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Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.75 / 2.31 gr
Located in SE
Platinum. Natural princess cut Emerald stone 3.5 mm x 3 mm / ca.0.2 ct accented two Diamonds of old
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct White Gold, Rectangular Shaped 3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
. The ring features a triple row of sparkling, princess-cut natural diamonds with a smooth, sleek flush
Category

Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Princess Diamond 1 3/8 Carat Three-Stone Bridal Ring Band Set
By Neil Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
Neil Lane Engagement Ring& Band Bridle Set Style: Three-Stone Halo Metal: 14 kt White Gold Size
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Sri Lanka 7-Stone 2.1 Ct Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 7.75. It has 7 princess cut blue sapphires that total
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, Princess Cut 1.25 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 3/4 - 7, but it can be re-sized down 1 size for a $50 fee. Once a ring is re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Princess Diamond Ring, Square Cut Engagement Ring, Vintage Engagement
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
1 Carat Princess Diamond Ring, Square Cut Engagement Ring, Vintage Engagement Ring, Victorian
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 950 Princess Cut 1.02ctw Size 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
(weighed) Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: I1 Natural Diamond Accents Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Baguette Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14k White Gold 3.78 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Brilliant Cut Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
minimal signs of wear and is in excellent condition. There are 13 Princess Cut Diamonds measuring 3 x 3
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine 18K Gold 5.76ctw 3-Row Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
impress upon arrival. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Channel Set
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New 3.90 Carat Graduated Channel Set Princess Cut Purple Amethyst Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Brazil and they are just beautifully cut and exquisite. They are graduated cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.10 Carat Men s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Partial Ring 3m Width
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
with 0.35 carat of princess cut shape diamond Channel set wedding ring. Diamond quality G VS New Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10k White Gold 2.32 Carat Princess Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
square and is 1.96 carats. It has 3 square cut tanzanite stones running down each side of the band that
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Princess ring 14k White Gold Ring with Rose-Cut and Diamonds Art Deco
Located in Heemstede, NL
princess ring. Featuring rose-cut diamonds in a luxurious 14k white gold setting. This vintage masterpiece
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 18k Princess Cut .14ct Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: SI1 Size
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 1 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond men's ring in 18k solid gold. The natural
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .29ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Stone Emerald Diamond Ring 1.70 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
1.50 Carat Princess Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gorgeous Emerald of Colombian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k 18k Princess 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
princess cut diamonds. These rings are a size 4 1/2 - 4 3/4, but they can be re-sized up 1 size for a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural 3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 1 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 1 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Size 5 A classic
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Men s Composite Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k white gold with 14k yellow gold accents, this ring showcases a radiant composite of princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rows of 39 princess cut diamonds that are perfectly invisible set giving an amazing continuous and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Stone Diamond 0.12 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Four Stone Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold Four Princess cut diamonds next to
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Sri Lanka 7-Stone 2.10 Ct Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 7. It has 7 princess cut blue sapphires that total 2.10
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Princess Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
amethyst is set in a classic princess style mount. Lovely worn as an alternative engagement ring or right
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.24 Carat Marquise Brilliant Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
shimmering “ribbons” of baguette cut white diamond accents. This ring is a size 5 3/4 - 6. Please contact
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New Diamond Sapphire Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Round Cut .71ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This magnificent NEW ring will delight your princess for a lifetime! Composed of glowing 14k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Brilliant 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring features a mesmerizing 1.30ct princess-cut diamond, set in lustrous 18k white gold. With a
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Brazilian IF 14.60 Carat Blue Green Ametrine Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
"Internally Flawless". It is a very high quality stone. The stone is an Princess cut stone and is 14.60 cts
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 13.30 Ct Teal Green Tourmaline Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
13.30 cts. It is a princess cut stone and measures 15 x 15 mm and has 3 diamond cut blue sapphires on
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 12.90 Ct Teal Blue Tourmaline Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
12.90 cts. It is a princess cut stone and measures 14 x 14 mm and has 3 diamond cut blue sapphires on
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
With a Princess Cut Sapphire at it's apex, this three stone ring tells the story of Kent's unique
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold 1.15 Carat Diamond Center Engagement Ring with Split Shank
Located in New York, NY
metal that will stay tarnish free for years to come. The central stone is a sparkling princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

