Tiffany & Co. Platinum .24 ct D VVS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
PT950, .24CT, Serial Number Diamond Specifications Carat Weight: 24 ct Shape: Round Brilliant Crown Inscription: Yes Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Pa...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Together' Diamond Milgrain Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Cut: Round brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.21 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1 to VS2 Diamond Measuremen...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1245 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmark: ©TIFF...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Half Circle Diamond Novo Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .24 Hallmar...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany Blue Book Rubellite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 2011
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
One cabochon rubellite tourmaline weighing approximately 16.71 carats 273 diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats 24 pink sapphires weighing approximately 0.86 carats 7 melee-set...
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
ALEKSANDER CHULYAKOV Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Contemporary 2000-. Diamonds: Mount in pave settings, with 60 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 0.64 carats, white colorless F color, V...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
GIA BREATHTAKING PLATINUM HUGE 17.37 CARAT UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX!
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They said it wouldn't last, but you showed them! Now make it official. And what better way to do that than with a Tiffany platinum engagement ring? Diamonds and platinum and Tiffany....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Half Circle Eternity Band Ring .24 Carat with Receipt
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
It can be worn on its own or paired with a Tiffany engagement ring for added allure. With a total carat weight of .24, this stunning wedding band is a testament to the everlasting lo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Spessartite Garnet Ring, 3.25 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare Spessartite garnet weighing approximately 3.25 carats radiates at the center of this classic ring by the legendary Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 6 1/4, it can be sized. STONES: .35 carats sapphire and .24 carats total weight diamonds, G color and VS clarity HALLMARKS: 18k, and T & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 3.25 Carat Spessartite Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 3.25ct Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round Spessartite Garnet 3.25ct 24 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx....
Garnet, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
24 diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 cts. The diamonds are well match, and approximately a color of white (H) and very slightly included. The 6 rubies are a vibrant bright red a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring Platinum .64 CT
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 7 stone Band ring finely crafted in Platinum with 3 diamonds weighing .24 carats total weight E-F color VVS clarity and 4 fine blue sapphires weighing .40 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic elegance of Tiffany & Co., featuring a 0.51 carat princess cut diamond that is F color, VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Jazz Diamond Band 24 Rounds Bezel Set 0.66 Cts Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Jazz Diamond Band with 24 Bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of .66 Carats. in Platinum Currently this ring retails at Tiffany and Co for $4,400 St...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.89 Ctw Emerald And Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a fantastic bombe cocktail ring created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1960.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum AGL Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly unique and breathtaking, AGL certified, genuine emerald and diamond ballerina ring designed and crafted by Tiffany & Co. in solid platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 7 Stone Forever Half Circle Diamond Sapphire Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Forever Half Band ring finely crafted in platinum featuring 7 Round Brilliant cut diamonds set in shared prongs weighing .24 carats total weight interlocking with round...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Soleste Ring
Located in London, GB
The central tanzanite is a vivid purple Blue and is highly complimented by the contrasting bright white sparkle of the round brilliant cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Excellent) Wei...
Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Harmony Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.8 grams Ring Size: I (48) 4.5 Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.23 carats, Colour: E-F, Clarity: VS-VVS Marked: ‘Tiffany & Co’ ‘PT950’ Hall...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany & Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
HUGE 18K GIA CERTIFIED GREEN EMERALD & DIAMOND 7.02 CARAT RING THAT CAN ALSO BE WORN AS A PENDANT--TWO PIECES IN ONE!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.5mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wedding Band ring in platinum with half circle of round brilliant diamonds. 2.5mm wide.
Sold
W 1.06 in L 1.77 in
MARCUS & CO. 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.12 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The quality, the craftmanship and the selection of the gemstones are exceptional and stand up in this brooch. Diamonds: Mount in flat-flush settings, with 24 calibrated European rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co .24 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co stackable baguette diamond band in 18k yellow gold with 2 straight cut baguette diamonds. Includes Tiffany Box. 2 straight cut baguettes, G VS approx. .24cts Size 5 and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co., Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage classic ring designed by Tiffany & Co., contains one oval mixed cut ruby measuring approximately 6.80 x 6.05 x 3.25 mm and weighing approximately 1.50 carats total surro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1997 Baguette Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s 1997 collection and baguette diamond band ring. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co. ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ 2 diamonds = .24 total carats F-VS1 ♦ 4.4mm wide ♦ Circa 1997 ♦ Si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Diamond Platinum Eternity Band 1.96 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous diamond band is just stunning. Tiffany Retail Price is $10,700 Ring Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring with .85 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Diamond Engagement Solitaire signed by Tiffany & Co. featuring a .85 carat Center, graded G Color , and VS2 Clarity.
