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Tiffany Co Platinum Halo Ring 1.63 Carat Round Brilliant F VS1 Cushion Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co Platinum Halo Ring – 1.63 Carat Round Brilliant F VS1 & Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 0.91ct Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co.’s Legacy collection, this elegant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring From
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby weighing 4.14 carats Side
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
designers, Tiffany & Co. The centre stone is a 1.04 carat square cushion cut diamond which sits proud in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.05 Carat Cushion F Color IF Clarity Soleste Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut Diamond at its center. The 1.05-carat diamond, graded F in color and Internally Flawless in
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
carat cushion cut diamond set in the iconic Tiffany four clawed mount. Condition: Used (Very Good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow Gold Burma Sapphire And Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring. This vintage piece, hailing from the early 1900s, exudes an air of
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
with approx 0.57ct of Round-brilliant cut diamonds.  Signed: Tiffany & Co Individual serial Ring Size
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Soleste 2.04 Carat Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste 2.04 Carat Diamond Ring An exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co platinum Soleste double halo diamond ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co. - a Soleste double halo diamond engagement ring. Set in Platinum, this beautiful
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply amazing emerald ring by famed jewelers Tiffany & Co. The cushion-shaped gem emerald weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
one (1) cushion cut diamond weighing 0.52ct. Double halo and shank of ring are set with sixty-three
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co 0.81 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.81 Carat Cushion Brilliant H VVS2 Diamond Platinum
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-20th Century Tiffany Co. Three Old Mine Cut Diamond 18KYG Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
proportioned old mine-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carats. The antique-style diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite Tiffany & Co
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. NOVO Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in like-new condition
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Legacy 4.0 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
, Tiffany & Co. The ring presents a 4.0 carat cushion-cut centre stone that is fancy intense yellow and VS1
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Tiffany Co. Burma Sapphire GIA 21.50cts Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
/Cut: Elongated cushion cut Diamond Halo: Marquise-cut diamonds, approx 7.85 carats total Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Engagement Ring showcases a stunning 0.96-carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond in a refined cushion shape
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Platinum 18K Gold Soleste Yellow Diamond Ring Earrings Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum 18K Gold Soleste Yellow Diamond Ring & Earrings Set Cushion-cut Halo
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Contemporary 3.96 CTW Legacy Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Tiffany Legacy cut cushion-shaped diamond weighing 3.50 carats - I color with VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Soleste 2.10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Modified Brilliant Cushion Carat: 2.10 carats Measurements: 8.15 x 6.66 x 4.58 mm
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. GIA 3.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the opulent allure of our original early 1900s Tiffany & Co Emerald and diamond Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co 1.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant F VVS2 Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant F VVS2 Diamond Platinum
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Legacy 2.12 Carat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
showcases the timeless elegance for which Tiffany is renowned. The ring features a 1.70 carat cushion
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Classic Cocktail Ring Platinum With 2.70 Ctw Aquamarine Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Classic cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. Very beautiful and colorful cocktail ring, created
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.02ct Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
intense yellow cushion cut diamond centre stone. This diamond is of top quality with 'Fancy Intense
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Fine Tiffany Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Ring. A beautifully made mixed metal cluster ring set with a stunning 0.20ct fancy yellow cushion cut
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Tiffany Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. This absolutely stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a single 1.38 carat cushion cut natural
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring This
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.17 Ct. NOVO engagement ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
" cushion cut is exclusive to Tiffany & Co., making this type of diamond particularly rare and desirable
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Soleste Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
: 1.53 ct Natural Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Color/Clarity (GIA): E Color, VVS2 Clarity Cut/Finish
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K YG/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Brilliant Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond 18
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20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K YG/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.90 Carat Cushion Brilliant Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. No Heat "Royal Blue" Sapphire Diamond Ring In Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
cushion halo of tapered baguette cut diamonds with total weight of approximately 3.1ct. Inscribed: Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds and Gold. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.08 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant and Round Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 3.54 Carat Cushion Brilliant G VS1 and Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Legacy Collection 1.54 Ct E VS1 Diamond Engagement Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Diamond Engagement Ring Edwardian Style features a full circle of bead-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10ct Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Ring with Diamonds and 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
. •Handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold •Highest quality Golden Citrine and white diamonds •Cushion Cut •Diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Certified Sapphire Burma "No Heat Royal Blue" Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. The ring features three-stone design. Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Tiffany Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co Novo Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one cushion cut diamond in its center (.30 ct.) and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Sugar Stacks Ring 18k Gold Size 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cushion-shaped dome top accented with sparkling pavé diamonds. Bold yet elegant, this ring is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 1.8 Carat Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
and exquisite craftsmanship. This striking ring centers on a natural cushion-cut red ruby of
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one center cushion cut diamond (.36 ct.) accented with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bespoke Engagement Ring with Tiffany Co Diamond 1.63ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
weighing 3.26gm. Stamped: 750. Set with a Cushion, brilliant cut Diamond, colour intense fancy yellow, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rare Tiffany Co. NO HEAT Burma Ruby Cocktail
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Oval Burma Ruby Cocktail Ring An
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co 1.06 Carat Aquamarine 0.50 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.06 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut 0.50 Carat
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1943 Engraved Tiffany Co Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1943 Engraved on inner shank: “June 26th 1943” Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

0.78 ct. True Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Tiffany & Co 0.78 ct Cut Cornered Cushion Diamond True Solitaire Engagement Ring Condition Description
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! BEAUTIFUL 6.12 CARAT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

5.55ct Chrome Tourmaline .47 Diamond Ring-Emerald Cut-18KT Gold-GIA certified
Located in London, GB
An exceptional 14.06 carat cushion cut that reflects light from every angle, this mint green
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2010s Congolese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire (Approx 1-Carat) Cluster, Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany Co. Legacy necklace showcases a captivating cushion-cut natural pink
Category

2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Pendant (Approx 1-Carat) Platinum Necklac
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Tiffany Co. platinum Legacy necklace centering a cushion-cut natural pink
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 5.02 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
cushion cut royal blue Ceylon sapphire of exceptional color and clarity. The centerpiece sapphire, graded
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

9.20 Ct Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring Setting in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Diamonds: 40 diamonds tot. approx. 3.20 carat Cut: Tapered Baguette Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: vs
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Cushion Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact tiffany cushion cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 20 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany cushion cut diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A tiffany cushion cut diamond ring from Tiffany Co. and Single Stone — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A tiffany cushion cut diamond ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 24, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a tiffany cushion cut diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Tiffany Cushion Cut Diamond Ring?

The price for a tiffany cushion cut diamond ring starts at $1,338 and tops out at $750,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $14,250.

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.