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GRS 18K 8.02 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Brilliant Cut Weight: 2.50 Carat Color: D-E Clarity: VS Variety: Natural Diamond Shape: Princess Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1981 Classic Collection Ring with 1.6 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
diamonds. The ring features 90 round-cut diamonds and 12 princess-cut diamonds, all chosen for their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 18k Gold 2.35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Blue color / 7.75 mm x 6.75 mm x 3.7 mm / ca. 2 ct All diamonds are old diamond cut, gradually sized
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Earrings Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold /5.3 gr
Located in SE
each earring, there are 12 natural Rubies of gradual sizes, 11 princess cuts, and one triangular cut
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Two-Tone 10K Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Includes 70 Round and 9 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Pt900 Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Sapphire cut: Cabochon Diamond weight: 0.57ct Diamond grade: Round & Princess Ring Size: N / 6.75 US Ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Two-Tone Gold 1 1/8 Cttw Diamond Art Deco Triple Shank Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
a separated halo of round-cut diamonds. The 14k white gold band has a streak of rose-gold going
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Composite Head with Halo and Side Stones Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 75 Diamonds Includes 42 Round, 14 Princess and 19 Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Halo Diamond Open Cuff Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
cuts. Each diamond is halo-set and tilted to form a modern square layout. The band is diamond-paved for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
: 0.94 ct Diamonds: 1 Princess cut: 0.54 ct, Clarity: SI2, Color: G 6 Round brilliant cut: 0.40 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K White and Rose Gold 1 1/8 Carat Diamond Triple Shank Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
a separated halo of round-cut diamonds. The 14k white gold band has a streak of rose-gold going
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

20.57 carat Brazilian Aquamarine White Diamond Platinum Ring, Erich Zimmermann
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds. The prongs seamless connect to a hand-fabricated platinum band set with twenty total round
Category

2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

2.33 Carat Square Emerald Diamond Channel 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Details: Total Carat Weight: 1 carat Princess-Cut Diamonds: 32 pieces Round Brilliant Diamonds: 28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sonia Bitton 14K White gold Tsavorite Diamond ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
1.7mm and two princess shaped radiant cut 1.8mm • Diamond: 18 round full cut 1.3mm, eight round full cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Cushion Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
across of 0.38-carat princess shape white diaomnd on top of 2.3 mm wide band. Brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting Center diamond: 1.01ct, princess-cut Accent diamonds: 1.10ct, round brilliant-cut Halo and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Emerald Ring w .92 ct Emerald .75 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
) .74 carat total diamond weight 2 princess cut/square cut diamonds (.34 carats) 8 round diamonds on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.14 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion Setting Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
, featuring a stunning princess cut diamond weighing 0.40 carats, surrounded by four magnificent marquise cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

38.57 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring-Original Retail $48, 000
Located in Princeton, NJ
. Greenish-blue in color with 10 princess-cut diamonds, totaling = 3.05 carats. Channel-set on each side of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.17 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Exquisite Fancy Wide Dome Cocktail Ring adorned by Brilliant princess cut emeralds along with Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Halo 2 Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
(MI) Additional Gemstones: 18 Round diamonds = 0.45 Carats Ring Size: 6.5, sizing available Rise
Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Count: 57 Diamond Cut: Princess and Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.05 carats Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
tsavorites are glorified with the pave round diamond cluster creating the emerald-cut shape completing the
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

2.94 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion Setting Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
setting, featuring a stunning princess cut diamond weighing 0.46 carats, surrounded by four magnificent
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
natural princess cut Emerald 3.75mm x 2.5mm x 2mm mm ca. 0.3 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1968 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold featuring natural princess cut Emerald 2.75 mm x 2.15 mm / ca
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.75ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. Valued at $10950.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
surround of 12 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds of F colour, SI clarity of 0.75ct in total approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1943 Ring 2ctw Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.75 / 5.75 gr
Located in SE
measure 4.75m x 2.5mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct each, two minors princess cut 2.5mm x 2.5mm x 2 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

16.79 Carat Diamond Open Swirl Design Wide Link Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Cut: Trillion, marquise, oval, princess, emerald, and round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 16.79 CTS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring featuring natural princess cut Emerald 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 3mm mm ca. 0.4 ct with
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 1.21 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
gracefully framed by a glittering halo of round brilliant diamonds, complemented by channel-set princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
. Openwork crown 15.5mm x 8.7mm x 4.5mm deep with natural princess cut Emerald 3.25mm x 3.25mm x 2.6mm deep
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
oval diamond cut Sapphires of light Blue Color : (1) 6mm x 4.5 mm/ ca. 0.75ct , (2) 5.75mm x 4. 75mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
cut Diamonds set in Platinum claws. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, no year combination, hand-made ca. 1920s
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
cabochon cut Ruby 6 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / about 1 ct. Fourteen minor princesses cut Rubies about 2.5 x
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Antique Alliance Ring Sapphire natural Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
hallmarks and 18K. The color of Sapphires is medium Blue. Central Sapphire stone is of fancy princess cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings Bows Squares Blue Spinel solid 18K Gold / 2.85gr
Located in SE
-1960s. Stoppers hallmarked 18K,no date marks. Lab -made Princess / Square cut Blue Spinels about 7 mm x
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 0.51 Carat Lucida Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1999
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
rise of the 21st century, and features a princess cut diamond. The sparkling stone weighs 0.51 carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gems Are Forever Three Stone GIA Certified 3.02 ct. Natural Ruby Ring 18k Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
princess cut fancy yellow diamonds 1.10 carats and round brilliant diamonds on band, 0.40 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
natural seed pearls settings. Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct , inclusions and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef Boucheron Designer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
carefully detailed, with one set of bands decorated with small, round-cut gemstones in alternating colors
Category

Mid-20th Century French School Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

A diamond full eternity ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, consisting of 34 princess-cut diamonds weighing 1.7 carats in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold, 0.62 Carats, UK Made
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, the princess-cut diamonds weighing 0.62 carats in total, all channel
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Multi Row Pink Sapphire Classic Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique upgrade to a classic diamond band is this beautiful white gold ring set with pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut and Round Diamond Wedding Band
By Gumuchian
Located in Chicago, IL
Gumuchian 18K yellow gold wedding band, channel set with 16 Princess cut diamonds weighing 1.11cts
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Whitney Boin Round Diamond and Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Whitney Boin
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Whitney Boin band ring, set with 96 full cut Round diamonds, channel set, and 6 full cut
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Platinum Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
symbol of love and family. The Bailey Ring Gem Details The princess cut diamonds are estimated to total
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 1.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat White Gold 1.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring 1.45 Carats of Princess Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Invisibly Set 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Thirty-nine Invisible Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamonds Set The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ct. Tw. Round and Princess Cut Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of ct. tw. round and princess cut diamonds. The diamonds are graded
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Band with 2 Rows of Princess and 3 Rows of Round Cut Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Naples, FL
This 18k White Gold Band Has 5 Rows Of Diamonds 3 Of Pave Set Round Cut Diamonds And 2 Of Channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 3.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 4.50cttw Bezel Set Round And Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
attention. The alternating pattern of princess and round cut diamonds gives the ring a unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 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.