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14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Quartz Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
polished gold setting with 5 prong set round diamonds, 5 bezel set princess cut emeralds, and a cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Amethyst and 18K White Gold Pendant (P13658n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. COLOR: The darker and more intense the color, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and 18k White Gold Earring (B13203n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. COLOR: The darker and more intense the color, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Oval Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds. The emerald is a deep green color and evenly cut. Emerald Weight - 14.42 carat Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Two-Tone Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A comfortable and wearable 14 karat two tone gold ring featuring princess cut ruby, emerald and
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

8.15 Carat Square Cut Sapphire Princess Cut Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
cut Sapphires have a total weight of 8.15 carats, and the 15 princess cut Diamonds have a total weight
Category

2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 1 Carat Princess Cut Cluster Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Primary Stones: Princess Cut Stones Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1 Carat Color/ Clarity: G-H / VS1/2
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Composite Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 2.10 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - Si1 Color: F - G Cuts: Princess
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Princess Baguette Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
with secure hinge and catch with side lock safety. 60 princess cut invisible set diamonds and 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.55 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring 0.55 Carats Natural Princess Cut Sapphires and 0.41
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.80 Carat Princess Cut Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring 0.80 Carats Natural Princess Cut Sapphires and 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold IGI Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
princess cut diamonds have a .30 combined carat total weight, which altogether gives the accents a shared
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 Marquise Diamonds Princess Cut Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 solitaire Marquise Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Half Circle 0.33 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co. wedding band ring finely crafted in platinum featuring 15 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

15 Carat Mid Night Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat of Princess cut Midnight Blue Sapphire making a 5 petals in a flower without any prongs
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.25 Carat Square-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 2.5 mm Square-cut Blue Sapphire (15 pcs) 2.25 carat and Round-cut White
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Floating Above the Cathedral Mounting. The Mounting Contains 15 Princess Cut Diamonds Totaling
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15ctw Diamond Princess Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
single cut 1.1 - 2 mm approximately .15 total carats G-H color, VS2-SI2 clarity Weight: 1.7 dwts / 2.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Hoop Earrings, Hinged, Channel Set, .15 .48cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
princess-cut channel-set rubies totaling approximately 0.48 carats and 6 round brilliant diamonds totaling
Category

2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fringe necklace accented by princess cut, marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Diamond Heart Pendant Charm 18K Satin Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
heart features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .30 CTW and graded F-G color and VS clarity. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Estate 6 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
by 2 Princess cut Diamonds weighing together .60 carat graded G color Vvs Clarity Made of solid 18k
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond and 1.90 Carat Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with 0.41 carats of princess cut diamond in a V shape accenting the bottom of a 1.90 carat pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

7.30 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
approximately 4.80cts total, VS-SI clarity accented by 208 round brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

16.76 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace in 18k
Located in Austin, TX
This natural diamond necklace is something you'd see on royalty. We nicknamed it "The Princess
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Classic Half Carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 7 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.56ct Shape: Princess-cut Color grade: G Clarity
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond and 3.00 Carat Sapphire Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
style Pendant set with 0.75 carats of round-cut diamonds in rows along either side and forming a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond and 3.00 Carat Ruby Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
style Pendant set with 0.75 carats of round-cut diamonds in rows along either side and forming a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.20 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold earrings featuring 32 princess cut diamonds weighing 3.20cts total, G color VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s 2.32 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940's 2.32 carat diamond and 15 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring / 1.55 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
with 63 diamonds of various cuts. 17 princess cut diamonds total approx. .85 carats and are of I1
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Total 28 Diamonds Includes 1 Pear, 3 Marquise, 15 Princess and 9 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and White Gold Illusion Pendant Necklace, .26 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful diamond and white gold necklace features brilliant princess and marquise-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Ruby Diamond Band Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circa 1960 This slightly domed designed ring with vibrant channel-set princess cut rubies weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Lustrous 1.20ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 1.20ct Shape: princess cut Color grade: F Clarity grade: VS Total carat weight
Category

