Unavailable|$13,000
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Ring 1.07 Carat E VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Ribbon Ring 1.07ct E VVS1 MSRP $26300 For sale is a Tiffany & Co platinum and diamond ribbon engagment ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,850
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .78 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
The purchase includes the original Tiffany suede ring box and Tiffany diamond gemology report, and Tiffany Purchase bag.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond .91 Carat Round Ring H VVS1 Triple Excellent Cut
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
If you are looking for quality, you won't find a nicer Tiffany ring at this price! The purchase includes the Tiffany & Co ring box, Tiffany diamond certificate and Tiffany purchase ...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,998
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.13 Carat Round Engagement Ring I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
This Diamond ring currently retails at Tiffany's for $18,100 PLUS TAX. This specific ring has a natural, Round cut solitaire that is 1.13 carats, I in Color and VVS1 in Clarity and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 2.75 Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Legacy 2.75ct Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion I VVS1 Tiffany has always been famous for obtaining stones of prodigious size and quality.
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald-Cut Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Center Diamond Carat Weight: .40CT Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Tiffany & Co Certification Number: 37581976/Q05140269 Total D...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Double Soleste 0.95ct TW Stud Earrings HVVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pt950 PAT NO.6557220 D0.34ct d0.13ct Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.4 grams Diamond Shape: Cushion Diamond Weight: 0.34 cts Diamond Color/ Clarity: H VVS1 Tiffany Certificate: 71950417 C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co. Platinum Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring .50ct HVVS1 w/Receipt
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Lucida engagement ring finely crafted in Platinum featuring a 0.50 carat center H color VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pear Cut Diamond Ring 0.41ct E/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring comprises of a pear cut diamond in a 3 claw setting with a weight of 0.41ct, E colour and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring 2.23ct G/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring comes complete with a Tiffany & Co. presentation box and Valuation report dated April 2007.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Solitaire Ring Set With 0.43ct I/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant Tiffany & Co diamond solitaire ring for your engagement, set with 0.43ct I colour and VVS1 clarity round brilliant cut diamond in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lucida Cut Diamond Ring 0.66ct H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Tiffany & Co. presentation box, a Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate and Tiffany & Co. valuation papers dated December 2006.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.Platinum Lucida Cut Diamond Ring 1.14ct F/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Lucida collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany & Co. 0.18 Carat H VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant Tiffany & Co. engagement ring exemplifies timeless sophistication in its purest form. Crafted in luxurious platinum, the ring features a 0.18 carat round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. LUCIDA 1.05 Carat I VVS1 Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. LUCIDA 1.05 Carat I VVS1 Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.27 grams GIA report number: 2235446265 Diamond: 1.05 Carat I VVS1 natural LUCIDA cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round 0.95Cts. TW VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Earrings Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Solitaire Classic Diamond Studs Hallmarks: ©T&Co, Pt950 22654292 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.0 grams Estimated Current Retail: $12,0...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round 0.95Cts. TW VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Earrings Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Solitaire Classic Diamond Studs Hallmarks: ©T&Co, Pt950 22654292 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.0 grams Estimated Current Retail: $12,0...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring .58ct I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co Lucida engagement ring with a 0.58 carat center I color VVS1 clarity finely crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 0.81 I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. classic solitaire engagement ring finely crafted in platinum featuring a round brilliant cut diamond center set in a 6 prong setting weighing 0.81 carats I color VVS1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum True Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.04ct I VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring from the True collection finely crafted in platinum featuring Tiffany's signature True cut diamond center weighing 1.04 carats, I color, VVS1 ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum True Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.04ct E VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring from the True collection finely crafted in platinum featuring Tiffany's signature True cut diamond center weighing 1.04 carats, E color, VVS1 ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond 1.33 cts G VVS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Classic Solitaire Engagement Rings Serial Number: 21515353 / G07120008 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.75 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.33 CTS Diamond Sha...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. "Legacy" Engagement Ring with 0.85 Carat Center G VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the 'Legacy" collection with a round brilliant 0.85 ct center G Color , VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lucida Cut Diamond Ring 0.53 Carat H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Tiffany & Co. presentation box, Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate, Tiffany & Co. valuation dated May 2004 and a Tiffany & Co. service receipt dated June 2023.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum I VVS1 0.52 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stone Type: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Stone Weight: 0.52 cts Stone Color: I Stone Clarity: VVS1 Cert Type: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Setting Ring 1.67ct G/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning yellow gold diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a platinum six claw setting with a weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Engagement Ring 1.16ct I/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The engagement ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .91 Carat F VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .91 Carat F VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.97 grams Diamond: 0.91 carat F VVS1 round brilliant cut diamond Accent diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.08 Carat H VVS1 Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 1.08 Carat H VVS1 Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Report number: 6224382482 T&Co.M07291768, 28443927 Diamond: 1.08 carat square modified brilliant H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co, Solitaire 18K Ping Gold 0.22 Carat G/VVS1 Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Tiffany & Co, 18K Ping Gold Solitaire Diamond Necklace, Round Brilliant Cut Tiffany certified 0,22 Carat, G Color and VVS1 Clarity and Triple X quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Engagement Ring 2.13ct H/VVS1 GIA Cert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
