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. True 2.27 Carat H/VS1 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. True 2.27 Carat H/VS1 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring The Tiffany True engagement ring is a modern icon of love, designed with clean architectural lines and signa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 4.4ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless sophistication of this authentic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, masterfully crafted in PT950 platinum and centered with a breathtaking 4.43 carat radiant-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s iconic Lucida Collection, this platinum engagement ring features a 2.03 carat Lucida-cut diamond,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum An exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified 2.46 carat round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.18 ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo engagement ring features a 3.02 ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond of exceptional quality, certified by Tiffany & Co. The diamond is gr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 4.20 Carat D/VVS Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly exceptional three-stone engagement ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and featuring a breathtaking combination of rare, high-grade diamonds. At the center sits a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. Lucida engagement ring featuring a GIA-certified 1.51 carat Lucida-cut diamond, one of Tiffany & Co.'s most celebrated and patented diamond designs. I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.73ct G VS1 Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 1.73 carat round brilliant diamond, G color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, in a six-prong setting with two rows of pavé diamonds running down each side of the knife edge, totaling approximately 0.40 carats, F color, VS clarity. Size 5, weighing 4.0 grams. Recently professionally polished and in showroom condition. Retail $56,000. The multi-row pavé shoulders are what set this apart from a standard Classic Setting solitaire — rather than a single line of diamonds along the shank, this band carries a full, rounded field of pavé that wraps partway around the finger, giving the ring brilliant sparkle. At 1.73 carats with G color and VS1 clarity, the center diamond stands out on it's own, and set against this much surrounding brilliance, the overall effect is dramatic without losing the center diamond's prescence. The Tiffany laser inscription is intact, and the ring comes with its original diamond certificate and a 2019 store receipt. Tiffany introduced the six-prong Classic Setting in 1886, and it remains the most recognized engagement ring silhouette in the world. This pavé variation is a more contemporary interpretation, adding density and sparkle to the band while preserving the setting's signature elevated profile. Condition: Excellent. Recently professionally polished. No scratches, no dents. Showroom condition. Hallmarks clear and legible on ring. Tiffany laser inscription on diamond intact. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Pavé...
Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.26 Carat Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring — Rare & Highly Sought-After Style This exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a .94 ct center diamond with the coveted Triple Excellent Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. The ring is comes with Original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate, E color, VVS1 clarity
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Flower Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Flower earrings are crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, boasting a significant weight of 16 grams. This is jewelry with presence. The floral motif is brought to lif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lincoln Mercury 18K Gold Diamond Signet Ring 1.50 Carats VS F 34g
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and highly collectible Cartier Lincoln Mercury diamond signet ring, masterfully crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and showcasing the bold design language that defines exceptional men's jewelry. This substantial ring features an impressive geometric signet-style top, beautifully pavé-set with approximately 1.50 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds arranged around the iconic Lincoln Mercury emblems. The diamonds are of exceptional quality, graded approximately F color and VS clarity, providing remarkable brilliance and fire against the warm glow of polished yellow gold. Weighing an impressive 34 grams, the ring has a luxurious presence and substantial feel, reflecting Cartier’s renowned standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The architectural design combines clean lines with vintage-inspired automotive heritage, making it a unique conversation piece for collectors of signed jewelry and enthusiasts of luxury design. Bold yet refined, this ring is equally suited as a statement accessory or an important addition to a distinguished Cartier collection. An uncommon and sophisticated piece, this Cartier Lincoln Mercury ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
The actress and Benny Blanco tied the knot with style in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
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