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Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold GIA 1.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
of luxurious 18k white gold, this ring showcases a GIA graded princess cut natural diamond solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.72ctw Princess Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Blue Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.92ctw Princess 3-Stone Yellow Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Size 4.75 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.45ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - Treated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ctw VS1 Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5 Tacori GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
this amazing deal! Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.75ct Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.64ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set Platinum Size 6 GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
the center diamond of the engagement ring. Accents Total Carats - 0.12ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.83ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.27ct Cut - Princess Color - G Clarity - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous eternity wedding band features 6 natural fancy yellow princess cut diamonds, weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds 9.68ct Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
sapphire weighing 9.68 carats. This velvety blue sapphire is surrounded by 13 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Three-Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band by JB Star
By JB Star
Located in Boca Raton, FL
princess cut, baguette, and round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are all graded F-G color and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 18 Karat Gold and Princess Diamond Halo Wedding Set 3.58 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
certified & laser inscribed 0.60ct G/VS2 princess cut diamond center stone, accented by a halo of round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Multi Colored Sapphire And Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut sapphires, surrounded by 0.33ct-tw of round-cut diamonds. Size 7 US. Weight 4.5 gm.
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 8.5 This stunning band features 137 round
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ten princess cut diamonds on top (.50 ct. twt.) and 15 round brilliant cut diamonds on each side (.30
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Wedding Band 18kt White Gold Rare Diamond Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
METAL: 18KT yellow and white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Princess Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VS-SI
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.80 Carat Round Diamond and Trilliant Garnet Fashion Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an awesome trilliant cut garnet with 4 princess cut diamonds accentuating the center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Band/Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Gold Princess cut blue Sapphire : (11) 1.08 ctw Round Brilliant natural diamonds : (30) 1.02 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Princess Diana Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Violetish Blue Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cuts 1.00 carats total ; Color I-J
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.52ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.52ct Cut - Round Brilliant, Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.55ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5 Cathedral Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.55ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant 0.18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.63cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7 This stunning ring features one princess cut
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.67ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.27ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
features a cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds in a tapered multi prong setting as the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modani Contemporary Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curved white gold band with a central row of prong set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.24 ctw Princess Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond Center- Total Carats - 0.36 ctw Cut - Radiant Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features princess diamond 0.33 carat, marquise diamond 0.95 carat and round diamond 0.50
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features 3 bright blue sapphires (.75 CTW) surrounded by round brilliant cut white diamonds (.40 CTW). The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k Diamond Yellow Florentine Style Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" at its widest point on top. Truly a work of art! Princess-cut diamond, 5mm, .60 carats 18 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
rows of full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .45 total carats and square cut sapphires with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Beverley K Diamond Stacking Ring 18k Gold Size 6.5 Eternity Wedding Band
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely new ring is a Beverley K piece. Gem: Natural Diamonds - 0.81 Total Carats, Round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.91ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Jacket Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess 0.40ct, Round Brilliant 0.15ctw Color - H - I Clarity - SI1 - I1 - Wedding - Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Wide Band Ring MF02-012324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
shank in 14K white gold, topped with four princess-cut diamonds on bezel settings. On each side of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.89ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 0.30ctw Cut - Princess Color - G - H Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Halo & Accents Total Carats - 0.52ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 10k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 0.20ctw Cut - Princess Color - H - I Clarity - SI2 - I1 Accents Total Carats - 0.08ctw Cut - Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Carriere 18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Carriere Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 56 invisible cut princess cuts = 3.36cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60 ctw Black Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14K White Gold Size 9.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Engagement - - Natural Diamond Center - Carats - 1.45 ct Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set 1.30ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
ring features a 1.00ct round brilliant-cut diamond, graded I colour and I1 clarity, certified by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.45ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Size 8.25 GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 1.51ct (7.5 mm) Cut - Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Flower Bypass Ring with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
By Robert Coin
Located in Fairfield, CT
motif. Surrounding them are round-cut white diamonds, totaling approximately 0.27 carats, offering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Multi Layer Diamond Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This multi-layer diamond band is the absolute astonishing. The round diamonds are set in rows that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25ctw Pear Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring 14k Gold Disney Princess Engagement
By Walt Disney
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.85ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
are 2 princess cut diamonds one on each side totaling 0.20 carats. The top and bottom of the ring have
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.98ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.28ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold, 1.20 Carat Green Tourmaline and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k white gold cocktail ring set with a mixed princess cut green tourmaline in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 1.80ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous pave band ring with a dazzling 0.8 carat round mixed cut natural tourmaline. It has 0.4
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 7 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Modern Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
-modernist banded bracelet has an alternating pattern that is set with a sparkling baguette and round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Filigree 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
band features round brilliant and princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring and Band Set
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold wedding set featuring a .71ct F color I1 clarity princess cut diamond accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGR Certified Heart Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 7.66 Carat Sapphire
Located in Mayfair, London, London
-I colour and VS-SI clarity. The diamonds include princess, baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut diamonds merges seamlessly, mimicking a majestic solitaire that captures the light with every
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 1.85 ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1673422 28 diamonds side stones of total: 0.45 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide Diamond Band 4.22 Carat Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
illuminating princess cut diamonds nested in rows of round cut diamonds. We love the look of the wide, "cigar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White and Rose Gold, 0.80ct Round Brilliant Diamond “Neil Lane” Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The wedding band is soldered to the wedding ring completing the beautiful set. The center princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.75 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at F-SI1. It is accented by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting style which is
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Cttw Diamond Lattice Grid Design Ring Band- Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of our Round and Baguette Diamond Lattice Grid Design Ring Band, a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.51ctw Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Yellow Gold Size 8.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess 0.15ctw, Baguette 0.15ctw, Round Brilliant 0.06ctw Color - I - J Clarity - I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 3.0ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI 10J1911623 52 diamonds side stones of total: 0.66 ct. cut: round briilliant color: D-E clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 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.