If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then the Tiffany diamond must be her soulmate. Tiffany & Co. has long been America’s darling jewelry designer since it was founded in 1837, becoming further immortalized with the Audrey Hepburn’s 1961 hit, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. 
 
Known for their exquisite designs in sterling silver, Tiffany & Co. also placed value on curating their diamond collection until they became known as one of the world’s premier brands for diamond, engagement, and wedding rings.

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The Ethics of the Diamond Market

Over the past few years, the diamond market has come under a lot of scrunity. From figuring out if your diamond is high quality, to deciding on the cut, to setting a budget, to knowing the history of your specific diamond…there seems to be no stone left unturned.
 
Many companies have come under fire for selling what are now known as conflict diamonds. These gems, though beautiful as all the rest, come from areas of civil wars and unrest, where the market for these diamonds, in turn, helps fuel more violence in the area. In other cases, diamonds are unethically mined at the expense of our environment.
 
With cultural awareness of these practices on the rise, Tiffany & Co. has worked to make sure their diamonds are sourced ethically and responsibly.  In fact, the Tiffany diamond is one of the most highly sought-after for this reason in combination with the stunning quality that their gems have.
 
Sourcing their diamonds from established trade connections, Tiffany & Co. values the traceability of their diamonds, allowing the company and the buyers assured they aren’t contributing to unethical practices. Taking things a step further, Tiffany & Co. also helped found the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), which protects the environment, workers, and practices within the industry to keep everything safe, effective, and thoughtful.

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The Tiffany Diamond and Its Many Colors

Another incredibly special aspect of Tiffany & Co.’s diamond selection is the array of colored diamonds they have. Diamonds are typically a rarity, but colored diamonds are even more so coveted.
 
Currently, the Tiffany yellow diamond is a popular choice for those looking to add a pop of color with their sparkle, but Tiffany & Co. once sold a blue diamond ring for over 10 million dollars.
 
It’s safe to say that the average budget doesn’t stretch that high, which is why the Tiffany yellow diamond ring collection offers the best of both worlds: the rarity and sheer quality of colored diamonds…and a more reasonable price tag.

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#TiffanyBlueBook: An impressive 26-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond is wrapped in a vine-like pavé basket. Evoking the warmth of the sun, this piece is a magnificent reminder of Tiffany's visionary design legacy. Click the link in our bio to discover this year's collection. #Tiffany #TiffanyAndCo #CoutureJewels

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Truth be told that everyone has their own reason to think that Tiffany & Co. diamonds are more spectacular than the rest, but it’s clear that their emphasis on ethical mining practices andproviding the most beautiful and rare diamonds to their customers are just two of the reasons the Tiffany diamond is so highly coveted.