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2 Carat Emerald Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: Approximately 2ctw princess cut emerald gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Effy Heart Shaped Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
diamonds, and one (1) princess cut diamond, approximately 0.90-carat total weight with matching H/I color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.91ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Jacket Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Carats - 0.36ctw Cut - Princess Color - H - I Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Flower Ring. Featuring 19 marquise and 6 princess cut
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features princess diamond 0.33 carat, marquise diamond 0.95 carat and round diamond 0.50
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstones: 9 Sapphires Carat Weight: 1.29 Cut: Square Princess Color: Purple, Blue, Teal, Green, Yellow
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purpl...

Vintage 1.14 Carats Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage 1.14 Carats Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings. Featuring two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Three Stone
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
princess cut and measures 50pts each. Modelled in 14 carat white gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Height
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Striped Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Candy Cane! This fun striped ring features five rows luscious channel set princess cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
gold and decorated with princess cut rubies, 1carat in total and baguette diamonds, 1.20 carats. The
Category

Vintage 1980s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.98Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring - Contemporary
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.98 carat asscher cut diamond, 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by 0.30 carats of round cut diamonds. Currently ring size 7
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA 2.02 2.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamonds Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage GIA 2.02 2.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamonds Platinum Stud Earrings. Featuring one GIA
Category

1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modernity meets glam with 0.72 carats of princess cut and round cut diamonds. This unique two-tone
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Illusion Set 2.03CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Brilliant & Princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 2.03CTW Average Diamond Color: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded by 24 white round cut diamonds with a total carat weight of apx. 1.75 carats.. The total weight of
Category

American Cocktail Rings

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat white gold are 16 Princess Cut diamonds in 2 rows. Total diamond weight is 1.00
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.43ct Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Art Deco Aquamarine Ring, set with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds in an
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art deco style Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with a central princess cut bezel set
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Splendid 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring with 0.90ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
refined elegance. This exquisite piece is centered around a dazzling 0.90-carat diamond, expertly cut in a
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is set with a mixture of round and princess cut diamonds for a total of 1.50 carats through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hidden Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hidden princess cut diamond, a mere 0.03-carat whisper tucked within the textured embrace of hammered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Set in White Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Carat and additional approx 1.17 Carat Diamonds which is princess cut and Baguette. Size of the ring is
Category

Antique 1860s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.84ct Diamond-Set Gold Ring Seventies, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, France. This French seventies ring features a gorgeous 5.84-carat diamond (N
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet. Featuring 47 princess cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphires for hundreds of years. It is haloed by 1.55 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds with VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, while the princess-cut gems at the center row amplify the ring's brilliance. Each diamond, boasting H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.20 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds surrounding a lovely 0.48 carat princess cut emerald center stone held in place by four prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
brings you 7 princess cut blue sapphires weighing approximately 0.75 carats and accentuated by 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian-Inspired Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Victorian-inspired platinum and 18 carat yellow gold ring is set with three princess cut
Category

20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

14W Blue White Diamond Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
set princess cut blue diamonds weighing approximately 1.44 total carats with a row of full cut white
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.89 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.89 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.89 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Princess Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.89 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14k for Center Diamonds .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Accents Total Carats: .32ctw Cut: Princess
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 5-Row Wide Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carat total weight and graded G-H color and SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jo Hayes Ward One of a Kind Green Tourmaline Diamond Reflective Gold Ring
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
1.30 carat bluish green tourmaline custom-cut baguette (10mm x 4mm), two white diamond baguettes, and
Category

2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
18 Karat White Gold (stamped GSL 011472 18KT KRN) channel set diamond band. There are 11 princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold 3.01ct GIA Marquise Red Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
top and bottom by rows of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds. Those diamonds weigh a total of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.53 Ctw Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Something Blue
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold blue topaz and diamond halo ring. This Princess Diana style ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Platinum AIGS 2.74ctw No Heat Ruby and Diamond Graduated Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Info ** (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess & Baguette Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold -IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds includes three square-cut diamonds totaling 0.15 carats, four princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.15
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Brutalist Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960-70s, 18k, French import marks. This stunning modernist ring features nine princess-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA 3.61ct Ceylon Sapphire Taccori Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamond   The pair of diamonds on a Tacori mounting weighing approx 0.45 carats (F-G color and
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 7 Diamonds Cut: Princess and Baguette Weight: Approximately 0.35 Carats Color: G
Category

Vintage 1980s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and White Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 1.50 Carat Blue sapphire and 0.76 Carat white Round and Princess cut Diamonds set in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat (stamped SK 14K) white gold wedding band channel set with ten princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Cluster Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I; Black Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to south
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

25.28 Carat Fancy Yellow White Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds that grade as G-H color and Vvs2-Vs1 clarity and 148 fancy yellow princess cuts. The bracelet is
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace. Featuring one princess cut
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
princess cut diamonds and four half moon cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.20 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique French GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carat old mine cut diamond accompanied with certificate #1226045174 stating the diamond is N color, VS2
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique German GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carat, L color, VS2 clarity (#2211422714), as well as GIA certified Old Mine Cut diamond 1.84 carat, J
Category

Antique 1880s German Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Small Square Baguette Dangling Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ct 8 Princess Cut Stone = 0.15 ct Length: 0.50 inches / Width: 0.42 inches Ring: 8 Round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 7 calibrated European rose cut diamond, 0.23 carat, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

10k White Gold 2.32 Carat Princess Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
diamonds over and under the side Tanzanites on both side of the band. The ring is a size 7 and is stamped
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 10k Gold, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    How big a 2-carat diamond with a princess cut is varies from piece to piece. However, the average size is 7 millimeters by 7 millimeters. The measurement is around 9/32 inches, so a 2-carat princess-cut diamond will be just a little over a quarter-inch in size. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of princess-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Like with most diamond products, the price of a 1-carat princess cut diamond can range dramatically. On 1stDibs, find 1-carat princess cut diamond rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets starting at $999 to $16,500.