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"Rapper s Delight" Flexing Ring 2.00 Carats Invisibly Set Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
"Rapper's Delight" Flexing Ring 2.00 Carats Invisibly Set Diamonds in White Gold 44 Invisibly Set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Invisible Set Diamond Double Halo Milgrain Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, featuring an innovative invisible set cluster of diamonds in lustrous 14-karat white gold. The center boasts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds. With all diamonds having a total
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 40 princess cut = 4.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Invisible Set Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity, are invisibly set to forge the grand illusion of a solitary, majestic princess cut diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Blue and White Invisible Set 1.01 TCW Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
by 0.24ct Blue Diamonds, all invisibly set in 18k White Gold. Hidden beneath the setting, a flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Diamond 2.00 Carat and Ruby 4.19 Carat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with 2.00 carats of invisibly set princess cut diamonds
Category

1990s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 CT Sapphire 0.52 CT Diamonds Invisible Set 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CT Diamonds Color H-L Clarity SI-I Condition: New Estimated Price: $4500 Stock Number: LU1754
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Double Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 36 princess cut = 0.90cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Illusion-Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold, 0.50ct Solitaire Look
Located in London, GB
appearance of a 0.50ct solitaire. Four expertly matched princess cut diamonds are invisibly set, creating the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring This spectacular vivid
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.65 Carat Round and Princess Cut Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds beautifully set in prong, pave and Princess invisible setting. The total diamond weight
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 karat White Gold Invisible, 3.50 Carats Diamond Ring Superior Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
center, flanked by matching princess diamonds on each side. This size 8 ring is truly a superior quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

New 18k White Gold GIA 3.38ctw Round Emerald w/ Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Square Princess Cut - Invisible Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.12ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Channel Set Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this bold 14k white gold ring. A sparkling 3/4 cttw princess-cut diamond sits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rhombus and Beaded Halo Ring effortlessly captures attention with its invisible set Princess-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

18kt Two-Tone Gold Invisible Diamond Mens Ring, .75cttw, 19.1 grams
By Siera
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt two-tone gold ring with four invisible set princess cut diamonds accented with round
Category

Early 2000s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Ring Matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Ring & matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds Necklace: 18 kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces of perfectly matched 3.4 mm princess cut diamonds (Total Weight 3.51 Ct) invisible set on the top
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ct) invisible set to make the look of a 2 Ct Center. Total Diamond Weight: 1.03 Ct Total Weight of
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds. The
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70ct Natural Princess Round Cut Diamonds Ring 14kt. Solitaire Illusion
Located in New York, NY
Raised Princess Cut / Invisible Set Cluster Ring 1.70ct Natural Princess & Round Cut Diamonds Vs
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K 3.95ct Sri Lanka Purple Sapphire Invisible Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
tapered at the back of the finger to 3.80 mm. Twenty princess-cut diamonds invisibly placed into a channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Composite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
meets brilliance. Four princess cut natural diamonds, precisely set in an invisible arrangement at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.12 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) invisible set on the top. Total Diamond Weight: 2.12 Ct Total Weight of the ring: 14.0 gr 18K Gold
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.27 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) invisible set on the top. Total Diamond Weight: 2.27 Ct Total Weight of the ring: 13.6 gr 18K Gold
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Ring Set
Located in Addison, TX
beautifully crafted ring has the look of a large center diamond which is comprised of four invisibly set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Bold 18k White Gold 3-Row Princess Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
diamonds set seamlessly in an invisible-style arrangement, flanked by round diamonds that add brilliance
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 2.00cttw
Located in New York, NY
At the center of this 14k white gold sparkler, a quartet of princess-cut diamonds in an invisible
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 1.00Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
diamond with channel set princess cut diamonds on the ring shoulders. Total diamond weight: 1.00 carat
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Princess 3.00ctw Sz8
Located in Greensboro, NC
: One of the engagement ring's invisible set diamonds has a chip on one corner but it is secure and does
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 5.03 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as G color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Georgios Collections Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer wide band made with invisible princess cut diamonds in the middle and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s Custom Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.89ctw In Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
ring is beautifully hand crafted in bright and shiny 18 karat white gold with 42 invisibly set Princess
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Design: Invisible Set Stones Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring, it is invisibly set with 12 princess- cut diamonds. At each corner of the central design the ring
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
invisibly set to minimize metal and maximize diamond sparkle! A border of intricate milgrain adds subtle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Sapphires and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer invisible set blue sapphire Ring crafted from 18 Karat white gold. Its table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer invisible set band ring crafted from 18 Karat white gold. This gorgeous ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds. The Diamonds are invisibly set. The 5 rows have a slight domed taper from 14 to 11.5 mm at the
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess, Baguette and Round Diamond Squared Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brilliance of expertly set diamonds. Crafted in 14 karat white gold, this ring features a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style Princess and Round Diamond Ring with Milgrain Detail 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
princess cut diamonds are invisible set to create the illusion of a larger center stone, while additional
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.86 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Triple Row Wide Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of Princess cut invisible set diamonds, I-J in color and VS2-SI1 in clarity, and totaling 5.27 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 2.36ct Square Ruby w/ Round Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
look to this ring. The stones are further surrounded by both round brilliant and princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Multi Row Diamond Rings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
20 princess-cut diamond set in pressure, prong and invisible setting, H-I color I2 clarity and a high
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Three Row Princess and Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
masterpiece set in luxurious 18 karat white gold. The center row features dazzling invisible set princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.26 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band style showcasing five princess cut diamonds, weighing 1.26 carats total. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 2.65ctw Princess Baguette Round Diamond Substantial Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess, Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut - Invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18kt Princess Diamonds Invisible Bracelet Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Princess Cut Diamonds Invisible set Bracelet & Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos
Category

20th Century European Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Trillion Cut Diamond Ring with Princess Cut Diamond Bypass White Gold Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rows of Princess cut invisible set diamonds, G-H in color and VS-SI in clarity, and totaling 2.16
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut
Category

2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.