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Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Sapphire Ring 1.32 Carat Three-Stone Set in Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Sapphire Ring 1.32 Carat Three-Stone Set in Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Sapphire Ring 1.32 Carat Three-Stone Set in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. Style: Three-Stone Serial Number: 17302876 Metal: Platinum PT950 Ring Size: 7

Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Three Row Diamond Gold Rope Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Three Row Diamond Gold Rope Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Three Row Diamond Gold Rope Band Ring

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Three-Row Diamond Schlumberger Ring by Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rope Three Row Diamond Gold Platinum X Ring
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rope Three Row Diamond Gold Platinum X Ring

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rope Three Row Diamond Gold Platinum X Ring

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

diamonds illuminate this striking ring. 18k gold and platinum with thirty-six brilliant diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Platinum Contour Wedding Band Ring
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Platinum Contour Wedding Band Ring

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Platinum Contour Wedding Band Ring

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 5 Beautiful contemporary wedding band ring by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

1960's Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

1960's Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Retro Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Retro Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Retro Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage Tiffany & Company coral, and diamond three stone ring in

Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Emerald Ring
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Emerald Ring

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Emerald Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Dossier and the original Tiffany & Co. box. CIRCA 2010s. Ring Size: 4 3/4 Original Box: Yes

Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Victoria Ring
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Victoria Ring

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Victoria Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co. 'Victoria' ring crafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This

Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

A Ruby And Diamond Triple Cluster Ring By Tiffany & Co
A Ruby And Diamond Triple Cluster Ring By Tiffany & Co

A Ruby And Diamond Triple Cluster Ring By Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A ruby and diamond triple cluster ring by Tiffany&Co, to the centre three round-cut rubies

Category

Vintage 1930s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring crafted in a platinum setting featuring two round brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sapphire and diamond three-stone ring, centering on an emerald-cut sapphire weighing approximately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Marquise Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Marquise Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Marquise Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Diamond ring mounted with three marquise shaped diamonds, on an intricately set pierced platinum

Category

20th Century American Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring 2.41 carats
Tiffany & Co Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring 2.41 carats

Tiffany & Co Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring 2.41 carats

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Tiffany & Co Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum. Three Round Prong Set Diamonds with a Total

Category

Vintage 1980s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring circa 1920s
Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring circa 1920s

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stone Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring circa 1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. three-stone ring features a bright green emerald in the center

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Tiffany & Co. Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring

Tiffany & Co. Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

diamonds set in platinum. The ring originaly sold by Tiffany & Co. as not treated. Tiffany & Co. appraisal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Atlas Diamond Gold Ring
Tiffany Atlas Diamond Gold Ring

Tiffany Atlas Diamond Gold Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Paris, FR

Nice White Gold Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Ring. Good condition from stones and ring. Size

Category

2010s French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring
Tiffany Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring

Tiffany Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k GORGEOUS Tiffany Sapphire ring! The old cut sapphire has an AGL certificate stating it is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & CO 1920 Diamond Sapphire Ring
TIFFANY & CO 1920 Diamond Sapphire Ring

TIFFANY & CO 1920 Diamond Sapphire Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

filigree mounting with diamond accents, signed Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

shoulders of the ring where they are accented with tiny diamonds. A treasure! Stamped Tiffany & Co

Category

20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique TIFFANY & CO. Emerald and Diamond Ring
Antique TIFFANY & CO. Emerald and Diamond Ring

Antique TIFFANY & CO. Emerald and Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic and beautiful antique Tiffany ring. The center is prong set with a center mine cut diamond

Category

American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring (1990's)
TIFFANY Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring (1990's)

TIFFANY Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring (1990's)

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A classic diamond and sapphire ring by Tiffany & Co., approximately size 6 1/2. The platinum

Category

Late 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co 11.42 Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co 11.42 Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co 11.42 Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

trilliant diamonds and the mounting is signed Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TIFFANY and Co. Sapphire And Diamond Ring
TIFFANY and Co. Sapphire And Diamond Ring

