The calling card of the famous jewelry house is the Tiffany diamond.

And again we are glad to welcome our dear readers! We have already talked about famous diamonds. Today, let's once again plunge into this wonderful world of delightful, beautiful and unique precious stones from the depths of our planet. This time we will touch on the famous stone - we will learn everything about the Tiffany diamond. Let's look at the history of its discovery, appearance, cutting and properties, and look at the photo.

We are confident that the selected material will arouse your genuine interest and attract attention. We wish you a pleasant and exciting reading!

Where did the future miracle come from?

As we already know, a diamond is a masterpiece obtained by cutting a diamond.

Our mineral was found, like most known future diamonds, in the Republic of South Africa at a mine named after the nearby city of Kimberley. It should be noted that this is where the well-known term “kimberlite pipe” comes from.

The diamond was found in 1877 and weighed a lot at that time - as much as 287.42 carats or almost 58 grams.

Diamond properties

Diamond is one of the most expensive stones in the world. It is durable and cannot be scratched by other stones.

Properties of the mineral:

• stability in contact with concentrated acids;
• high resistance to heat;
• refraction up to 2.42 units;
• hardness 10 units;
• ability to scratch glass;
• high thermal conductivity.

Fantasy mineral

Diamond named Tiffany

It's easier to see once than to tell a hundred times. Just below you see a photo of a masterpiece, which we will now tell you a little about.

An unusual and unique thing, which consists of a yellow diamond with an amber-honey sheen in a frame and a unique brooch made of platinum and gold, called “Bird on the Rock”. As you can see in the photo, this is truly a masterpiece of extraordinary beauty and attractiveness.

If the bird was created by Jean Schlumberger (about him below), then such a magnificent diamond shape was created by the no less talented jewelry master Georg Kunz, who spent one year just to study all the facets and geometry of the diamond. Thus, this diamond has as many as 90 facets, just imagine!

Cost of yellow diamonds

Prices for a ring containing up to 0.29 carats of artificial yellow diamond start at $500. The price of a fancy diamond can be up to $1 million per carat, the average cost of such a diamond is $4,500. Non-fancy yellow diamonds are valued at around $1,500 per carat.

Yellow diamonds are cheaper than white diamonds, but more expensive than brown ones. This is due to the extremely rare occurrence of white diamonds and the greater prevalence of brown ones.

A yellow diamond is a source of pride for the owner, indicating wealth and the ability to afford luxurious things. Blood was shed for them, wars were fought. But the greatest wealth on Earth is life, it does not cost any stones.

Tell me, have you seen a yellow diamond? Would you like to have one? Share this article with your friends and acquaintances, especially those who are interested in jewelry.

Where can you see the masterpiece?

The Tiffany diamond is one of the few that had one owner - the Tiffany jewelry house. It is now stored in the company's main store, in New York on 5th Avenue.

This diamond can be looked at and admired, but not worn. And in the entire history of the diamond, only Sheldon Whitehouse and Audrey Hepburn were honored to wear it for a fairly short time. Now the stone, like other masterpieces, is the company’s calling card.

It should be noted that the Tiffany diamond presented in the photo, like any work of art, is signed by the author. Only Jean Schlumberger and 3 other people achieved this right.

For the 175th anniversary of the branded company, a majestic necklace of colorless diamonds with a total weight of 100 carats was made for the diamond, or rather in 2012, especially for a stone with an amber-honey hue.

Place of Birth

Precious yellow diamonds are found in some African deposits and in Australia. Occasionally they are found in Russian deposits. Stones with a rich hue are rare, so finding a gem is exceptionally lucky.

Most of it is mined in Africa. The main producers are mines in Angola, Congo, Central African Republic and Sierra Leone. Later, yellow crystals began to be found in Brazilian, Australian outcrops and on the island of Borneo.

For several decades, the leading supplier was the Ellendale mines in Australia - they provided half of the jewelry crystals. Now Yakutia, Canada, has reached the top in terms of production.

Yellow crystal

A little about the creator of the diamond

We should tell you a little about the man who helped the Tiffany diamond become famous. His life and the timely discovery of the diamond helped both of them become famous.

