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2.50 Carat Princess Cut Plaque Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Diamond Ring Features 30 Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones in Plaque Arrangement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Baguette Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k rose gold ring is has baguette, princess cut and round brilliant diamonds. The diamonds of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow 1.30 carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
". Containing: One Prong Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamond Measuring 5.10 x 5.00 x 3.55 mm (depth est
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

3.44 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 3.44 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster with Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold, Princess Cut Emerald w/ Pear Shape and Round Diamond Ring
By Murat Uguz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stone: Princess Cut Emerald : 9.05ct Diamonds: 0.55ct Pear Shape Diamonds: 1.68ct
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.00 ct. tw. Twist Design Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 0.75 ct. princess cut center diamond is magnified by a hidden halo on prong setting
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine pre owned princess cut Diamond ring is dated Birmingham 1997. The lovely ring is set
Category

1990s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sim and Roz 14K Yellow Gold Ring 0.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
From the Vortex Collection, Loa Ring is crafted of 14K gold, princess cut diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.59 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 3.59 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster with Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Features Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Princess Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring. 0.49 carats of diamonds
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 0.49 carats of diamonds
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Princess Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.48 carats of diamonds, 0.39
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring, prong set with one Oval blue sapphire weighing 5.65cts and 6 Princess cut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow gold pearl diamonds ring w/ round brilliant princess cut diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
South sea pearl (14.5 x 15mm) & diamonds ring set in 18K. Round brilliant and princess cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Rotating Center Band Princess Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Piaget
Located in Naples, FL
Piaget 18k yellow gold band with an approximate .15cts tw princess cut diamond bezel set in
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 0.90 Carat Cluster Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Cluster Diamonds 0.90tcw Fashion Ring 6 Size: 6 Width: N/A Metal: 14k
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold and Diamonds Princess Cut Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant 18K Gold and Diamonds Princess Cut Blue Topaz Ring Embrace sophistication with our 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in Surfside, FL
Princess cut Diamond Eternity (3/4) band in 18K yellow gold. Princess cut diamonds total approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frohmann 1 Carat Princess Cut Square Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
top it's also nice from the side views as seen in the pictures. The center princess cut diamond is set
Category

2010s Belgian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Christopher Designs Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Christopher Designs
Located in Chicago, IL
Christopher Designs 18K yellow gold double row, invisably set princess cut diamond band ring, with
Category

1990s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.21 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo Set 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White & Yellow Gold Princess Cut Halo Set Diamond Engagement Ring Center Princess Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Band
Located in Warren, ME
18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Band. this ring is hand made at my studio
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

5.36 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster with Rounds Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 5.36 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Princess Cluster with Rounds Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.25 Carat Oval Round Princess cut Diamonds Alternative Engagement Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
New contemporary diamond cluster ring with three different shapes of diamonds. Why settle for one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Princess Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious cocktail ring with a bold princess cut yellow diamond 1.12 ct. Platinum 950 and gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 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

Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - Altair
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) diamond engagement ring. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Furrer-Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 6.5mm wide Fully set with 42 princess cut diamonds F-G color VS clarity 2.310
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober Jewellery with Princess Cut Diamond Modern Engagement Ring Total Handmade
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Cut Diamond Modern Engagement Ring Total Handmade Modern engagement ring made of 14 carat yellow gold
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl ring with round diamonds and princess cut diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
carats in princess cut diamonds. Size 5.5.This pearl ring is currently size 5.5 and some items can be
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 4.2 Carat H-SI1 GIA Certfied
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
ring has a gorgeous GIA certified H-SI1 3 carat Princess Cut in the center. The center stone is set in
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone Princess Cut Diamond Ring 0.55 Ct. Tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Three Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, designed to win her
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring This mens ring from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

FARBOD 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring "Princess"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
make everyone feel the luxuriance. High Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Princess cut diamonds, Size: 7
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

FARBOD 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring "Princess"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
make everyone feel the luxuriance. High Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Princess cut diamonds, Size: 7
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Contemporary Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Grooved Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
with other beloved gems and jewels. The Lara Ring Gem Details The princess cut diamonds are estimated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Emerald and Princess Cut Diamond Center
By Murat Uguz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Princess Diamond: 1.02ct Cushion Cut Emerald : 1.46ct Pear Shape Diamond Accents: 0.56ct Round
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat Princess Cut Marquise Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
shape diamonds. A large white princess cut diamond set in bezel centrally, two marquise cut set
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k...

U Pave Set 1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring CERTIFIED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pave Set 1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. You may choose to customize the center
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18ct Gold 1.23ct Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
18ct Gold 1.23ct Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring Size R 1/2 GIA Certified & Valuation of $26900
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.80 Carat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Men s Pinky Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat yellow gold Weight: 7.86gr. Diamonds: 0.80 ct. colour: F clarity: VS1 Width
Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.57 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GLK0034: 18K Yellow Gold Color: Y-Z Modified Square Brilliant Shape Princess Cut 3.57 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Unique Plaque Ring w/ Princess-Cut Invisible Set Intersecting Jagged
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Double-Row Diamond Wedding Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering princess cut diamond full of fire line the shank of this double row eternity band
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 1.70 Carat Princess Cut White Gold Crossover Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Princess cut diamond crossover ring; the ring is formed of two bands, each set with two rows of
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Onyx Smokey Quartz Enamel platinum Cubism Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
princess-cut diamonds, yellow sapphires and citrines is a puzzle of modern and galactic references. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Enamel, Platinum

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

3.55 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Fancy Intense Yellow Princess Sides Ring GIA
Located in Lakewood, NJ
gold and Yellow gold. This vintage engagement ring is set with a center Cushion cut 3.55 carat G color
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kaleidoscope Diamond Rainbow Sapphire 18 karat Gold Eternity Ring-Princess Cut
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
diamonds. Your choice of either traditional round claw set sapphires or fashion-forward princess cut
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

1.7ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring "Addison"
Located in New York, NY
cut diamond engagement ring, now presented in radiant yellow gold. This captivating ring showcases a
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit snugly between two rows of cut-outs for a brilliant prismatic palette. In 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow .60ct Princess Cut Conflict Free GIA Diamond Plat 18kt.
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
This Fancy Intense Yellow Certified .60 ct. Princess stunner is surrounded by another .17ct. total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3CT Princess Cut Diamond Pave Halo, engagement ring and pendant, GIA certified.
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Experience the ultimate versatility with our stunning 3CT Princess Cut Diamond Pave Halo Engagement
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Anni Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
SELIN KENT's update on a classic cigar band. In 14k yellow gold with princess-cut diamonds that are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Princess Morganite Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural princess cut morganite center stone, surrounded by natural white diamonds. Available in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75 TCW Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Design (0.50 Carat Center Diamond)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone a princess cut diamond is 0.50 Carats The side diamonds
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow diamond princess cut ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 63 vintage editions and 142 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a yellow diamond princess cut ring 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a yellow diamond princess cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., TJD and Stambolian are consistently popular. 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 uncut alternatives. Finding a yellow diamond princess cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 80 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring?

On average, a yellow diamond princess cut ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $195,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A princess cut diamond ring is a genre of the diamond cuts often used in engagement rings. Possessing the technical name square modified brilliant, these rings are peculiarly crafted into a square or a rectangle shape, giving it an exquisite look of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. Shop a range of antique and vintage princess cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.