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0.27 Carat Princess cut Ruby and Diamond ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
of round brilliant Diamonds set on a Platinum band with round brilliant shoulder Diamonds. The Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.22 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold – GIA
Located in Chicago, IL
gold band are 20 natural round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats, graded H–I
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA-Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
this spectacular 3.00ct natural princess-cut diamond engagement ring — a bold expression of refinement
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess, Baguette and Round Diamond Squared Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
central cluster is a halo of smaller baguette and round-cut diamonds, adding extra sparkle and enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style Princess and Round Diamond Ring with Milgrain Detail 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamonds: .55 ctw Diamond cuts: Princess and Round Brilliant Diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Trilogy Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This magnificent natural yellow diamond princess cut trilogy ring is set with three bands of round
Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Valina Diamond Halo Ring White Gold, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.15 Carat GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
bands on the shoulders of the ring as they merge into the shank, the round cut diamond accents have a
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bellarri Princess Cut Topaz Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bellarri
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Topaz Cut: Princess Topaz Color: Blue Topaz Variety: Topaz Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Renaissance 1.8 ctw Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Chicago, IL
****. The engagement ring contains 12 Natural Round Brilliant Cut diamonds 2 Princess Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.38 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Breathtaking princess cut diamond halo engagement ring will absolutely radiate on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.38 Carat in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
Cut 0.75 CTS Diamond Color & Clarity: H-I / SI2-I1 Accent Diamonds: 74 Round Diamonds 0.63 TCW Color
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess, Round and Baguette Squared Cluster Diamond Ring in Polished White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
central cluster is a halo of smaller round-cut diamonds, adding extra sparkle and enhancing the ring's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

2.65ct Natural Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring In 4 Prong 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This dazzling 2.65 Natural Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold is a dream come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Round Diamond Engagement Ring Invisible Set Princess Sides
Located in Montclair, NJ
fine quality, GIA certified, 1.02 carat round brilliant cut diamond that beautifully floats at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Ring Set
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster, Halo Style Engagement Ring & wedding band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Channel Set Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess and round-cut diamonds studded on the gold band. With a total carat weight of 1 1/4 cttw, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

French Modern Pink Sapphire Princess-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
geometric lines, adorned with a rail setting on either side of the head with 2x2 princess-cut diamonds. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.78 Carat Princess Cut Cubic Zirconia Lustre Designer Full Eternity Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
matched princess cut cubic zirconia interspersed with 34 smaller round brilliant cut cubic zirconia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Princess Wedding Band 14KT White Gold Marriage Ring Half Wat Set Square Diamonds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Dainty diamond ring with princess cut diamonds haalf way set with diamonds in 14KT white gold. ITEM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3.62 ct total weight 5 Five Stone Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess, & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Princess Flower Ring
By Robert Coin
Located in London, GB
composed of four marquise-shaped clusters, each adorned with bright white round brilliant diamonds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The stunning row of princess cut diamonds in the middle, weighs 0.32 carats in total, is complemented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.88ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.59ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT Rose Gold 1.67CT Marquise Princess Round Natural Diamond Halo Illusion Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamonds. We combine princess- and marquise-cut diamonds to create a beautiful engagement ring to give an
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Princess Color: J Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.96ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - center Carats - 0.62ct Cut - Princess Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane .70ctw Princess Cut Halo Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5
By Neil Lane
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond princess cut 3.5 mm approximately .30 total carats HI color / I1 clarity round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.91ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.35ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.61ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - center Carats - 0.49ct Cut - Princess Color - G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Princess .60ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Princess Color: G Clarity: VS1 Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.68ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.24ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set Platinum 0.79Cttw Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
carat with channel set princess cut diamond accents on the shoulders and the matching band. Total
Category

2010s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Engagement and Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Engagement and Wedding Band in Platinum One Princess Cut Diamond Weighing 1.19 Carats EGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.66ct GIA Round-Cut Diamond Halo Crossover Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA-certified 0.66 carat natural round-cut diamond, selected for its VS clarity and luminous G color—a
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold Platinum Size 5.5-5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1ct Cut - Princess Color - G - H Clarity - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

0.47ct Princess Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.37ct Cut - Princess Color - H Clarity - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Light Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring with Diamond Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, reminiscent of a clear blue sky. The intricate band features three exquisite princess-cut diamonds on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Grace Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 0.76 Tcw E VVS1 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Grace Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Style: GRACE - Solitaire with Diamond Band
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.59 Carat Princess Diamond Engagement White Gold Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
PRINCESS Cut Center Diamond in I-J color SI1 clarity (Appears White, eye clear) set with 18 Round Brilliant
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tolkowsky Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 1.56 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
By Tolkowsky
Located in San Diego, CA
Shape: Princess Cut 0.61 cts I color, I1 clarity Accent Diamonds Color & Clarity: 72 Round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.67 Carat Fancy Light Brown Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center basket and encased in a shimmering halo of white, round brilliant cut diamonds. For added sparkle
Category

2010s More Rings

Beauvince Love Engagement Ring, 0.71 Ct Princess GVS Diamond in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
promise and commitment. Center Diamond Shape: Princess Cut Center Diamond Weight: 0.71 ct Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Halo Solitaire Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-cut natural diamond center stone -Double halo of round diamonds for added radiance -Diamond-set band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.34ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 EGL Cert
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - center Carats - 1.02ct (5.4 - 5.3) Cut - Princess Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

1.54ctw Tolkowsky Princess Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Total Carats - 0.59ct Cut - Princess Color - G-H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.44tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Accent White Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamond halo elegantly surrounds the emerald, continuing along the shank, while round cut dark blue
Category

2010s Zambian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond wedding band 18KT white gold 2.75ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
8mm diamond wedding band looks great on both woman and men, luxurious diamond ring with princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Princess Diamond 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
: 1.50 tcw Main Diamond: Princess Cut Diamond 0.70 cts Color & Clarity: D / SI2 Accent Diamonds: 70
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 2.00 TCW in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
- sizable Total Carat Weight: 2.00 TCW Diamond Shape: Princess Cut Diamond 1.00 CTS Diamond Color
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring + Band 14kt Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Solitaire & Band .40ct Natural Princess Cut Diamond Center & .30ct Natural Round Cut
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Full Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 2.70ct Natural Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Full eternity platinum diamond ring set with 2.70 carats of natural princess cut diamonds in
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.65ctw Black White Princess Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 8 Engagement Gabriel
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.27ct Cut - Princess Color - Black Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Tiffany Nuvo Bridal set with 1.51 Ct Princess Ct Diamond Center
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center stone is one GIA certified princess cut diamond weighing 1.51 ct. The stone is lifted above the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01ct Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
with VS2 clarity. The wedding band is set by dazzling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9ct White Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.50ct Round Diamond
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold diamond ring, set with 0.50ct round diamonds & 1 princess cut natural diamond
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.