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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

1980s Tiffany Co. 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1980s Tiffany & Co. 1ct Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold 0.48 Carat Diamond and Emerald Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold and each weighs 3.4 grams, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

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. Vivid Green Round Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anklets

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Round Emerald And Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Vivid Green Round Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond and Emerald Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co. In the center, a row of deep green emeralds with a total weight of 0.80 carats adds a pop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch in 18 Karat, circa 1960s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
Tiffany and Company Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch in 18k circa 1960's Two Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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 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. 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

Vintage Tiffany Co Diamond and Emerald Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond and emerald perching owl brooch set in 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Bypass Toi et Moi Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY! This is a Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Emerald 18k Toi et Moi Ring. The Pear
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Pavé Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany and Co pavé diamond ring features a center emerald cut diamond weighing .42 carat and
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Tiger Brooch in 18 Karat 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 Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Vintage Emerald Diamond Hoop Earring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.48 CTW
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Emerald Diamond Hoop Earring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.48 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jade Cocktail Ring in a Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Florette Mount
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon jade cocktail ring in a floral gold, emerald, and diamond setting, in 18k and platinum
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Diamond, Emerald Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, green emeralds and yellow gold.
Category

European Hoop Earrings

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring Heart Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring shaped as a heart centering a rectangular step cut emerald weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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 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

1989 Tiffany Co. 4.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Butterfly
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds weighing approximately 0.65 carat; F/G color with VS clarity Antennae terminate as bezel set
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond and 0.25 Carat Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.25 ct Diamond and 0.25 ct Emerald Ring is made with 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 5.74 Emerald Cut Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three stone diamond ring from the famous brand Tiffany & Co. comes with the three
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co, PT 950, Unique Serial Number, 1.80ct Weight: 5.7 Grams Stones: Diamonds Center
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

20th Century North American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Gold Fluted Bangle Bracelets with Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamond, Pair
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
A classic pair of fluted gold bangle bracelets by Tiffany. They are enhanced with diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. 3.15 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring AGL
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 2.55 carats - transparent medium green
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Untreated Colombian Emerald Ring, 1.25 carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
emeralds, further enhancing the ring’s exquisite artistry. Set in platinum. Circa 1940 Stamped “Tiffany
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. Each diamond is then flanked by a pair of rubies, sapphires, or emeralds. With a 5mm band width and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Band Ring. This classic
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Riviera Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With 2.45 Ctw In Diamonds Emeralds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Riviera bracelet designed by Tiffany & Co. A colorful riviera gemstones bracelet, created by
Category

1990s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Emerald Chandelier Earrings, 18K
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings made in 18 Karat White
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Tiffany Co. ‘Tiffany Embrace’ 1.10 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
diamond that rises from the centre of this glamorous ‘Tiffany Embrace’ engagement ring. Set in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring 4mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
round emeralds and two exceptionally bright round brilliant diamonds. The stones are bar-set across a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold and each weighs 3.4 grams, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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 JDonald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. With 52
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Trilogy Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond trilogy ring. The ring comprises of an emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Crossover Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A diamond set ring in platinum by Tiffany Co. The crossover design ring is set to the centre
Category

Vintage 1960s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1940s Tiffany Co. GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Palladium Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite diamond ring by Tiffany Co set in palladium from the 1940s. The central claw set
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Tiffany Co. Diamond Metro Heart Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond heart pendant from the Metro collection. The pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 6.26 cts Step Cut Emerald, Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded with baguette cut diamonds and set in platinum and 18k yellow gold. The ring has Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Tiffany Co. 5-Stone Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tailored and classic, this Tiffany & Co. platinum band ring features five matched emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Color Diamond Seahorse Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
yellow diamonds & cabochon emerald eye. Intertwining sculpted 18k gold tails & fins. Signed: Tiffany
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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. 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

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. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including 0.65 carat of round brilliant cut diamond and 0.65 carat of emerald. The ring features x motif
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant. diamond is square emerald cut. The chain is stamped with Tiffany & Co maker's mark and a hallmark
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Two Bees Ring, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
Set with a certified unenhanced octagonal-cut emerald weighing 3.26 carats. Flanked on either side
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Diamond Rubellite Platinum Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Rubellite Drop Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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. Diamond Metro Collection Heart Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum Tiffany & Co. diamond heart pendant from the Metro collection. The pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Tiger Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K gold, enamel and diamond tiger bust cufflinks, by Tiffany & Co.. They feature
Category

German Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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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

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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.