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18 Karat Modern Abstract Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds, invisibly set in three rows across the center. Ring has an approximate diamond total weight of
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ring 950 Platinum 3.07 Carats Fine Diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
A meticulously designed 950 Platinum band features 24 Invisible-set princess- cut diamonds bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Diamond and Tanzanite Modern Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
invisibly set princess cuts and flush prong set round brilliant diamonds. A vibrant blueish-purple princess
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.5 tcw Princess Cut Diamond Channel Setting Wedding Band 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
design of a wedding band. This exquisite ring draws attention with its shimmering princess cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.76 Carat Diamond Plaque Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Plaque Ring Features Two Rows of Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds w
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring with Milgrain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring Features Invisible-Set Princess Diamond Center Piece w
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Balogh 18 Karat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Checkerboard Ring
By Balogh
Located in Pikesville, MD
A beautiful 18 karat yellow gold 9mm band style ring featuring expertly invisibly set princess cut
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
craftsmanship. Ring features 13.09 carats of rich square blue sapphires, perfectly invisibly set. 1.82 carats of
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
invisible set rubies at the center, 3 blue sapphires on each side, and numerous round-cut diamonds. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Square Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
invisible setting. Flanking the invisible set diamonds to the north and south are two rows of 11 round
Category

1990s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
adorned with 4 rows of expertly invisibly set seamless princess cut diamonds lined with two rows of
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
invisibly set princess cut high quality diamonds at approximately 1.44 carats total weight flanked by 12
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Handmade Sapphire, Emerald And Diamond Kaleidoscope Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
invisible set diamonds, precision bright cut-set diamonds, bezel-set gemstones, four princess-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

18kt White Gold Men Custom Design Ring of 5.63ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
/Si2 clarity enhanced Certified Side diamonds 4.00ct F-G Si1 clarity Princess cut invisible set
Category

2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

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

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.41 carat hot Bubble Gum Pink Tourmaline/ 1.00 carats diamonds 18k ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
tourmaline radiating atop special invisible-set princess cut diamonds having E color and VS clarity. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire/ 1.50cts. Diamonds/ 18K Plat Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
, platinum was selected to fabricate the 5- pronged setting. Near flawless, E color diamonds in the princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18ct Rose Gold Handmade Geometric Shape Fancy Cut Diamond Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Wearable Art. Aptly named ‘Shape Up’ this modern diamond ring was designed especially for and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with .64 Cts in Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Eye catching mens diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.64 cts in invisible set princess cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Estate ring handmade in 18KT white gold stamped .750 featuring 16 princess cut diamonds invisibly
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Gold

1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
the finest rubies which are expertly invisibly set, giving the ring a modern and sleek appearance
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Orange Garnet and 1 Carat Diamond Ring, 14 Karat OLAM design
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
OLAM, 14 karat ring features a prong set marquise cut orange garnet. enhanced by 6 princess cut
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Heart Necklace
By Bez Ambar
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
- invisible set princess cut diamonds weighing 0.46 carats total and 26- round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gents Invisible Princess Diamond Square Frame Signet Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Gents Invisible Princess Diamond Square Frame Signet Ring in 14K Gents Invisible Princess Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10-karat yellow and white gold engagement style ring set with fourteen (14) baguette diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Baguette Diamond Invisibly Set Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is invisibly set with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 4 PCS PRINCESS CUT DIAM APPROX 0.15CTW DIAMONDS: 36 PCS ROUND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamonds Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisibly set princess cut diamonds baguette diamonds and yellow gold ring band. Love it because
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Invisible Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 36 princess cuts = 3.60 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamond with Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Princess cut diamond with invisible set princess cut diamonds, containing 1 princess
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring Made in 18k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Brilliant precision set princess cut diamond ring made in 18k white gold. Diamond Cut: Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Invisible Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gold ring featuring 2.17 carat of the finest quality diamonds, princess cut and rounds. This fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Men s 18kt Yellow Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring .40cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt yellow gold ring with four princess cut diamonds of approximately .40cttw. The diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 12 princess cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: VS1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.72 Carat Total Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds for days! This extraordinary ring features five rows of sizzling invisible set diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set 2.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 13 princess cuts = 2.00cttw Ring size: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Princess Channel Set Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
VS1. This remarkable gemstone is accentuated by an array of smaller princess cut diamonds set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k White Gold Pave Diamond Ring with Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 10 princess cut = 0.60cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7 (please allow two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Contemporary invisibly set diamond and onyx ring handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60ctw Princess Cut Diamond Invisibly Set 18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set diamond wedding band fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The band features 2 rows of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.50 Carat Invisible-Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This band is made in 14k yellow gold, and it features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Natural Rubies Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Natural Ruby And Diamond ring in 14 K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Invisible Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous invisible set ring with princess cut diamonds and sapphires. Item #R0515 Metal: 18K
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom made Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 20 princess cuts = 1.00 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carriere 18 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamonds 4 Row 2 Carat Invisible Set Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Carriere 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 9 8 Grams Princess Cut Diamonds 2
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

14k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Gold Emerald Cut Emerald And Princess Cut Diamond Ring 5.8 Grams Ring Size 5.75 Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 18kt White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring. Center set with 6 rows of Princess cut Sapphires
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.00 Carat Invisible Set Quad Style Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Invisible cut approximately 4.00CTW diamond ring crafted in 14k white gold. Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Invisible-Set Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
princess-cut diamonds which are invisible set (famous diamond setting technique by Van Cleef & Arpels). On
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k 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

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Gents Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 32 princess cut = 2.90cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Quadrillion 18k Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Princess Pyramid Sides Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (26) Princess Cut & (6) Baguette Cut - Invisible Set & Channel Set - F/G Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, invisible set Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.70 carats. The Rubies & Blue Sapphires are of Thailand origin and are invisibly set. The Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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.