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Oval Diamond Ring, 1.50 Carat with Princess Cut Diamond Band, 18 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
has princess cut diamond (or square diamond). set in an invisible setting. The diamond band has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Multicolored Princess Cut Sapphires Surrounded by Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold multi colored princess cut sapphires surrounded by diamonds, containing 36 princess
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Princess, Round and Baguette Squared Cluster Diamond Ring in Polished White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the brilliance of expertly set diamonds. Crafted in 10 karat white gold, this ring features a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond 1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Modern Oval Tsavorite Garnet Princess Cut Invisible Diamond Engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.38 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 0.38 CT F VS2 Diamonds Invisible Set Condition: New Estimated Retail Price: $2600 Stock Number
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Row Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut natural diamonds elegantly set in invisible setting and fashion ed in 18 kt white & yellow
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Geometric Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold. A centerpiece of princess-cut diamonds sits within a striking invisible setting that perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Multi-Row Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Curved Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of meticulously invisible set princess cut diamonds, forming a tapestry of brilliance that catches
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.75 CTW Round and 4 Center Princess Diamond 10KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamond set beautifully in micro-prong and invisible setting H-I Color, I2 Clarity. Ring size
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Channel Set Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
is composed of 14 karats white gold. The embellishment with shimmering princess cut diamonds from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round and Princess Diamond Composite Head and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
create a mesmerizing composite head and halo design. Adorned with 68 round diamonds and 30 princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
a large central princess cut diamond, which is invisibly set. The stone has a carat weight of 1.56ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vibrant Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
the band. The sapphires total 2.29ctw. The ring is accented by prong-set round diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vibrant Sapphire 
Diamond Ring in 14k
Vibrant Sapphire 
Diamond Ring in 14k
$2,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring 1.06ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire dress ring. The ring is set to the centre in a tension
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two rows of eight princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.30 carats radiate from within an invisible east
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Twenty-one princess-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.41 carats sparkle from an invisible
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds. The channel and invisible set diamonds shine in this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1 ct. The diamonds are set in lustrous 14k two-toned gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT White Gold .75 ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
of invisible set princess cut diamonds in the center weighing approximately .18 total carats
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds. The channel and invisible set diamonds shine in this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum, 2.96 Carat Diamond and 3.94 Carat Blue Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring centers four rows of invisibly set Princess cut diamonds.The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1 ct. The diamonds are set in lustrous 14k two-toned gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

2.65 Carat Diamond/1.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring with Oval Shaped Center comprised of 20 Invisible Set Princess Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Square Modified Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Square Modified Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring An extraordinary
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring with Beaded Halo
Located in New York, NY
promise, It features an intricately invisible-set array of 25 natural princess cut diamonds at its heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1 2/3 Carat Diamond Designer Gents Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
. Featuring 1.63 carats of stunning princess-cut diamonds, this ring is set in an elegant invisible setting
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Cushion Shaped Cluster Ring in Illusion Setting by Michael Hill
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Diamonds, 4-claw set within invisible setting, that truly seems like one impressively large Princess Cut
Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds. They are channel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
gorgeous piece features 20 stunning Princess cut natural blue Sapphires total weight 2.49 Carat set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
invisibly set princess-cut diamonds, giving the ring a bold, structured appearance. The clean lines of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer greek key ring crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold and decorated with invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess cut diamonds in a prong and invisible setting, respectively. The diamonds are set in a lustrous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond Rectangular White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond rectangular engagement ring. 1.00ct round invisible set diamonds with baguette accent
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

SeidenGang Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Orlando, FL
18K yellow gold ring features a panel of fifteen invisibly set square-cut rubies, weighing
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer offers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring featuring 1.7 Carats of princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess cut diamonds in a prong and invisible setting, respectively. The diamonds are set in a lustrous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with 4 rows of invisible set Rainbow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents this gorgeous 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring is heavily encrusted with round, princess, and baguette cut diamonds and is set in 14 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
From $1,400 Sale Price / item
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Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
complemented by 2 carats of princess-cut diamonds which are invisibly set on the two sides of the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.33 Total Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut Pink Sapphire -0.60 Carat Princess Cut Invisible Set Side Natural Diamonds, G-H Color, VS Clarity
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 2.36ctw Fiery Diamond Checkerboard 9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel Invisible Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

20.57 carat Brazilian Aquamarine White Diamond Platinum Ring, Erich Zimmermann
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Princess Ring handcrafted in Germany by master metalsmith and gem-cutter Erich
Category

2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

18KT White Gold Cushion Style Halo Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features 0.53 carats of princess cut emeralds, invisibly set in a cushion style
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bold and unique, this 18K gold ring says it all. The men's emerald & invisible set diamond ring
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 14.50ctw GIA Cushion Rhodolite Garnet Solitaire Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette, Princess & 1 Trillion Cut - Channel & Invisible Set - F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly combines 29 captivating baguette diamonds and 8 enchanting princess-cut diamonds, totaling an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Solitaire Ring with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
in precise cut, accompanied by 6 invisible set Princess cut White Diamonds VVS2 color F the total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate 2.20 TDW Marquise
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
invisible diamond set has four marquise cut diamonds and two princess cut diamonds. Two marquise diamonds
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Geometric Band 14kt Gold 12441
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Pink sapphires Ring Mounted in Invisible Set & channel. Princess Cuts. CLean Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Geometric Band 14kt Gold 12441
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Pink sapphires Ring Mounted in Invisible Set & channel. Princess Cuts. CLean Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Platinum Marquise Shape Purplish Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Center, 1.99 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
invisible set add to its glamorous look! The ring is 7.5 mm wide and 1.4 MM thick. Our expert jewelers gave
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Natural Diamonds 1.00 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
array of Baguette, Princess, Marquise, and round-shape diamonds set in luxurious 18k white gold. With a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10KT White Gold Diamond Composite Ring (1 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
A diamond composite ring that features a central cluster of princess cut diamonds set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of this ring, where a collection of princess-cut diamonds form a regal empire shape in an invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Estate 14 Karat White Gold 0.53 Carat Diamond Fashion Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds, bezel and bead set, and four invisible set Princess cut diamonds, weighing a combined total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.