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0.87ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 3-Stone Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Pink Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond 18k Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Quartz Watch Ref 20/3961
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, case set with 50 round brilliant cut diamonds, case back has slot for setting pin Band: three 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 1/4 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
of four princess cut diamonds surrounded by an intricate halo of round and baguette diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.76ct Marquise-Shaped Diamond with Double Halo of Sapphires and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
weight of the additional diamonds, including the round brilliant and princess cuts, is approximately 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Split Shank 4.53 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
and VS1 clarity. The eternity style band on is adorned with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. There is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Petra Class Alexandrite White Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
. Available for individual ring purchase. 1. Oval Peridot (wide band) - $1750 2. Princess Cut White Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Peridot...

Emerald Diamond Ring 1970s Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
8mm x 10 mm The sapphire is framed by 10 princess cut diamonds on either sides of the band
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Diamond Contemporary Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Princess & Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.34 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
show off their true beauty. The centre stone is a princess cut diamond, which weighs 0.88 carat and is
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Blue-Green Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, staircase design 18kt. white gold setting featuring princess and round diamond accents creating a simple and
Category

1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Deco movement. At its heart lies a single round faceted old European cut diamond atop an open backdrop
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01 carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and delicate miligrain detail to the sides of the band are 31 genuine round cut diamonds approx
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3ct Aquamarine Diamond Gemstone Engagement Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with princess cut diamonds set to the side shoulders. Smaller round cut diamonds adorn the openwork
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.49 Carat Diamond and 0.70 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and set with a princess cut 0.70 carat emerald surrounded by a halo of round and baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Natural 1.67ct Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
center and is accented by Princess cut and round shaped diamonds on a band ; estimated total weight is
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
glamour doesn't stop there as the band is further embellished with natural princess-cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1 3/8 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Composite Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
glamour doesn't stop there as the band is further embellished with natural princess-cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.18ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 0.39ctw Cut - Princess Color - G Clarity - VS2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.26ctw Cut - Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.66 Carats Diamond Illusion Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
Illusion wedding band with 2.66 carats of diamonds. The ring is set with diamond round 0.72 carats
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.25 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Dome
Located in Torrance, CA
texture to the ring. The mixed cuts include marquise, heart, round brilliant, princess, oval and pear cuts
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat 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 1.00
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.48 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut and shimmering princess cut diamonds that are channel set down the band and in a sparkling
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.03 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
surrounded by twelve fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.80 carat all claw set in
Category

2010s English Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.53 Ctw Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Something Blue
Located in McLeansville, NC
cut - 10.15 x 8.07 x 5.75 mm - approximately 3.36 carats - diamonds, 16 stones - single cut round
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Engraved Yellow and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
princess cut diamonds adorn the band, adding a touch of elegance and brilliance. The band itself is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 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

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone Allegra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
band set with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, a princess cut citrine quartz, a cabochon cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone Allegra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
band set with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, a princess cut citrine quartz, a cabochon cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone Allegra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
band set with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, a princess cut citrine quartz, a cabochon cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide Princess Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Wide wedding band with invisibly-set princess cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Handcraft Princess Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
sophistication. The design features a striking array of princess-cut diamonds, with a total carat weight of 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Princess Stackable Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
70 genuine round cut diamonds, and 30 genuine princess cut diamonds approx. 4.50 ct, H color, VS
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Multi Shape Wide Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A RARE find! Italian made semi flex setting set with 14.91 carats of princess cut and round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin .43 Carat Diamond Ruby Gold Symphony Princess Eternity Band Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Stamford, CT
Roberto Coin symphony princess diamond eternity band. Round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat 2 Row Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless design. A total of 1.45 carats of invisibly channel set princess diamonds align on this stunning
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Wide Diamond Band Ring, 18K White Gold, Ring, Fancy Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
three row split band set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .36 total carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.60ctw Diamond Eternity Band, 14K Gold, Ring, Fancy Diamond Band, Stack
Located in McLeansville, NC
set princess cut diamonds set in yellow gold, connected together with bands of pavé set full cut round
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

Princess Ruby and Diamond Eternity Hand Engraved Eighteen Karat Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
anniversary ring Round cut diamond weighing 0.60 carat alternating with princess cut ruby weighing 1.15 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mans Invisible Diamond Band Ring 2.35 Carat Contemporary
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This Large Wide Diamond Band is complete with cuts of round, princess and baguettes set in tiered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Ruby Band Ring with Diamonds in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
unmatched sparkle. Nestled between the rows of round diamonds is a center row of princess-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, and features 28 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, and features 28 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
princess-cut green emeralds are set between trios of round-cut white diamonds all around this wonderful
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Channel Set 18 Karat White Gold Half Band
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band / wedding ring, half band. 0.50ct of princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
delicate curve of sparkling round diamonds (approx. 0.20 carats). The smooth, domed silhouette adds a bold
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds set within this 9ct gold band are princess cut and total approx 25pts. They have a
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Chanel Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Chanel diamond eternity ring featuring round brilliant, princess, pear and trillion
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.12 Carat Brilliant Sharing Channel Cocktail Band Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. 7.5 mm Side diamonds: 2.60ct. Princess' & Rounds Full cuts G-H color, Vs-2 Si-1 clarity. 14kt
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstone: Sapphire (9) Carat Weight: 0.90 Cut: Princess Color: Green, blue, purple, pink, padparascha
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Sz 5.5 Ring 18k White Gold Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds total an estimated 1 carat (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity). 18 princess cut sapphires
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut sapphires and three round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Mens Mixed Cut Diamond Rectangular 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring Size 10
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features an array of round, baguette and princess cut natural diamonds channel and bezel set all along the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity Ring Band in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.28 Ctw in Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in a channel setting, with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.48 carats, G color, VS-2
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite, Tsavorite and Diamond Etruscan Style Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 0.23 TCW Diamond Cut: Round Cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.80 Carat Natural Pink Sapphires 3.60ct Diamonds Eternity Ring 14kt Revolver
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Eternity Revolver Band 6.80ct. Princess cut Natural Pink Sapphires & 3.60ct
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.20 Carat Natural Pink Sapphires 3.40 Carat Diamonds Eternity Ring 14K Revolver
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Eternity Revolver Band 6.20ct. Princess cut Natural Pink Sapphires & 3.40ct
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k 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.