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0.25 Carat Oval Round Princess cut Diamonds Alternative Engagement Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
diamond shape when you can have three? Slightly curved ring band with mixed diamond stone shapes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Band
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K White Gold Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Band You are viewing a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tacori Princess Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
#: HT 2521 PR 7.5 W Description: Tacori 18k White Gold 2.02ct Princess cut Diamond and Tapering Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Princesses and Rounds Fashion Band
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a Princesses and Rounds Fashion Band Round-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.39 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
-I Clarity - VS-SI Total mass - 11.8 g Stones are a mixture of round and princess cuts in invisible
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Discover the elegance of our 0.51ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement ring, designed with Diamond set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.68 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Dress Princess Diamond Memory Band Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 14.63 grams Round & Princess Cut Diamonds: 1.68 ct. F / VS
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Accent Stones in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Engagement Ring! Features Princess Cut Solitaire in Bucket Setting w/ Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.50 Carat Princess Cut GIA Diamond Three-Stone 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
An exceptional engagement ring and sparkling precious jewel, features a round brilliant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marquise and Princess Cut Diamond Gold Illusion Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Marquise cut diamonds (0.98ct) and a round brilliant cut diamond (0.32ct) are cleverly set to give
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 ct. tw. Twist Design Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 0.75 ct. princess cut center diamond is magnified by a hidden halo on prong setting
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.70 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"18KT. Containing: One prong set princess cut diamond measuring 5.50 x 5.20 x 3.90 mm approximate weight
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
solid 14k white gold. It has been jeweled with a 0.46ct natural princess-cut diamond as its dazzling
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leo Diamond Wedding Set 1.25 Carat 45 Carat Princess Cut Center 14 Karat Gold
By Leo Schachter
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
A scintillating .45 carat princess-cut Leo Diamond is the focal point of this elegant engagement
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Halo Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
band has been channel set with 12 princess cut diamonds and another two princess cuts feature in the
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

"Neil Lane" Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Set 14K W/G 1.30 Carat TW
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
"Neil Lane" 14 karat white gold two piece diamond wedding set. The center princess cut diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.72 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Carat Gold By Kian Design
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
band is set with a combination of princess and round brilliant cut diamonds. Princess cut diamond: G
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Princess Diamond Ring and Wedding Band 1.06 Carat Total 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful princess cut diamond engagement ring and wedding band. The engagement ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hessonite Garnet Princess Adjustable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by 22 round cut diamonds. The adjustable mechanical band on this ring makes it a perfect fit for
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Hessonite, 14k Gold

French Pave Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with extraordinary light performance, the princess cut natural diamond appears larger as it shines with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.78 Carat Princess Cut and Baguette Diamonds Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By D&H Jewelers
Located in San Francisco, CA
This modern three stone diamond ring features a 0.78ct princess cut diamond with VS2 clarity and I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.56 Carat Princess Cut Solitaire Wedding Set with Accent Stones in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Setting Color = E Clarity = SI2 Features 21 Channel Set Round Diamonds in Engagement and Wedding Bands in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring Multi Shape Emerald Cut White Gold Eternity Ring Wedding Band
Located in Toronto, ON
wide range of diamond cuts - round brilliant, pear, emerald cut, radiant cut, trillion cut, half moon
Category

