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Antique Tiffany Co. 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
ring features a central sapphire flanked by old cut diamonds. The 1.20 carat Sapphire is Ceylon in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

GIA 14.0ct Cushion Tanzanite Deep AAA Blue Violet Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE CUSHION TANZANITE & TRILLION DIAMONDS THREE STONE PLATINUM RING. A HUGE and
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Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Estate 6 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This glamorous sapphire and diamond 3 stone ring is an absolute beauty. The rich blue sapphire has
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1990s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co 1.00 Carat Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
[Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .85ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Untreated 35.54 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
setting. This cushion-cut gem has been certified by the American Gemological Institute (AGL) not to
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Antique Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, 18K Gold Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.92 Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Light Yellow (R-S) Clarity
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Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
balanced geometry and often feature Old European, and cushion cut diamonds. Black and white combos, such as
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Morganite Ring, 2.08 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
of white diamonds. After morganite's discovery in Madagascar in 1910, Tiffany & Co. introduced this
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Classic Pink Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Styled after the Tiffany Lucida diamond ring with an interesting twist. Photography © Bella Rosa
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2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

T. B. Starr Antique emerald Diamond gold 5-stone ring
Located in New York, NY
old mine-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .65 carats, and three cushion-cut emeralds
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Antique Early 1900s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Untreated 78.78 Carat Tanzanite Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
incomparable and prized violet blue color. The jewel is formed in a cushion-shape with a modified brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Victorian silver and 14k gold earrings, featuring antique cushion cut diamonds. These
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Revival 18k Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of the Old European cut diamond earrings in Victorian style, made of 18 karat white and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
era’s design feature. Tiffany & Co. introduced their first solitaire diamond engagement ring during the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Silver, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and stamped) yellow gold and set with natural cushion cut emeralds and old rose cut diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Tanzanite Double Row Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. SOLESTE Ring in platinum with cushion-cut tanzanite and a double row of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Soleste Collection is set in Platinum. Center diamond is a cushion cut stone. Carat weight: .59cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Novo Cushion Cut .22ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.75
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Novo Cushion Cut .22ct Diamond Engagement Ring 5.75 The cushion-cut center
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Double Halo Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breathtaking double halo diamond engagement ring from renowned jeweler, Tiffany & Co.. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.27 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Legacy Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA report certified Tiffany & Co 1.27 carats cushion-cut diamond and platinum engagement Legacy
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.59 Ct Novo Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. NOVO Platinum Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 2.59 ct Total Weight
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste 0.24 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring that features a fine 0.24 carat cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .20ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .20ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6 Metal
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Legacy Platinum Cushion Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring 1.12 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
Guaranteed Authentic Tiffany Co. Legacy Platinum Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 6.50 Carat Cushion Cut Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring showcasing a 6.50 carat cushion cut citrine, set in an 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Tanzanite and Diamond Soleste Cushion Cut Double Halo Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-violet cushion cut center stone is paired with a glittering double halo of brilliant diamonds, allowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Rare Tiffany Co. Amethyst And Diamond Sparkler Cushion Cut 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Amethyst And Diamond 'Sparkler' Cushion Cut 18k Rose Gold Ring. A beautiful and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Company 1.15 Cushion Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a Platinum Ring from the Tiffany & Company "Legacy" Collection. Centrally set with a 1.15
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Tiffany Co. Citrine And Diamond Sparkler Cushion Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Citrine And Diamond 'Sparkler' Cushion Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Certified Platinum Cushion Diamond Novo Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
inscribed 1.09ct F/IF cushion cut diamond this ring is sure to leave her breathless. The ring is size 5.75
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3 mm Platinum Wedding Ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Authentic Tiffany Co. Legacy 1.60 Carat Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
inscription denoting authenticity (details available upon request). The Tiffany Legacy Cushion Cut is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct TW FVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Soleste collection featuring a .47 ct cushion center , F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Legacy® Engagement Ring with a 1.18 Carat Cushion-cut D VVS1 GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Legacy® Engagement Ring with a Diamond Band signed by Tiffany & Co. featuring a 1.18 ct
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Legacy Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 1.77cts Ttl HVVS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Legacy diamond collection finely crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25 Carat Tiffany Co. Lucida Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 Say yes to this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring from Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring .94TW F-G VVS-VS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Novo collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum True Cut Diamond Engagement Ring .59ct TW FVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the True collection finely crafted in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Double Halo Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
quality. The centre cushion cut diamond weighs 0.30 carat and has been graded by Tiffany & Co as an I in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Fine Rubellite Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Tiffany & Company Platinum Ring, centrally set with a very fine, intense color Cushion
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Tanzanite Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Cushion Engagement Cocktail
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Tiffany & Co. Cocktail & Engagement Cocktail  Ring, with a center GIA certified Tanzanite
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Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co GIA Certified 0.86ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified cushion cut diamond that weighs 0.86ct. The color of the diamond is H with VVS1 clarity
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant platinum sapphire and diamond dress ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring features a cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Legacy Cushion Pink Sapphire 1.51 Carats Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Cushion Brilliant Engagement Ring from the “Legacy” collection featuring a 1.51 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1940's Tiffany + Co 14k yellow gold ring with fine near colorless near flawless full
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.13 Carat Total Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Carat: .98 carat Color: G Clarity: VS1 Accent Diamond Details: Cut: Round
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1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Style: Soleste Center Diamond Carat Weight: .38CT Center Diamond Cut
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Diamond 0.56 Carat Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co LUCIDA Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Lucida Solitaire Metal: Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Yellow Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring weighs 5.3 grams, size 6.25, the center stone is a Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Brilliant
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Colombian Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring, American, circa 1930
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Colombian emerald and diamond crossover ring. Diagonally set with one cushion shape
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
You're guaranteed a unique ring with this Tiffany & Co piece. The shape is called Lucida and it
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Ring Features a 0.40 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An impressive sapphire and diamond dress ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring comprises of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany craftsmen surround a cushion cut diamond with exquisite bead-set diamonds that cast a halo
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Tiffany & Co 1910-1919 handmade ruby and diamond Platinum engagement ring. Full cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida 0.76 Carat F VVS2 Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Lucida Diamond Serial Number: 21567108 Metal: Platinum PT950 Total Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.