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Tiffany Co. Legacy Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are F/G in color and VS1 in clarity Gemstone Details: 1.63ct Cushion cut Aquamarine Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 8.20 Carats Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Soleste Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a cushion cut aquamarine weighing approximately 7.35 carats Eye clean with saturated and
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. .59 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Square Antique Natural Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 0.59 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Square Antique Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
. The ring is predominantly set with a vibrant cushion cut fancy intense yellow diamond which is
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
A spectacular cushion cut diamond, weighting 3.83 carats and mounted in platinum, is showcased
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Citrine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany and Co. ring features a gem quality (approximately) 12 carat cushion cut citrine. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. LUCIDA 1.05 Carat I VVS1 Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. LUCIDA 1.05 Carat I VVS1 Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.65 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.37 carats - transparent deeply saturated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring #15749
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Soleste collection. Ring features a center fancy cushion cut yellow diamond that is 0.33 cts. set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 4.38 CTW Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut tourmaline weighing 3.88 carats - transparent medium bluish-green in color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Tiffany Co 2000 s 0.59 CTW Diamond Platinum Legacy Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a signature Legacy mixed cushion cut diamond weighing 0.39 carats - G color with VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Legacy Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
" collection by Tiffany & Co. This beautiful modified brilliant cushion cut yellow diamond features no
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Legacy Diamond Ring 1.54 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond engagement ring in platinum from the Legacy collection by Tiffany & Co. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Double Soleste Diamond Engagement Ring 0.71 Cts Total EVVS1 Plat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring with a .45 ct cushion center , E Color, VVS1 clarity finely
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Double Soleste Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.86 Carats Total
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring with a .51 ct cushion center , F Color, VS1 clarity finely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Novo’ fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring set in
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Rose Gold Legacy Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
cushion shape pink tourmaline center adorned with by a strip of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite Tiffany & Co ring, featuring a captivating cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring .54 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond soleste ring features a cushion cut diamond that weighs .54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Ring finely crafted in platinum channel set with seven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

TIFFANY CO Platinum 5.25 Cts Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning platinum set sapphire and diamond ring, by Tiffany & Co. The central stone is a examplery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, aquamarine and diamond ring. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. The ring
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco A.G.L Certified Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
ring features a cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.95 carats. The ring is signed Tiffany and engraved JCK
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40Cts Ttl. FVVS2 w/Rece
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring with a 1.04 ct cushion center , F Color, VVS2 clarity finely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Pink Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Rose Gold .81CT FVVS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Soleste collection finely crafted in platinum with a .81 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. White Gold Diamond Sugar Stacks Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
collection. The ring features a cushion shaped domed design pave set with 177 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 7 carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Tiffany & Co. ring set with a gorgeous 7ct royal blue cushion cut sapphire flanked by 2
Category

20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Amethyst and Diamond Sparklers Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. vintage cocktail ring finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold with a center cushion
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co Soleste Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum and Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
Tiffany’s recent ‘Soleste’ collection, the ring is predominantly set with a sparkly 0.75 carat cushion cut
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.92 Cts Ttl. IVS1 w/Rec.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring with a 1.56 ct cushion center , I Color, VS1 clarity finely
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Ring, 1.90 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Displaying a striking vivid green color, an approximately 1.90-carat antique cushion-cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Estate platinum ring with yellow and white diamonds by Tiffany & Co. The ring is composed of a
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 10.93 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Centering this magnificent Tiffany & Co. ring is a breathtaking 10.93-carat sapphire certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA No Heat Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA No Heat Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1.87 CTW Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut diamond weighing 1.31 carats - fancy intense yellow in color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 18k Gold White Diamond & Fancy Yellow Diamond Soleste Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 3.15 Carat Tiffany Co. Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A incredible three-stone diamond ring crafted by the iconic Tiffany & Co. in 1925, during the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Grossularite Garnet 9.08 Carat Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. Platinum ring. The ring is a size 6 (US), made of 950 platinum, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A riveting cushion cut Tiffany Yellow Diamond smolders with the intensity of sunlight. The Fancy
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Blue and White Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum Cushion Cut 1.45 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
piece features a Fancy Blue diamond solitaire in a classic Tiffany-style mounting. Two white diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Natural Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Tiffany & Company Platinum, Diamond and sapphire ring. Centrally Set with a Cushion Cut
Category

1990s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Yellow and White Diamond Platinum White Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k White Gold Soleste Yellow And White Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 1 cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Tiffany Co. AGL 4.33 Carat Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Tiffany & Company AGL Kashmir Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one AGL
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Palladium Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Palladium when Platinum was used for the War effort. The diamonds are top gem European cut colorless and
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Palladium

Tiffany Co. Platinum Tanzanite Soleste Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
features one cushion cut Tanzanite surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut Diamonds with further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Double Bee Ring with Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tiffany double bee ring with center Sapphire is highly coveted and hard to find. This ring
Category

1990s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1905 Platinum AGL Certified Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item dated using diamond cutting, and kashmir sapphire mine dates along with metal and ring style
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Novo Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.31 Carat Tw I IF
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 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

Tiffany Co. 8.61 CTW Orange Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 7.66 carats - transparent light pinkish
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 8.61 CTW Orange Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 7.66 carats - transparent light pinkish
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

22.98 Carat Cushion-Cut Untreated Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
An opulent and rare 22.98-carat tanzanite is the star of this stunning ring. Displaying the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 1960 Cocktail Ring Platinum with 19.17 Ct Aquamarine
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gem-Set Cocktail Ring designed by Tiffany & Co. Rare classic ring, created in New York city at the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Soleste
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Soleste Ring in platinum with a cushion-cut tanzanite and a double row of round
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Platinum

Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Ring by Donald Claflin for Tiffany
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Mid-Century 18 karat gold, tanzanite, and diamond ring by Donald Claflin for Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 3.54 Carats No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring centers a cushion brilliant cut sapphire weighing 3.24 carats Strongly violetish
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Tanzanite and Diamond Soleste Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Tiffany & Co. tanzanite and diamond ring from their iconic Soleste collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Platinum

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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.