Tiffany & Co GIA 1.40 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1990's Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant cut center diamond in a solid platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.29 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 6 Prong Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Say YES to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.!
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Round Diamond 1.60 cts G VS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong T&C Diamond Certificate: 31545102/O02200084 Metal: Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Round Diamond 0.91 cts E VVS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Classic Tiffany Setting Prong Set Solitaire Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 4.25 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Round Diamond 0.94 cts F VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Classic Tiffany Setting Prong Set Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.25 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co GIA 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1990's Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant center diamond in a platinum six prong crown on top of an 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 3.14 ct I VVS1 Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: 6 - Prong Tiffany Solitaire Ref. number: 162/11/66962121 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6.25 sizable TCW: 3.1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring Round Diamond Solitaire 1.64 cts I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong Ref. number: 2240****/H1114**** Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5.25 - sizable TCW: 1.64 cts ...
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. Round Brilliant Diamond 0.57 cts G VVS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Ref. number: D04555 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size / Measurements: 6.5 - sizable TCW: 0.57 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.3 ct Cut Cornered Square Cut Diamond Tiffany True Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.3 ct Cut Cornered Square Cut Diamond Tiffany True Solitaire PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z148348 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.3 ct Cut Cornered Square Cut Diamond Tiffany ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Novo 1.46 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This breathtaking Tiffany & Co. Novo diamond solitaire engagement ring is the epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum An exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified 2.46 carat round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round Solitaire 1.72 cts H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 35149589 / P12100279 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 7 sizable Measurements: 2 mm TCW: 1.72 cts Main Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 0.42ct Lucida Diamond (G/IF) Solitaire 950 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance by Tiffany & Co, this diamond solitaire engagement ring is THE one Impeccable provenance, top quality materials, along with the renowned name are it...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.94 ct Solitaire Diamond Ring in a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine estate solitaire diamond engagement ring. In .950 platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.32 Carat D Color Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring VS1 Pla
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring, crafted in platinum and set with a superb 2.32 carat round brilliant-cut diamond of top-tier quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Engagement Solitaire Diamond Ring .36 Carat by Tiffany and Co Platinum Band Authentic Tiffany & Co engagement solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.03 Carat G VS1 Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Classic 6-Prong Solitaire Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.75 - sizable TCW: 1.03 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 1.03 cts ...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,812Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4 This Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring exudes timeless elegance with its simple yet exquisite design. The centerpiece of this ring is a stunning 1.07-carat dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire 0.54ct I VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring, 4.5 (US)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring. The ring is a size 4.5 (US), made of 950 platinum, and weighs 2.6 DWT (approx. 4.04 grams).
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.02 Carat H VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring PLT
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tucson, AZ
This authentic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring features a beautifully proportioned 1.02 carat emerald‑cut diamond, graded H color and VS2 clarity, set in classic platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. True Cut .71 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases the brand’s distinctive Tiffany True cut diamond at its center, a modern square shape with a brilliant, geometric presence....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .66 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring and Diamond Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorned with a dazzling .66 carat Lucida cut diamond (H- VVS2), the solitaire ring epitomizes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140910 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,968Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany&Co. Classic Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.85 Ct Solitaire 1.15 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. original classic platinum diamond engagement ring, with a 0.85 CT (H, VS1, 3E) center diamond that is full of sparkles, and 10 brilliant round diamonds channel set in t...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.05ct H/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.05ct round brilliant cut diamond in a classic setting. The diamond is H colour and VS2 in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.12 CTS G VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring COA Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 6- Prong Solitaire Ref. number: 171/21/70132044 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5.5 sizable TCW: 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring and Band in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Solitaire Ring Size: 5.25 Band Ring Size: 5 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, epitomi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Round Cut 0.22 Ct. Platinum Engagement Ring.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Round Cut 0.22 Ct. Diamond I Color, VS2 Clarity Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.33 Carat HVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co. ring is made of platinum and weighs 3.9 DWT (approx. 6.07 grams). It contains one round H and VS1 clarity diamond weighing 1.33 CT. Size 4.5
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 3.05 Carat D SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.05 carat GIA Certified D SI1 cushion cut diamond measuring 10.07 x 7.92 x 5.20 mm is custom set in a handcrafted platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage ~1/2 Round Solitaire 18k Gold 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a vintage 18k gold Tiffany & Co. engagement ring with an estimated 1/2ct round center diamond size 7.5. I chose to leave the original engraving inside as I feel it adds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.51 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1999
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A classic Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire from their Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.84 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a natural round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.01 Carat F VVS2 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified Platinum 1.01 Carat F VVS2 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.03 grams Diamond: 1.01 carat F VVS2 round natural diamond Siz...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,899Sale Price|28% Off
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Ring 0.32ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on a 1.8mm knife edge band.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring .84ct E VS1 Round Solitaire Platinum 4.75 13400
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Tiffany & Co. .84 carat E VS1 round brilliant diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum size 4.75.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,620Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring .96ct I VVS1 Round Solitaire Platinum sz 8 12200
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Tiffany & Co. .96 carat I VVS1 round brilliant diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum size 8.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.81 ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144468 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144407 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.95 ct Diamond Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring Condition ...
Platinum
$184,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.53 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire ring showcases a 3.53-carat natural diamond of remarkable quality and rarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring—a testament to timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.23 Carat Diamond Knife-Edge Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stamped Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire platinum engagement ring featuring a 0.23 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a six-prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.57 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring I VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking diamond solitaire featuring a magnificent 3.57 carat round brilliant cut diamond, graded I color and VVS2 clarity. The diamond is further distinguished by Triple Excellent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring 2.29 cts I VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Prong Set Ref. number: 1871728/F02270439 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5 sizable Main Diamond: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Round Brilliant Diamond 0.75 cts I VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting Solitaire Diamond Engagment Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: 171/18/23758954 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size / Measurements: 5 Sizable TCW: 0.75 cts Ma...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Natural 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Natural 0.21 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring In Stock Check out this exquisite Tiffany & Co. natural diamond solitaire ring in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Round Diamond 0.56 TCW H VVS2 Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: ETOILE Ref. number: 27676642 Metal: PT950 Platinum Size: 5.75 sizable TCW: 0.56 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond 0.41 ct E VS1 Solitair Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: T42744 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 3.75 TCW: 0.41 cts Main Diamond: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond 0.33 ct H VS1 Solitair Plat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Ref. number: J53274 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 5 sizable TCW: 0.33 cts Main Diamond: Round Bri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum, H VVS2 0.30 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
The diamond is set in 4 prong solitaire ring with a high polish finish.
Diamond, Platinum
2.00 Carat GIA Natural Solitaire Tiffany Style Round Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Ask for her hand with the exquisite look of this sparkling GIA-certified diamond solitaire Tiffany-style engagement ring. Crafted in 14K white gold, this singular design showcases a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
T&Co. Platinum .30 Carat D VS1 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum .30 Carat D VS1 Round Natural Solitaire Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.95 grams Diamond: 0.30 Carat D VS1 round brilliant natural diamond Diamond registration nu...
Diamond, Platinum
Click to enlarge Have one to sell? Sell now Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Round Diamond 0
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: ETOILE Ref. number: J34385 / B05040115 Metal: PT950 Platinum Size: 3.25 TCW: 0.39 cts Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$115,000
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Ring with 18K yellow gold shank and platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.