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Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess Solitaire 1.15 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
natural diamond accents. The princess cut solitaire has an impressive .70 carat weight and bears the laser
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold GIA 1.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
of luxurious 18k white gold, this ring showcases a GIA graded princess cut natural diamond solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LEO 1.20ctw Princess Diamond Anniversary Ring, 14k Gold Channel Set Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Princess Total Carats: 1.20ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified Three-Stone Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Princess cut Diamond 3 stone engagement ring with Princess cut accent Diamonds. 14k white gold 1
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 1.35 total ct Princess Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold w/ IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.35 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with IGI Certificate and
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified VS2 4.13 Carat Princess Diamond Ring With 2 Carat Diamond Sides
Located in Tustin, CA
Stunning platinum 3 stone diamond estate engagement, wedding or cocktail ring features a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

LEO Princess Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold and Platinum VVSI I .75 Carat
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
sparkling princess cut LEO diamond solitaire that is securely cradled by four platinum prongs and elegantly
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

LEO Diamond Ring White Gold and Platinum, 14 Karat LEO Princess .53 Carat
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Platinum (head) Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat: .53ct Cut: LEO Princess Color: G Clarity: Si2
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 18k Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring. Featuring one princess cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.31ctw Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Sz 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Accents Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Princess Color - G - H Clarity - SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1ctw Diamond Princess Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25, Bridal
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 19 stones round brilliant and single cut 2 - 3.5 mm approximately 1 total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Scott Kay Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Pre Owned Jewelry
By Scott Kay
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Scott Kay pre owned three stone diamond engagement ring, crafted in 900 platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Three-Stone with Accents Round 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Vintage Gemstone Engagement 18k Yellow Gold Princess 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 6 3/4 (sizable). The mount measures 13mm in length (0.51 inches) and 10mm wide
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Gemstone Engagement Ring Natural Sapphire Diamond Princess
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphire from Australia. There is no evidence of any treatments to the stone. Twelve rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Mixed Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Vintage Bridal Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
set princess cut diamond is securely set into a four pronged mount. The ring is in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 1.53 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Yellow Gold Ring, circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eternity ring; part of our contemporary diamond jewelry collection This fine contemporary five stone
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant 0.61ct Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: G Clarity grade: VVS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Synthetic Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 14k Princess Brilliant .53ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Synthetic Sapphires Color: Blue Cut: Princess Cut
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Princess .94 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
sapphire solitaire held in a half-bezel mount that is adorned with glittering princess cut diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

7ct Ethiopian Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 18k Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 3/4 (sizable). The mount measures 20mm in length (0.78 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ravishing 18k White Gold 5 Stone Ring W/ 1.16Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
J3311235523 14 diamonds side stones of total: 0.62 ct. cut: princess & taper baguette color: D-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Intricate 18K White Gold Mixed Cut Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 3 stones Main stone carat weight: 0.06ct Shape: Princess Color grade: I Clarity grade: SI Main
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
This gorgeous art deco platinum 3 stone ring is unlike anything you have seen before! The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Sophisticated 1.37ct Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
emerald-cut center diamond. Surrounding the center stone is a dazzling halo of six princess-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.20ctw Diamond Channel Band Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
stunning stackable piece. Stones: - diamond - princess cut, 20 stone - 1.2 mm - approximately .20 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent 14k White Gold Mixed Gem Stones Pave Ring w/2.03 ct - AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
oval and princess shapes. The ring's very good cut ensures a brilliant sparkle. This is AIG certified
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
total carat weight of this 18k white gold ring is 1 3/8 c.t. With this ring, you cover all the stone
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 carat weight of this 18k white gold ring is 1 3/8 c.t. With this ring, you cover all the stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

14K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Step Up Tapered Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
cocktail ring for her. At the center sits ten white princess-cut diamonds, flanked by four additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighties Modernist Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
features all princess-cut stones. Brilliantly chic, the look is Art meets Fashion! Fine fabrication in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Cut .94 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
sapphire solitaire held in a half-bezel mount that is adorned with glittering princess cut diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fun and flashy! This 3-stone ring features a 3.02 carat Princess-cut diamond, with G color and I1
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling Platinum Ring with 0.03 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.03 carat princess cut diamond. The jewelry is made of platinum
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Engagement Ring, 900 Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Round Cut 1.01 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring! Crafted in 900 platinum and 18k yellow gold, this heirloom-quality piece showcases a round cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Micro Pave 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pave ring might be for you! The center stone is GIA certified as 3.02 carats, K color SI2 clarity
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.2 Carat Channel Set Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
18k solid white gold set with a total of 10 Princess cut colorless diamonds. 3 stones are channel
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
range of diamond engagement rings This stunning, fine and impressive contemporary princess cut
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
two 0.25Ct princess cut diamonds. The stones are displayed in discreet, integrated, flush four claw
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant 0.76ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
exquisite 18K white gold diamond ring, designed to dazzle. It features a stunning 0.41ct princess-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire with Accents .86 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Solitaire's Shape: Princess Cut Stone Information: 0.86ctw Face Height: 3/16" (4.5mm) Rise Above Finger: 1/4
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Luminous 1.41ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
halo ring features a breathtaking 1.01-carat princess-cut diamond at its center. Accentuating the
Category

2010s Israeli Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.20ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds pave ring in 14k white gold showcases a dazzling 0.90-carat princess-cut diamond as its
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.75ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: G Clarity grade: VS Cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Splendid 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 0.64 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
: princess color: F clarity: VS sku: SR-WG-177820 14 diamonds side stones of total: 0.14 ct. cut: taper
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.04ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
luxury with this 18k yellow gold halo ring, showcasing a breathtaking 0.73-carat princess-cut diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 19.32ct Topaz and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
elegance with this breathtaking 14k white gold cluster ring, showcasing a spectacular 18.77ct princess-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Pasha Amethyst and Citrine Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
the iconic Cartier Pasha style the ring is composed of a grid formation with princess cut amethyst and
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent 2.43ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
celebration of color and individuality, this striking 18k rose gold ring features 26 princess-cut sapphires
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 0.7 Ct Natural Diamond NGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.1 carat princess natural diamond. It has 0.6 carat of side
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
, 4 stones - square cut - 2.5 mm - approximately .80 total carats - diamonds, 3 stones - princess cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious 18K White Gold Dome Ring with 1.90 ct Natural Diamonds, NGI cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave ring made from 18k white gold with 1.90 total carats of princess cut diamonds and
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18K White Yellow Gold Thick Band Ring with 0.10 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Thick Band Ring made from 18K White & Yellow Gold with 0.10 carat of princess cut diamond
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.50 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 0.5 carat cut: princess color: F clarity: VS1 cut grade: VG sku: 188170 Online verification
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 18k White Gold Pave Ring w/ 0.54 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J2047423 16 diamonds side stones of total: 0.24 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.