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Ruby and Diamond Geometric Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: Ruby carat weight: 2.43 CTW Ruby Shape: Princess cut Diamond Details Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.05 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
, held in place by four prongs. Surrounding the sapphire is a small halo of round-cut diamonds. On either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 4.25 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring, which comes to life thanks to 2.22 carats of round-cut diamonds and 2.03 carats of princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.35 Ct Diamond Channel Set Men s Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
channel setting are square-shaped princess cut diamonds with a refined sparkle that complements the band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond and 0.75 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and set with a cluster of glittering round cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats, flanked on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.92 Ct Diamond and 1.17 Ct Ruby Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
like a princess. The ring is made with a thick band of 18K yellow gold and set with a mix of round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Ring, 3 Diamond-Paved Rows
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, and features 90 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Wide Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I3 Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Fancy Diamond Eternity Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
featuring various cuts such as marquise, trillion, pear, princess, and round. To increase the ring’s
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
By Damiani
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Accentuating the rubies are two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.40ct, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.20 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
classic halo ring. The band is made with platinum and set with a 0.20 carat halo of round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Mi Princessa Diamond Gold Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Feasterville, PA
Serial Number Weight: 9.7 Grams Stones: Diamonds Diamonds: 5 Round Brilliant Cut VS1 Clarity F-G Color
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.3ct Princess Marquise Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking princess diamond at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Iolite, Rainbow Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.3 Carat Princess Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. The ring showcases a unique twisted vine braided band, delicately adorned with sparkling melee round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band Size 6 This sparkling band features
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Princess, Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
with a large princess cut diamond, which is four claw set in a slightly raised setting. The princess
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Round Diamonds Engagement Ring Set in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This princess cut and round diamond is a beautiful engagement ring, set in 18ct yellow and white
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum 18k Gold 0.89ctw Princess Bezel w/ Round Channel Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
design with a princess cut solitaire diamond perfectly bezel set in the center. The solitaire is accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow and White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
center that is set with princess-cut diamonds. Round-cut diamonds sit at outer half of this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.81ctw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k 18k Gold GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
princess cut, GIA-certified diamond solitaire. Diamond accents adorn split-style shoulders that sweep back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.72 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring and Wedding Band 14 Karat Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: F (solitaire); G - H (accents) Cuts: Princess (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. ‘Grace’ Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
princess cut weighing 0.73 carat. It has been certified by Tiffany as an E in colour and VS1. The band has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.72 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring and Wedding Band 14 Karat Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: F (solitaire); G - H (accents) Cuts: Princess (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire’s
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold .90 Carat Princess Cut Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold .90 Carat Princess Cut & Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Metal: 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold three-stone diamond engagement ring that features three princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 41 Diamonds Includes 38 Round, and 3 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA 1.3ct Princess Entwined Trellis Pave Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking center stone—a princess diamond weighing 1.3 with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Princess Cut Round Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 18ct Yellow White Gold
Located in London, GB
Princess Cut & Round Diamond Solitaire Ring, Set In 18ct Yellow & White Gold. This 18ct yellow
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.85 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
princess cut diamond set in a four claw mount. Each shoulder is set with a further 6 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.61TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
: 0.45 ct diamond Princess cut Approx. 4.10 mm x 4.15 mm x 3.23 mm VS-1 clarity, IJ colour grade Good
Category

2010s Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.26ct Diamond Tolkowsky Princess Cut in 18ct White Gold
By Tolkowsky
Located in London, GB
Tolkowsky Princess Cut 0.26ct Diamond Set In 18ct White Gold This simple and elegant ring set with
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 5.02ct, F Color, Princess Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
wedding band. The central princess cut diamond is IGI certified having a total weight of 5.02 carats
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Pave Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
platinum band accented with 36 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.25 carat around the gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Detail Band Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 1 Emerald Cut Emerald at 1.50 Carats - Measuring 6.7 x 5.9 mm Princess and Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Princess Cut VVV2 Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1.00 carat princess cut, bar-set, diamond is exceptionally pure with E color and VVS clarity. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1.60ctw Princess Square Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Jacket 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
* Total Carats - 0.65ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2 - Wedding - Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in a twisted design on the 14K white gold band. There is approximately
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.16 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one princess cut diamond in its center (.38 ct.) surrounded by eight round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.44ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess Color - I - J Clarity - SI1 Halo Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
by 48 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds in the halo and on the band. The total diamond weight is
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.97ctw Princess Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Heated - Wedding - Natural Diamonds Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut 1.42 Carat Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic wedding set features 14k white gold, and a 1.02ct princess cut VS clarity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.85ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 8.5 Cathedral Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.50ct Cut - Princess Color - H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
piece solely features a beautiful certified 1.06 carat princess cut diamond. The diamond is four claw
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.20ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds - 1.20 Total Carats - Engagement - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.53ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14k Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 0.44ct Cut - Princess Color - F - G Clarity - SI2 Accents Total Carats - 0.46ctw Cut - Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautifully crafted princess cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Signed Hamilton Princess Cut Diamond and 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
Signed Hamilton, 14 karat white gold and princess cut diamond engagement ring. Princess Cut weighs
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat I SI1 Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
: 7306434079 Diamond: 1.00 carat I SI1 princess cut Accent diamonds: Approx. .20 CTW G VS round diamonds Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Princess Cut GSI Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brilliant cut diamond, as well as the matching wedding band. The diamonds in the mounting weigh a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.81ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Sz 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - VS2 Sides Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.02ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14k Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess Color - H - I Clarity - I1 Accents: Total Carats - 0.22ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.86ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 2 Bands Bridal Set 14k Rose Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess Color - G - H Clarity - I1 Halo Total Carats - 0.14ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.35ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 Rectangle Princess Cut
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.03ct Cut - Rectangle Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring Set With 0.36ct E/VS1 Princess Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
natural princess cut diamond in a platinum setting, with LEO engraving inside. A beautiful and elegant
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 3.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Wedding Bridal Set Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic timeless classic princess cut engagement ring with a matching Semi-eternity wedding band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.