VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO 18K White Gold 1.5ct Rubellite Tourmaline & 2ctw Diamonds

Item Specifics

• Brand: Tiffany & Co.

• Era/Style: Mid-Century Modern / Cocktail Ring

• Metal Purity: 18k White Gold

• Total Weight: 8.1 grams (Massive, solid construction)

• Ring Size: 6

• Main Stone: Natural Tourmaline (approx. 1.50ct)

• Main Stone Color: Deep Reddish-Pink (Rubellite)

• Main Stone Cut: Round / Modified Brilliant

• Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds (approx. 2.00ctw)

• Accent Stone Cut: Round Brilliant

• Hallmarks: Fully stamped “TIFFANY & CO” and “18K” on the inner band

• Included Accessories: Original vintage presentation box and certified Appraisal Certificate for $12,000

Item Description

A Museum-Quality Investment Piece from Tiffany & Co. Presented for acquisition is an extraordinary, investment-grade vintage cocktail ring by the legendary house of Tiffany & Co. Weighing a substantial 8.1 grams, this massive 18k white gold statement piece exemplifies the bold, uncompromising luxury of mid-century American high jewelry.

The Gemstones At the center rests a breathtaking, natural pink-red tourmaline weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Exhibiting the highly coveted “rubellite” hue, the center stone is deeply saturated and bursting with vibrant flashes of crimson and magenta.

The center gem is framed by a spectacular, multi-tiered floral cluster of brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling an impressive 2.00 carats. The diamonds are impeccably matched, blazing with the fire and brilliance that collectors expect from Tiffany’s rigorous gemological standards. The stones are set within a complex, dimensional framework of sweeping 18k white gold petals, creating exceptional volume and presence on the hand.

Historic Context & Provenance Tiffany & Co. has a profound historic relationship with tourmalines, dating back to their renowned resident gemologist George F. Kunz, who championed the introduction of exceptional American colored gemstones to the global high-society market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This specific ring showcases the unmistakable hallmarks of the post-war Cocktail Era (circa 1950s-1960s). During this period, jewelry design moved away from the rigid geometry of Art Deco into more organic, voluminous, and three-dimensional forms. Cocktail rings were designed to be ultimate status symbols—bold conversation pieces worn to exclusive social gatherings. The heavy 8.1-gram gold weight, layered wirework, and uncompromising gemstone quality of this ring make it a prime example of mid-century Tiffany craftsmanship at its absolute peak.

Condition & Authenticity This ring is in exceptional vintage condition. The gallery and prongs remain sharp and secure, and the band retains its original thickness without thinning. It is fully hallmarked “TIFFANY & CO 18K” as photographed.

The ring will be delivered in its vintage velvet presentation box, accompanied by an official appraisal certificate documenting its retail replacement value at $12,000.

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