Jewelry artist Jean Schlumberger

And this man is Jean Schlumberger, born into a wealthy and wealthy family. Since childhood, this figure was interested in art. After he went, at the direction of his family, to Berlin to study the disciplines and sciences of banking and economics, he became even more convinced of this.

Therefore, without thinking twice, Jean goes to Paris and begins his activities there to bring his hobby and passion to life. This great man opened a new direction in jewelry and a new profession - a jewelry artist.

In the capital of France, he opens his own jewelry salon and begins his creativity there in creating masterpieces from porcelain stone and jewelry stones.

The artistic works of Jean Schlumberger are quickly gaining popularity, which helps him meet famous people, including artists, geniuses of versification, and figures of high painting.

The bloody and large-scale Second World War, which began in 1939, forces him, like other people of various professions, to forget about their affairs and desires and go to fight at the front. After the end of a 6-year tragedy for the whole world, Jean crosses the ocean and stops in the American city of New York, where he initially begins to design clothes under the Chez Ninon brand.

His masterpiece creations were noticed by such chic women as Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor, Countess Mona von Bismarck, Jacqueline Kennedy and other famous personalities.

A little time later, in 1956, Jean's longtime friend Bongard and himself were offered to take over the positions of vice presidents.

Most importantly, this achievement helped Schlumberger gain freedom and realize any fantasies that no one had ever realized before.

It was thanks to this man that it became so well known throughout the world, including the famous rings.

Classification of yellow diamonds

For classification, the international system presented by the American Gemological Center is used. When examining a transparent sample, it is weighed, the purity and brightness of the color, the quality of polishing, the cutting method, and color nuances are checked. When evaluating a fancy stone, only the color, purity of the mineral and its weight are studied. The first parameter is the most difficult to analyze. The final price of the stone depends on it - a weak yellow tone greatly reduces the cost, a bright color sharply increases it.

Carats

Special jewelry scales are used for weighing. When examining a sample, the jeweler checks not only the weight, but also the length of the stone. 0.01 carat – 1 mm, 0.02 carat – 1.7 mm, 1 carat – 6.4 mm. The larger and heavier the crystal, the higher the cost. A yellow diamond less than one carat is not uncommon, a one-carat example is a socially significant jewel, and jewelry with a stone larger than 2 carats is an exceptional rarity.

Weight is one of the factors in the assessment

Purity

Purity is an indicator of the transparency of a stone. Current classification:

• F-IF – pure crystal without impurities, defects inside and outside the stone;
• VVS1-VVS2 – pure sample with small inclusions;
• VS1-VS2 – stone with small inclusions;
• SI1-SI2 – crystal with inclusions that can be seen without magnifying optics;
• I1-I3 – the cheapest type, a crystal with large impurities.

Russia has adopted its own 12-step classification system. Stage 1 includes the purest samples, stages 9-12 include stones with impurities that are visible without magnification.

Color

For yellow fancy stone, color is a key grading factor. Experts divide tonality into 6 categories:

• Fancy Light Yellow;
• Fancy Yellow;
• Fancy Intense Yellow;
• Fancy Vivid Yellow;
• Fancy Deep Yellow;
• Fancy Dark Yellow.

There is a global system for assessing the quality of stone

The certificate accompanying any famous stone indicates the color code in accordance with the international classification system. The lightest is marked G, the richer the tone, the higher the level - each subsequent one is indicated by the next letter of the Latin alphabet. The most saturated color is Z.

Russia has adopted its own assessment system, which includes two classes:

• Class 1 – crystals weighing 0.01-0.29 carats, colored in tones from light to deep yellow;
• Class 2 – stones weighing 0.3 carats or more.

Intensity

Intensity is assessed on a 4-step scale:

• near colors (the lightest stones);
• faint yellow (saturation closer to medium);
• very light yellow (saturation slightly above average);
• light yellow (bright crystals).

In the jewelry world, bright yellow diamonds are called cape, slightly yellowish diamonds are called top cape, and specimens with a subtle yellowish tint are top crystal.

