Skip to main content

Tiffany Emerald Diamond

to
47
291
283
242
144
17
513
363
115
58
44
1
9
327
185
4
5
16
10
16
21
32
12
38
55
332
199
9
166
90
26
7
6
to
1
492
14
5
3
2
62
55
39
29
5
5
4
1
1
537
3
476
62
Sort By
Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Link Tennis Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Link Tennis Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. With 8 baguette diamonds
Category

20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified Emerald Baguette Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
emerald and diamond ring is in pristine condition. Total weight approx: 13.2 Grams Ring Size 5
Category

Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Platinum Soleste Round Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Soleste Ring, a true gem from the revered Soleste collection. This platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co., 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Emerald Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeously classic earrings by Tiffany & Co. contain 184 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This stunning Tiffany & Co boasts a centre stone of 0.61 carat, which is a beautiful Emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Sea Urchin Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

AGL Tiffany Co. Edwardian 2.12 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 1.38 carats total - transparent medium green in color
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Pansy Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A magnificent sapphire and diamond pansy brooch by Tiffany & Co. Set with 21 rich blue sapphires
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Emerald-Cut 2.63carat Diamond pave Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire 2.63ct Emerald-cut Halo Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Band About: One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Baguette Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rectangular mounting centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.80
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. Estate Emerald And Diamond Ring Band A row of bright and green calibrated emeralds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Band Rings

1950 s Tiffany Co. 2.45 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats Vividly and uniformly green
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950 s Tiffany Co. 2.45 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats Vividly and uniformly green
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
18K Natural pearls, emeralds and small diamonds decorating the gold and platinum bale. The heart
Category

Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning emerald and diamond engagement ring of floral design set in platinum by Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1940s Tiffany Co. 100 Carat Citrine Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
approximately 100 carat citrine and accented with 4.00 carats of emeralds and 1.25 carats of brilliant diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Retro Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Brooch, circa 1965
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. In all, there is nearly 3.5 cts of fine natural rubies, sapphires and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage and Retro Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Starburst Earrings, 18k
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of emerald and diamond vintage and retro earrings by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage and Retro Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Starburst Earrings, 18k
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of emerald and diamond vintage and retro earrings by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Tiffany Co. 1.56 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
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

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace, the Heart measures 7/8 inch in
Category

Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire Ski Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted from pure Platinum and measures 7” long. Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, and Sapphire accents add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary Artdeco Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond platinum ring / wedding band. Mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
6mm x 20mm.This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and 0.70ct Emerald Ring is offered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
6mm x 20mm.This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and 0.70ct Emerald Ring is offered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond 22k Platinum Ring. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Tiger brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A simply stunning Tiffany & Co emerald and diamond tiger brooch set in solid 18k yellow gold; circa
Category

1990s German Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
tiger design in 18k yellow gold. Adorned with sparkling diamonds and emerald eyes, these pieces were
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. Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band from Tiffany & Co. has a phenomenal design that shines with gorgeous diamonds
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Double Clip Brooch, circa 1965
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
, emeralds and diamonds. In all, there is nearly 3.5 cts of fine natural rubies, sapphires and emeralds and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
An elegant leaf brooch from Tiffany & Co, set with round emeralds and 16 brilliant diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Modern 0.24 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Anniversary Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with alternating bar set emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

20th Century Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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 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

Art Deco Tiffany Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch, c. 1920.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. diamond, emerald and platinum wristwatch. A sublime period piece by a great
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum AGL Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly unique and breathtaking, AGL certified, genuine emerald and diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Brilliant Cut Emerald And Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Emerald And Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro 7.15 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basket cathedral style ring centering an oval emerald cabochon weighing approximately 7.00 carats
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Basket Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Flower Basket Brooch, platinum-topped 18K Gold mount.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Cat Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
gold branch with three round brilliant diamonds on the leaves. The cat has two Emeralds for the eyes.
Category

1990s German More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring channel set to front with alternating square cut emerald and princess cut diamonds
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co Fine Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Tiffany & Co Fine Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Stunning
Category

20th Century North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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. Mid-Century George Schuler Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Fan Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. George Schuler Mid-Century Retro Green Emerald & Natural Diamond 18K Gold Fan
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany 14 Karat Gold, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Bar Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Tiffany emerald brooch is crafted in 14K yellow gold, weighing 11.35 grams, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 3.58 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.42 carats total Transparent medium green in
Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.20ct Diamond and 0.35ct Emerald Flower Ring is offered in estate condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and important platinum set emerald and diamond cufflinks, by Tiffany & Co. circa 1920s. These
Category

American Cufflinks

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Huggie Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
emeralds create a sublime visual effect in these gorgeous earrings. The pair is designed by Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. 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. Victoria Platinum 18k Gold Oval Emerald Marquise Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fancy, Tiffany & Co., emerald and diamond drop earrings are crafted in solid platinum and 18k
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 1960s Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Foliate Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prong set with round cut emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds throughout Emeralds weigh
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Tiffany Emerald Diamond", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Tiffany Emerald Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany emerald diamond 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 Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 303 vintage or 72 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany emerald diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our tiffany emerald diamond for sale are for women, but there are 92 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Emerald Diamond?

The price for a tiffany emerald diamond starts at $1,200 and tops out at $350,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,800.

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.