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Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Tanzanite Platinum 18K Brooch Bird On A Rock Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inscribed with diamond carat weight Numbered and fully signed for Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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

Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k Gold 6.84 TCW Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composite Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k Gold 6.84 TCW Certified $3,200 215421 This is a
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1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ® 1.16 ct Total Weight Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Selection of Vintage Eternity Bands
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
($3800) The Emerald and Diamond is French cut and round size 6 ($3800). They are set in platinum and
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tiffany & Co half-eternity band set with alternating 6 round brilliant diamonds and 5 round
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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. Diamond and Emerald Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
These platinum and 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. diamond and emerald earrings are in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.33 ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.33 ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z147548 Listing Title
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a platinum channel set emerald and diamond band ring. ♦ Designer: Tiffany ♦
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
18kt gold emerald and diamond Tiffany heart pendant comprised of ten round emeralds weighing 1
Category

1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Vintage Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Irid Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring by Tiffany Co. With 16 round shape diamonds and 6 marquis
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond heart pendant is set in platinum and features 1.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany Co. original, this band ring mains a vivid green emerald with two princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Three Oval Emerald Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Make this previously loved Tiffany Co. platinum and 18 karat yellow gold three oval diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold and set with diamonds and emeralds. The diamonds are round brilliant cut of F-G color, VS clarity
Category

Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

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

1950s Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Platinum Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Tiffany & Company Diamond and Emerald Line Bracelet is circa 1950-1960's. The 24
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Emerald Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond And Emerald Band Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 2 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Seahorse Pin Brooch. Circa 1996 18k yellow and
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1990s German Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
When you need wrist coverage in diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. This stunning flexible
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Diamond Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Irid Platinum Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 30 round old European cut VVS1
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Emeralds, approx. total weight .46cts, VS, 3mm each 3 Emerald cut diamonds, approx. total weight .60cts, F
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Emerald Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a Diamond and Emerald Three-stone Ring. The center diamond weighs 1.11 carat, I
Category

1990s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Ear Clips in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips created by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are embellished with round emeralds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TIffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Emerald X-Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Emerald 16 stone
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Diamond and Emerald Three-Stone Ring GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
a .81 carat diamond and two .25 carat emeralds. The diamond, a brilliant white stone (F color, VS2
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co ladies platinum emerald and diamond ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co ladies platinum emerald and diamond ring. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Fully hallmarked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Soleste Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond halo ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Emerald Diamond and Enamel Gold Lion Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
emerald eyes, diamonds in the mane, orange/brown enamel on the face, and the opposite end with a paw on
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Late 20th Century German Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

ENGRAVING CHARGE*** Tiffany Co.Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
not returnable. Rare Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 6 Metal: Platinum, and 18K gold
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Engagement 0.57ct Diamond Ring Emerald Cut 0.57 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
with emerald shape cut. Tiffany made this ring Using only the highest quality diamond in their
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

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

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 4.12 Carat GIA Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet elegant estate ring by Tiffany Co. features a 4.12 carat emerald-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 1.06ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a classic, vintage, Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring that was crafted
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Dome Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Dome Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Original Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Halo Platinum Ring 2 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Austin, TX
, natural emerald shape diamond set in a Tiffany & Co. four prong setting. This diamond comes with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Extremely Rare Tiffany Co. No Treatment Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
emerald and diamond ring. With a six-prong bypass-style shank, 1.19 carat of Colombian emerald (GIA
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Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO Gia Certified Platinum Cocktail Ring And 4.01 Ctw Emerald Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified cocktail ring with emerald and diamonds designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous
Category

1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond and Enamel 18 Karat Gold Lion Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
emerald eyes, diamonds in the mane, enameled face, and the opposite end with a paw on top of a sphere
Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Square Emerald Diamond Estate Ring 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous bright green emerald ring crafted by Tiffany & Company. This estate ring features a 1.06
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Tennis Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18K Yellow Gold STONE WEIGHT: Diamond 1.70ct twd and Emerald 2.16ct twd TOTAL WEIGHT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Soleste Emerald Diamond 1.01 Tcw E VVS1 Engagement Ring Plat GIA
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo GIA Certificate: 5221653479
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional 1960’s bar set 11 Emerald cut diamond wedding ring. Exceptional condition, shows little
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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Vintage Tiffany Co. Round Emerald 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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 0.25 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
with a 0.25 ct diamond stone and two emeralds that total 0.30 carats. Offered in estate condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 s Tiffany Co. Authentic Vintage Emerald Cut 10 Carat Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
, showcasing a stunning emerald brilliant cut diamond at its center. This exquisite centerpiece is a natural
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Fine Tiffany Co. Round Emerald Diamond Flower 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

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. 0.80ct Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany ring showcases a vibrant Colombian emerald cut emerald with enchanting green
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These lovely aquamarine and diamond drop earrings from Tiffany & Co. offer the perfect hint of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely aquamarine and diamond drop pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. offers the perfect hint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 s Tiffany Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stacking Band Rings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
alternating with either sapphires or emeralds on each band Diamonds weigh approximately 0.26 carat in total
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Triplet Snake Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late Victorian Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Triplet Snake Ring One Late Victorian
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Round Cut Emerald And Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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.