However, it is also accompanied by the original Tiffany & Co. certificate from the date of purchase, this states I colour and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring 4.02-carat VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Tiffany & Co. diamond & platinum engagement ring.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 0.56ct H/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond solitaire by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The engagement ring is set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in a classic 6 claw m...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .60ct Round Brilliant Diamond G/VVS1 Platinum and Gold Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. .60ct Round Brilliant Diamond G/VVS1 Platinum 18kt Yellow Gold 6 Prong Solitaire Size 6.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.91ct G/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring comprises of a princess cut diamond in a 4 claw setting weighing 0.91ct, G colour and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum .28 ct I VVS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
PT950, D0.28 CT, Serial Number Diamond Specifications Carat Weight: 0.28 ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VVS1 Cut / Polish / Symmetry: Excellent / Excellent / Excellent ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum .27 ct E VVS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
PT950, .27ct, Serial Number Diamond Specifications Carat Weight: 0.27 ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color: E Clarity: VVS1 Polish / Symmetry: Very Good / Very Good Estimated Retail Pric...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Novo Ring 2.22 Carat G/VVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring comes complete with a Tiffany & Co. presentation box, Tiffany & Co. diamond report, Valuation for Insurance and original bill of sale dated March 2015.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.01 Carat Center F-VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in La Jolla, CA
Certification F color, VVS1 clarity 8 Diamonds on the band Totaling 0.74 carats Set in Platinum Band is 3 mm wide Ring Size: 7.25 Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .51 Carat H VVS1 Princess Cut in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond Engagement Solitaire ring signed by Tiffany & Co. finely crafted in platinum featuring a 4 prong set 0.51 carat Center princess cut diamond graded by Tiffany H color...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring 2.02-carat F VVS1 GIA Report
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Weight 5.2 grams. Stamped with Tiffany & Co. maker's mark, hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum True Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.80 Ct D VVS1 GIA Cert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co True Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 0.80 ct Center D color, VVS1 clarity, finely crafted in 4 prongs with a basket setting showcasing the iconic "T" from the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co, By the Yard 0.24 Carat H/VVS1 Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Tiffany & Co, Elsa Peretti By the Yard Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Necklace, Round Brilliant Cut Tiffany certified 0,24 Carat, H Color and VVS1 Clarity and Triple X quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamonds By The Yard Pendant 1.20ct H/VVS1 XXX
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Tiffany & Co. presentation box, Tiffany & Co. diamond certificate and a valuation for insurance issued by Tiffany & Co. in February 2018.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,706
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
They are claw set within platinum and come with secure screw backs. They also come in a Tiffany & Co box. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.37 Total Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$6,316
Tiffany & Co. 0.53ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.53 Colour: H Clarity: VVS1 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: Modern, Pre-owned Size: L T...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic engagement ring is from Tiffany & Co, and is exceptional quality. The diamond is 0.61 carat and has been certified by Tiffany & Co as a G in colour and VVS1 in clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,033
Tiffany & Co 18ct Gold Tram Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The 0.01 carat diamond is of F colour and VVS1 clarity. The Tiffany & Co. makers mark sits upon the front and rear of the charm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold|$21,250
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Fleur Hook Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co. ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Gemstone: Diamonds ♦ Diamond Weight: Rose Cut Diamonds=3.36cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds=.44cts ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Bezet Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Square Carat Weight: 0.74 Colour: I Clarity: VVS1 Metal: Platinum Designer: Tiffany & Co. Certification: Tiffany #24995739/J11170142 Age: Modern, Pre-o...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The stone has been certified by Tiffany & Co as F in colour and VVS1 in clarity, which is exceptional quality.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.80ct Diamond ‘Forever’ Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.80 Colour: F Clarity: VVS1 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Age: Modern, Pre-owned Size: I 1/2 UK RRP: £11,200.00
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.44ct Diamond Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Marquise Cut, Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.44 Colour: F Clarity: VVS1 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18ct Rose Gold Age: Modern, Pre-owned
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.87 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This pre-owned piece is signed ‘Tiffany & Co.’ with the appropriate hallmarks. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.87 Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Colour: E Clarity: VVS1-VVS2 Certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mounted in platinum, the 1.54 cut cornered square diamond symbolizes the sparkle, light, and perfection of a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual connection. H color. VVS1 clarity. Tiffan...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.74 Carat Square Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate stating a grading of VVS1 clarity and E colour accompanies this nearly flawless diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .93 Ct Princess Cut Solitaire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Graded by Tiffany I color , and VVS1 Clarity. Includes Original Tiffany Certificate and Box Current Retail Price : $12,800 Stamped: Tiffany & Co.
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.