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14K Yellow Gold Princess Round Diamond Dome Ring, Approx. 2.7cttw
Located in Tucson, AZ
round brilliant-cut diamonds add an extra band of scintillation along the base. The softly contoured
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural White Princess Diamond 0.86 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
princess cut white diamonds. The diamonds are surrounded by round natural white diamond melee. This band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant princess-cut diamond engagement ring is crafted from polished 14K white gold, weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Princess Diamond Ring with Diamond Band 1.00 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Princess Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Band Metal: 14 kt White Gold Size: 7 - sizable
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage princess cut diamond solitaire ring set in platinum. The piece prominently
Category

2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold 2 ¼ Carat Round and Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count Total 80 Diamond includes 4 Princess and 76 Round-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat Princess cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Certified Princess cut Diamond at its centre, held in a claw setting on a Diamond encrusted Platinum band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold Princess cut and round diamond engagement ring. Showcasing one Princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Princess-Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring – 0.56 Carat
Located in Victoria, BC
This is a 14 karat white gold engagement ring set with a 0.56 carat princess-cut diamond. The ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Gold 1.20tcw Emerald Diamond Band Ring, Princess Pear Cut with Pave Diam
Located in Jupiter, FL
, Oiling Origin: Zambia Secondary Stone: Diamond Count: 28 Weight: 0.42-Carats (Total) Cut: Round Clarity
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold AIG Certified Princess Cut Diamond Ring Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Certified #59281) 0.51 carat Princess cut diamond with VS2 clarity and I color mounted in tension setting
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Custom Princess and Round Cut Moissanite Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophistication. Set in a luxurious 14 karat yellow gold band, the ring features an exquisite combination of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Princess 1.72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: F (solitaire); G - H (accents) Cuts: Princess (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring Set With 0.40ct Princess Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
princess cut diamond in 18ct Platinum setting. A beautiful and elegant choice for an engagement ring or a
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Brilliant 1.36ct Princess Round Natural Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
main stone are two princess-cut diamonds (0.50ct total, F color, VS clarity) that enhance the clean
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Yellow Diamond and Baguette White Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The gorgeous .75 carat princess cut bezel set yellow diamond sits at the very center of the piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamond Carat(s): .74ct (weighed) Cut: Princess Color: I Clarity: I1 Stone Note: (solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Novo 1.35ct Princess-Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
Tiffany & Co. Novo wedding collection, the ring is composed of a princess-cut diamond four-claw set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.45ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Princess Color - I Clarity - I1 Halo Total Carats - 0.17ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.07ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 0.40ctw Cut - Princess Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 Accents Total Carats - 0.47ctw Cut - Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Princess Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

0.35ct F/VS1 Princess Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
0.35ct F/VS1 Princess Cut Diamond Ring Set In Platinum Additional Information: Total Diamond
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Princess Baguette Round 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Princess, Baguette and Round Brilliant Color: G - H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Noam Carver Certified Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.4 Carats
Located in Chicago, IL
princess-cut diamond, celebrated for its modern geometry and exceptional light performance. The center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Engagement Ring in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat White Gold 5.54 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Women's Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Round Princess Diamond Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
arrangement of round and princess-cut diamonds. The upper face of the ring glistens with geometric precision
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1.01 Carat Princess-cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum Band -1.01 Carat Total PC Diamonds -Center Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 14k Round Princess Baguette 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant, Princess and Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.45 Tcw 14kt White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Style: Halo with Diamond Band Metal: 14kt White Gold Size
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.25 carat Princess cut Diamond ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
carat princess cut Diamond held in a claw setting on a Diamond encrusted 18K White Gold band. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scott Kay Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band White Gold 14k Princess 1.79ct
By Scott Kay
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Solitaire Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Clarity: SI2 Color: I Cut: Princess Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern Invisible Setting 2.65 Carat Princess and Brillant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
upper surface. The profiles and sides of the ring band are set with brilliant cut small round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold. The center stone is a princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond with Two Princess Cut Diamonds Double Halo
Located in Houston, TX
yellow cushion cut diamond center stone of VS1-VS2 quality. It is bordered by two .40ctw princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.90ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k White Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.76ctw Cut - Princess 0.40ctw, Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Do Amore Princess Cut Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
band is delicately accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds that enhance the sleek, contemporary
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Ring, 1.40 Carats in 14K White Gold with Baguettes
Located in New York, NY
baguette side stones and round brilliant diamonds along the band. The mix of cuts creates visual structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1/2 Carat Round Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
sparkling 88 round and 6 princess-cut diamond set in micro prong and prong setting, H-I color I2 clarity
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Round Princess Diamond Platinum Channel Set Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Round & Princess Cut G-H Color SI2 Clarity Natural Diamond Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Set 2.80 Carats in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant princess-cut diamond engagement ring set showcases a striking combination of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamonds Illusion Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Resizing is available 4 Princess Cut Diamonds 0.31 carat Round Cut Diamonds 0.81 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamonds Illusion Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Resizing is available Princess Cut Diamonds 0.30 carat Round Cut Diamonds 0.77 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified E/VVS2
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Princess cut diamond engagement ring fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The GIA certified princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Princess Cut Diamond Ring Set with 0.85ct of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
design of diamonds, it is a white gold ring with a princess cut diamond in the center and ten round
Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Halo Ring 0.50 ct G VS
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
a brilliant 0.50 ct princess-cut diamond at its heart, flanked by a gleaming pavé of 40 full-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Red Princess Ruby and White Diamond .96 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
natural princess cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This band is guaranteed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Round Princess Diamond Platinum Channel Set Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Round & Princess Cut G-H Color SI2 Clarity Natural Diamond Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mark Broumand 2.12 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous princess cut diamond engagement ring features a beautiful 0.97ct princess cut center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold GIA Certified 1.05ct Natural Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold GIA Certified 1.05ct Natural Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.20 carat Princess Cut Diamond J-SI1 in 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Solitaire Ring features a 1.20 carat Square Princess cut Diamond in the center with Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring .87ct EGL Wedding Ring Set 14K Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New EGL Princess Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring .87ct Wedding Ring Set 14K White Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.