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Rose Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Invisible set Princess cut diamond men's ring crafted in Rose Gold. Diamond Carat Weight: 3.76CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.50ctw of invisible set princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris.A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond wedding band. A double line of princess cut diamond
Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 4 Princess cut = 1.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the diamonds together. This gives rise to the name 'invisible set'. 26 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold Ring Princess Invisible Set Diamonds Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Ring Princess Invisible Set Diamonds & Brilliant Cut Diamonds MATERIAL: 18 kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.02ct marquise and princess diamond engagement ring invisible set halo in 18ct
Located in London, GB
2.02ct marquise and princess diamond engagement ring invisible set halo in 18ct white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Invisible Set Round Princess Diamond Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
arrangement of round and princess-cut diamonds. The upper face of the ring glistens with geometric precision
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.65 Carat Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Wide Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with invisible set Princess cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Invisible Set Princess Cut Baguette Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat 4.00 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat 4.00 Carat Invisible Set Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Ring This glorious ring
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Dome Ring 18k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
diamonds masterfully set in invisible set. The ring wraps elegantly around the finger and fills it with
Category

Early 2000s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14kyg "Invisible Set" Baguette Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring 1.00cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14kyg "Invisible Set" Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring 1.00cts. Specifications
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Solid White Gold, Invisible Set Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt SOLID WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH PRINCESS 1 BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning invisible set Ruby ring crafted in 14k yellow gold with a diamond halo. Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Princess Cut Invisible Set
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.91pts. invisible set and 28 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .40pts. This ring is
Category

1990s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claris-A 18K White Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Buckle Belt Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
. The top is formed as a square element and is set with princess cut diamonds in invisible setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring Invisible Set Princess Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.61 ct.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring With Invisible Set Princess Cut and Brilliant Cut Diamonds together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.27 ct. Invisible set Princess Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.05 ct. Invisible Set Princess Cut & Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring Invisible Set Diamond Center. 10 Round and Princess Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ladies princess cut diamond wedding ring, containing 20 princess cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.80 Carat Total Princess Cut Invisible Set Multi-Row Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rings. Ring size: 5 Metal: Platinum Weight: 18.13 grams Diamonds: 4.80 ctw Diamond cut: Square Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Princess 2.00ctw Invisible Set Ring Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Cluster Band Features: Invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring 2.10 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold ring with 3 rows of princess cut diamonds. The 30 princess cut diamonds are
Category

1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring with Princess, Round and Baguette Cut
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold invisible set diamond ring w/ princess, round and baguette cut diamonds, containing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.2ctw F VS Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 princess cut = 1.00cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k / 14k White Gold Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 9 princess cut = 0.30ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 8.25 (please allow up to 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant ring features two rows of princess cut diamonds invisible set in an 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Invisible Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: I1 Diamonds: 20 princess cut= 1.05cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 20 round brilliant= 0.60cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band -18k Invisible Set Princess 2.40ctw Ring 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Invisible Set Princess Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.84 Carat Invisible Set Princess Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Stone Type: 0.84 CT Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds G VS1 Condition: Pre
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

18 karat white gold, 3.50 carat diamond princess, invisible halo ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. 12 mm halo consisting of princess and baguette cut diamonds set on a band measuring 10 mm. The back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Round Diamond Engagement Ring Invisible Set Princess Sides
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - H-J Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 1.80ctw (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Invisible Setting 2.65 Carat Princess and Brillant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
square princess cut diamonds in invisible settings. This technique was invented in the 1930s by the Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Oval Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. There are professionally invisible/channel set princess cut diamonds. The yellow on the gold is
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bold Invisible-Set Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This bold ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases an intricate invisible-set design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Princess Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring A captivating vintage ring that radiates
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Invisible Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
interpretation of the timeless Greek Key design. At its center, six stunning Princess-Cut Diamonds, totaling 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.74 ct. Brilliant Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.74 ct. Brilliant and Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White gold invisible Sapphire Ring with Princess Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire ring made in 18k Gold.We set as invisible setting in high quality workmanship.Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring Invisible Princess Brilliant Cut 1.88 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Ring Set With Invisible Princess & Brilliant Cut 1.88 ct. Diamonds
Category

20th Century Italian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Invisible Set Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Invisible set three row princess cut diamond 1.50ct domed band ring in 18k yellow gold. 42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Quadrillion Invisibly Set Diamond 1.36Ct Ruby 4.31Ct Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
and 2 trillion diamonds weighing 0.30 carats. The pyramid style shank is invisibly set with 4.31
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold, E-F/VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of shimmering princess-cut diamonds that are invisibly set, creating an uninterrupted canvas of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 55 princess cut = 2.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 – I1 Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold Ring Diamonds Sapphires Invisible Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS AND INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.7 ct. Invisible Princess Fancy Yellow White Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 1.7 ct. Invisible Set Intense Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

0.68 Carat Round and Invisible Set Princess Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4 Grams Stone Type: 0.68 CT G VS2 Diamonds Condition: New
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Invisible Set Three-Row Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 This dazzling diamond band ring wraps elegantly around the finger and fills it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80 Carat Invisible/Channel Set Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round set in two clusters around a cluster of 4 pieces of 2.5 mm Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA 2.01 Carat Round Princess Channel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamonds set in an invisible channel on each side, adding a modern twist to a classic silhouette. Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 30 princess cut = 1.80cttw Color: G / H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: ring top measures 10.6mm Diamond: 40 princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 3/4 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 3.76 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring, a true
Category

2010s North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Invisible-Set Diamond Center Ruby Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
elegant invisible-set design. At the center, 4 princess cut diamonds of VS clarity and H color are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Invisible Set Princess Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact invisible set princess diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect invisible set princess diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. An invisible set princess diamond ring from Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., Sebastian Bernard and Claris.A — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a princess cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an invisible set princess diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Invisible Set Princess Diamond Ring?

On average, an invisible set princess diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,488, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $34,995 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.