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Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
-prong head with a beautiful Round brilliant-cut diamond approximating 1ct in weight. This diamond is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jean-François Albert 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
natural or lab created diamond for an additional fee. There are 36 full cut round brilliant diamonds for a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.03 Carat Diamond 0.22 Carat Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Ring, Gold Ring, Engagement Ring, Fine Ring, Fine Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry, Princess Cut Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring Set
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The set is comprised of an engagement ring containing one center princess-cut diamond, channel-set
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Marquise Diamond 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangrak
: The marquise cut is less common than round or princess cuts, making this ring a unique and eye
Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
of the band is split and contains 1 x 10pt princess cut diamond that is platinum set and 2 x 2pt
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Rub Over Set Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
cut diamond flanked by two glistening rub over princess cut diamonds. This vintage splendour is named
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

15.05ct Oval Emerald Pear Shape Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 1.40ctw • Color: F • Clarity: SI1 • GIA: 5192128249 & 2195127982 • Number of Round Diamonds: 14 • Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
gem has been adorned with a total of (10) natural 2.5mm round G/VS full cut diamonds approximating
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Size M1/2 6.5 375 Purity Heavy 4.7g
Located in Camelford, GB
Gemstones: Princess cut natural white diamond flush set in the band Style: Gemstone set band ring Age
Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire Labradorite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity. Approx 0.2ct - Natural princess cut blue sapphire. Approx 0.72ct - 1.2mm ring band **This item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Paris Craft House Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of Round Diamonds stemming down the band. - 1 Pear-cut Sapphire/0.52ct - 32 Round Diamonds/0.22ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Baguette Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamonds, princess cit diamonds and the baguette cut diamonds total 0.41 carat and are F to G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.98CT Burmese Ruby GIA Certified and 1.35 Carat Total Weight Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
octagonal cut Burmese ruby is surrounded by 1.35ctw princess and round brilliant and set in 18k yellow
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Kian Design 2.27 Carat Pear Shape Green Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
campaign. 3 x Princess cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.49ct total weight 7 x Round brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
north and south points a princess cut ruby each in a fine bezel setting. A classic art deco rounded
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gregg Ruth 18 karat White Gold and 0.93 Carat Three Stone Engagement Ring Sz 6.7
By Gregg 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 Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.48 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
color GIA B 6/4, set with 6 princess cut diamonds, VS-1 VS-2 clarity, G-H color with a weight of 0.30
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18K Diamond Dome Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 2.50
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to make heads turn! It has 217 Round Cut & Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.00 Carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Princess and Round Diamond Cluster Band
By Pink Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Princess cut and Round cut diamonds totaling 0.81 carats of SI clarity & H color in prongs and channels
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

1.20 Carat Princess and Round Cuts Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat G/VS
Located in New York, NY
1.20ct. Princes, and rounds diamond band. with gorgeous side pave set diamonds all done by hand
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handmade 4.00 Carat Round Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 4.00cts Round Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band SZ 6.25 in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Round, Baguette, and Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 59 round brilliant, baguette, and princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Princess Ruby Alternating Round Diamond Eternity Anniversary Band Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
princess cut ruby weighing 2.00 carat Ring Size 6 Ring cannot be resized Stone size 2.6 millimeter Band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 27 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Levian Wide Band Ring Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond 14k Rose Gold Sz 7
By Le Vian
Located in Northbrook, IL
gold Stones: princess cut pink sapphires and small round diamonds Measurements: finger size 7, 13mm
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum Ring Round Cut 1.75 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
tested Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - (nice) I1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Princess Ruby and Diamond Eternity Hand Engraved Platinum Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
karats white or yellow gold Handmade in the USA Fine quality diamond cut round rubies New Ring Our team
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
display of over 134 princess and round cuts. The grandeur of this ring extends with its eminent clarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
display of over 134 princess and round cuts. The grandeur of this ring extends with its eminent clarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.50ctw Princess Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage-inspired diamond wedding band is a timeless piece. It features a 0.50ctw princess-cut
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
display of over 134 princess and round cuts. The grandeur of this ring extends with its eminent clarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold Round, Pear, Emerald, Princess, Oval Cut Diamond Ring #16503
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamond band is set with one round, pear, emerald, princess, and oval cut diamond Total for center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
display of over 134 princess and round cuts. The grandeur of this ring extends with its eminent clarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
display of over 134 princess and round cuts. The grandeur of this ring extends with its eminent clarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Eternity Band 3.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
sparkling diamonds! Five Round, four Marquis, three Baguette, and a single Princess Cut diamond create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Contemporary 18k Yellow Cigar Band Wide Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
worn on whichever finger you desire.  4 = .15 cttw round cut, G/H color, SI1 clarity diamond   2 = .10
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: - Type: Diamond - Cut: Round - Carat: 0.38 CTW - Quantity: 26 - Setting: Channel Show stopping. Bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Black Stainless Steel ALOR Noir and Princess and Round Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted 3 row Black Stainless-Steel Bands. Centering Hand set Princess and Round Diamonds, weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Estate Mixed Cut Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate mixed cut diamond band, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant, princess
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Matching Trisko 14k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond Stackable Bands Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This listing is for both ring 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stackable band. 10.8
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.20ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Houston, TX
White gold band composed of 18K white gold. The top is set with five (5) princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14W PC RBC Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold princess and round cut diamond band ring. This ring features five bezel set
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14W Blue White Diamond Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
diamonds down the center and on either side with a tapered band. Stones: - diamonds - princess cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Infinity Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut 2.23 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Total Carats: 2.23ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band, 14 Karat Gold Ring Round .74 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: G - H Carats: 0.38ctw Gemstones’ Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three-Row Diamond Gold Band
Located in Princeton, NJ
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond band. 3 rows of Diamonds. The two outer rows are made up of 68 Round
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4-Stone Emerald and Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
the round cut of the diamonds and "pop".
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Platinum Interlocking Band
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary platinum band set with twelve square cut richly-hued rubies total approximately
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Cut Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.94cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
The gorgeous blue color is mesmerizing in this sapphire and diamond band. This classic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1.35ct Diamond Thick Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning design thick band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 3 princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.