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Tiffany Co. Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring is made of platinum and is completely set with ~2.50ct of emerald-cut diamonds. Retail Price
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany 29.00 cts Tennis Bracelet Emerald Cuts Yellow Gold Platinum 25gr
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany 29.00 cts Tennis Bracelet Emerald Cuts Yellow Gold Platinum 25gr Opulence and elegance are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Tiffany Co. Soleste Emerald-Cut Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste® Emerald-cut Halo Engagement Ring made in Platinum with original boxes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.59 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 1.32 carats - F color with VS2 clarity Prong set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Three-Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.59ct TW GVVS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pre-Owned Tiffany & Co. engagement ring finely crafted in platinum featuring three emerald
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum/18 Karat Vintage Emerald Cut Straight Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. platinum/18k emerald cut diamond straight line bracelet. Contains 47 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.71 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 1.59 carats - G color with VS1 clarity Prong set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18KY 2.04ct IVVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
platinum basket featuring an Emerald cut diamond center weighing 2.04 carats, I color VVS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 3.09 Carat Emerald Cut Solitaire Platinum Ring GIA Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
carat emerald-cut diamond with F color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is mounted simply in platinum, and
Category

20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sleek and elegant line bracelet from Tiffany & Co. features approximately 3.25 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.59ct E/VS1 GIA Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning emerald cut diamond single stone ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a center emerald-cut diamond weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.17cttw Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is a gorgeous Emerald Cut diamond weighing 2.17 carats flanked by two tapered baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Soleste Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring .97 Cts Ttl. FVV
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
emerald cut diamond center weighing 0.71 carats F color , fine VVS2 clarity adorned with a halo of 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Opulence and elegance are embodied in this extraordinary bracelet that is presented by Tiffany & Co
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.38ct FVVS2 in Plat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut diamond center
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. Yellow Gold Emerald Lion Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
fine jewelry collection. 4 emerald eyes These Tiffany & Co. cufflinks are rare and retired. Details
Category

Vintage 1980s German Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Emerald Owl Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
jewelry collection. 4 emerald eyes These Tiffany & Co. cufflinks are rare and retired. Details
Category

Vintage 1980s German Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a center emerald-cut diamond weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a center emerald-cut diamond weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste 1.12 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - F VVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a 1.12-carat emerald-cut diamond at the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.71 Carat GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Mid-Century 1.71 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Tiffany & Co., composed of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste 1.38 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - H VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring features a 1.38 carat emerald-cut diamond as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 5.25 Carat E VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking, platinum, Tiffany & Co. ring features a GIA certified 5.25 carat emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 6.26 cts Step Cut Emerald, Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
engagement ring. The highlight of the ring is 6.26 carats cut-cornered rectangular step cut emerald. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent Tiffany & Co. clip-on earrings are crafted in platinum and set 6 emeralds of an
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Plat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.16ct TW EVVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
prong platinum basket featuring a very fine Emerald cut diamond center weighing 0.90 carats, E color
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Untreated Colombian Emerald Ring, 1.25 carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
showcases a striking geometric design. The centerpiece is a square step cut emerald weighing 1.25 carats
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
If actions speak louder than words, then this stunning Platinum Engagement Ring from Tiffany & Co
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Gold Poodle Brooch with Rubies and Emeralds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany, this poodle brooch has a ruby collar with emerald eyes. • Designer: Tiffany & Co
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold

TIFFANY 2.51-ct Emerald Cut Diamond (E, VVS2 GIA) Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and reliable investment at the same time. The diamond is 2.51-ct emerald cut and is accented with two
Category

American Engagement Rings

Tiffany Retro Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Brooch, circa 1965
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
emeralds and white brilliant cut diamonds. This large 18K double clip brooch weighs 1.5 troy ounces of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940s Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Palladium Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
emerald cut diamond weighs 3.48ct, is E colour and VVS2 in clarity and is set between two baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire Ski Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
There’s something fun and fresh about this Tiffany & Co. bracelet. The paperclip chain bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co Diamond Emerald White And Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring. With 6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VS1
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Enamel Lion Head Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Cufflinks from Tiffany & Co. Germany. 4 emerald eyes. 24 diamonds, VVS2
Category

Vintage 1980s German Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Enamel Tiger Head Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Fortrove presents these rare Tiffany & Co. cufflinks, crafted in 1989, feature a stunning Bengal
Category

Vintage 1980s German Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Dinner Alternative Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dinner ring centers a square cut emerald weighing approximately 0.34 carat Bright green in color
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Emerald Three Stone Band Ring. With 2 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.75 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds Emeralds are a well-matched vivid green in color
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co., Platinum and 3.00 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. contains 30 channel set baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Riviera Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With 2.45 Ctw In Diamonds Emeralds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
colorless F color, VS-2 Clarity. Emeralds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 7 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co emerald and diamond three stone engagement ring in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 2012
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co Donald Claflin Pearl Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Emerald Pearl Bracelet by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. With 52
Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage GIA Sapphire No Heat Step Cut Platinum Tennis Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Bracelet! Forty-five Royal blue, no heat, step cut sapphires create this exquisite classic Tiffany & Co
Category

Mid-20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Step Cut Sapphire Band Ring Vintage 1970s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Step Cut Sapphire Band Ring Vintage 1970s Here is your chance to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.83ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings Material: Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully elegant, and simple pendant is pure perfection by Tiffany & Co. The Emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum 3.56 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your love story with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. 3.56ct Emerald Cut G color VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular work of art from Tiffany. Set with 14 emerald cut diamonds weighing 8.71 carats 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Co. Cooper Bracelet in Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
sculpted and set with diamonds and colored gemstones. 18k yellow gold and platinum with emeralds and
Category

2010s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Phoenix Heart Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottling - flush set. Accented by a bezel set emerald cabochon eye - bright green. With a very fine
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso Double Tourmaline Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Double Tourmaline Ring Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Rectangular Emerald Cut
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Emerald Cut Diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum by Tiffany & Co. with two accenting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a signed Tiffany Co. 1.02ct emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The emerald as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Soleste Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
features an emerald cut diamond in a four claw setting in the centre with a weight of 0.25ct, predominantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Emerald Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany emerald cut you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 41 antique edition and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a tiffany emerald cut from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing tiffany emerald cut — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a tiffany emerald cut featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a tiffany emerald cut, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tiffany Emerald Cut?

On average, a tiffany emerald cut at 1stDibs sells for $25,299, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

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.