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6.13 Carat Peridot Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
of 28 brilliant cut white diamonds. Weight of diamonds: approx 0.50 carats 18K yellow gold, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Women's diamond band ring in 14-karat white gold. The band has 54 princess-cut and round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

"Leo" Two-Piece Diamond Wedding Set, Princess and Round 1.04 Carat T/W 14K W/G
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Two piece diamond wedding set consisting of a "Leo" princess cut center diamond weighing
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
round diamonds weighing approximately 0.15 carat • 17 princess-cut diamonds approximately 0.60 carat
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Neil Lane 1 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 2 Carat
By Neil Lane
Located in Gainesville, FL
collection. The ring features a 1ct cushion cut diamond as the center which is beautifully displayed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Wedding Band with 6 Princess Cut Diamond, Designer "Scott Kay"
Located in Surfside, FL
: 0.30 carat. Size 7 This Diamond ring is currently size 7 and some items can be sized up or down
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

2.10 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats. It is surrounded by a double halo of 40 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.48 Carats. The sides of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.88 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow White Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has 7 Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.48 carats and 7 Square Cut Rubies that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.72 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately 5 mm x 5 mm. The ring is embellished with 4 Round Cut Diamonds and 2 Princess Cut Diamonds that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Square Ruby Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
channel set with 30 princess cut natural stones. The ring has two rows of near colorless natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.26 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sapphire and diamond band in 18-karat white gold. The ring has a princess cut natural blue sapphire
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat White Gold and 1.53 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring Sz7
By Gregg Ruth
Located in New York, NY
Gregg Ruth 18 Karat White Gold and 1.53 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 7 This fine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.54 Carat Asscher Cut Yellow Diamond Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Band in Yellow Gold. - GIA#6282372589 square emerald cut 1.54ct natural
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Invisible Ring 4.89 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
diamond are estimated as 1.70 carat.Ring size 7 Quality of the diamonds are VS1 clarity and color is H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stambolian 18K Yellow White Gold Round Princes Cut Diamonds Purple Spinel Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds along with an oval-cut, Purple Spinel center Oval, 6.91 carat Purple Spinel center Princess and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Number of Stones: 10 x Diamond Cut: Princess cut Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.67 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that weigh 0.42 Carats and 3 Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.25 Carats with a clarity and color of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.85 carats and 40 Natural Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.17 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.87 carats and 40 Natural Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.61 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Blue Topaz 14Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire that sits at the center. There are also 1.05 carat baguette Pink Sapphires, 0.92 Princess-cut
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Total Diamond Weight 0.76 Carat
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Ring Features Prong-Set Rows of Princess Cut Stones Dimensions of Plaque = 14 mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.60 Carat Heart Shaped Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats and flanked by eight princess cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set in Platinum, Aprox. 4 Carat
Located in Surfside, FL
approx 1 carat Princess cut diamond. Tanzanite: 10mm diameter. Size 7 This tanzanite/diamond ring is
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Kian Design 2.27 Carat Pear Shape Green Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
campaign. 3 x Princess cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.49ct total weight 7 x Round brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Tishbi 22K Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
22 Karat Gold Pyramid Fireworks Cocktail/Signet Ring 22K Gold 1.01 Carat Princess Cut I VVS1 GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

5.34 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
By T. Foster Co.
Located in Yardley, PA
Platinum, 8 princess cut diamonds totaling 2.50 carats, 16 straight baguette diamonds totaling 2.74
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 15 Gra
Located in Houston, TX
Quality Princess Cut Natural Colombian Emerald, Weighing Approximately 1.00 Carat Total Weight. Color
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean-Francois Albert 18K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
created diamond for an additional fee. There are 8 princess cut diamonds for a total weight of 0.96 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
. There are 4 princess cut diamonds, bezel set, for a total weight of 0.44 carats. All the diamonds are VS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Rub Over Set Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
SI clarity grades. The two princess cut diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.25 carats, are G to H
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling Amethyst Diamond Ring: Exquisite Beauty in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
1.70 Carat (9.00x7.00, 7.00x7.00 Millimeters), Oval and princess cut Diamond Weight: 0.12 Carat (F-G
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold, Multi-Color Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
with marquise and princess-cut diamonds in a circular configuration: 3.30 carats. Gentle black rhodium
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Monseo Triple Line Diamond Large White Gold Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19,2 Kt. white gold ring with 24 brilliant cut diamonds with 0,21 ct and 12 princess cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 Princess Cut White Diamond that weighs .19 carats. Ring size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tourmaline Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold. Princess Cut Tourmaline weighing 2.0 carats and Round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Princes B and 3.42ct White Gold 14K H/VS
Located in New York, NY
exquisite piece boasts nine princesses cut diamonds with a total of 3.42 carats, H color, and VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White and Yellow Diamond Large Curved Cocktail Ring by Sasha Primak
By Sasha Primak
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold ring features expertly invisibly set white princess cut diamonds and a pavé set fancy yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Light Yellow and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The natural Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut central Diamond is rated VS2 and weighs 1.02 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Estate Band
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 18k White Gold • Finger Size: 7 • Gram Weight: 8.7 Grams • Diamond Carat Weight: 2 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

David Yurman Albion Ring Whit Amethyst 17mm x 17mm and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
This classic and modern David Yurman ring features a princess-cut 17mm by 17mm faceted amethyst
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, and red play of colour. The princess cut and round brilliant cut diamonds total 0.79 carats and are F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Look of the Decade: Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
cluster ring Princess Diana received from her prince, Charles. Perhaps just as glamorous as the “royal
Category

British More Rings

Materials

Sapphire

18 Karat White Gold Mystery Set Sapphire Estate Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Finger Size: 7 • Gram Weight: 12.3 • Diamond Cut: Round • Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Robin Woolard Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
piece. Designed and made in San Francisco. Size 7. Ring can be sized upon request. -4 Princess Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Robin Woolard Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Revival Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphires 1.44 carat t.w. -4 Princess Cut Diamonds 1.40 carat t.w. G color, VS clarity -16 Round Brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Mystery Set Sapphire Estate Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Finger Size: 7 • Gram Weight: 12.3 • Diamond Cut: Round • Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Diamond and Red Ruby Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond and ruby princess cut eternity band in 18k white gold, with 1.32 carats in diamonds and
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Princess Cut 3.60 Carat Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A platinum, and princess cut diamond eternity band. Set with a double row of invisible set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling 2.21 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
high quality beautiful vivid blue 2.21 carat Ceylon sapphire this ring features accenting diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Graceful 0.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
English Edwardian manner. Centered by a 0.80 Carat European Cut diamond, this beautiful ring boasts a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to make heads turn! It has 217 Round Cut & Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.00 Carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Three Stone Princess Cut Engagement Ring 7
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Three Stone Princess Cut Engagement Ring Size 7 This estate
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Platinum Princess Cut .49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring showcases a sparkling princess cut diamond solitaire held in a timelessly elegant cathedral-style
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.09 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 1.09 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring. Featuring one GIA princess cut
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

JB Star GIA 3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By JB Star
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning 3 carat princess cut diamond set in a signature JB Star, custom ring. ♦ Designer: JB
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modern diamond gold ring, featuring a princess cut that weighs approximately 0.25 carats, graded F
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

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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.