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Tiffany Jazz Collection

Tiffany Co. Jazz Sapphire Diamond Platinum Double Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous earrings from Tiffany's Jazz collection feature a double-drop design crafted in fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.80ct Diamond Jazz Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This stunning necklace is from Tiffany and Co's 'Jazz' collection. The platinum necklace if formed
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.22ct Diamond Jazz Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This wonderful pair of earrings comes from Tiffany & Co's 'Jazz' collection. Each earring features
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Drop Jazz Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful earrings are from the Tiffany & Co. 'Jazz' collection. They are drop earrings and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Jazz Buckle Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.46 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond drop pendant from the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co. The pendant has
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Tiffany Jazz Band Stacking Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the contemporary Tiffany Jazz collection Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Stamped PT950 for platinum
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Tiffany Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. From the contemporary Tiffany Jazz collection Ring SizeL 5 1/2 & not sizable Measures: 3.1 mm wide
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Jazz Graduated Diamond Band Ring Set in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
current Tiffany ‘Jazz’ collection, the piece is composed of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, graduating in
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2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Round 0.75ct Diamond Jazz 950 Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
. A beautifully made platinum ring from the Tiffany 'Jazz' collection, set with excellent quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. ‘Jazz’ Collection: 1.68 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 2003
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
These hard to find diamond drop earrings are part of the Tiffany & Co. ‘Jazz’ collection, and have
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Jazz Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Classic and elegant platinum and diamond earrings from the "Jazz" collection by Tiffany & Co. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Platinum 0.50ct Diamond Cross Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Jazz Collection, this piece features a 0.75"" x 0.50"" cross pendant traced with round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphire Diamond Jazz Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany and Co.'s Jazz collection, a pink sapphire and diamond Jazz ring. The platinum ring
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2010s Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Jazz Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany and Co.'s Jazz collection, a sapphire and diamond Jazz ring. The platinum ring
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Jazz Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
0.35 carats, this beautiful eternity ring from Tiffany & Co is from their Jazz collection. All the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Graduated Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co.'s Jazz collection. The earrings are made of platinum and are each set with six diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Jazz Diamond Earrings 1.20 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of platinum earrings from the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring has 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Jazz Necklace 5.70 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. from the Jazz collection. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Tiffany Co Jazz Three Row Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co., a three row diamond platinum band-ring. The ring is
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Necklace 0.62 Carat Jazz, Triple Drop
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Jazz Metal: Platinum Diamonds: 33 Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pink Sapphire and Platinum Jazz Ear Pendants
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond, pink sapphire and platinum ear pendants from the "Jazz" collection by Tiffany & Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Jazz Three-Row Bracelet 6.03 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond line bracelet by Tiffany & Co. from the Jazz collection. The three-row
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Jazz Three-Row Bracelet 6.03 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond line bracelet by Tiffany & Co. from the Jazz collection. The three-row
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum "Jazz" Ring, CA, 2004
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
! Part of the "jazz" Tiffany collection Fully signed Tiffany & Co. 2004 Ring Size: 5 & Sizable The top
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
From the wildly popular "Jazz Collection" by Tiffany & Co. This beauty features 0.26 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Gem Set Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Double Drop Pendant by Tiffany & Company from the Jazz Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Platinum Ear Pendant Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of diamond and platinum ear pendants from the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 45 Carat Diamond Platinum Graduated Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
From Tiffany & Co's Jazz Collection. This necklace is crafted in platinum and features a graduated
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Tiffany Co. 3.69 Cttw Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Troy, MI
An authentic & elegant Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Jazz Collection crafted in platinum in the
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Collection Platinum Diamond Sapphire Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Tiffany & Company "Jazz" collection Platinum Band Ring, 2.5 M.M. wide and set with
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co Jazz Collection 1.60 tcw Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Platinum Style: Tennis Metal: Platinum PT950 Size
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany and Co.'s Jazz collection, thier graduated 7 diamond jazz ring. Designer / Hallmarks
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Platinum 0.60 Ct Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring from the Tiffany & Co. Jazz collection is chic, contemporary, and elegant. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co., Platinum and Diamond Eternity Jazz Band Stacking Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring from the Tiffany & Co. Jazz Collection contains 26 top quality round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Tiffany Jazz Platinum Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. box or papers. CIRCA 2010s Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Jazz Metal: Platinum
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2010s Band Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
box and no papers. CIRCA 2000s. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Jazz Metal: Platinum Gemstone
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

A Tiffany Co sapphire and diamond ring from Jazz band collection
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond ring from Jazz band collection, the seven round faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Jazz Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of earrings from Tiffany & Co. Jazz collection. These drop earrings feature round
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Three Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful platinum band ring, crafted by Tiffany & Co for Jazz collection, featuring full three row
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.45 Carat Platinum Diamond Drop Jazz Earrings in a Tiffany Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super pair of earrings by Tiffany & Co from their Jazz Collection these pre-loved platinum
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Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jazz Platinum 1.44 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Columbia, MO
Collection: Jazz Metal: Platinum Total Carat Weight (TCW): 1.44 Ring Size: 7 Sizable: NO Width: 7.4 Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Tiffany Jazz Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany jazz collection you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from platinum — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany jazz collection may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tiffany jazz collection over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a tiffany jazz collection featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a tiffany jazz collection, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tiffany Jazz Collection?

Prices for a tiffany jazz collection can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $33,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,950.

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.

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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.