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2.28 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
yellow princess cut diamond flanked by trillion cut diamonds at .82 carats total weight. Center diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kian Design Total 1.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
internal yellow gold heart-shaped ornament inside the white gold setting is set with seven princess cut
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.19 Carat Sapphire and Princess Cut Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 4.19 Carat Sapphire and Princess Cut Statement Ring Stones: Blue Sapphire Stone Shape
Category

1990s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.75 Carat Princess Cut Sapphire with Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Princess Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone Color: Blue Metal Purity: 18k Occasion: Anniversary Main Stone
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Two Stone Emerald and Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond open ring displays a cushion cut diamond on one open end of the ring and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Kian Design 2.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond All the Way Around Bridal Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
commitment ring. Princess cut diamonds: F colour, SI clarity, 2.2 x 2.2 mm, 30 = 2.03ct total weight Weight
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MAIKO NAGAYAMA Sapphire Princess Cut and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
This modern handmade British-London Hallmarked 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with princess cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with 1.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds
By Harry Roa
Located in Sarasota, FL
"Morphology" 18k rose gold diamond ring with 1.25 ct of princess cut diamonds G Clarity VS1 Color
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

White and Yellow Princess Cut Diamonds Wedding Band in Two Color Gold Mounting
Located in New York, NY
Weight. The Combination of the White and Yellow Princess Cut Diamonds are Very unique and very different.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Mixed Metal, Whi...

2.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and diamond, eternity band consisting of twenty-nine, channel set, princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Sim and Roz Yellow Gold Ring with Round and Princess Cut Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Istanbul, 34
open silhouette, Polaris Ring is crafted of 14K gold, it sparkles with vibrant round and princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Garnet Pink Sapphire Enamel 18k Rose Gold Alexi Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
(Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS1-SI1) 1.5 x 1.5mm natural princess-cut white diamonds (Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Princess Cut Diamond 1/10 Carat Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Eternity Ring with .10ct Princess Cut Diamonds set in 18k Gold. Total Diamond weight is 2.9ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.27 Carat Diamond Ring G/IF 14k White Gold, 7 Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Darmstadt, DE
1.27 Carat Diamond Ring G/IF 14k White Gold, 7 Princess Cut Diamonds High Gloss Finish. Fine Hand
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Attached” with one 0.14 Ct. Princess-cut Diamond (F/VVS) Ring Handmade
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
“Attached” with one 0.14 Ct. Princess-cut Diamond (F/VVS) Ring Handmade Handmade 14K yellow gold ring with
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toi Et Moi Emerald Cut and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mixed cut diamond ring displays 2 beautiful cut diamonds each 0.50 ct. a emerald cut and a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold 6.5mm band features two rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 5 carats
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Princess Cut 6 Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We present this striking, Diamond Ring skillfully crafted from 18K Yellow gold symbolizing
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Two Stone Pear Cut and Princess Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamond on the other. Available in 14k White Gold, 18k White Gold, 14k Yellow Gold, 18k
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Emerald Cut and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 2 Diamond stone open ring displays two mixed cut diamonds, one emerald cut the other princess
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Three Rings Set - Altair and Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) Moissanite - Trio wedding rings set. Altair meaning is the name of
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat 3 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Channel Princess Cut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Surrounded by 0.75ct princess cut side diamonds in channel setting. Handcrafted in 14k Gold, 18k Gold.
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Ring Band Half Set with Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerpen, BE
beautiful and elegant eternity band set with princess cut diamonds, perfect for everyday use, to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.02 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Princess Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted women's bypass ring in 18-karat yellow gold with two princess-cut diamonds. Polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

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

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.01 Carat 14 Karat White Yellow Gold GSL Certified Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
setting with a white gold shank and a yellow gold crown prong-set with a princess cut diamond. The diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond and Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Grid 18 Karat Gold Hexagon Men s Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond and Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Grid 18 Karat Gold Hexagon Men's Ring Please let us know
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Three Rings Set - Altair and Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) diamond- Trio wedding rings set. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Two-Color 18 Kt Gold Ring with Emerald and Brilliant and Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-color 18 kt gold ring with emerald and brilliant and princess cut diamonds Elegant band in the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Monan Once Upon A Time 1.71 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamonds Three Princesses Ring
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
shape fancy yellow diamonds and 0.45 carats of fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds with the total
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Princess Cut 5 Carat Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5 Carats Princess Cut Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6.50 Carats Princess Cut Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Princess Cut 5.5 Carat Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.50 Carats Princess Cut Eternity Ring Natural Diamonds F-G Color VS Clarity 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.10 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Brand: The Diamond Guru Diamond Color: F-G Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone Creation: Natural Base
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.05 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring G/IF 14k Gold, Blue/Grey/White Enamel
Located in Darmstadt, DE
0.05 Carat Diamond Ring G/IF 14k White Gold, Blue/Grey/White Enamel Solitaire Princess Cut
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Princess Cut Diamond 0.07 Ct Each, 2.10 Ct Total Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Eternity Ring with .07Ct Princess Cut Diamonds set in 18k Gold. Total Diamond weight is 2.10ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Floating Diamonds Eternity Wedding Band 18 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant princess cut natural diamonds float along the shank of this eternity band. Meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Teresa Small Banded Cage Ring with Princess Cut Sapphires and White Diamonds
By Jane Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
18k White & Yellow Gold with White Diamonds & Princess Cut Sapphires 3.41tw I was inspired by the
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

Beautiful Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold, Exquisite
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful classically blue princess cut sapphire has been set in yellow gold and accented by
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Rose 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

14 Karat White Gold 1.57 Carat Princess Cut Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold 1.57TCW Princess Cut Sapphire w/ Diamonds Ring Size 6.75 Size: 6.75 Metal: 14k
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exclusive 18 Karat Gold 1.1 Carat Unheated Green Sapphire Princess Cut Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.07 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Hand-made in Spain Irene Bozza, Conscious
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.80 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band G, VS in Gold Channel Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.80 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band G,VS in Gold Channel Set. Diamond Color G, Clarity VS
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.24 Carat Round and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring and Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
/Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Accents Total Weight of Accents = 0.80 ct Average Color: J Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

M. Hisae Carré Cut Antique White Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
movement out of static, geometric forms. The Carré Cut is an original antique. 14K YELLOW GOLD US RING
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring 18k Contemporary 1.38 Carats/ E Color Princess Diamond Center in Platinum
Located in Birmingham, MI
A contemporary high polished wedding ring set with a superbly cut, 0.56 carat E VVS princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Diamond Ring and Wedding Band 1.06 Carat Total 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful princess cut diamond engagement ring and wedding band. The engagement ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (12) princess-cut diamonds, 1.25 ct. tw., I, I-J, channel set and framed in 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00ct Princess Cut Moissanite Bridal Ring Set in 14K White and Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Center Stone: Princess Cut Moissanite 5.5mm (1.00ct) - Side Stones: Round Cut Diamonds 0.50ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alluring 14K yellow gold diamond cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
Alluring 14K yellow gold diamond cocktail ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 6.50 (resizable
Category

2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.