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Tiffany Co. Edwardian 0.61 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold A
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the iconic Tiffany setting with a six prong platinum head. Featuring an old European
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum Three-Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.59ct TW GVVS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
total carat diamond weight of the ring is 1.59 carats. The three stones are set high up in a four prong
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Seven Stone Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co shared prong seven diamond wedding band crafted in patinum. Size 6. Approx. carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Round Diamond Engagement Ring set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
.84 carat Round Brilliant cut F color, VS1 clarity diamond set in a 6 prong platinum mounting. Both
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Solitaire 1.14 Carat IVS2 Center in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 1.14 carat Center I
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

2.01 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic Tiffany style engagement ring designed with 6 prongs and smooth understated contours of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.01 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic Tiffany style engagement ring designed with 6 prongs and smooth understated contours of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
tasteful six-prong setting. For a solitaire ring to amaze, it must have a balanced design, fine
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold White Gold 0.96ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
0.96ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold & White Gold Tiffany-Style 6-Prong
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.32 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
showcases a princess cut white diamond solitaire set in a classic four-prong Tiffany-style mount above a
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18K White Gold Ring with 0.70 ct Natural Diamonds- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond in H VVS1, perfectly mounted in a 6-prong setting made of 18K white gold with a high quality
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
, eight Burmese rubies and four white colorless diamonds. Sapphires: Mounted in three prongs settings
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA D/VS2 1.02 Carat Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
and VS2 clarity. Set in a 6-prong, classic platinum Tiffany-style mounting, the ring weighs 4.8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7.01 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond in a 14k Gold Solitaire
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant cut Diamond set in a 14k gold 6 prong Tiffany solitaire; color G, clarity SI1-I1 and weight 7.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three interlocked bangle bracelets. The diamonds are four-prong set and run throughout the length of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 2.29 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 6 Prong Engagement Ring, F/VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Say YES to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.! This
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.46 Carat Tiffany Co. Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Six Prong Setting is the most popular diamond engagement ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum, and 18K gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Sixteen-Stone Platinum Band Ring Size 6
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Absolutely exquisite Sixteen Stone diamond eternity band ring by Jean Schlumberger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
. round brilliant-cut diamond, G/VVS2 quality, set in 6-prongs and accented down the shoulders with 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
secured by 6 prongs. The central diamond is accompanied by a leather bound Tiffany certificate stating the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
sparkling round cut prong set diamonds. The ring is signed by the designer with the platinum content. Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Tiffany Co. Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This classic diamond ring is crafted in platinum by Tiffany & Co. It features 7 prong set round
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond E-VVS1 Ring "The Tiffany Co."
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond E-VVS1 Engagement Ring is characterized by one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
/VS1 with Excellent Cut. The timeless 6-prong Tiffany Engagement Ring weighs 4 grams and is a size 6.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.25 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
certified 2.25ct, H color, VS1 clarity, Round Brilliant diamond set into a 6-prong head. This classic beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Certified D IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
by 6 prongs. The central diamond is accompanied by a Tiffany certificate stating that the color is D
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Victoria Platinum 1 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tiffany and Co. Victoria Ring - Platinum, Aquamarine, Diamonds Features: 1.0 carat Aquamarine 1.0
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Contemporary 0.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.48 CTW Fully signed Tiffany & Co., numbered, and stamped PT950 for platinum Ring Size: 6 & sizable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Victorian, Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Victorian diamond engagement ring designed by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful old European
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Diamond Platinum Deco Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
engagement ring, signed Tiffany & Co.* Total diamond weight, 2.40 carats. Currently ring size 6 Original
Category

Vintage 1920s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.25 DVVS2
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 Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.73 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, VS1 clarity, Round Brilliant diamond center stone set in a 6-prong head. This pretty classic will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Tanzanite Diamond Ring from the "Victoria Collection"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Tanzanite and Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co., set in Platinum from the "Victoria
Category

1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite

Tiffany Co. 0.26 Carat G VVS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
by 6 prongs. The central diamond is accompanied by a Tiffany certificate stating that the color is E
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.33 Carat E VVS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
secured by 6 prongs. The central diamond is accompanied by a Tiffany certificate stating the color as E
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.89 Carat Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning Tiffany & Co. round brilliant diamond solitaire platinum ring. the diamond is set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Contemporary Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Victoria Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring Size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 9.5 mm high Total Weight: 6.5 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co Round Diamond 0.61cts I VS1 Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany 6-Prong Setting Ref. number: 71788490
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant 0.32 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Tiffany 6-Prong Classic Solitaire Serial Number: D56592 Metal: Platinum
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.47 Carat D VS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Tiffany Classic 6-Prong Solitaire Serial Number
Category

2010s American 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Round Brilliant Diamond Full Eternity Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. 'Soleste' full eternity diamond band ring. Founded in 1837 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Platinum 1ctw European Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolute classic, Tiffany & Co., antique diamond solitaire engagement ring that was
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Victorian, 2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Victorian diamond engagement ring designed by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful old European
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum Round Diamond 1.18 cts H VS1 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Classic Tiffany Setting Prong Set Solitaire
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant 0.80 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Tiffany 6-Prong Classic Solitaire Serial Number: #34626081/P09250217 Metal
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Round Cut .70 Ct FVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 0.70 ct Center F color, VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Ct IVS1 Round in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 1.08 ct Center I color, VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Plat GIA Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Receipt Details This fine ring comes with the original Tiffany & Co. receipt stating it was
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co GIA Natural Round Diamond Engagement Ring VVS2 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.! This darling diamond engagement ring features a 1.66-carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Platinum GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique, Tiffany & Co., diamond solitaire engagement ring that
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Victorian Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a classic Tiffany-style six pronged white gold mounting Completed by a yellow gold shank Tested
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.77 Ct G VS1 Round Excellent Cut
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Center G color, VS1 clarity, finely crafted in a 6 prong Platinum Mounting. Includes Original Tiffany
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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

Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond and Ruby Two-Band Criss-Cross Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond and 1.32ct Ruby Two-Band Criss-Cross Ring comes with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1960 Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.74 Ctw In Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a fluted modernist cocktail ring, created in New
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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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.