Pre-Owned Luxury Jewelry
Tiffany & Co Rings
The House That Invented the Modern Engagement Ring — and Every Great Ring That Followed
In 1886, Tiffany & Co. introduced the Tiffany Setting — a six-prong solitaire that lifted the diamond above the band for the first time, allowing light to enter from every angle. It became the most imitated engagement ring design in history. Everything Tiffany has produced since builds on that single, defining act of confident simplicity. At Opulent Jewelers, we carry pre-owned Tiffany rings exclusively in 18-karat gold and platinum, individually authenticated before listing.
The Tiffany Setting, introduced in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, established the visual language of the diamond engagement ring that the entire world still uses today. The six-prong raised solitaire — lifting the diamond away from the band, exposing it to light on all sides — was not a refinement of existing practice but a complete reimagining of how a diamond should be presented. Before 1886, engagement rings typically featured stones set flush or low in the metal. After 1886, the raised solitaire became the universal standard.
Pre-owned Tiffany engagement rings represent one of the most active and liquid segments of the luxury ring secondary market. The Tiffany name, the specific cut quality the house applies to every stone (Tiffany grades all its round brilliant diamonds to a triple-excellent standard), and the platinum construction that has defined Tiffany engagement ring production for decades all contribute to secondary market values that hold exceptionally well. A pre-owned Tiffany Setting in excellent condition retains 60–80% of its original retail value on the secondary market — a figure most luxury ring categories cannot match.
1886
Tiffany Setting introduced — the six-prong raised solitaire that became the world’s standard engagement ring design
Triple
Excellent
Tiffany’s cut grade for all round brilliant engagement diamonds — the highest achievable standard in diamond cutting
60–80%
Typical secondary market value retention for pre-owned Tiffany Setting rings in excellent condition — among the strongest in the category
Tiffany Rings We Carry — By Collection & Era
The Tiffany Setting & Diamond Engagement Rings
The Tiffany Setting solitaire in platinum — six prongs, round brilliant diamond, the design that defined the modern engagement ring — is the most recognized and most consistently valued Tiffany ring on the secondary market. The Tiffany Soleste halo setting in platinum, the Tiffany Novo cushion-cut, and the Tiffany Harmony all extend the engagement ring category with specific design vocabularies. Pre-owned Tiffany engagement rings are authenticated for the Tiffany diamond grading standard, the Tiffany signature, and the platinum or 18-karat gold construction before listing. Stone certificates, where present, are reviewed and included in the listing.
Peretti’s band rings for Tiffany — fine 18-karat gold bands with a single bezel-set diamond, curved wedding band designs in platinum with pavé diamonds, and the stacking band formats designed to be worn alone or layered — are the most wearable and most accessible Peretti ring format. The Peretti diamond band in 18-karat rose gold is the most collected Peretti ring format on the secondary market. Her Sevillan ring in 18-karat yellow gold with lapis lazuli and the sculptural Bean ring represent the more distinctive end of her ring output. All Peretti pieces carry the "ELSA PERETTI" attribution alongside the Tiffany signature.
Schlumberger & Sixteen Stone Rings
Jean Schlumberger’s rings for Tiffany — the Sixteen Stone band with alternating diamonds and colored stones in 18-karat yellow gold, botanical and sculptural gold ring designs, and nature-inspired gemstone cocktail rings — represent the most historically significant and rarest Tiffany ring format available on the secondary market. The Sixteen Stone collection, with its alternating diamond and colored gemstone pattern in yellow gold, continues in production and is among the most recognizable Tiffany ring designs after the Tiffany Setting itself. Pre-owned Schlumberger rings carry "SCHLUMBERGER" alongside the Tiffany signature.
Paloma Picasso’s rings for Tiffany span her boldest and most collected designs: the Olive Leaf band in 18-karat gold, the Loving Heart ring, the Graffiti X ring in yellow gold, and her signature large cabochon-cut colored gemstone cocktail ring formats with rubies, sapphires, and tourmalines in sculptural 18-karat gold settings. Early Paloma Picasso rings from the 1980s and 1990s carry their own dedicated collector market, with sugarloaf aquamarine and large colored stone formats particularly sought. All Paloma Picasso pieces carry "PALOMA PICASSO" alongside the Tiffany signature.
Tiffany T, Knot, Lock & HardWear Rings
The Tiffany T ring in 18-karat rose, yellow, and white gold — with and without pavé diamond accents — is the most actively traded Tiffany ring format from the house’s modern production. The Tiffany Knot ring, with its three-dimensional interlocking gold form, represents the most architecturally distinctive recent addition. The Tiffany Lock ring in 18-karat gold, the HardWear band in 18-karat yellow gold, and the Tiffany 1837 ring complete a modern vocabulary that covers every register from minimal to bold. All formats are available pre-owned at 20–40% below current boutique retail, fully authenticated before listing.
