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Tiffany Co. Engagement Ring Legacy 1.70 Total cts. With Cushion Center
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Cushion Brilliant Engagement Ring from the “Legacy” collection featuring a 1.28 carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Frank Gehry Gold and Diamond Torque Band Ring
By Frank Gehry for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
wide and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .15 Carat. Finger size = 5.
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Tiffany T Ruby Ring in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany T' narrow band ruby ring set in 18k white gold. From the
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany and Co. Peretti Diamond Heart Ring, Platinum Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Celebrate timeless romance with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond Heart Ring, crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Company Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Ring set with a 1.61 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Graded as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Tiffany Co. 1.65 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& Co. Circa: 1990s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.5 mm and sits 7.5 mm high
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman for Tiffany Co. Retro Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total, G
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Metro Eternity Diamond Band in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Metro design diamond wedding band finely crafted in 18 Karat rose gold with 40 round
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sapphire DIamond Platinum X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
8 round brilliant diamonds weighing .59 carats and 8 round sapphire weighing .75 size 5,
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Five Row Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
by full-cut round diamond-set diagonal wrap bands in platinum, signed Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 14.02 CTW No Heat Ceylon Golden Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. Circa: 2010s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 17.0 mm and sits 9.5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1970 s Tiffany Co. Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond eternity band, featuring a double row of marquise and round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Seven Stone Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-DJ1030D. Tiffany & Co’s seven-stone diamond ring (the Tiffany Forever half-round ring) can be worn by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Schlumberger Platinum and Gold X Ring with Diamonds and Enamel
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
the ring measures 5/8 inch across and is set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .85 Carat
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Solitaire Engagement Ring w/Round 1.29 Ct Center HVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring featuring a 1.29 ct Center H color
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Co. Solitaire Diamond Wedding Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Exquisite and timeless, this vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond wedding set is ideal for those inspired
Category

Mid-20th Century Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Three Stone in Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
½) but this can be resized for a perfect fit. The ring is signed and hallmarked TIFFANY & CO, 750, PT950.
Category

2010s European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and 18k Gold Tiffany Eternity Ring - Jean Schlumberger s Design
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold set Jean Schlumberger's Design eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond Tiffany jewellery
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18k Gold Tiffany Eternity Ring - Jean Schlumberger s Design
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold set Jean Schlumberger's Design eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond Tiffany jewellery
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Channel Half Circle Diamond Eternity Band .17 Ct 2.3 mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. PT950 ( Tiffany & Co. hallmark is fully intact) Size 5 ( Sizing Available for a small fee $75)
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960 s 0.50 Carat Tiffany Ruby Diamond Three Stone Stacking Band Ring Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Stamped Tiffany Circa: 1960's Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures 3.0 mm North to
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond Three-Row Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile round brilliant cut diamond three-row eternity ring set in
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Company White Gold Diamond Ruby Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 2013 White Gold, Diamond and Ruby Band ring by Tiffany & Company. Set with Square Cut
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

DONALD CLAFLIN, TIFFANY CO., Yellow Gold and Diamond Eternity Band
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, Donald Claflin, Tiffany & Co. Designed as a band set all
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER X Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company X Ring in Platinum and 18K yellow Gold, set with 1.18 Carat
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 3.69 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A princess Diana style ring created by Tiffany Co. in 1969, right after tanzanite was
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Snake Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
weigh .05 carat. Signed, "Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18k". Ring size is 5-3/4.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co. 0.13ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
carats Ring Size 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 2 mm Width: 2.6 mm Weight: 2 dwts. / 3.1 grams Stamps: PLAT
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. 0.13ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
sophistication to the ring, making it perfect for any style or occasion. Adorned with a total carat weight of
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Green Enamel Schlumberger Round Pave X-Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds Carat total weight .85 Stamped Tiffany Schlumberger. Has signs of wear. Size 5.
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Plat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.16ct TW EVVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. three stone engagement ring finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and four
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bypass Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed for Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Spain Circa: 2000s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile .29 Carat Diamond Solitaire Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
platinum, set with an F-color diamond of VS1 clarity that weighs 0.29 carats. Ring Size: 5 Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Contemporary 1.13 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped for platinum. Numbered and fully signed for Tiffany & Co.. Circa: 2000's. Ring size: 5 1/4 and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Three Rope X Ring in Gold and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Tiffany and Co. Schlumberger rope three row 'X' ring set in 18k yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Company Schlumberger Platinum Gold and Diamond Classic Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.32 Carats and grading as G in color and VS in Clarity. measures 5 MM wide
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. ‘Paloma Picasso’, 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
18K White Gold Ladies Ring With Diamonds ( 0.06 CT Total) Designer : Tiffany Co (Paloma
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Starburst Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pre-owned ring, thought to be from Tiffany and Co, ( had faded hallmark , now polished
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive ornate platinum and diamond engagement ring, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1970s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 2.50 Carat Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds are set in platinum Fully signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, Plat and 750 for 18 karat gold
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond Pave Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 6.1 grams. It is set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ladies Ring 0.22 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
color VS2 clarity. Hallmarked Tiffany & Co and is 100% authentic. Ring size 5 and can be adjusted at
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Bethesda, MD
round brilliant diamonds set in platinum. 16 Dia=1.18 Size 5 1/2... This ring is new, originally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1.00 Carat Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Maker: Tiffany & Co (Hallmark engraved on inner shank) Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 6.1 grams. It is set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum 16 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, 18 karat yellow gold and diamond “16 stone” ring by Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pave Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Signed Tiffany & Co. Pt950. The ring is set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 18K Tiffany Co. Green Emerald Diamond Ring Certified Huge Gold 12.16 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
COLUMBIAN EMERALD DIAMOND 12.16 CARAT RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 10.76 CARAT TRANSPARENT NATURAL COLUMBIAN
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco 0.45 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum Pelican Bird Charm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
single cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.45 carat - G to I color with VS to SI clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco 0.35 Carat Pave Diamond Ruby Platinum Scottish Terrier
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum. Circa: 1930s. Signed Tiffany Measures: 5/8 x 1/2 inch (including jump ring bale). Total
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Diamond Grading Reports and Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificates (please see pictures 5 - 8), total
Category

1990s American Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

T. B. Starr Antique emerald Diamond gold 5-stone ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique gold ring with diamonds and emeralds by T. B. Starr. The classic 5 stone ring has two
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Antique Early 1900s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.83 Carat, Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 3.83 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 1.28 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tiffany & Co.. Circa: 2000's. Measures: 1/2 x 1 5/8 (including
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chain completed by spring ring clasp Both Fully Signed Tiffany & Co. Key Measures: 1 5/8 x 1/2 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stations. With bead and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 1.10 carats total. G
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro Brooch Pendant 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Retro ruby and diamond pin brooch made of 14 karat gold. This starburst motif
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Tiffany And Co 5 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany and co 5 carat diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of platinum, gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect tiffany and co 5 carat diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tiffany and co 5 carat diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany and co 5 carat diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 202 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany And Co 5 Carat Diamond Ring?

The price for a tiffany and co 5 carat diamond ring starts at $375 and tops out at $412,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,006.

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.