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Victorian Tiffany & Company Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

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Vintage Jewelry for Modern Humans

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since 2023
In 1886 Tiffany & Co. introduced a revolutionary new design. The raised six prong diamond solitaire engagement ring. It went on to become the most classic and iconic engagement ring design of the last 138 years.

I am thrilled to offer you this very early example of Tiffany & Company’s diamond solitaire engagement ring.

The ring has been definitively dated to between 1886 and 1906. It has no metal content stamp which indicates that it was created before the metal stamping act of 1906. Extensive hallmark research indicates that the ring dates very close to the introductory year of the Tiffany solitaire. This is based on the font and hand-stamped nature of each individual letter of the Tiffany & Co. hallmark.

The ring is in amazing condition for its age. The old european cut diamond has no chips or scratches. The prongs are all intact and secure. The band does exhibit evidence of a previous resizing. This is not noticeable without magnification.

Please review the detailed measurements below. This is a very dainty and sweet ring that would be perfect as a promise or engagement ring. The photos are highly magnified to show detail and make the ring appear larger than it does in person.

Ring size: 5.75 and sizeable by your jeweler.

Metal content: 18k yellow gold band with platinum prongs.

Diamond information: Natural old european cut diamond measuring 4.5mm in diameter and weighing approximately 0.38 carats estimated by measurements. Color is estimated to be I-J and clarity is estimated at VVS2.

Dimensions: The band measures 1.5mm wide and sits 1mm high off the finger. The face of the ring measures 5mm wide and sits 4.75mm high off the finger.

This ring offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history!

Two of the photos show this ring stacked with other bands that are not included but are available separately in my shop.
Item id: 298
Color: Gold
Item type: Antique