What's the Tiffany setting? The innovation which redefined engagement rings forever

Tiffany is every girl's dream come true! In the world of jewellery, only a few creations have managed to capture both the sparkle of a diamond and imaginations of generation like Tiffany. The Tiffany ring was born in 1886, when Charles Lewis Tiffany unveiled his ingenious design. This ring was more than just an accessory; it was a silent revolution in how love was symbolised.

The six-prong setting of the Tiffany ring that changed everything

Until the 80s, engagement rings often kept their gemstones nestled in heavy bezels or ornate scrollwork. Tiffany shattered that tradition with a daring innovation: a six-prong solitaire setting that lifted the diamond above the band as though it were floating. The effect was extraordinary! Suddenly, the diamond itself became the star which was open to the light, radiating brilliance from every angle, dazzling not just the eyes but the heart.

The beauty of a Tiffany setting lies in its simplicity and its purpose. the prongs are designed to vanish in the background as they serve only to exalt the diamond. It is not a ring that competes with the stone, but one that crowns it like a jewel on a throne. This minimalist yet masterful design made the diamond appear much larger, more luminous, and infinitely more romantic.

The arrival of this ring set the jewellery world alight. Competitors scrambled to imitate it, and Tiffany & Co. was forced to issue statements warning against counterfeit versions. Yet imitation only proved the point- the Tiffany Setting had become the gold standard of modern romance. Typically, its name whispered whenever love stories turned to rings. Women fantasised about owning a Tiffany's ring while men burned their pockets to charm their ladies with the perfect proposal ring.

Even more than a century later, the Tiffany ring influence remains unmatched. Walk into any jewellery shop today and you’ll find countless prong-set solitaires, many casually described as “Tiffany settings”. Although only Tiffany & Co. can rightfully claim the trademark. The original, however, stands apart from all the copies. The Tiffany ring is more than just a design; it is poetry in platinum and a timeless crown for the world's most precious gemstone. The eternal symbol of love which was raised into the spotlight.

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