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Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond .54Ct FVS1 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire featuring a 0.54 ct Center F color VS1 clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .88ct G VVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring finely crafted in a 6 prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Contemporary 2.02 CTW Diamond Platinum Harmony Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 2018; from the Harmony Collection Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Mid-Century 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Prong set in a classic 6 prong Tiffany style setting. With knife edge shank. Stamped for platinum
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring .91ct HVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire featuring a 0.91 ct Center H color VS1 clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round 2.06ct IVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring. Meticulously crafted in a six-prong platinum setting, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond set in the classic Tiffany six prong setting. Weighing
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round .92ct. HVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your love story with the enchanting Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring. Meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.24 Carats E VVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, diamond solitaire engagement ring featuring one 0.24 carat round brilliant in a 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.30 Carat F VS1 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, diamond solitaire engagement ring featuring one 0.30 carat round brilliant in a 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Soleste Half Circle Round Diamond 0.17cts Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Hallmarks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Soleste Half Circle Round Diamond 0.17cts Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Hallmarks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Toi Et Moi Antique Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum. Fully signed Tiffany & Co.. Circa: 1910. Ring size: 6 and sizable. Measures: North to South 8.5
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Platinum 0.33 Carat Diamond G-VS2 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed with a diamond named after the brightest star in a constellation, the Tiffany & Co. Lucida
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.60 H VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamond center set in a 6 prong setting weighing 0.60 carats H color VS1 clarity. This diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.05 FVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 0.81 I VVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamond center set in a 6 prong setting weighing 0.81 carats I color VVS1 clarity. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.05 HVVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum knife edge mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 0.67 I VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamond center set in a 6 prong setting weighing 0.67 carats I color VS1 clarity. This diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.11 HVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.04ct IVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Engagement Ring 2.04 Carat F/VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond ring from the Setting collection. The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring .46 EVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.18 HVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.33 HVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. .74 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a princess cut diamond weighing 0.74 carat, F color and SI clarity V prong set in
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. .74 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a princess cut diamond weighing 0.74 carat, F color and SI clarity V prong set in
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .91ct Round GVVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, VVS2 clarity, finely crafted in a 6 prong Platinum Mounting. Ring is fully hallmarked and is
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2010s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Stamped for platinum and 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 1
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.31ct G VVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Embrace Halo Solitaire Ring GIA 2.02 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
due to its "excellent" cut. Included in this listing is an additional Tiffany & Co. platinum 6 prong
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring with .46 Carat Round Center
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring with Tiffany & Co. Hallmark, featuring a .46 ct Center
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring .95ct GVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.14ct GVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.14ct GVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.14ct GVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring with Round 0.30 FVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage solitaire engagement ring with a round brilliant cut diamond center weighing
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.06 FVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 4.38 CTW Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prong set in basket with a halo surround of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds With additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond 1.15ct I VVS2 Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
clarity, finely crafted in a 6 prong Platinum Mounting. Ring is fully hallmarked Brand: Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .41Ct Center Solitaire H VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 0.41 ct Center H color, VS1
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Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 7.92 CTW Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990's Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 12.5 mm and sits
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .91Ct IVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant diamond center weighing .91 carats I color , VS1 clarity set in a platinum 6 prong
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Round 1.26 Ct GVVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, VVS1 clarity, finely crafted in a 6 prong Platinum Mounting. The cut of this diamond is considered
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Imperial Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Gemstone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures North to South 15.3 mm and sits 8.0 mm
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire .51ct VVS2 D Engagement Ring Box/Papers
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
in platinum and has a 6 prong set round brilliant Tiffany diamond at its center. Round brilliant
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring .70 I VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring finely crafted in a 6 prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Platinum GIA 0.88ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique Edwardian classic timeless diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. was crafted from
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Platinum GIA 0.88ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique Edwardian classic timeless diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. was crafted from
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .25Ct FVVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant diamond center weighing .25 cts F color , Fine VVS2 clarity set in a platinum 6 prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
diamonds are set in shared prongs. The ring is a size 6 and CANNOT BE SIZED. This ring sells for $3,325
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .47Ct HVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant diamond center weighing .47 cts H color , Fine VS2 clarity set in a platinum 6 prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring 4.02-carat VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant cut fancy intense yellow diamond in a signature 6-prong Tiffany setting made of 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 0.38ct H/VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 0.75ct F/VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Platinum Solitaire .74 H VS2 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring finely crafted in a 6 prong platinum mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany 6 Prong Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany 6 prong diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using platinum, gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 136 vintage editions and 259 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany 6 prong 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 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tiffany 6 prong diamond ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also princess cut and old european cut versions for sale. Finding a tiffany 6 prong diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 92 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tiffany 6 Prong Diamond Ring?

On average, a tiffany 6 prong diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,988, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $132,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.