2010s Singaporean Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
15 princess cut yellow sapphires (total weight: approximately .75 ct.) and 38 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant 14K Star of David Necklace VS 4.64 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
EMERALDS AND DIAMONDS. NATURAL PEAR CUT 2.06 CARAT TRANSPARENT EMERALD. EMERALD IS CROWNED WITH 2.58
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Italy Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt Gold With 10.62 Ctw Diamonds Ox Blood Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sardinian coral, with a weight of about 9.5 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 16 princess
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
unforgettable gift or a cherished personal treasure. Stones: -diamond -princess cut, 1 stone -4.2 mm -HI/VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in Zurich, CH
decorated at the front with 15 channel-set princess-cut diamonds totalling circa 1.8 carats and flanked by
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in Zurich, CH
decorated at the front with 15 channel-set princess-cut diamonds totalling circa 1.8 carats and flanked by
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
rows of full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .45 total carats and square cut sapphires with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart Necklace Estate 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
polished. Particulars: Weight: 4.8 grams Stones: 7 princess cut diamonds total an estimated 0.35 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire, Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Shield Inspired Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Princess Cut Pink Sapphire at 0.75 Carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

PAUL MORELLI Ring-Band In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Vivid Green Peridot
By Paul Morelli
Located in Miami, FL
carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Peridot: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 princess faceted cut of a
Category

1990s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Cushion Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
princess cut diamonds in the center of the pendant for a total of 0.50 carats of diamonds set throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 1.70 ct Natural Tanzanite and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat cut: cushion mixed cut color: Vivid Violetish Blue clarity: transparent sku: FWG-RS-15 Online
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Great Paraiba Tourmalin Brilliant Necklace 18kt Whitegold Swimmingpool Bluegreen
Located in Viena, Viena
the individually set full-cut diamonds as a highlight, dimensions of the pendant approx. 15 x 10.5 mm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
8mm x 10 mm The sapphire is framed by 10 princess cut diamonds on either sides of the band
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.50 Carat Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: I - J Cut: Princess Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Hoop Fastening Type: Snap Closures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Fancy Shape Diamonds Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. The center diamond is a Marquise cut with a total weight of 1.50 carat H-I color Si1 clarity, the
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00ctw Princess Cut Composite Diamond Ring - 14k White Gold Halo Men s 10 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: F - G Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Aquamarine and 4 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Maria Blue Aquamarine 4.0 carat total weight princess cut Diamonds, channel set Platinum 4 prong Setting
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1.60 Carat Emerald Diamond Beaded Channel Set Platinum Wedding Band
By OGI
Located in Stamford, CT
engraving along the setting. 15 Princess cut Diamonds, approx. total weight .85cts, F, VS 15 square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roberto Coin Diamond Princess Heart 18 Karat White Gold Charm Pendant
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .26 carat total weight. The charm measures 15 x 15mm and can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tiara / Choker Necklace Art Deco Treasure 8 Carats Bridal, Formal
Located in Northampton, MA
diamond weight on the frame of the tiara to be approximately 3.8 carats. Not counting the freely-dangling
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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15 Carat Diamond Princess Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 15 carat diamond princess cut you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 15 carat diamond princess cut from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 15 carat diamond princess cut has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Tiffany Co. and Sebastian Bernard are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 15 carat diamond princess cut, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 15 Carat Diamond Princess Cut?

On average, a 15 carat diamond princess cut at 1stDibs sells for $5,296, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About 15 Carat Diamond Princess Cut
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    How big a 2-carat diamond with a princess cut is varies from piece to piece. However, the average size is 7 millimeters by 7 millimeters. The measurement is around 9/32 inches, so a 2-carat princess-cut diamond will be just a little over a quarter-inch in size. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of princess-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Like with most diamond products, the price of a 1-carat princess cut diamond can range dramatically. On 1stDibs, find 1-carat princess cut diamond rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets starting at $999 to $16,500.