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Tiffany & Co. 5.46 CTW Diamond Platinum Contemporary Pavé Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic Tiffany six pronged mount flanked by knife edge shoulders Pavé set throughout with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic diamond engagement ring that is not your average Tiffany six-prong. This is an estate
Category

20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Six Prong 2.11 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic 6-prong diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum by Tiffany & Co, mounted with
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20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.52 Carats Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Tiffany & Co. 0.52 carats six prong brilliant cut diamond and platinum engagement ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.08 Carat I/VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Six Prong Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
is set in a six prong platinum head atop a 18K yellow gold knife edge shank. The Diamond is graded
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.59 Carats Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Tiffany & Co. 0.59 carats six prong brilliant-cut diamond and platinum engagement ring. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Diamond Platinum Contemporary Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed 'S to Y
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum 0.49Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. solitaire six prongs diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum, encrusted
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.29 CTW Diamond Platinum Contemporary Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed with carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 0.90 CTW Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a classic six-pronged Tiffany setting  Completed by knife edge shank with high polish finish Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. The Charles Setting Men's Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
ring. It is a tribute to the iconic six-prong Tiffany setting, which was created by founder Charles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23 Carat GVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Classic Tiffany Solitaire Serial Number
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.02 Ct. G, VVS2 Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Solitaire six prong ring for ultimate security. The Tiffany Solitaire ring is in Platinum with six prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.45 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color and VS1 clarity, set in a classic six-prong Tiffany mounting. The band is 1.8mm wide and a size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.06 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic six-pronged Tiffany setting  Completed by knife edge shank  Stamped for platinum Inscribed with
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Band 1.38 Carat F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Six Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring with Channel Set Band. The Center Diamond is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.04 ct Unheated Blue Sapphire Ring 8kt White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
this sapphire off perfectly with the six-prong Tiffany-style setting which works perfectly for this
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.33 Carat Diamond Solitaire 14 Karat Yellow and Six Prong White Gold Ring
Located in Mobile, AL
white gold Tiffany style six prong thin high polish shank and setting . Marked and tested 14k gold. Size
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Portland, ME
Platinum diamond Tiffany solitaire engagement ring. The six prong setting is set with an
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Top Quality Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Napoli, IT
launched by Tiffany, with six prongs making the Diamond stand to perfection, is the timeless and iconic
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1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.49 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegance embodied with absolute perfection with this classic six prong Tiffany and Company design
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Timeless Contemporary 0.75 Carat Diamond Engagement Suite in White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
colorless color the center diamond sits in a traditional Tiffany style six prong mounting. Framing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond set in the classic Tiffany six prong setting. Weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.79 Carat GIA Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut diamond with D color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is set in a classic platinum Tiffany six
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.93 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with Box and Papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany six prong mount with knife-edge shank Circa 2005 Fully signed Tiffany & Co. and numbered Center
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set in a "Classic Tiffany" six-prong platinum mount with pierced accents Completed by a subtle knife
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 5.46 CTW Diamond Platinum Contemporary Pavé Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic Tiffany six pronged mount flanked by knife edge shoulders Pavé set throughout with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Tiffany & Co. Midcentury 0.97 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced classic Tiffany six prong mounting. Featuring a knife edge shank. With high polish finish. Stamped
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Victorian 1.08 Carats Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.52 carat total - H color with VS1 clarity. Each set in a classic Tiffany six prong mounting. Toi
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.33 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic six prong Tiffany mounting and flanked by additional diamonds. Bead set in grooved shoulders and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co 0.19ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
diamond solitaire set into the classic Tiffany six pronged setting. The ring is great worn as an
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1980s 1.02 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved classic Tiffany six prong platinum mounting. Featuring a yellow gold subtle knife edge shank
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1980s 1.02 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved classic Tiffany six prong platinum mounting. Featuring a yellow gold subtle knife edge shank
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Six Prong Round Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany platinum six prong one round cut brilliant diamond engagement ring. Weighing 1.00cts, F
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 2.13 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Six Prong Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
2.13 carat round brilliant, set in a six prong platinum head with an 18K yellow gold shank. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Tiffany & Co. six prong solitaire ring featuring a GIA graded .96ct F color VVS2 clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond graded I/VS1. Tiffany's signature six prong mounting is fashioned in platinum. The ring comes with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 13 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
introduced the "Tiffany Setting," a six-prong diamond engagement ring that is now an iconic symbol of love
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2010s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Tiffany & Co. six prong modern diamond platinum engagement ring. Featuring a 0.99 carat GIA
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, or "Tiffany" design with a six prong head Accompanied by Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate, Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic six-pronged Tiffany style mounting Completed by knife edge shank Stamped with Russian assay mark
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. Round Cut: 0.42ct Six Prong Setting. Comes with Tiffany pouch. Size
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 0.82Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. solitaire six prongs diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K Yellow gold
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 2.06 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
and SI1 clarity set in an antique, platinum, Tiffany & Co. six prong solitaire ring. Freshly restored
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co., Fine Diamond & Platinum Ring, 1.51 Cts. I, VS1 & "Triple x"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Certificate and original Tiffany box. This classic six prong Tiffany Solitaire vintage ring centers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian 0.61 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold A
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the iconic Tiffany setting with a six prong platinum head. Featuring an old European
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 1.65 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a classic Tiffany mount - platinum and six-pronged With pierced details and gold knife edge shank
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.13 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs. Accented by knife edge shank with high polish
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Knife Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a classic Tiffany style setting with six prongs. Accented by knife's edge shank with high polish
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
tasteful six-prong setting. For a solitaire ring to amaze, it must have a balanced design, fine
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.46 Carat Tiffany & Co. Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Six Prong Setting is the most popular diamond engagement ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Gold 2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds. The center has a gorgeous, deep green emerald set in a Tiffany, six prong setting. The center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Six Prong Round Solitaire Ring Weighing 1.11 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany platinum six prong mounting, set with one round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.11cts, F
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.99ct Round Cut H VVS1 Six Prong Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is original Tiffany & Co. 0.99ct Round Cut H VVS1 Six Prong Diamond Engagement Ring. Mounted
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20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.55 Ct I VS1 Round Cut Six Prong Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Six prong Tiffany & Co. Round cut diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring
Category

20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.22 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut diamond (G color, VS2 clarity) in a six-prong Tiffany setting on a channel-set diamond band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a classic Tiffany-style six pronged white gold mounting Completed by a yellow gold shank Tested
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.31 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic genuine Tiffany  & Co. platinum six prong setting featuring a 2.31 carat Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.53 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Timeless and classic engagement ring, crafted by Tiffany & Co in signature platinum six prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. .79 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegance embodied with absolute perfection with this classic six prong Tiffany and Company design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Six Prong For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact tiffany six prong you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using platinum, gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect tiffany six prong may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing tiffany six prong — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Five Star Jewelry and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and old european cut versions for sale. Finding a tiffany six prong for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tiffany Six Prong?

The price for a tiffany six prong starts at $715 and tops out at $122,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,290.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings 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.