TIFFANY and Co. Sapphire And Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

platinum diamond 6 carat sapphire and diamond ring made by tiffany and company with adjustable

Category

American Three-Stone Rings

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Oval 3-Stone Diamond Ring 2.82 Carat
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Oval 3-Stone Diamond Ring 2.82 Carat

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Oval 3-Stone Diamond Ring 2.82 Carat

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Middletown, DE

You are viewing a Tiffany & Co 3 Stone OVAL Diamond ring This ring is the perfect engagement

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. No Heat Sapphire Ring
Tiffany & Co. No Heat Sapphire Ring

Tiffany & Co. No Heat Sapphire Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum three stone ring consisting of 1 Burma cushion cut gem blue sapphire weighing 4.18 carats

Category

20th Century Burmese Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Milgrain 3 Stone Ring 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. Milgrain 3 Stone Ring 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. Milgrain 3 Stone Ring 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

, Width: 2.00 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Milgrain 3 Stone Ring 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Timeless design Tiffany three stone diamond ring prong set in platinum with a center round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Three Stone Circlet Diamond Ring  Wedding & Engagement
Tiffany Three Stone Circlet Diamond Ring  Wedding & Engagement

Tiffany Three Stone Circlet Diamond Ring Wedding & Engagement

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Tiffany Three Stone Circlet dazzles with diamonds that embrace its round brilliant stones. The

Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Columbia, MO

This stunning three stone engagement ring is from the designer Tiffany & Co. The ring has a total

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Classic Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. Classic Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. Classic Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Platinum mount Tiffany & Co. diamond three stone ring. The center round brilliant cut diamond

Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co  Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring
Vintage Tiffany & Co  Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring

Vintage Tiffany & Co Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This ring is a vintage Tiffany & Co three stone diamond ring from the Art Deco Era circa 1930. The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jazz Three Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Three Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Jazz Three Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful platinum band ring, crafted by Tiffany & Co for Jazz collection, featuring full three row

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Etoile Three Row Diamond Band

Tiffany Etoile Three Row Diamond Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The 3 row diamond Tiffany 'Etoile' band has 1.80 Carats of G-VS diamonds set in platinum. The size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Three Row Band Ring
1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Three Row Band Ring

1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Three Row Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

18 KT Textured Yellow Gold 3 Row Band Ring Consisting of 10 Very High Quality Full Cut Diamonds

Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Atlas Band Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Atlas Band Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Atlas Band Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Measurements: Size: 7, Width: 5.35 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Three Diamond Atlas Band Ring 18K White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Gold

18K Gold Band Ring with Three Round Brilliant Diamonds, Tiffany & Co.
18K Gold Band Ring with Three Round Brilliant Diamonds, Tiffany & Co.

18K Gold Band Ring with Three Round Brilliant Diamonds, Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Surfside, FL

Tiffany & Co. 18k gold band ring with three round brilliant diamonds. 4 mm wide. Size 9.75.

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Band Ring with Three Diamonds and Pouch in Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Band Ring with Three Diamonds and Pouch in Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Band Ring with Three Diamonds and Pouch in Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. Features Iconic Atlas Design on Band w/ Three Pave Set Round

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

world’s most intricate designs. Brilliant diamonds illuminate this striking ring. Designed with three rows

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Tiffany & Co. Style - Three Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal - 18k Rose Gold Size - 5

Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 2.07 Carats 3 Emerald Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Tiffany & Co. 2.07 Carats 3 Emerald Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring

Tiffany & Co. 2.07 Carats 3 Emerald Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

This platinum size 6 Tiffany & Co. ring has 3 emerald cut diamonds. The diamonds measure the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Three Row Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Three Row Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Three Row Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A platinum ring set with 1.80ctw of G/VS diamonds. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and 3.8mm wide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Three Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany three diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 63 vintage or 59 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany three diamond ring 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tiffany three diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tiffany Three Diamond Ring?

The price for a tiffany three diamond ring starts at $1,093 and tops out at $279,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $12,450.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Tiffany & Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany & Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany & Co. on 1stDibs.