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Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire 0.54ct I VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring, 4.5 (US)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring. The ring is a size 4.5 (US), made of 950 platinum
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Tiffany Co. Red Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring. A very rare
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Embrace Semi-Eternity 9 Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond 'Embrace' band ring. This timeless beauty features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.52 Carats Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Tiffany & Co. 0.52 carats six prong brilliant cut diamond and platinum engagement ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Jean Schlumberger Vigne Round Marquise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
celebrated as some of the world's most intricate designs. This stunning ring features blazing diamonds that
Category

20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany&Co. Classic Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.85 Ct Solitaire 1.15 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. original classic platinum diamond engagement ring, with a 0.85 CT (H, VS1, 3E) center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Star Symbol Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: Platinum Size: 3.5 Natural Diamonds: .10 carat total weight Band width: 1.57 mm Ring outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vannerie Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Venice, CA
An instant classic, this basket weave ring by Tiffany & Co. exudes class and sophistication. It is
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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic Tiffany 18k Platinum Wide
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Colorless Band Color: Yellow Rare Tiffany and Co. 18k Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring. Hallmarked Tiffany
Category

Early 2000s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G-H VS1 1.01 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co. Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G-H VS1 1.01 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 117111
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Forever Platinum 3.5mm Half Circle Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Ring 6 New
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever Platinum 3.5mm Half Circle Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.19ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
.) Sparkling Antique Natural Diamonds in Luxurious Platinum Setting. Ring Is Hallmarked Tiffany Co
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.19ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 4 1/4 US Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring Tiffany Harmony
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Diamond Ring. Authentic 0.22ct Tiffany HARMONY Platinum
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 3 1/2 US Style: Minimalist Tiffany and Co. Platinum Solitaire ring
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece from
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Vintage 1950s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.59 Carats Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Tiffany & Co. 0.59 carats six prong brilliant-cut diamond and platinum engagement ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Very rare large Rubellite and diamond ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Rubellite and Diamond ring. Set in platinum, with a large pear cut rubellite
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Bead Set Round 1.00 ct F VVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Bead Set Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum. The Center Diamond is a Round
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Soleste 1 ct Cushion-cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tucson, AZ
Estate Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring featuring a vibrant 1.04 carat cushion-cut fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vintage .66 Lucida Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Introducing a timeless treasure from the iconic house of Tiffany & Co., this
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Forever Ring Platinum Band with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
platinum band ring is elevated to outstanding status by a half-circle of brilliant diamonds. For a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Forever Band Platinum Ring with Half-Circle Radiant Round Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
-circle of radiant diamonds elevates this platinum band ring to extraordinary. Wear it with an engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.38 Carat VS2, G Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
greatest love stories for over 130 years. 950 Platinum ring, set with a brilliant cut diamond 1.38 ct, G
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Platinum, Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring w/Papers
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring w/Papers Circa 2000s Here
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co., platinum (marked PT950), diamond ring and wedding band set. Ring's center stone is
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G VVS2 0.63 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G VVS2 0.63 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.01 CT Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Classic Tiffany" six-prong platinum mount with pierced accents Completed by a yellow gold knife edge shank
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VS1 0.9 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.47ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this iconic knife edge solitaire ring featuring a wonderful
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21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum H VS2 1.02 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum H VS2 1.02 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.47ct Diamond ‘Soleste’ Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & co. comes this classic diamond halo ring from their ‘Soleste
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21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Paloma Picasso XO Diamond and Gold Ring, Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Co Paloma Picasso XO diamond and gold ring. Crafted from platinum and 18k yellow gold, this ring
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Half-Eternity Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined diamond half-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Oval Diamond Engagement Ring 2.06 Ct D/VVS2 GIA Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring comprises of an oval cut diamond in a 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro Platinum Tiffany and Co Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire - GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous Retro Tiffany and Co Old Euro diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a
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Vintage 1950s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. nesting band ring from The Tiffany Setting collection finely crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co., 2.46 Carat Diamond Pavé Tiffany Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Setting Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO. Pt950 (Serial number) D 2.46 ct. Gross weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum 0.54 TCW E VVS2 Engagement Ring Box Papers
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the classic Etoile collection is crafted in 950
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind
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Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Wedding Band, 18k and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Wedding Band,18k and Platinum. The ring size is size US 6. The
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20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Half-Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined diamond half-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Size 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. eternity band ring is crafted in platinum and set with a single row of
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Ring, Tiffany Co. Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 1.1-Carats)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. is a timeless piece of fine jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Gold and Platinum X-Ring Size 7 ½
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
loved ones. • Designer: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. • Metal: Platinum 18 karat gold • Circa
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Band Platinum Size 5.5 (51)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic Tiffany & Co. band ring is made of platinum and set with a row of round brilliant-cut
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co ‘Soleste’ 2.20ct Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 2.20 carat Tanzanite takes centre stage in this double halo ring from Tiffany & Co’s
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Bar Set 5 round Diamond Wedding Band Ring 1.05ct sz 6.75
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a stunning Tiffany Co. wedding ring, expertly crafted in platinum. This elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting Ring 1.18ct D/VS1 XXX
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely crafted by Tiffany & Co., this elegant ring is a timeless expression of the house’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

60s Tiffany Co GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum Gemstone Engagement
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co ruby & diamond cluster ring crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1960s). Oval
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co Diamond Engagement Ring 0.32ct
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on a 1.8mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Onyx Platinum Shield Scroll Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco dinner ring. Expertly crafted in platinum the diamonds sparkle with eye-catching
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Ball Ring Pave Bypass 18k Gold Platinum sz 5 13.1g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a striking Tiffany Co. ring, expertly crafted with a bold design. This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Tiffany Co. Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Ring 2.01 Carat G/IF
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a
Category

Late 20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Diamond And Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany diamond and platinum ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 127 vintage editions and 198 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a tiffany diamond and platinum ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A tiffany diamond and platinum ring from Tiffany Co. and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also princess cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany diamond and platinum ring for sale are for women, but there are 100 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Diamond And Platinum Ring?

The price for a tiffany diamond and platinum ring starts at $725 and tops out at $180,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,450.

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.