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 Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.82ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany And Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on 18ct yellow gold 1.6mm knife edge band. Diamond 0.82ct, Laser engraved number on star facet:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage ~1/2 Round Solitaire 18k Gold 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a vintage 18k gold Tiffany & Co. engagement ring with an estimated 1/2ct round center diamond size 7.5. I chose to leave the original engraving inside as I feel it adds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat. The stone is a round brilliant cut diamond estimated as H colour and VS1 clarity approximately. This classic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s (Engraved 1984 on inner shank of band) Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams total Diamond Details: .45ct,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring and Band in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Solitaire Ring Size: 5.25 Band Ring Size: 5 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, epitomi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. serves as a magnificent testament to timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Centered by a breathtaking, GIA-certified round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #25330
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. solitaire ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond set in a timele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.75 carat diamond (total) and 18k yellow gold platinum set vintage solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning vintage 1940s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The 0.69 carat transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond is displayed in a eight claw / prong, attractive pierced decorated basket style platinum setting. The pierced decorated, elevated platinum shoulders are embellished with a total of six, eight-cut diamonds. The plain yellow gold shank is hallmarked "18ct and Plat" to the interior. This vintage diamond solitaire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate in addition to an independent diamond grading report card (shown) for the supporting diamonds. Condition This 1940s diamond ring is fine quality, set with a very high color graded old cut diamond. The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity SI 1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round cut Content 0.69 carat Dimensions 5.75mm x 3.30mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS 2 Cut Eight-cut Content 0.06 carat Total Diamond Content 0.75 carats To view a copy of the diamond grading certificate, please contact us, providing your email address...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring, .25ct, 2.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond solitaire ring in 14k yellow gold setting. The diamond is an old-Euro cut, .25 carats, J color, VS clarity, very good proportions. The ring size is 6 3/4 and s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.75ct Diamond 18 karat Wedding Set – Knife-Edge Solitaire & Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elegant Tiffany & Co. wedding set featuring a 0.75 carat round brilliant diamond of H color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is set in an 18k and platinum Tiffany classic knife-edge soli...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.81 Carat I/VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The perfect round brilliant Tiffany diamond solitaire engagement ring that checks all the boxes. A fiery, impressive 1.81 carat weight, excellent proportions and cut, near colorless ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 1950 Tiffany & Co GIA Flawless 2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Prepare to fall in love with this Tiffany & Co. Internally Flawless diamond engagement ring. An antique 2.03 carat old mine cut, hand-faceted with the broad facets, high crown, large...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Wedding Band, 1990s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Flaunt your exquisite taste with this extravagant solitaire diamond wedding band estate ring. This stylish stacking ring features a brilliantly sparkling princess cut diamond set in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Round Diamond Yellow Gold Deco Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Art Deco style yellow gold and diamond engagement ring is the perfect symbol of your eternal love and commitment. Made by our mother earth to last a lifetime, diamonds truly are...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belrose Jewelers GIA 3 Carat Pear & Round Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
French for "you and me," the Toi et Moi is one of the most romantic of all engagement ring styles. A magnificent 2.01 carat GIA-certified pear diamond leans toward a sparkling 1 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Diamond 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A sublime, sleek and elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. gold bangle bracelet by renowned designer Paloma Picasso. The wide ribbon of high karat 18k yellow gold, designed as a closed cuff ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The actress and Benny Blanco tied the knot with style in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