2010s Canadian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cigar Band 18k Custom Ring
Located in Naples, FL
unto itself. The setting contains princess cut diamonds of 2.65 CTS , Baguette cut diamonds 0.45 CTS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.33 Ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14kt White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
dazzling diamond engagement ring. Fashioned in 14K white gold, this ring features a 0.83 CT princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.01 Carat 14 Karat White Gold GSL Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Princess solitaire diamond ring in 14-karat white gold with diamond band enhancer. The center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.72 Carat White Gold Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamond Measuring 4.80 x 4.80 x 3.60 mm Approximate Weight Of 0.72 Carats
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.70 Carat Princess Diamond Wedding Ring Set in Platinum with Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: One prong set princess cut diamond Measuring 4.80 x 4.80 x 3.70 mm (depth est.) Approximate Weight of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sapphire And Diamond Ladies Anniversary Band
Located in New York, NY
blue hue and brilliant round-cut diamonds, all set in glistening platinum, it's a piece that will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.08 Carat Total Weight Diamond Eternity 14K Band
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
: 1.08 ctw Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant & Princess Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Diamond Color: F-G
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Channel Set White Gold Diamond Band
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
white princess cut diamonds, H color, SI clarity. Comfort fit.
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Sapphire Band
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
and princess cut sapphires. Size 6.
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stambolian 18K Yellow White Gold Round Princes Cut Diamonds Purple Spinel Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow White Gold Round Princes Cut Diamonds Purple Spinel Ring A one-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Heavy 18k White Gold Band Ring Features Three Adjacent Princess Cut Stones (Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Beautiful Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold, Exquisite
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful classically blue princess cut sapphire has been set in yellow gold and accented by
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

M. Hisae Carré Cut Antique White Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
) ◘ Fair trade, original antique, carre cut white diamond MATERIAL ◘ 2mm round and square wire joined
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.10 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
round-cut diamonds and channel-set with 24 princess-cut rubies. Signed BH. Size, 9.5 Height, 6mm Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

M. Hisae Carré Cut Antique White Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
, G color) ◘ Diamond is original antique MATERIAL ◘ 2mm round and square wire joined seamlessly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring in Platinum with Semi Eternity Band
Located in Surfside, FL
Stunning round and princess cut diamond ring in platinum with approximately 0.50 carat diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

14K Gold Bezel Set Multi-Shape Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
diamonds totaling 2.96 carats, including a .41 carat Radiant Cut diamond - 5 Round Brilliant Cut, 2
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Art Deco Australian Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond white gold Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
; shoulders on a 1/2 round 1.67mm band with sizing bar on the inside. - Diamond 1 @ 6.74 - 6.42 x 4.34mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Wide band in 18k yellow gold with approximately 2.16 carats in diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Wide band in 18k yellow gold with approximately 2.16 carats in princess cut diamonds and 1.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Fashion Ring FR517
Located in Plano, TX
Rows of round pave diamonds create the borders of princess cut diamonds bezel set in this modern
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond 14k Multi Row Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
to accommodate any finger. Channel set princess cut diamonds alternate with pave'-set round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round 2 Carat Illusion Bridal Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Princess cut diamonds. The piece is crafted in - house by our master craftsmen in Thailand. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Ladies Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K white gold. Diamonds: 1.00ct total. Princess cut and round brilliant cut. VS2 clarity
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ornate Custom-Made Sapphire and Champagne Colored Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
round sapphires and 28 princess cut sapphires with a total weight of .98/100 carats. The big center
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire

Mimi So Piece Pyramid Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
By Mimi So
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Width: 5mm Diamonds: Princess Cut Diamond: 0.13 carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.66 carats Total
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow or White Gold Diamond Ring Suite
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
A Princess Cut near half carat Diamond, colour G, clarity SI1, 4 claw set is flanked by 2 other
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
illusion set with four (4) marquise cut diamonds totalling 0.16ct, and a princess cut diamond in the middle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Sapphire Oval Labradorite Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. SI clarity. Approx 0.2ct - Natural princess cut blue sapphire. Approx 0.72ct - 1.2mm ring band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Three-Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"14K" Containing: One prong set princess cut diamond Measuring 5.10 x 4.70 x 3.29 mm (depth est.) Exact
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

David Yurman Dome Cable Ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Sterling Silver Size 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
This David Yurman dome cable ring in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver features 7 princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Centering (1) full-cut diamond, surrounded by (6) round-cut sapphires, flanked by (2) princess-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds Rubies
By Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bezel-set round diamond and custom-set princess cut ruby accents. Dimensions: 17 x 13 mm. Lug-to-Lug
Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring Size R1/2 9 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
: Unusual thickly made band design set with diamonds Gems: Round cut sparkling white natural diamonds x 5
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.