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14 Karat White Gold and 2.24 Carat Invisible Set Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is crafted in 14k white gold. It is designed with invisible set princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring with CZ Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 52 princess cut = 2.00cttw Color: G / H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 princess cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A modern gold ring with invisible set princess-cut diamonds, in stepped rows, in a heavy 18ct gold
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14kt .50 Carat Invisible Set Diamond Ring with Halo
Located in Towson, MD
14kt white gold ring with four princess cut diamonds invisibly set in the center and a halo of
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 2.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Square Top Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold square top ring set with sixty-four (64) invisible set princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 12 princess cut = .75cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 30 princess cut = 1.80cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Invisible or Pave Set of Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is crafted in 18k white gold. It features 25 princess cut, invisible set diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisibly Set Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K Yellow Gold 6mm Wide Invisibly Set Ring with 32 Princess-Cut Diamonds 1.80 carats total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set 1.17 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This awesome ring is designed in 14k white gold, invisible set with 24 princess diamonds on the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.25 CTW Invisibly Set Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
weigh approximately 2.25 carat total weight and are invisibly set. The diamonds are graded H-I color and
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold and Invisible Set of Diamond Band Ring 1.28 Carat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-set princess-cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.28 carats. The diamonds are graded H in color and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 92 round, princess, and baguette cut = 2.28cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Carat Princess Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
features a total of 0.55 carats of invisibly channel set diamonds, along with 0.52 carats of princess cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Eternity Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 258 round brilliant & 144 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set 1.17 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This awesome ring is designed in 14k white gold, invisible set with 24 princess diamonds on the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisble Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features 27 princess
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Pave Black Diamond and Invisible Set White Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 157 round brilliant / princess cut = 4.63cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Dome Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire: 100 princess cut = 12.50cttw Color: deep royal blue Clarity: AAA+ Dimensions: ring top measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carriere 18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Carriere Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 56 invisible cut princess cuts = 3.36cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Princess Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The ring features 12 princess cut invisibly
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat 2-Tone Princess Cut Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight .50pts. invisible set. ring size is 6.75
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.25 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
carat of princess and baguette-cut diamonds invisibly channel set on the top, giving it a pure look of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut and Round 5.62cttw Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in 18k yellow and set with princess cut diamonds invisible alongside the band. On the top and bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row 2.00 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous band features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 9 #22370
Located in Washington Depot, CT
wide band ring features 21 princess cut diamonds set in gleaming 14K yellow gold. The clean, seamless
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/5 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Bypass Kite-Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
with channel-set baguette diamonds giving this cocktail ring a distinctive style. The glamour of these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10K White Gold 1/7 Cttw Princess Diamond Composite Head and Beaded Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing composite head, artfully constructed from 16 natural princess cut diamonds invisibly set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1/7 Cttw Princess Diamond Composite Head and Beaded Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing composite head, artfully constructed from 16 natural princess cut diamonds invisibly set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1/5 Ctw Princess Cut Diamond Promise Ring with Beaded Halo in Silver for Women
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

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1/5 Ctw Princess Cut Diamond Promise Ring with Beaded Halo in Silver for Women
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

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1/5 Ctw Princess Cut Diamond Promise Ring with Beaded Halo in Silver for Women
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, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

0.74 Carat Total Princess Cut Ruby Ans Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
-selected intense vibrant red fine quality rubies are framed by a row of invisibly channel set diamonds set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1/7 Cttw Princess Diamond Composite Head and Beaded Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing composite head, artfully constructed from 16 natural princess cut diamonds invisibly set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1/7 Cttw Princess Diamond Composite Head and Beaded Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing composite head, artfully constructed from 16 natural princess cut diamonds invisibly set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Pave Set White Diamond 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This men's band features 4 rows of invisibly-set princess cut diamonds. Set in 18K white gold, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.66ct FINE Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible and Channel Set - H/I Color - SI1/SI2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flamboyant 11.5 Carat Diamond "Princess of Peacock" Very Large Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
, cascading peacock's tail, featuring 16 invisibly set diamond baguette "feathers", trimmed in pave set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
precious metal of the ring. These diamonds are complemented by channel-set baguette diamonds that trail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary Treated Blue Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold ring invisibly set with twenty-five square treated blue diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This flower ring, of 18k White Gold with 6.29cts of invisibly set Rubies and sparkling Diamonds is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 14k white gold ring with invisible set princess diamonds surrounded with white round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Watch band Style Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold 14.15mm wide link watch band design ring set with twenty (20) invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Style Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set princess cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds are set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Solitaire Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your love with a 14K White Gold Marquise Shape Solitaire Diamond Bridal Ring Set for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Men’s Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunner features 4.12 carats of VVS princess cut and round cut diamonds. The ring has a unique
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1/7 Cttw Diamond Composite Head and Beaded Shank Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing composite head, artfully constructed from 16 natural princess cut diamonds invisibly set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.00 Cttw 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 Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Invisible Heart Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This medium invisible sapphire heart earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

15 Carat Mid Night Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
15 Carat Mid Night Blue Sapphire invisible set & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat white gold (stamped GnD 10K) diamond engagement ring set with 24 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Invisible Small Heart Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sapphire sweet heart earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Invisible Small Heart Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ruby sweet heart earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring / 1.55 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K White Gold Diamond Ring Size 7 / 1.55 cts. This invisible set top diamond ring is set
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Gold Invisible-Set Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
include princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, with the princesses invisibly set with one-another and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Composite Diamond Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your love with a 14K White Gold Marquise Shape Solitaire Diamond Bridal Ring Set for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.