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2.00 Carat Sapphire 0.61 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.00 Carat Princess Cut Sapphire 0.61 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Princess Cut Ruby Diamond Ring Stacking Stack 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring. The 15 vivid red Rubies are Princess Square
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tacori Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat White Gold
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
TACORI Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Model 28095 in 18k White Gold. The ring weighs 7.6
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Le Vian Princess Pink Sapphire Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, and bold geometry. Featuring a structured, openwork design, the band showcases rows of princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Nova 18KT Gold and Platinum 2.59 Carat Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess cut and baguette cut diamonds. The two different diamond cuts , set in platinum,are very brilliant
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Square Emerald Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
features vivid green princess-cut emeralds and bright round diamonds, all set in polished 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.0 Carat Princess Round White Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
is studded with sparkling 78 round brilliant cut and princess-cut white diamonds in secured channel
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Channel-Set Princess Diamond Band Ring 0.50 Carat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This band features a row of channel-set, princess-cut diamonds set into 14k white gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.22ctw Ruby and Diamond Princess Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 3 round 2 - 2.5 mm approximately .18 total carats diamond old european cut 1.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mesmerizing visual effect, enhanced by the contrast of a delicate round-cut diamond accent. The brilliance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Dome Ring Cocktail Diamond Ring 14KT Whtie Gold Ring Evening
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made in 14KT white gold, princess cut dome ring. GRAM WEIGHT: 5.68gr METAL: 14KT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat E-F VS Diamonds 18K White Gold Princess Illusion Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
0.95-carat Princess Illusion Eternity Band features a captivating interplay of diamonds set in an 18K
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Pave Set Eternity Band (Approx. 0.60-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Diamond Ruby Band, Vintage Estate Style Wedding Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multirow Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14 Karat Yellow gold wedding band featuring 124 white diamonds and 37 princess cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
stylish stacking ring features a brilliantly sparkling princess cut diamond set in a finely polished 18
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Round .70ctw Ring Sz 4 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.60ct Princess Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Gold Heavy Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
finish off this fascinating piece there are 18 fiery princess cut diamonds and 3 round cut diamonds, that
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

House of RAVN, Sonata Eternity Band, Diamond Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grams Stone: princess and round cut diamonds Carats: approximately 1.80 carats Resizable: no Details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 18K White Gold Diamond Band with 0.55 ct Round Center and Six Princ
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
mark Center Diamond: Round brilliant, ca. 0.55 ct Accent Diamonds: 6 princess cuts, total ca. 0.50 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Diamond Wedding Band 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Weight: .28ct Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round & Princess Material: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
princess cut diamonds and 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 8 mm
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.30 Carat Baguette Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing piece features a stunning variety of diamond shapes, including princess round and baguette cuts
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Princess Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
DIAMOND(S) Cut: Princess cut, baguette Color: G Clarity: SI Carat: 0.58ct Size: 5 ( can be re-sized
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut =0.60cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2.40ctw Basket Weave Baguette Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Prong Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 #22809
Located in Washington Depot, CT
dazzling mix of 12 princess cut diamonds and 53 round brilliant cut diamonds, creating maximum sparkle! A
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 6.75 #23753
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 6.75 This striking band features four princess cut
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Stackable Band/Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Style : Ring Metal Type : 14K White Gold Princess cut blue Sapphire : (12) .66 ctw Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14ct White Gold Vintage Diamond Band Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
stunning array of round, princess, and baguette-cut diamonds, creating a beautifully intricate design. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Multi row Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamond studded in prong setting. The total diamond weight is 2.00 carat and it shines in H-I
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond 3-Row Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, two rows of round brilliant-cuts and a single row of princess-cut diamonds in its center. Made in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.2 Carat Tsavorite Diamond Channel 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold band ring featuring 2 carats of princess cut tavorite stones in channel setting with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Color and White Diamond Band Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The fancy color and white diamond band features a geometric design of fancy color princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #19907
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 4 mm. Shank: 2.3 mm. Approximate
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Black and White Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
of round black diamonds, totaling 1.5 carats, set against a backdrop of princess-cut white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Diamond Band Ring Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This chic band ring by Artisan showcases five princess-cut diamonds framed by a shimmering halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 carat 18KT White Gold Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Princess cut Total Carat Weight: 1.00 CT Number of Diamonds: 45 Setting
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 14K White Gold 1.80CTW Wide Channel Set Band Ring Size 8
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Brilliant, Princess, Baguette, Straight Cut • Approximate Diamond Count & Total Carat Weight: • 26 Round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three-Stone Diamond 0.30 Carat Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold Three Princess cut diamonds next
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.05ctw Diamond The Leo First Lights Band Ring, 14k Rose Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond princess cut 3.25 mm approximately .25 total carats GH color/ SI1 clarity round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 8 Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant, Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
careful placement of the Princess cut diamonds provides a modern, geometric contrast to the timeless
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5 #16617
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5- This sparkling band features 34 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sofia Fiori White And Blue Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS: There are 7 straight baguette, 26 round brilliant cut (that are near colorless) and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold and Diamond 3 Row Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat rose gold 3 row band with millgrain accent featuring 25 round, baguette, and princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond and Blue Sapphire Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond half eternity band beautifully displays small round cut diamonds with
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Estate Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. ,Expertly crafted in solid 18K White Gold, composed of Genuine Diamonds all over the three rings, round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.08ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5 Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.56ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Pattern Diamond Eternity Band (Approx. 1.10-Carats), 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite wedding band showcases a sophisticated alternating pattern of round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Unisex 14k White Gold Blue Stone Diamond Covered Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - 108 Round Brilliant Cut & 24 Princess Cut - Channel & Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1/VS2 w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Row Rainbow Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stunning princess-cut sapphires in multiple colors, set in alternating rows with sparkling round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Crossover Band Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Diamond Quantity: 10 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.35 CTW Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Estate 14 Karat White Gold 0.53 Carat Diamond Fashion Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold 0.53 carat diamond fashion band ring. Showcasing 32 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tourmaline 3.00cttw and Diamond 0.35cttw Thick Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique Vintage ring features five beautiful green princess cut tourmalines accented by tiny
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Vintage Style Handmade Wide Platinum Art Deco 3.25 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Diamond Band. This
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.