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Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
princess cut diamonds, displayed alternately between four princess cut irradiated* blue diamonds. The
Category

1990s Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27 Carat Diamond and 0.75 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
a 0.75 carat princess cut emerald held in place by four platinum prongs. The ring has a band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

H. Stern 18k Gold Cushion Citrine Solitaire 7 Diamond Sunrise Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
nice high-polished finish throughout and is adorned with an adorable princess cut diamond at one side
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Cushion Citrine Solitaire 7 Diamond Sunrise Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
nice high-polished finish throughout and is adorned with an adorable princess cut diamond at one side
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Composite Diamond Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds halo and highlight these center diamonds, and the 20 total princess cut diamonds are channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
18 karat white gold (stamped 18K KRN CELEBRATION) set with a 3.9mm princess cut diamond in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Certified 3.36 Carat Blue Sapphire 1.14 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of White Baguette Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ring Set with a Cut Emerald Framed by Two Triangle Diamond Yellow Gold, Platinum
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Gold, Platinum Ring Set with a Cut Emerald Framed by Two Triangle Diamonds A yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.75 Carat Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a beautiful graduated princess cut diamonds eternity ring set in 18kt yellow gold
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16 Carat Diamond Set Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond, similar to a princess cut (G color, VS1 clarity, GIA report
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold, 1.20 Carat Green Tourmaline and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k white gold cocktail ring set with a mixed princess cut green tourmaline in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.63 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Square ✦ Gemstone Weight: 1.63 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Certified 3.36 Carat Blue Sapphire 1.14 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of White Baguette Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Composite Golden Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold 1.45 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Yellow Cut: Princess Cut Brilliant Carats: 0.75ctw Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Platinum Diamond ring centered by a diamond weighing approx. 1.03 carats size 7 accompanied with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.80 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds, on the starting point of the ring by a troidy diamond on one side and a line of 4 princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Two-Toned Gold 1 1/8 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 14kt Two-Toned Gold 1.16 cttw Round, Baguette and princess Diamond Cut Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with 0.50 carats of round-cut diamonds in four rows around the band and forming a halo around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with 0.50 carats of round-cut diamonds in four rows around the band and forming a halo around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.25 carats. Ring Size is 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Garrard White Gold Diamond Set Dome Ring 1.07 Carats
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond ring from Garrard. The dome shaped ring is set with princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1.29 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold. The ring displays a central 1.29 carat oval cut emerald held within the substantial plain
Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Baguette and princess-cut diamonds flank the center cluster to create a glamorous and magnificent look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bar and Wing Style Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds sits at the center of this design, flanked by princess-cut diamonds that sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Diamond and 1.04 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
, surrounded by a total of 1.04 carats of beautiful princess cut rubies, overlapping the other side of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
round brilliant diamonds, with a single princess cut diamond. The diamonds weigh 0.25 carats. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eye clean Cut Princess cut Origin Madagascar Treatments Heated Dimensions 2 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eye clean Cut Princess cut Origin Madagascar Treatments Heated Dimensions 2 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat white gold diamond cluster ring. This ring features four princess cut diamonds in the
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Wide Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 2.00cts
Located in New York, NY
This classic wedding setting exudes elegance and brilliance with 14k princess cut channel set
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Micro Pave 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Accompanied by 2 trillion cut diamonds, approximately 0.60 carats, G color SI2 clarity. The pave setting
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
16 princess cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carats, graded F-G color, VS
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this two-tone diamond engagement and wedding ring set features 2.3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Engagement Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. 4 pie-cut diamonds sparkle at the center of this ring. Princess and baguette-cut diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring. The ring features an Old Mine Cut diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Solitaire Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
diamonds halo and highlight these center diamonds, and the 20 total princess cut diamonds are channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

6 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular ring
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large "Gentle Giant Dome" Flex Ring with Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Currently a size 7, this ring would be a challenge to resize. It is set with 667 round and 28 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide Pave Natural Diamond Cross Dome Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
weight of the 6 princess cut diamonds is 1.484 carats. Total diamond weight of all stones is 4.284 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bespoke Dress Ring 2.6 Carat
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
weight of 1.10 ct. And 6 princess, brilliant cut Diamonds, colour G and clarity VS-SI. with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 0.75 carat. Accented by four princess cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
cut diamonds on the face of the band, totaling 0.50 carats of diamonds over the ring. The ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
round brilliant diamonds, with a single princess cut diamond. The diamonds weigh 0.25 carats. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Diamond Invisible-Set Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish ring featuring 3.64 carats of fine diamonds. In the center of the ring are 3 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s AGL 9.75 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
certified as 9.75 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire. Graciously accompanied by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 4.60 Carat Spessartite Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, transparent and vividly orange color Flanked by two princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Two Row Diamond Gold Criss Cross Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Criss cross over the top style custom made 2 row 18k white gold ring with Princess cut and round
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring, 8.16-carat Burmese No Heat AGL Gem Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless Princess D style ring featuring a stunning 8.16-carat natural non-heated oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Emerald and Diamond Ring This timeless classic ring features a beautiful 2.33 carat emerald cut
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Old-Cut Heart Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
heart-shaped old-cut diamond of circa 2 carats (D-E/VS2), surrounded by small old-cut diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.97ctw Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.84ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.35ctw Diamond 3-Stone Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds (princess) - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
combination of 29 princess cut diamonds infused with two round cut diamond bands weighing approximately 3.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modani Contemporary Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
each prong set in yellow and white gold baskets Pear, round, heart, baguette, and princess cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 6.25 Heart Bridge
Located in McLeansville, NC
- J Clarity - I1 - I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.18ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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7 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 7 carat princess cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 140 antique edition and 747 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 7 carat princess cut diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 7 carat princess cut diamond ring from Tiffany Co., Roman Malakov and Mark Broumand — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 7 carat princess cut diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 7 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a 7 carat princess cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,315, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $487,500 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.  

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.

Questions About 7 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A princess cut diamond ring is a genre of the diamond cuts often used in engagement rings. Possessing the technical name square modified brilliant, these rings are peculiarly crafted into a square or a rectangle shape, giving it an exquisite look of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. Shop a range of antique and vintage princess cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.