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Rapper s Delight Flex Ring: A Dazzling Masterpiece of Luxury
Located in Wailea, HI
. Exquisite Diamonds: Featuring an impressive 88 princess-cut diamonds, invisibly set for a seamless
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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 - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bar and Wing Style Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
extravagantly from stone-enhancing invisible settings. This upscale ring showcases a total 2.0 cttw diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 2.30ct 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone 2ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Warmth Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Gorgeous Trillion Cut Diamonds on Either Side of the
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

EGL Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3.01cts, H SI3 18k White Gold Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 18k white gold ring with invisible set princess diamonds . The diamonds are tightly set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Step Up Tapered Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
cocktail ring for her. At the center sits ten white princess-cut diamonds, flanked by four additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Large GIA Certified Oval Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
invisibly set princess cut diamonds. 30 diamonds measure 1.85 mm x 1.85 mm and weigh approximately 1.5
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace. Featuring one princess cut
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural No Heat GIA Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
. incandescent light Down the center of the barreled shoulders are channel set princess cut Diamonds while
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Stud Earrings. Featuring two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Princess Cut Prong-Set Baguette Diamond Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
radiate sparkle. The princess diamonds sit cleverly in an invisible setting that perfectly showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Princess Cut Prong-Set Baguette Diamond Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
radiate sparkle. The princess diamonds sit cleverly in an invisible setting that perfectly showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.99 Carat Round Brilliant Cut G SI2 14 Karat Gold Wide Engagement
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold invisible set diamond ring, 1 brilliant cut diamond; EGL Certified 1.99 Carat Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold circle pendant, set with twenty-three (23) princess cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant, w/ Chain, .25cttw Italian
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful 14kt white gold cross with 4 invisible set princess cut blue sapphires of approximately
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Multi-Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This flirty pendant features 3x3 square of princess cut diamonds suspended by two rows of channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Multi-shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
princess cut diamond is invisibly set, crafting the grand illusion of a singular, breathtaking solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Shaped Sapphire Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
measuring 0.5" in length. The pendant is invisibly set with sixteen princess cut sapphires, graduated in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Björn Weckström 1971 Lapponia Finland Modernist Tenochtitlan Bracelet 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lapland’s legendary gold nuggets, they dazzle with the soft glow of matte gold and subtle diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Invisible Set Diamond Ring w/ Princess and Baguette Cut Diamonds Weight 2.80
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white gold invisible set diamond ring w/ princess and baguette cut diamonds, containing 38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds & Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men's Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring Invisible or
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s 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 18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby Princess Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.45ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and invisibly set with approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rows of 39 princess cut diamonds that are perfectly invisible set giving an amazing continuous and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Ring Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold Princess cut invisible set diamond ring band. Showcasing 44 invisible set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.01 Carat Total Invisible Set Baguette and Princess cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
! Set in luxurious 18 Karat white gold, this ring features 3 rows of invisible set diamonds that all
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Invisible Set 3.05 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning 3.05ctw invisible set princess cut diamond ring made in 18k yellow gold. Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Invisible Set 2.70CTW Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Men's unique invisible set Princess Cut Diamond ring made with 2.70CTW of stunning diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Invisible/Mystery Set Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Invisible/Mystery Set & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yellow Ring the stones are
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

0.60 Carat London Blue Topaz and Invisible Set Princess Cut Diam Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with 1.02 carat total dazzling princess cut diamonds. This ring is ultra-feminine with a hand-engraved
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

1.66 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Heart Ring 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Invisible Heart Ring 1.40ct. Natural Square Cut Ruby Ring. Brilliant full Emerald Cuts
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mans Invisible Diamond Band Ring 2.35 Carat Contemporary
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This Large Wide Diamond Band is complete with cuts of round, princess and baguettes set in tiered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide Princess Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Wide wedding band with invisibly-set princess cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1 Carat Princess Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
-diamond ring made in brightly polished platinum. A total of 1.00 carat of princess cut diamonds are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Heart and Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
platinum setting. To either shoulder are 6 invisibly set princess cut diamonds which are a perfect contrast
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo and Invisible Set Wedding
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 18K white gold semi mounted ring. This invisible halo setting ring features a 26 pieces
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Princess Cut Diamonds Cluster Men’s Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Men's princess cut diamonds ring. Invisible set rectangular cluster. .50ct. natural princess
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat 2-Tone Princess Cut Ring .50 pts. in diamonds
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

5.26 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
white gold and features a total of 4.90 carats of princess cut diamonds that are invisibly channel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.25 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly invisibly channel-set diamonds adorn this striking three-quarter eternity band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Men s 14K Rose White Gold Ring, Two Row Princess Cut Diamonds 1.45 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K rose and white gold gents ring with 14 invisibly set princess cut diamonds 1.45 carats total
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Modern 5 Carat Princess, Baguette and Round Diamond Unisex Heavy White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Heavy 18 karat white gold modern design unisex ring features invisibly set princess cut diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.70 Carat Blue Kyanite and Diamond Ring Invisible Style 18 Karat VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary, Invisible 4.80 mm wide Diamond Ring with Oval Kyanite gemstone, Center Stone set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bellarri 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band
By Bellarri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Ring/Band Stones- 12 Princess Cut Pink Sapphires 1.50 Carats, 30 Round Diamonds H-I Color SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.17 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1.45 carat total of invisible set princess cut diamonds that are G color and VS clarity. This ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1.45 Carat 2 Row Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless design. A total of 1.45 carats of invisibly channel set princess diamonds align on this stunning
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.31 Carat Total Emerald Cut Amethyst and Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
delivers on style points. The amethyst is originating from Brazil. Dazzling invisible set princess cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

1.90 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
invisible set 1.60 carat total princess cut diamonds that are set into the enduring platinum. The vivid
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.10 Carat Princes Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Raised center crown with 4 invisibly set Princess cut diamonds accented with 6 emerald and princes
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Double Heart Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Center heart full of color thanks to the 19 Square cut, Invisible Bezel Set, Rubies of 1.70 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Square Cluster Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
. The invisible set center looks like one big diamond. 29 Princess cut diamonds, approx. total weight
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KW Chameleon Ombre Gradient Ruby, Citrine Tsavorite Garnet Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
invisible set princess cut gem stones in a domed square shape surrounded by a halo of bead set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds is fitted between two rows of princess cut and round diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Stunning 6.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Stunning Art Deco style ring features invisibly set baguette and shared prong set round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

8.23 Carat Fantasy Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
transparency is excellent and its purity is clean. The pendant features four invisible set princess cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A very modern diamond set band in 18ct white gold. Set with princess-cut diamonds in a clever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.