the highest Tiffany quality.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 1.14ct Color: D Clarity: VS1 GIA: 11502839 T & Co. Cert # 17002856/C10030192 Dimensions: ring top measures 2....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A classic engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. It centres a round brilliant diamond which weighs 0.45 carat. It has a certificate from Tiffany & Co, which state the quality as E in col...
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.