Vintage & Estate Tiffany Rings
Vintage Tiffany rings — particularly Schlumberger designs from the 1960s and 1970s, Peretti pieces from her first decade at the house (1974–1984), and Paloma Picasso’s early collections — carry historical significance that current production pieces do not. Estate Tiffany diamond rings from the mid-20th century, produced before Peretti’s arrival, reflect a different design vocabulary — more formally set, more architecturally traditional — and are among the most undervalued Tiffany formats in the secondary market relative to their construction quality and stone content. Every estate Tiffany ring is authenticated on house signature, platinum or gold hallmark, and stone quality before listing.
What We Verify on Every Pre-Owned Tiffany Ring
Every authentic Tiffany ring carries "TIFFANY & CO." engraved on the interior shank alongside the metal hallmark — "PT950" or "PLAT" for platinum, "750" or "18K" for 18-karat gold. All rings at Opulent Jewelers are in platinum or 18-karat gold. The engraving uses Tiffany’s specific serif letterform with consistent depth — shallow, stamped, or inconsistently spaced signatures are flagged before listing.
Peretti rings carry "ELSA PERETTI" on the interior shank alongside the Tiffany signature. Paloma Picasso rings carry "PALOMA PICASSO." Schlumberger rings carry "SCHLUMBERGER." These attributions are assessed for letterform consistency and completeness. Missing attributions on pieces that should carry them — or attributions applied after the fact — are identified and disclosed.
Tiffany engagement ring diamonds are graded to the house’s triple-excellent cut standard for round brilliants. On pre-owned engagement rings, stone certificates where present are reviewed and included. Stones are assessed for clarity and color consistency with any stated grading. All diamonds are checked for security in their settings, with prong condition assessed on every piece. Replaced stones — even high-quality replacements — are disclosed explicitly.
Ring shank thickness, prong condition, and overall structural integrity are assessed on every piece. Engagement rings are examined for re-sizing evidence — the location and quality of sizing work is disclosed. Prong tips on solitaire and diamond engagement rings are assessed for wear and sharpness. Any condition issues affecting wearability or stone security are stated explicitly in the listing.
The Opulent Jewelers Promise
Every pre-owned Tiffany ring is authenticated in-house before listing — house signature, designer attribution, metal hallmark, diamond quality, and shank integrity verified on every piece, backed by our money-back guarantee.
Pre-Owned Tiffany Rings — What Buyers Ask
Pre-owned Tiffany engagement rings hold their value better than virtually any other luxury ring category. A Tiffany Setting in excellent condition with a well-graded centre stone typically retains 60–80% of its original retail value on the secondary market. The Tiffany name, the triple-excellent cut quality the house applies to all round brilliant engagement diamonds, and the platinum construction all contribute to this exceptional value retention. Purchasing pre-owned from Opulent Jewelers means acquiring an authenticated Tiffany ring at secondary market pricing — typically 20–40% below current boutique retail — with the full benefit of the house’s quality standards already built in. Browse our current pre-owned Tiffany ring collection.
The Tiffany Setting was introduced in 1886 by Charles Lewis Tiffany as a six-prong platinum or yellow gold solitaire that lifts the diamond above the band, exposing it to light on all sides. Before 1886, engagement rings typically set diamonds low in the metal or in closed settings that blocked much of the light. The raised six-prong solitaire allowed the diamond to interact with light in all directions and display its brilliance at maximum. The design became — and remains — the most imitated engagement ring in history. Virtually every solitaire engagement ring produced anywhere in the world in the last 140 years traces to this single design. Pre-owned Tiffany Settings carry the specific quality standards Tiffany applies to its diamonds and the precision of its platinum construction.
The primary authentication markers are the "TIFFANY & CO." engraving and the metal hallmark on the interior shank — "PT950" or "PLAT" for platinum, "750" or "18K" for 18-karat gold. The Tiffany letterform is a specific serif font with consistent engraving depth. Designer-attributed pieces carry the designer name ("ELSA PERETTI," "PALOMA PICASSO," "SCHLUMBERGER") alongside the Tiffany mark. On engagement rings, the specific six-prong construction of the Tiffany Setting has precise dimensional standards — prong thickness, height above the band, and spacing — that are consistent across genuine production. Weight is also a reliable indicator: platinum rings have a specific density distinctly heavier than white gold, which is in turn heavier than silver or plated metals.
All Tiffany rings at Opulent Jewelers are in 18-karat gold or platinum. Elsa Peretti band rings in 18-karat gold range from $600–$2,000. Tiffany T rings in 18-karat gold range from $500–$2,500. Tiffany Knot and Lock rings range from $1,000–$3,500. Sixteen Stone rings in 18-karat yellow gold range from $1,500–$5,000. Paloma Picasso colored gemstone cocktail rings range from $1,200–$8,000. Tiffany engagement rings (Tiffany Setting, Soleste, Novo) are priced based on centre stone quality and weight, typically ranging from $3,500 to $30,000+. Schlumberger pieces are priced individually based on design and rarity. All pricing reflects current secondary market conditions.
Yes. We purchase Tiffany rings outright and accept pieces on consignment — Tiffany Setting engagement rings, Elsa Peretti bands, Paloma Picasso cocktail rings, Schlumberger designs, Tiffany T, Knot, Lock, HardWear, and all other Tiffany ring formats in platinum and 18-karat gold. We authenticate every piece we take in before listing. Reach out through our consignment inquiry page to discuss a specific piece.