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1.43 Carat Invisible Set Princess and Round Diamond Band Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Set Round Brilliant Shaped Cut Diamonds The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade Reflects An Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 5.50 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 5.50
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 5 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 5.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 4.5 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 4.50
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 4 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 4.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold 4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 4.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.99 Carat Princess Cluster and Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a Princess Cluster and Round Diamond Ring Princess-Cut Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

New 0.18ctw Princess and Round Diamond Bezel Set Anniversary Band Ring in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.18ctw Princess and Round Diamond Bezel Set Anniversary Band Ring in 14K Princess and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Ethonica Princess Diamond Halo Band in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Very classic band with five princess cut diamonds mounted in 18K White Gold and surrounded by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ethonica Princess Diamond Halo Band in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Very classic band with four princess cut diamonds mounted in 18K White Gold and surrounded by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 3.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Princess Cut With Halo Round Diamond Ring with 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 2.00 Carat Princess Cut With Halo Round Diamond Ring with 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold 4.5 Ct. Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 4.50
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Teresa Small Banded Cage Ring with Princess Cut Sapphires and White Diamonds
By Jane Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
18k White & Yellow Gold with White Diamonds & Princess Cut Sapphires 3.41tw I was inspired by the
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Princess Cut Made in Italy with Box
Located in MIlan, IT
eternity band, diamonds allaround set with 2.96 carats of diamonds round and princess cut shape, color G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3 Carat Princess Cut Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 3.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Princess Cut 5 Carat Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 5.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5 Carats Princess Cut Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 5.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4 Carat Princess Cut Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 4.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Contemporary Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Grooved Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
shimmering princess cut diamonds across the front of a gleaming band. We have named this vintage piece The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tourmaline Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold. Princess Cut Tourmaline weighing 2.0 carats and Round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.45 Carat Princess Cluster Diamond Ring with Baguettes and Rounds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 0.78 Carats Princess-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.96 Carats Round-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.71 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Channel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Channel-set eternity band ring, featuring three princess-cut sapphires alternating with three round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

2.25 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Women's diamond band ring in 14-karat white gold. The band has 54 princess-cut and round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt White Gold 2.10ct Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds set in this band. The round brilliant cut diamonds are prong and bezel set. The princess
Category

2010s Chinese Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.85 carats and 40 Natural Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.17 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.87 carats and 40 Natural Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

1.26 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sapphire and diamond band in 18-karat white gold. The ring has a princess cut natural blue sapphire
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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

1.40 Carat Marquise Cut with Halo Round Diamond Ring with 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Marquise-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.64 Carats Princess-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.23 Carats Round-Cut Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat White Gold and 1.53 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring Sz7
By Gregg Ruth
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry, Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring, White Gold Ring, 18K white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heavy 18K White Gold 5.88CT VS Diamond Cluster Thick Eternity Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Princess/Round cut stones are channel/prong set in an elegant looking eternity band ring. Anyone will
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Emerald Band
By Thomas Michaels
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds and vivid princess cut emeralds. Five diamonds have a total weight of .52 carats at approximately
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Warren, ME
18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Ring. This ring is hand crafted in 18
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Fancy Multi Shape Diamond Ring Band 1.55ct 18k WG
Located in New York, NY
a unique arrangement of multi-shaped diamonds - trillions cut, pear cut, marquise cut, princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men’s Large Platinum Diamond Band 3.2 Carat 37.70 Grams of Platinum
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Large Platinum diamond band baguette and princess cut diamonds 3.2 ct. tw I-J VVS2-VS2, platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14ct White Gold Diamond Hearts Heavy Band Ring 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 14CT WHITE GOLD VINTAGE HEAVY DIAMOND HEART BAND RING DETAILS Material: Solid
Category

20th Century Greek Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold, Black Rhodium, Eternity Band is Bezel Set with 1.02 carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Princess Cut diamonds that measure 2.2mm x 2.2mm and weigh a total of 0.70 carats with Color Grade M and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band or Right Hand Ring Unisex 14 Karat Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A good looking yellow sapphire and diamond wedding band or right hand ring. The ring consists of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14kt White Gold and 14kt Rose Gold 0.80ct Diamond Fleur-De-Lis Band
Located in New York, NY
are 3 princess cut diamonds and 64 round brilliant cut diamonds set in this band. All the round
Category

2010s Chinese Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Robin Woolard Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burmese Rubies 1.40 carat t.w. -4 Oval Cut Diamonds 1.30 carat t.w. G color, VS clarity -16 Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sethi Couture 0.85 Carat Multi-Color Diamond Deco Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sethi Couture
Located in Mill Valley, CA
multicolored princess cut white diamonds and round diamonds with colors of yellow and brown. Small round white
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Stunning 14k White Gold 0.53ct Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Princess and round cut diamonds 0.53ct total diamond weight
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Robin Woolard Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Revival Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphires 1.44 carat t.w. -4 Princess Cut Diamonds 1.40 carat t.w. G color, VS clarity -16 Round Brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Paris Craft House Sapphire Diamond Elastic Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
beautiful ring fits the finger of every princess. - 1 Oval-cut Sapphire/ - Round Diamonds/1.14ct - 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Paris Craft House Ruby Diamond Elastic Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
fits the finger of every princess. - Pear-cut Ruby/0.41ct - Round Diamonds/0.89ct - 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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

Gregg Ruth 1.0 Carat Diamond Band 18 karat White Gold Engagement Ring Size 6.5
By Greg Ruth
Located in New York, NY
, Diamond Ring, Gold Ring, Engagement Ring, Fine Ring, Fine Jewelry, Gregg Ruth Jewelry, Princess Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Band Ring with 1 Red Spinel, 2 Tsavorite and 52 Diamonds, 2020
Located in Heerlen, NL
, Round Brilliant & Princess cut - size: 17.5 (55) - Ring is hand made by my own Goldsmith. - Including
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 0.99 ct H-I color, VS-SI clarity and Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 0.29 ct H-I color VS-SI
Category

Early 2000s South African Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Total Diamond Weight 0.76 Carat
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Ring Features Prong-Set Rows of Princess Cut Stones Dimensions of Plaque = 14 mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

Rose Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An elegant princess cut Pink Sapphire and round brilliant cut Diamond wide half eternity ring; size
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

.90 Carat 14 Karat White Gold, Princess Cut and Round Diamond, Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
.90 CTW 14K White Gold, Princess cut and Round Diamond, Wedding Band Comprised of 44 Round diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Duo Column Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Column Crown Ring in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds. - Round, pear, baguette
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess and Round-Cut 2.15 Carat Diamond Unisex Eternity Band in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.15-carat princess and round-cut diamond band, set in stunning 18-karat white gold, is the perfect
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Princess Cut Round Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact princess cut round diamond band you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a princess cut round diamond band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic princess cut round diamond band over the years, but those made by TJD, DGI and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 a princess cut round diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Princess Cut Round Diamond Band?

Prices for a princess cut round diamond band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $545 and can go as high as $14,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,684.

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.