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Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Three Rings Set - Altair and Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) diamond- Trio wedding rings set. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Princess Cut Ruby 4.8 Carat Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching 3 mm princess cut rubies. The ring is a standard US size 7 and is designed to have a unique tall
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1.5 Carat Princess Diamond Plaque Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Band Ring Features Plaque of Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones Total
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

OWN Your Story 18 Karat White Gold Princess Diamond Cocktail Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
(s): White Diamond - Stone Cut: 1.32 ct Round Baguette, Princess and Marquise White - Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gem Stone and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Miracle and grace, this elegant, exquisite and exceptional ring features 3 princess-cut 0.1o-carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold

Paris Craft House Heart Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
crafted in 18 Karat White Gold with combination of 4 Pear-cut Diamonds, 3 Princess-cut Diamonds and 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

M. Hisae Baguette Princess White Diamond Open Band
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gorge near Taos, New Mexico. Can be worn alone or nested alongside the Misao Ring. STONES ◘ 2x1mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Handmade Diamond White Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
Hand-Made 14k White Gold and Diamond Dinner Ring with Dazzling “E” color Princess-Cut Center Stone
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cober set with baguette-cut Diamond of 1.28 Carat and Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Princess Cut Diamonds: A Timeless Jewel of Elegance An 18K white gold ring can be a stunning piece of
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hexagon Morganite Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
morganite ring features a custom cut hexagon morganite center stone surrounded by natural white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

18 Carat Yellow or White Gold Diamond Ring Suite
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
to create a very attractive 3 Stoner Ring. The Band is polished, half round, slightly tapered and
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vs 1.73 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Toi Et Moi Twist Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
ring. Set with 48 princess cut natural diamonds to total 1.73 carats. Very bright, clean and sparkly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10 Karat Blue Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
ring consists of eleven treated blue princess cut diamonds, all in a claw setting. The ring is 10K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
ring consists of eleven treated yellow princess cut diamonds, all in a claw setting. The ring is 10K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cober Jewellery with 3.03 Carat Ruby 1.60 Carat total Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
18K White Gold Ring with Pigeon Blood Ruby and Princess Cut Diamonds. When it comes to choosing
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14ct White Gold Topaz Solitaire Engagement Ring Size M1/2 6.5 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
offset stone. Gemstones: Natural princess cut white topaz with excellent sparkle. Age: Vintage 1900s
Category

20th Century Russian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Celestial Hindi Moon Phase Square Diamond Engagement Ring Amber Nesting Ring
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful princess cut (square) unique engagement ring - the celestial doorway to heaven. The list
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Ring with double halo of Ruby diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
One of its kind ring with customized ring size P (US 7 3/4) with knuckle beads inside Centre stone
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Intaglio Gem Emerald Bird Ring from time of English Royalty
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. We have 3 certificates for this ring. They are SSEF, GUBELIN and AGL. We can provide them per your
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Cober “Beautiful blue” with 6.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
magnificent 6,07 ct. Sapphire, on each side of the Sapphire, are 5 Princess-cut Diamonds with a total weight
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Pear Shape Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.36 Carat Diamond Three-Row Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Band Ring Features Three Rows of Channel Set Stones Princess Cut Row in Middle Flanked by
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mystery Set Sapphire Estate Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 0.25 CT • Gemstone: Sapphire • Gemstone Color: Blue • Gemstone Cut: Princess • Gemstone Weight: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mystery Set Sapphire Estate Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 0.25 CT • Gemstone: Sapphire • Gemstone Color: Blue • Gemstone Cut: Princess • Gemstone Weight: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with 1.37 Carat Green Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold Princess cut green sapphires 1.37 cwt Chrome Diopside round stones 1.18 cwt Hand-Made with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hi June Parker Yellow Gold Green Sapphire Tsavorite Cocktail Ring 1.37 Carats
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
request 14k yellow gold Princess cut green sapphires 1.37 cwt Chrome Diopside round stones 1.18 cwt
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with 1.37 Carat Green Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold Princess cut green sapphires 1.37 cwt Chrome Diopside round stones 1.18 cwt Hand-Made with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Chloris Ring Gothic Arch 9 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz and Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
weighing 18.25ct and measuring 16mm x 12mm. Princess cut diamond shoulders flank the quartz, 5mm x 5mm
Category

2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Verragio Oval Blue Topaz Channel-Set Diamond Ring TCW = 1.85 w/ CoA
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Princess Cut Diamonds Measuring 3.20 x 3.20 x 2.10 mm Approximate Total Weight of 2 Stones= 0.35 Carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Platinum

Hi June Parker Yellow Gold Tonal Green gemstone Cocktail Ring total 1.37 Carats
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
size 7. Other sizes available upon request 14k yellow gold Princess cut green sapphires 1.37 cwt
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Stone 1.10 Ctw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Princess Cut 0.60 carats total ; G-H Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold GIA 1.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The ring features a spectacular princess cut diamond solitaire, prong set at the center of the design
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold GIA 1.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The ring features a spectacular princess cut diamond solitaire, prong set at the center of the design
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold with 3 princess cut stones. Comes with original appraisal value $3600. In excellent vintage
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A three stone diamond ring that is delicately designed with three natural, sparkling princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Unique 0.60ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
3-stone ring exudes timeless elegance with its design, featuring three dazzling princess-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lustrous 1.68ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 1.68ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Crafted with precision and
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 14k White Gold 3 Stone Ring with 1.76ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful 3 stone ring with a dazzling 0.7 carat princess natural diamond. It has 1.06 carat of
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.87ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 3-Stone Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.72ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Three-Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
18 karat white gold 3 stone ring. The center sapphire weighs .61 and has nice vibrant color. On
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 18 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Surprise your princess with this gorgeous engagement ring! Fashioned in high purity 18k white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring 0.86ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A sophisticated pave ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat princess cut natural diamond. It has 0.36 carat
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 18k White Gold Cluster Three Stone Ring 1.1ct Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A ravishing and stylish ring with a dazzling 0.81 carat princess cut natural diamonds. It has 0.29
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 1.27ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
A sophisticated and stunning pave ring with a dazzling 0.9 carat princess cut natural diamond. It
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite five-stone ring set with beautiful princess cut diamonds and a step cut emerald. The
Category

1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14ct White Gold 3-Sone Diamond Gents Ring, Set with 0.90ct of Square Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 3-stone gents ring set with 3 princess cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 0.90ct in
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Emerald Cut Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retro bow 3 stone diamond ring containing an .88c emerald cut diamond center and 2 - .20c each
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Set With 1.71ct Princess Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking symbol of commitment, this three-stone engagement ring features a bold and modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

James Allen Platinum GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
James Allen Platinum GIA Certified Princess Cut Center With Princess And Round Cut Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.02Ct GIA CTR 14K Yellow Gold 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond engagement ring with a Princess Cut 1.02 ct center H color, VS1 clarity , Excellent cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Composition: 14K White Gold Primary Stone: Princess Cut Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.06ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k Gold Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.44ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.01 i-VS2 Princess Cut Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 3 stone certified Princess Cut diamond ring set in platinum. The center princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA 6.35 Carat Vintage Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate HANDMADE PLATINUM (stamped) Princess cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.