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1.31ctw Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Sz 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Accents Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Princess Color - G - H Clarity - SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 0.50ct Black Diamond Ring with Natural Diamond Side Stones
Located in רמת גן, IL
shimmering natural diamond side stones, all set in a band of enduring elegance. Metal: 14K White Gold Main
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1.51 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
showcases three rows of bright white diamonds. At the centre we find a single row of six princess cut
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.51 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
showcases three rows of bright white diamonds. At the centre we find a single row of six princess cut
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14ct White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring Set With 1.37ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond ring for your engagement, set with 4 princess-cut diamonds and 74 round
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
then each accented with bezel set princess cut diamonds that flow round nicely to meet a 2-millimetre
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Wedding Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
features a princess-cut diamond solitaire flanked by a band of brilliant-cut diamonds, enhancing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond, J color VVS2 clarity, accented by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .25 carats total H
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.36ctw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 2.36 Total Carats - 1.20 Total Carats, Princess Brilliant Cut, G - H Color
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring and Enhancer
Located in Washington Depot, CT
., sides: .15 ct. each) and six princess cut diamonds on its band. Enhancer features two princess cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with markings of PT950 and containing: One prong set princess cut diamond, measuring 5.78 x 5.60 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Simon G Custom Platinum Engagement Ring, 3.02 Carat Square Modified Diamond
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and VS1 in clarity. The mounting is set with round brilliant diamonds on the open style mounting, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold 1.33ct Diamond Ring MF12-072325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carries a 1.03 ct princess-cut diamond center stone of G color and VS2 clarity. Flanked by two smaller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage De Beers White Gold Diamond Geometric Ring
By De Beers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond and 0.25 ct round brilliant cut cognac diamond on the top, 0.10 ct round brilliant cut diamond on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring Set with 1.0ct Natural Diamonds in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Platinum, with 4 princesses cut Diamonds and 12 round brilliant cut Diamonds with a total Diamond weight of
Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.06ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 10k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.42ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18K White Gold with 1.35 Total Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of 0.0321 ct. each, total: 1.35 ct. cut: princess color: F clarity: VS Able to fit a
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vhernier 18k White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By Vhernier
Located in Southampton, PA
Stylish square cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats make this simple, stylish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.59ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Contoured V Enhancer
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.59ctw Cut - Princess 0.36ctw, Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.35ctw Diamond 3-Stone Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds (princess) - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Canadian VS-2 G-H 0.38ct Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
interior. Stone details: Center stone: 1 Canadian diamond, princess cut Measures approximately 4.00 mm
Category

2010s Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
drilled and penetrated by a charming round faceted old cut diamond. A fine milgrain setting encases this
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
combination of 29 princess cut diamonds infused with two round cut diamond bands weighing approximately 3.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.03 Carat Fancy Green Yellow Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fairytale princess colored diamond vintage engagement ring. The star is a princess cut 1.03 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.97ctw Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Multicolor Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.13ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.03ctw Diamond Clusters Ring 14k Gold Size 6 Heart Bridge
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.22ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut diamonds in its center (.60 ct. twt.). The band features 14 baguette diamonds (.70 ct. twt
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.20ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 6.25 Heart Bridge
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.52ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90ctw Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Ring Sz 7 Bridal Set
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds- Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Princess Color - H-I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Composite Cushion Shaped Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Count: Total 42 Diamonds Includes 4 Princess and 38 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut diamonds 1.30 tcw and 38 round brilliant cut diamonds .38 tcw set in elegant 14K white gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K white Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 7.75 #15065
Located in Washington Depot, CT
engagement ring features one princess cut diamond in its center (.46 ct.) surrounded by 56 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut diamonds in its center (.05 ct. each) accented with 12 baguette diamonds (.02 ct. each) on its
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Composite Diamond Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 32 Diamonds Includes 4 Pie, 20 Princess and 8 Round-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring / 1.55 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
with 63 diamonds of various cuts. 17 princess cut diamonds total approx. .85 carats and are of I1
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eye clean Cut Princess cut Origin Madagascar Treatments Heated Dimensions 2 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eye clean Cut Princess cut Origin Madagascar Treatments Heated Dimensions 2 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Graff White Pink and Yellow Diamond Ladies Yellow Gold Watch
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
dial Pink, yellow and white diamonds Round brilliant cut, 2 princess cut and emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: Total 63 Diamond includes 1 Princess and 62 Round-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.37 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
halo of round cut diamonds envelopes the first continuing over the front half on the band in two rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18K White Gold Ring with 0.50 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic Diamond 18K White Gold Ring with Round Brilliant Diamond Center Stone and Princess Cut
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
round brilliant diamonds, with a single princess cut diamond. The diamonds weigh 0.25 carats. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Engagement Ring and Band Set Total 0.60 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co platinum princess cut diamond "Grace" Engagement Ring and wedding band. Made from
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond and 6.10 Carat Columbian Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. Smaller round cut diamonds form a halo around a breathtaking 6.10 carat emerald cut Columbian emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Savoir-Faire Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
continues around the whole back of the band. Diamond specifications: Princess cut diamonds total weight
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Luxurious 18K White Gold Ring 1.26 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural round brilliant and ideal princess cut diamonds. This jewelry comes with an IGI certificate. -8
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.48ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with 0.50 carats of round-cut diamonds in four rows around the band and forming a halo around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with 0.50 carats of round-cut diamonds in four rows around the band and forming a halo around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.94 Carat Center Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
karat yellow gold custom made wedding bands is channel set with nine round brilliant cut diamonds each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is set with a mixture of round and princess cut diamonds for a total of 1.50 carats through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

10KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (5/8 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 46 Diamond Includes 34 Round and 12 Princess-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

1.48 Carats Diamond Illusion Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This intricate wedding band from Illusion features a stunning array of white diamonds with 1.48
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.48 Carats Diamond Illusion Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This intricate wedding band from Illusion features a stunning array of white diamonds with 1.48
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.8 carats total, E color, VVS clarity, with emerald eyes and onyx
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Diamond and 1.04 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
which is set with 12 round cut diamonds for a total diamond carat of 0.95. The ring has a band thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.