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.
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl about 14mm Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950 Brooch about 47 x 45mm Total Weight: 28.7 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co. With 62 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .75ct 2 Cabochon emeralds Tahitian pearl 13mm...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Dm 0.45 in
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very well made creation of a Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch. It depicts a Blue grey pearl measuring 11.33 mm attached to one of the end of an asymmetrical platinum ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Lace Sunburst Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dazzling Tiffany & Co. pin features a radiant sunburst design entirely pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds in platinum, creating a captivating display of light and sparkle. ~3...
Diamond, Platinum
W 1.5 in L 2 in
Tiffany & Co Vintage Yellow Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Tiffany and Co Floral White and vivid diamond brooch Pin is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 32.4 grams and measuring 40mm long x 39mm wide. This 1980's pin is prong-...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Brooch Pin in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Pin Brooch Style: Vintage Pin / Brooch Metal: Platinum PT950 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds & 1 Round Faceted Blue Sapphire Total Carat We...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and collectible Tiffany & Co. turtle pin brooch, crafted in platinum (Pt950) and dating to 1996, exemplifying the house’s celebrated animal-themed designs. This larger-format turtle brooch measures approximately 46.8 mm from head to tail and 31.1 mm fin to fin, offering strong presence and finely balanced proportions. The brooch is pavé-set with 158 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4.00 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity, delivering bright, clean brilliance throughout the design. The turtle’s eyes are accented with two blue sapphires, totaling approximately 0.03 carats, adding a subtle yet expressive touch of color. The total gemstone weight of the brooch is approximately 4.03 carats. The piece is crafted in platinum Pt950, weighs 25.5 grams, and is stamped “1996 Tiffany & Co. PT950”, confirming authenticity and period of manufacture. The brooch is presented in excellent condition, retaining crisp detail and strong visual impact. A delightful yet sophisticated signed jewel, this Tiffany turtle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany & Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is absolutely magnificent. The design highlights the superb quality of Art Deco imagery. In the center is a 7mm Pearl of great beauty. Below the pearl is a stunning fine blue rectangular-cut Sapphire. The natural Sapphire is a magnificent blue color and cut. The Sapphire is surrounded by three sparkling white Tiffany Old European Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set in Platinum in milgrain beaded borders. The platinum brooch is hallmarked Tiffany & Co. The brooch dates to circa 1900-1910. The Tiffany Stick Pin...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Flower Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Platinum Diamond Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 85 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 3.5ct 6 Round sapphires total weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Centipede Platinum Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, created in 1988, is a remarkable piece of jewelry that combines the elegance of platinum with the warmth of 18k yellow gold. It's meticulousl...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Calla Lilly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine Tahitian Pearl - Round Shape - Deep grey color w/ nice luster - 10.98mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Pave Set Material: Solid 14k...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl & Pave Diamond Detailed Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a wonderful pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 14k white gold featuring a beautiful flower design. Neatly set in the center is a fine Tahitian pearl. The round brill...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 12.4mm Tahitian Pearl & Pave Diamond Detailed Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring a beautifully detailed flower design neatly set with a very fine Tahitian pearl and diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid Century Platinum & Gold 7.5ctw Diamond w/ Pearl Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color - Fine Luster - 4.5-7.9mm (approx.) (88) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Round - 22 Round Brilli...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
12.1-14.7mm Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace w/ 14k White Gold Textured Ball Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (33) Genuine Cultured Tahitian Pearls - Round Shapes - Nice Color - Gray Color - Some Surface Blemishes - Nice Luster - 12.1mm to 14.7mm (approx.) Material: String w/ ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set Material: 14k Solid Rose, Yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
The actress and Benny Blanco tied the knot with style in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
