Skip to main content

Princess Cut Round Diamond Band

to
112
940
143
938
293
220
81
35
28
21
14
12
11
8
8
7
7
6
6
2
2
2
2
1
1
19
18
13
12
12
Sort By
2.48ctw Multi-Shape Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
five (5) round brilliant cut diamonds. Band weighs 4.7 grams and is a size 6.5. All questions answered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
: Approx. .40 CTW G VS round and princess cut diamonds Ruby: Approx. .60 CTW Size: 7.75 (US) Width: 4 - 7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Fairfax and Robert Band in Platinum
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Diamond Fairfax and Robert Band in Platinum Nine Princess Cut Diamonds Each 0.05Ct Four Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring features six bezel set princess cut diamonds Alternating with a pierced and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Invisible-Set Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
princess-cut diamonds which are invisible set (famous diamond setting technique by Van Cleef & Arpels). On
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum wedding band containing 5 Round brilliant cut and 4 princess cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Mosaic Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Rubies: 34 princess cut rubies = 1.36cttw Diamonds: 38 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Yellow Gold 1.60 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 20 princess cuts = 1.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Round Diamonds: 30 round brilliant cuts = 0.20cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cut = 0.36cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Split Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Ruby: 44 princess cut = 1.54cttw Diamond: 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Platinum Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum, compose by 105 Genuine Diamonds Total for the three rings, round cut, pave set, with an
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
princess cut diamonds weighing approximately .30 total carats and with a tapered band. Stones: - sapphires
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, Peach, Pink Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 38 Round Brilliant cuts 0.28 carats total Graded by
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purpl...

1ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 950 Platinum Wedding Band Size 4.5-4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Modern Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stylish diamond band is fashioned in 18 karat rose gold. Two rows of round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 10 princess cut = 0.40cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carats Diamonds Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold band featuring 10 princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 1ct total G color VS
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Emerald Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: Approximately 2ctw princess cut emerald gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Striped Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
totaling 1.50 carats. They are alternating with six rows of round cut diamonds weighing 0.25 carats. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A half circle band set in 14K white gold with 1.28 carats of princess cut blue sapphires separated
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modernity meets glam with 0.72 carats of princess cut and round cut diamonds. This unique two-tone
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Thick Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.75, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
stack. Stones: - diamonds - princess cut, 10 stones - 1.75 mm - approximately .35 total carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Thick Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.75, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds - princess cut, 10 stones - 1.75 mm - approximately .35 total carats -round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.24ctw Men s Diamond Band 14k White Gold Size 12.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.17ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

21st Century Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds bezel set, and 14 genuine round cut Diamonds prong set, both approx: 0.50cttw, G-H color, VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
weigh of 5.25 carats and round-cut diamonds in a pattern completely around the band's surface. Note the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.05ct Color: Fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.77ctw Diamond Stackable Ring 14k White Gold Wedding Anniversary Band Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.29ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Intricate 18K White Gold Mixed Cut Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural diamonds, totaling a carat weight of 0.09ct. The central attraction is the trio of princess-cut
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = .60cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

PAUL MORELLI Ring-Band In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Vivid Green Peridot
By Paul Morelli
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 14 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.075
Category

1990s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Multi Shape Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond (9) Carat Weight: 1.12 Carats Total Cut: 3 Round 3 Princess 3 Marquis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Modern Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The diamond and princess-cut sapphire wedding band is a stunning symbol of love and commitment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Multi-Diamond Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k white gold multi-diamond wide band. A fantastic diamond band with round, baguette and princess
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 5-Row Wide Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond band ring fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The ring features 63 round brilliant and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Cluster Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 4 pear cut= .25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cut= .12cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Round and Princess Cuts Color/Clarity: G/H - SI1/2 Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2 carats Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kuber Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Estate 14 Karat White Gold Ring Channel Set
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Kuber diamond & pink sapphire band crafted in 14 karat white gold. Four round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Swirl Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 81 round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Multi Shape Diamond Flex Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 75 pear, oval, round brilliant, princess, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Kite Set Dome Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond: 58 round brilliant cut = 1.40cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Sapphire: 16 princess cut = 1.60cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
carat round brilliant cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is estimated at 0.30 carats (estimated at H
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kat Florence 18k Gold D Flawless 1.47ctw Diamond Bezel Floral Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 135 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant, Princess & Pear Cut - Bezel & Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
15 princess cut yellow sapphires (total weight: approximately .75 ct.) and 38 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 2.25 ctw Diamond Crossover Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold princes and round cut diamond cross over band ring. This four row
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18K White Gold Dome Ring with 1.90 ct Natural Diamonds, NGI cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave ring made from 18k white gold with 1.90 total carats of princess cut diamonds and
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Platinum 0.75 Ct Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
sides are 0.20 carat total weight of diamonds in princess, round, marquise, and pear shapes. The inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Rose Gold Three Row Bezel Set Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & rose gold Diamond: 35 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut sapphires and 46 round brilliant cut diamonds set in meticulously detailed 14K white gold
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.41 Carats Rubies Diamonds set in 18K White Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clean Cut Princess cut Origin Burma (Myanmar) Treatments Heated Dimensions 2 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White nd Black Diamond Dress Ring 1.40 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond band ring. The ring comprises of 42 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.33 Ct Diamond 0.75 ct Tourmaline Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
speechless. The simple band is made from platinum and highlights a gorgeous 0.75 carat princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
setting of a mixture of round and princess cut diamonds. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with 16 princess cut diamonds arranged in four rows of four over the face of the ring. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Half Eternity Ring/Wedding Ring Set With 0.44ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegant design with stunning 0.44ct of natural princess cut diamonds, this platinum
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
band features three rows of brilliant white diamonds. At the center is a channel of elegant princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Princess Cut Round Diamond Band", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.