The Journal

Notes from the bench.

Stories on diamonds and design, buying guides for pre-owned Rolex, and the small lessons that come from three generations behind the same counter.

Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
What Is the Tiffany Setting?
The story behind the six-prong setting that changed engagement rings forever and why it still defines diamond brilliance today.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How Tiffany & Co. Became a Household Name
The story behind Tiffany & Co.'s rise from a small stationery shop to the name behind the modern diamond solitaire.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How Tiffany & Co. Changed Engagement Rings Forever
The story behind the Tiffany setting — and how one design shift made the diamond, not the metalwork, the true star of every engagement ring.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How Tiffany & Co. Changed the Diamond Industry
The story behind Tiffany's grading standards and the iconic setting that changed how engagement diamonds are cut, judged, and displayed.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to Choose a Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring
Practical guidance for matching a Tiffany & Co. setting, metal and diamond to the personality and style of the person you love.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to Buy a Magical Engagement Ring
Practical guidance on budgeting wisely and reading your partner's style before choosing an engagement ring that truly fits.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to Really Surprise Your Love
Why a pre-owned Tiffany & Co engagement ring pairs iconic, diamond-flattering design with a price that makes the surprise even sweeter.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to find the Perfect Tiffany & Co. Gift of Jewelry
Five practical tips for choosing a Tiffany & Co. piece the recipient will actually love and wear, from personality to pre-owned value.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to Find the Perfect Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring
Practical guidance for choosing a Tiffany & Co. engagement ring that suits her personality without straining your budget.
January 2022
Why is Tiffany & Co. So Popular?
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
Why is Tiffany & Co. So Popular?
A look at how Tiffany & Co.'s design philosophy and industry standards shaped the jewelry world we know today.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
How to Afford a Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring
Two practical strategies for landing a Tiffany & Co. engagement ring without straining your budget or starting a marriage in debt.
January 2022
Tiffany & Co. Tutorial · 2 min read
What Makes Tiffany & Co. Engagement Rings So Special?
The story behind the setting, the cut and the grading standards that made Tiffany the quiet architect of every engagement ring you've ever seen.
January 2022
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