15 Carat Aquamarine and 4 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950 Retro Aquamarine Ring - Platinum, Aquamarine, Diamonds Features: 15.0 Carat emerald cut Santa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, 15.02 Carat No Treatment Guild Lab Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless Princess D style ring featuring a 15.02-carat natural non-heated cushion cut
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage No Heat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
: Weight: 3 grams Stones: Centrally mounted oval shaped mixed cut natural sapphire, approx., 1.20 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds is fitted between two rows of princess cut and round diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Stunning 6.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
princess cut diamonds giving the illusion of a very large, cut corner rectangular step cut diamond in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Filigree Stiletto Heel Shoe Charm Pendant 0.03 Carat
Located in Addison, TX
: Metal: 14K Gold (acid tested & marked) Stone Type: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Single Cut Stone Quality
Category

Mid-20th Century American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Princess Cut E SI1 Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA certified 6.01 ct princess cut diamond E SI1 center stone Brilliant cut trapezoid side stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.50 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
natural princess cut diamond to total 1.50 carats. 0.45ct outer stones and 0.6ct centre diamond. 15mm
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Classically elegant , this ring will stand out on any princess's hand. The 2.5 ct emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Carat White Gold Pink Sapphire Vs Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
princess cut diamond to each side. 0.2 carat diamond total carat weight. 10mm spread of stones. CONDITION
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Platinum Columbian Emerald and 0.50 Carat VS Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Platinum, Emerald and Diamond trilogy ring. ​Designed with a 0.65 carat princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2, 78 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
clean, princess cut Ring Size - could be done in any size Gold - 6 grams approximately (could be changed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire 0.4 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Trilogy Ring circa 1930
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond trilogy ring. c1930. SIZE ; L UK, 5 3/4 US 18 carat
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum .75CTW Princess Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
gorgeous princess three stone engagement ring! MSRP $2,500! DETAILS: Platinum Princess Diamond 3 Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Columbia, MO
! DETAILS: White Gold Princess Diamond 3 Stone Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Princess Diamond Three-Stone Trellis Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This beautiful diamond engagement ring features 3 sparkly, brilliant princess cut diamonds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Modern 0.50ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
: Princess Cut Carat: 0.50ct total Clarity: VS2 Colour: G Ring Size: UK L 3/4 or US 6.10 Condition: Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Princess Baguette Round Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Cluster Ring 9ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
princess cut diamond encompassed by rows round brilliant cut diamonds and flanked by glittering baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 3 Stone 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Endwell, NY
This diminutive engagement ring is size 3.25 (US) with 3 princess cut diamonds. The main stone is
Category

20th Century North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Rows Baguette and Princess Diamond White Gold Pave Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pavé band ring set with 12 baguette and 24 princess cut dazzling diamonds, a classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Carats Princess Diamonds Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Columbia, MO
white gold. The engagement ring has a 3 fiery princess cut diamond center stones that grade as I/SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ametrine Cognac Quartz Two-Stone Modern Cocktail Ring
By MADAN
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
This bold and minimal statement ring is a modern take on the cocktail ring. It features a stone
Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Smoky Quartz Two-Stone Modern Cocktail Ring
By MADAN
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
This bold and minimal statement ring is a modern take on the cocktail ring. It features a stone
Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold

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3 Stone Princess Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 stone princess cut ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 3 stone princess cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 3 stone princess cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Beyond Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 3 stone princess cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 3 Stone Princess Cut Ring?

The price for a 3 stone princess cut ring starts at $540 and tops out at $135,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,183.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.