Cut

Cut is a factor in the evaluation of a clear diamond. When analyzing the properties and price of a fancy stone, the type of cut is not taken into account. All that matters is the quality of the work performed and the absence of defects.

Yellow – rare fantasy stones

Popular diamond cutting methods:

• circle;
• pear;
• oval;
• heart;
• marquis;
• baguette;
• emerald;
• princess.

Some interesting facts

The Tiffany diamond is one of the few minerals that has never undergone examination and evaluation. Many experts suggest that it is imperfect and has hidden defects.

It may have small inclusions, but this does not prevent it from shining with all its 90 facets and still being famous throughout the world.

In 1972, the world-famous newspaper “The New York Times” published a PR advertisement about the sale of the famous jewelry for five million dollars. It could only be purchased within 24 hours. To date, this is approximately an amount of over 26 million US dollars. However, although the PR campaign was justified, no one bought the diamond.

There were also attempts to sell the famous mineral. True, the company is unlikely to agree to this, since this precious and unique decoration, among the few equally popular ones, has become a brand card of the company and its valuable asset.

Unlike other diamonds, which have a rich history, most often associated with great sales at auctions, thefts, murders and other intrigues, this diamond simply immediately became famous and remarkable. Nothing unusual or significant happened in its history. On the one hand, this does not make it stand out, but on the other hand, it adds a certain charm and originality to it.

Yellow Diamond and its stories

Not every yellow diamond is expensive. Sometimes a sunny color is a sign of a decrease in price, but a bright, rich tonality is a factor in its increase. Pronounced yellow is a sign of belonging to fantasy stones. These are rare, sold at auctions and cost thousands and even millions of dollars.

Formation process and coloring

A yellow diamond (diamond) is a stone whose color is determined by its structure and impurities. The crystal lattice of the transparent mineral contains carbon, the yellowish tint is the result of nitrogen atoms. The higher the percentage of impurity, the brighter the color of the formation. At the same time, the properties of the mineral are preserved.

What the original Tiffany logo and mark look like

The company does not have a single logo - it can have many options, depending on the model range and collection. In addition, unique author's accessories are marked with the author's signature. Distinctive features also depend on the season in which the product was released.

Despite the listed nuances, engraving should:

1. Good read. The letters have clear boundaries and are applied neatly.
2. Doesn't fall out of plane. The period in the manufacturer's name should not extend to the edge of the jewelry item.
3. There must be at least a minimum distance between “Please” and “Returne”. Two words do not merge into one.

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Reference. In the first collections, the logo was not as perfect as is implied by the standards accepted in the modern jewelry world.

In addition to quality, the location of the engraving and the inscription itself deserve attention. Upon inspection, you should make sure that the emblem looks exactly like “Tiffany & Co.” or "T&Co." It is also worth knowing that only four designers had the right to indicate a personal signature on jewelry. These include:

1. Jean Schlumberger.
2. Paloma Picasso.
3. Elsa Peretti.
4. Frank O'Henry.

Reference. If the letters and numbers are unclear, difficult to read, one of the dots slides off the edge, and traces of soldering are noticeable on the jewelry, it’s a fake.

Tiffany wedding rings

Tiffany engagement rings will help make such an important event in the life of every girl as a wedding unforgettable. They are represented by different variations of models, among which the following can be identified:

1. Traditional wedding decorations with a smooth surface. They can be supplemented with stones, engraving, or without them. Such products are in particular demand among newlyweds who adhere to established rules and customs; according to legend, a smooth ring will be the key to a happy family life.
2. Newlyweds who want to look original even on their wedding day can choose Tiffany rings, which have a stylish modern design; a variety of solutions are used in their creation. The highlight is diamonds or some other stones; the product can be single or double, contain all kinds of engravings, and be made in some unusual shape.
3. Different types of precious metals are used for manufacturing: silver, yellow, white, rose gold, a combination of these types, platinum.

