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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Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bracelet American, circa 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet. Set with one hundred and two round old cut diamonds in open back grain, claw and rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 4.00 carats, t...
Diamond, Palladium
1920s Exceptional Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Exceptional diamond bracelet in platinum. Old cut diamonds throughout weighing approximately 17.50ct in total. Openwork, pave set, sectional bracel...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marquise Cut Diamond Bracelet. A bracelet featuring 3 center marquise cut diamonds surrounded by round, baguette and smaller ma...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum 19.5ct Diamond Art Deco Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This antique bracelet from Tiffany & Co. showcases the bold geometry and refined elegance of the Art Deco era. It is crafted in platinum and features a pattern of old European an...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning bracelet by Tiffany & Co. is from the Art Deco era containing 126 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.50 carats total. Mounted in platinum and expertly c...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 10ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet, 1930s, USA, 7.5in Length
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly elegant and masterfully crafted, this Art Deco bracelet from the 1930s is a stunning celebration of vintage sophistication. Designed in platinum and weighing 52.80 grams, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 14K 3ct Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Art Deco Platinum and 14K White gold Diamond bracelet. This beautiful bracelet has lots of sparkle and bling! Just over 3 carats of diamonds—a mix of Old European c...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet Mounted in Platinum Measurements: 7.25" long
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 10.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 10.99 carat diamond and platinum bracelet; part of our Art Deco jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressive antique bracelet has been crafted in platinum. The fully articulated platinum diamond bracelet is composed of Art Deco style links ornamented with a total of one-hundred and eighteen Old European round and eight cut diamonds, in a combination of pavé and claw settings. The anterior portion of this antique bracelet has a substantial pierced decorated symmetrical design embellished with three feature diamonds in a vertical linear formation, totalling 0.57ct. The central formation is flanked with a splayed array of baguette cut diamonds, emanating to a scalloped border comprised of claw set Old European round cut diamonds. This finely articulated bracelet secures with an integrated push fit clasp to the reverse, and benefits from the additional security of two safety catches. This fine diamond bracelet has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This impressive antique bracelet is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. This Art Deco bracelet provides a stunning white display of diamonds across the wrist and is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire. This 10 carat diamond bracelet...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,821
H 0.38 in W 0.14 in L 7.13 in
Vintage 2.75ct Diamond Bracelet, 12k White Gold & Silver, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.75 carat diamond, 12 karat white gold and silver bracelet; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning and impressive vintage diamond bracelet has been crafted in 12k white gold with silver settings. The bracelet is ornamented with a stunning feature eight claw set 0.70Ct rose cut diamond. The central diamond is surrounded by twelve individually set Dutch cut...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet This antique Art Deco bracelet has old european cut round diamonds weighing a total of approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique diamond bracelet in platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Antique diamond bracelet in platinum. Consisting of 140 round brilliant cut and 70 baguette cut diamonds. Total carat weight is approximately 15.00c.t, Color: F-G, Clarity: VSSI. To...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Tennis Bracelet In Platinum. The bracelet consists of 34 round Old European cut diamonds 21.50ct with, color F-G, clarity VS. Each diamond 4 prong set in a square li...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruser Old European Diamond Line Bracelet
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
Ruser! Classic Vintage diamond line bracelet in platinum with 30 fine "Old European" cut diamonds weighing a total of 17carat. Each "old...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond & ruby bracelet in platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage diamond & ruby bracelet in platinum. This beautiful bracelet consists of flower cluster and square design links. Set with: 32 pear shape and 40 round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ryrie Bros, Art Deco Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1921, Diamond and Sapphire bangle by Ryrie Bros. Limited. Made in 18K white and yellow gold set with four round shape diamonds with total weight o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
The actress and Benny Blanco tied the knot with style in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
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