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Oval Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Princess & Round Cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight: 3.42 CTW Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Sam Lehr 18k White Gold Matte Finish Geometric Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern ring is crafted in white gold. It features a central white princess-cut diamond set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.68tcw 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
sparkling princess-cut diamonds at its center. The three-stone design symbolizes the past, present, and
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.78ct Diamond and sapphire chunky Egyptian engagement ring 18ct gold 6.3g
Located in London, GB
diamonds chunky large wide band approximately over 10mm width. Hallmarked Weight of the ring 6.3g Egyptian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

14K White Gold Diamond 3/4ct Diamond Halo Style and Woven Shank Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: Total 27 Diamonds Includes 1 Princess and 26 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.98ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.98ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant 0.26ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.52ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5 3-Stone Halos
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.22ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 5/8 Ctw Diamond Split Shank and Milgrain Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 31 Diamonds Includes 1 Princess and 30 Round-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Exquisite 14K White Gold 3.53tcw Diamond Wedding Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
color, SI clarity diamonds. The engagement ring showcases four striking princess-cut center diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.51ctw Diamond Heart Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Total Carats - 0.31ct Cut - Princess Color - F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Black Cognac White Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
square are princess-cut cognac diamonds then white and black diamonds set round separated with a gold
Category

1990s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...

Radiant Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a .40ctw princess-cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.74ct TW Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
contoured bands are thirty (30) round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.3 mm, weighing approximately 0.34
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14KT White Gold .75 ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
surrounded by a double halo and a split band of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .57 total
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.94ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Dark Blue Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.48ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold. Diamond Square , Statement, Modern ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
height, 0.39" in width Diamonds Parameters: Clarity VS; Excellent Cut Diamonds: 0.51 ct Central Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.09Ctw Diamond 1.20Ctw Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This bold and dramatic cocktail band ring features channel set dazzling princess cut diamonds in
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. This exquisite piece is more than a ring. The princess cut 1.00 carat center diamond, is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. Mid-Century Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
design with alternating links. Each link is adorned with bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55 Carats Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
gold band embellished with baguette diamonds. The blend of cuts and the high-quality setting make this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
framed by round and marquise-cut diamonds. -Sparkling row of natural diamonds on the band for extra
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10K Two Tone Gold 2/3 Cttw Diamond Kite and Twist Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
from 10K gold. This exquisite piece captivates with a central princess cut diamond, weighing 1/3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

10K Two Tone Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Kite and Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
10K yellow and rhodium-plated white gold. At its heart, a 1/5 carat princess-cut diamond, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Diamond Count: Total 112 Diamond includes 96 Round and 16 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and gold cluster ring. The ring features 6 princess, 32 baguette, and 66 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Designer Tacori Engagement Ring, Dantela Diamond Cresent, White Gold, 2663PR
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds and has a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds around the center princess cut diamond. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Diamond Double Halo Milgrain Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Cut: Square Princess & Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.2 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1ct Three Stone Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This three-stone ring features lab grown princess-cut diamonds, symbolizing past, present, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Total 64 Diamonds Includes 2 Round, 28 Baguette, 30 Princess and 4 Pie-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1903 Imperial Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
. 0.4 ctw 16 Rubies, princess cut : 2mm x 2mm x 1.5mm deep / ca.0.1 ct each / total ca. 1.6 ctw 26
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds in its center (.20 ct. TWT.) and 26 round brilliant cut diamonds (.30 ct. TWT.) on its
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.80ct Vintage French Mystery Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
sapphires are surrounded by a total of 62 natural VS grade, E/F colour round brilliant cut diamonds to total
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.78ct Diamond and sapphire chunky Egyptian engagement ring 18ct gold 6.3g
Located in London, GB
princess cut vivid blue colour natural untreated sapphire gemstone total weight 0.20ct Diamonds round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1892 British Three Stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold / Ø US6 / 2gr
Located in SE
Yellow Gold and 3 pave set stones : 2 old diamond cut Diamonds( Ø 2.5 mm/0.08ct each ) and one old
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.54ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
is a round brilliant cut, .54 carats, G-H-I color, si1-SI2 clarity. There are four princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thirteen Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
bracelet are thirteen round faceted H/VS diamonds, .40 ct. TW, that are beautifully showcased by their
Category

2010s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 0.90ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
channel-set with 8 princess-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.28ct, adding a refined sparkle that
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/2 ct TDW Diamond Tennis Link Bracelet H-I, SI1-SI2
Located in New York, NY
smaller gold bands sparkle with two rows of princess cut diamonds while the larger ones hold six prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

14k White Gold 1 ½ Carat Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: Total 92 Diamond includes 76 Round and 16 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Channel Set 18K Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Princess Cut Cluster Ruby and Diamond Jewelry Set. This vintage jewelry set includes a channel set cluster
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Diamond Count: Total 112 Diamond includes 96 Round and 16 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
three princess cut citrine stones and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and gold cluster ring. The ring features 6 princess, 32 baguette, and 66 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

2 1/3 Carat Diamond Men’s Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
brilliance and presence. Complementing the center stone, .61 carat princess-cut diamonds are channel set
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
princess cut natural Emerald and Diamonds. Custom ordered, hand - made / purchased in Germany in 1933
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond chunky illusion engagement ring in 14k white gold
Located in London, GB
diamond illusion set with Round Brilliant cut diamond. Chunky diamond princess cut illusion set in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 0.5 ct. and two prong set old diamond cut natural Diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca. 0.06ct each / F,G / VS
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
either side by a princess cut diamond. The ring is composed of three fixed stacked bands, embellished
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
additional four princess cut diamonds rest in channel settings on each shoulder, with a total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2 1/2 Carat Diamond Tennis Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
smaller gold bands sparkle with two rows of princess cut diamonds while the larger ones hold six prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 1.0ct Fancy Intense Yellow Brown Diamond
Located in London, GB
beautifully accented by a mix of princess-cut, baguette-cut, and round brilliant diamonds. The combination
Category

2010s European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10KT White Gold Diamond Composite Ring (1 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
Includes 28 Round, 28 Princess and 16 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
holding three old - diamond hand-cut natural stones. Natural Blue with a weak tint of Green Spinel Ø 4mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Five Row Wide Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
with the tiered rows of alternating round and princess cut diamonds, makes for a great show piece. 45
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Two-Tone Channel-Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
graduate diamonds channel-set in white gold with yellow gold bands and four princess-cut Diamonds to accent
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k 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.