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Gia 6.59ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
invisible set Baguettes and sparkling white Princess cut diamonds, G-H color, VS clarity overall, estimated
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Quad Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Four gorgeous princess-cut diamonds form the center of this stunning engagement ring for her. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 1.20ctw Invisible Set Yellow White Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone:-- (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Invisible Set - Nice Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.81 Carat Diamond/0.92 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Heart Split Shank Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Split Shank Ring with 21 Invisible Set Princess Cut Blue Sapphires (Total Gem
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

5 3/4 Carat Designer Lady’s Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
showcases 3.73 carats of baguette diamonds and 1.97 carats of princess-cut diamonds, all set in a seamless
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.88 Total Carat Ladies Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Carat Princess Cut Invisible-Set Natural Diamonds ~F-G Color ~SI Clarity -1.28 Carat
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.73Ct Fine Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
natural white Princess Cut Diamonds that are invisibly set and that weigh 2.28Ct. It is a substantial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

18ktYellow Gold Earrings, Diamonds&Yellow Sapphire Invisible Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds or with Invisible set Yellow sapphires as well. Earrings can be bought with a gorgeous matching
Category

20th Century European Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Rectangular Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Let your beauty and style ring clear in this stunning invisible-set diamond link bracelet for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Ctw Princess and Baguette Diamond Duo Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
of natural diamonds, combining the sharp elegance of princess cut stones invisibly set alongside the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 7Ct Ruby 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ring 68 Grams
Located in New York, NY
invisible set Princess cut rubies Total diamond weight is approximately 2 ct Necklace has 7 Sectors of
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.55 Carat Princess Cubic Zirconia Cut Sterling Silver Classic Tennis Bracelet
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This fabulous tennis bracelet is embellished with 8.55ct of invisibly set sparkling princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

14k Two-Tone Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Foldover Box Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this luxe pendant necklace boasts gorgeous princess cut diamonds in genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Geometric Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond White Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
articulated square panels, each centering on an invisible-set cluster of princess-cut fancy yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Double Loop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
baguette-cut diamonds embellish the outer circumference. A solid 3x4 square of princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/10ct Geometric Designed Diamond Pendant- NO CHAIN INCLUDED
Located in New York, NY
Princess cut diamonds, meticulously set in a channel setting. The G-H color and VS1-VS2 clarity of these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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 two rows of invisible set Rainbow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

10k White Gold 0.40 cts. Diamond Ring with invisible-set princess diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
unique design with invisible-set princess diamonds, complemented by prong-set accents. The diamonds boast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Invisibly Set 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Thirty-nine Invisible Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamonds Set The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.60 Carat Princess Diamond Invisible Set Plaque Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Plaque Total Diamond Weight = 1.60 ct Average Color = G
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G Platinum Invisible Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
princess cut diamonds, invisible set. There are 2 rows of 4 on each shoulder. They weigh 0.72 carats. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.43 Carat Invisible Set Princess and Round Diamond Band Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k white gold ladies diamond ring band. Lovely piece of jewelry! Containing: 26 Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Princess Cut 2.59 Carat Diamond Studded Ring 18K Gold Weighing 5.17gms
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Ring is studded with Princess cut and Round cut Diamonds of SI quality and GH color weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring
By Effy
Located in Vienna, VA
Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring in 14K Effy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beauty 18K yellow gold custom band is invisibly set with 99 princess cut diamonds averaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Lithos 18KW Gold Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Ring with Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. There are 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Invisibly Set Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Sleek and simple invisibly set three row 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring approximately 2.25
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Princess Invisible Set Certified Diamond Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Collective Brilliant
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Make a statement with this stunning piece of jewelry. Each certified diamond is carefully set. All
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
Item: 18K Princess Sapphire Diamond Scalloped Halo Ring Size 6 White Gold Weight: 7.9g Gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
18k white gold engagement ring with 1.17 carat center princess cut G/Vs2 diamond with 20= 1.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.02 Carat 14 K Gold Step Band with Princess Cut and Baguettes All Invisible Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
An Overall Average Of The Group Clarity Approximately = SI-VS Color Approximately = H Ring Size= 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.00 Carat Invisible Setting Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Men s Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large 18k White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Features Beveled Plaque of Invisible-Set Princess Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.01 Carat Princess Diamond Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Plaque Ring Features three rows of invisible set princess cut diamonds in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Double-Row Ring
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
expertly invisibly set high quality princess cut diamonds. 18 Princess cut diamonds have a total weight of
Category

1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Invisible Ring 4.89 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Contemporary, Invisible Diamond Ring with Oval Sapphire, Center Stone, 4.89 CTW The center Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.99 Carat Princess Diamond Plaque Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Princess Diamond Plaque Ring Features Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond in Terraced
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.5 Carat Princess Diamond Plaque Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Band Ring Features Plaque of Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones Total
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Solitaire with Accents White Gold Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Color- I Depth- 84.0% Table- 80.0% Twenty Four invisible set princess cut diamonds measuring 2.00 x
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Invisible Set of Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
2CT Invisible Set Vintage Ring Total Carat Weight: 2 carats Diamond Cut: Princess Diamond Color: J-K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

1.39 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring with AIG-Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
of Princess Cut Invisible/Channel-Set Diamonds AIG Certificate Included for Center Stone (Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.5 Carat TW Princess and Baguette Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Ring 8.80 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Elegant 18 karat white gold ring with three rows of invisible set princess cut diamonds at the top
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Enamel 18k Rose Gold Nova Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Art-Deco and Cubism arts, and it is ‘invisibly’ stacked with a thin decagon ring. Edward assigned each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Princess Cut Diamond Onyx Smoky Quartz Enamel 18k White Gold Nova Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Art-Deco and Cubism arts, and it is ‘invisibly’ stacked with a thin decagon ring. Edward assigned each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Sapphire Citrine Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Nova Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Art-Deco and Cubism arts, and it is ‘invisibly’ stacked with a thin decagon ring. Edward assigned each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2.50 Carat Princess Cut Plaque Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Diamond Ring Features 30 Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones in Plaque Arrangement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Marquise princess illusion with double halo of ruby diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Circular design with Natural Ruby & diamond halo ring. This incredible Diamonds engagement ring
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.71 Carat D Color Round Diamond Solitaire Ring Princess Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stone in Six Prong Setting Features 2.25 Cts of Princess Cut Invisible Set Accent Stones (VS Clarity, G
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold 6.5mm band features two rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 5 carats
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Mounting Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made with superior quality by invisibly set fine jewelry designer, Quadrillion diamond company
Category

1990s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 3.37 Carat Princess Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Ring, VS - F Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 2015, Contemporary Wide Band, 3.37 Carat Princess and Straight Baguette, Invisibly-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Unique Plaque Ring w/ Princess-Cut Invisible Set Intersecting Jagged
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Art Deco Inspired Diamond Ring 5.47 Carat Total Weight
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
quality is approximately G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity. Diamonds are expertly invisibly set in a beautiful
Category

1990s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.24 Carat Round and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring and Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
/Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Accents Total Weight of Accents = 0.80 ct Average Color: J Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Wide Blue Sapphire and Diamond Modern Band
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and modern invisibly set princess cut blue sapphire and diamond wide band style ring with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Illusion-Set Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
of invisibly set natural rubies Style: Art Deco-inspired Metal: 18k white gold Ring Size: 52 (US
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Invisible 1.72 Carat Diamond, Midcentury, 4.70 Carat Tourmaline, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Mid Century, Circa 1935, 18 karat white gold diamond ring with a center emerald cut tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 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.