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 1.5 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Tiffany and Co. Legacy collection eternity band crafted in platinum 950 featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.5cts total F color VVS- VS clarity....
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring, 1997
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Two straight faceted cut baguette G/VS diamonds, .24 carat total weight, are center stage and set horizontally on this elegant 4.5mm contoured band ring of eighteen karat 18K yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.89 Ctw Emerald And Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a fantastic bombe cocktail ring created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1960.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Embrace Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Tiffany and Company Embrace collection Platinum Band Ring, 3 MM wide and set with 3 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .24 Carat and Grading as F-G in color and VVS in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Heart Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co two-row micro-set diamond heart-shaped necklace.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Tiffany Keys Ornate Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Necklace Details: Length: 24 inches Pendant Dimensions: 1.75 inches long x .68 inches wide Metal: Platinum Weight: 9.09 grams Hallmark: Tiffany and Co PT 950 Diamond Details: Cut:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Necklace in Sterling Silver PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 091393 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Necklace in Sterling Silver Condition Descript...
Sterling Silver
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 2.75 CTW Pave Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Large Eg
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace features an egg shaped platinum pendant Encompassed by a yellow gold ribbon motif that tops as a bow Egg is pavè set throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Art Deco Style Dome 2 Ctw Old Mine Cut
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Art Deco Year: 1900 (Diamond) 2020 (Setting) Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.13 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: J (Near-colorless) Clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Setting' Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
CIRCA 2010s Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Weight: 4.1 grams Ring Size: 4.5 Date of Manufacture: 2010s...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Setting' Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
CIRCA 2010s Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Weight: 4.1 grams Ring Size: 5 Date of Manufacture: 2010s P...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning ring by Tiffany & Co. features an elongated old-cut oval diamond weighing 3.08 carats, flanked by 2 bullet-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carat, mounted in...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Set of 2 Etoile Band Rings in Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Set of 2 "Etoile Band" rings Metal Ring 1: Yellow Gold Metal Purity Ring 1: 18K Metal Ring 2: Platinum Metal Purity ring 2: 950 Main...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
11.00 Carat Pink Pear Shape Kunzite Pendant
Located in Lakewood, NJ
at the turn of the 20th century by a gem specialist who worked for Tiffany & Co. It's noted that a 47 carat kunzite ring sold for over $410,000 at a Sotheby’s auction of the Estate ...
Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|61% Off
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 7 Stone Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 7 Stone Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band with .57cttw round brilliant cut diamonds of fine quality set half way around in platinum. Finger size 4.5 US
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with a stunning oval natural emerald, accented by an halo of sparkling old mine cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Cartier Large Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These Cartier Trinity Huggie Hoop Earrings feature an iconic blend of 18k yellow, white, and rose g...
18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co., 4.38 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond "Soleste" Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Oval Brilliant Carat: 4.06 carats Measurements: 12.39 x 9.00 x 5.67 mm Color: H Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Inscription: T&Co. (S...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we a classically styled diamond full-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This contemporary piece features 42 round brilliant cut diamonds; al...
Diamond, Platinum
Original Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Original Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.75 Carat D-E VVS Natural Diamond Eternity Band. Ring contains 20 (appx 2.9mm) Round Brilliants, weighs 2.8 grams, size 4.75.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.14ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 73 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color : D / G Clarity : VS1-2 Dimensions:...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$169,500
Tiffany & Co 3.12 Carats E/IF Round Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring features a stunning 3.12 Carats Round Brilliant Cut in a Platinum Ring. Diamond is E Color, Internally Flawless Clarity, Precision of Cut: Excellent, P...
Diamond, Platinum
0.64ctw Tiffany & Co Cushion Cut Engagement Ring with Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Set in Platinum. Crafted with precision and passion, this ring epitomizes sophisticati...
Diamond, Platinum
29.28 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Diamond Earrings. These stunning earrings feature 3.13 J-SI1 Cts and 3.16 Cts J-SI2, GIA Certified. 1.81 Ct Asscher cut diamond with 1.30cts long baguette diamond. 9.95...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, handcrafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold wrap ring. Alex Jona jewels stand out for the careful attention given to details during all the manufacturing...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A mid-Century 18k gold ruby and diamond bombe bypass ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This pretty fluted ring is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.65 cts in total. The s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Cartier Necklace with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Cartier necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with 103 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.06 carats. The diamonds are F-G color with vvs clarity, ensuring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.