Tiffany Jewelry – Rings

A piece of jewelry such as a Tiffany ring is rightfully associated with an impeccable sense of style, luxury and elegance at the same time. This is due to the fact that the products of this brand have their own unique characteristics, which are expressed as follows:

• simple and concise design, the accessory does not contain a single unnecessary detail, everything is checked to the smallest detail;
• use for the manufacture of materials of the highest quality, this also applies to metals used for the frame and stones;
• the frame is made from gold, as a more expensive option, and from silver, this product is aimed at buyers who are looking for a more budget option;
• the stones used are precious or semi-precious, both of which look incredibly elegant and aristocratic;
• All Tiffany rings are presented in an original box, painted turquoise and tied with a white satin ribbon. Such packaging acts as one of the distinctive signs of the brand;
• For particularly expensive diamond products, a special cut is used, which makes the stone even brighter and more brilliant;
• happy owners of rings from this brand do not have to worry about their safety; another feature of the company is that it provides a lifetime guarantee on its jewelry masterpieces, which includes free repair and cleaning services;
• product models are characterized by a variety of shapes; design solutions such as Roman numerals, the infinity symbol, openwork hearts, the image of the word “Love” and other elements are used.

Tiffany diamond ring

A Tiffany diamond ring can add luxury and chic to its owner. It is presented in different collections and differs in the following characteristics:

• shape, color, size, cut of the stone;
• design of the frame, type of material used for its manufacture;
• the use of original design solutions that determine the style and shape of the product.

Tiffany Setting Ring

The Tiffany Setting style ring is extremely popular among brides; it has its own unique features, which are as follows:

• in their production, a special technology is used, which consists in the fact that small diamonds are evenly built into the bezel, which form a shiny path located on the front side;
• due to this arrangement of stones, Tiffany rings have a slightly convex shape, while inside they are smooth;
• the pebbles look as if they are continuous, this is achieved through the use of small metal crypts.

Tiffany silver ring

The company is famous not only for the production of gold jewelry; Tiffany silver rings are also very popular. The brand has been producing them since its founding; back in 1867, they received the Grand Prix at an exhibition held in Paris. The following product characteristics can be noted:

• variety of forms - rings are made from silver, similar to those made from gold;
• high quality of work characteristic of the company - it manifests itself regardless of what type of metal is used;
• Semi-precious stones are often used in combination with silver.

Tiffany rings with Roman numerals

The Tiffany-style rings belonging to the Atlas collection are distinguished by their incredible originality. They have a design made in the form of Roman numerals located around the entire rim of the accessory. The accessory can consist only of such an original ornament or be supplemented with stones, for example, sapphires or diamonds, that organically fit into the image of the numbers.

Double Tiffany ring

The Tiffany double ring is characterized by an original and impressive decoration. It can be performed in the following variations:

• consist of two rims decorated with pebbles over the entire surface. In this case, the rims are connected using a large stone of different shapes. For example, it can be round or heart-shaped;
• There are Tiffany rings consisting of separately located rims with different designs. For example, one of them may be smooth, and the second may contain pebbles.

Tiffany Harmony ring

Tiffany's gold rings from the Harmony collection feature an original, sophisticated design. They have the following characteristic features:

• consist of two rims connecting at the front of the product;
• one of the rims has a smooth surface, and the other is decorated with small pebbles over the entire surface;
• There is a large diamond at the junction.

Tiffany Princess Ring

One of the main activities of the Tiffany company is engagement rings, which are decorated with diamonds. At the same time, different types of cuts are used for them, one of the most exquisite and perfect is “Princess”. It is characterized by the following distinctive features:

• increase in the number of edges compared to traditional accessories;
• the pebble has the shape of a pyramid, the base of which forms three corners;
• Thanks to a special technique, increased brightness of the stone is achieved.

Tiffany engagement rings

Tiffany engagement rings will help you declare the seriousness of your intentions towards your chosen one. They are presented in a variety of variations, among which any girl can choose her own option, which best emphasizes her individuality. The following common models can be identified:

1. Classic Tiffany diamond engagement rings, the stone is contained in a single copy and is located in the middle. At the same time, the stone can have different cuts; the most popular are round, heart-shaped and “princess”.
2. A common design technique is the special location of the stone - it is located above the rim, which is achieved using a special technology: the stone is fixed on long and extremely strong clamps. Thanks to this, the effect of the diamond floating above the ring and its incredibly bright shine is achieved.