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New Pinky Men Natural Diamond Ring Diamond 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fully Buss Down Hip Hop Ring Diamond 10K Yellow Gold. 10KT Gold Men Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Openwork Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ladies emerald, ruby, and diamond openwork wide band ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow HRD Certificated 0.96 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct White gold Princess Cut 0.96ct Fancy Yellow Diamond, HRD Certificated 1007501004, Clarity SI2
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Wide Blue Sapphire and Diamond Modern Band
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and modern invisibly set princess cut blue sapphire and diamond wide band style ring with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Red Ruby white Diamond Pave Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
Gorgeous pave dome ring with natural princess cut red ruby and white diamond in 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Sapphire Oval Labradorite Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. SI clarity. Approx 0.2ct - Natural princess cut blue sapphire. Approx 0.72ct - 1.2mm ring band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Very attractive lady's emerald and diamond ring featuring a gem quality square emerald cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

0.88 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow White Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has 7 Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.48 carats and 7 Square Cut Rubies that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. 0.55 carat diamonds. Princess cut. VS clarity and G color. 100% natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Princess Cut SI 1 G color 3.1 Carat Channel Set Eternity Band Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple eternity band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold has 3.1 carats of matching 3 mm princess
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.77 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Emerald and diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold. The ring is prong set with 1 square step cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tourmaline Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold. Princess Cut Tourmaline weighing 2.0 carats and Round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, 2nd half of the 20th century. Bypass design with 2 central princess-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

M. Hisae Baguette Princess White Diamond Open Band
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
reclaimed, fair trade White Diamond Baguette (VS) ◘ 1mm reclaimed, fair trade princess-cut White Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Dome Cable Ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Sterling Silver Size 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
This David Yurman dome cable ring in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver features 7 princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold 2.20 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Karat White Gold Fancy Cut Natural Colored Diamond Unique Ring with 1 Fancy Cut Diamond, 1
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 15 Gra
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 CTW Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 15 Grams One Fine
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
1 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with 42 diamonds around it stands out in this oval shape. If
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.80 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K yellow gold. Center diamond: 0.80 carat total. Marquise cut. G color, SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.59ct Yellow Sapphire Set in 2.38ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
any outfit. Surrounding the yellow sapphire are 2.38 carats of sparkling diamonds, carefully selected
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Ring with Colombian Emerald and Diamond
Located in Sydney, NSW
rub over set princess cut diamonds and fourteen bead set round brilliant cut diamonds, complemented
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.25ct Round Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Center Stone: Round Cut Moissanite 7mm (1.25ct) - Side Stones: Princess Cut Diamonds 2.00ctw
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band or Right Hand Ring Unisex 14 Karat Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A good looking yellow sapphire and diamond wedding band or right hand ring. The ring consists of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has natural Emeralds and Diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Stackable Band in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful natural Ruby and diamond ring is set in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Fancy Color Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
contemporary dome ring flanked on an east:west orientation with 6 channel-set, natural fancy yellow princess
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond 14k Multi Row Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
to accommodate any finger. Channel set princess cut diamonds alternate with pave'-set round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Engagement Ring Set in 18kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Ring, using baguette, round and princess cut diamonds to create the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Engagement Ring Set in 18kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Ring, using baguette, round and princess cut diamonds to create the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Marquise Diamond Center
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamonds on either side. Set in yellow gold, this ring was crafted to have a raised profile to
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Light Yellow and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The natural Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut central Diamond is rated VS2 and weighs 1.02 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Platinum Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring. The ring showcase three square princess cut rubies secured in
Category

2010s Australian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
and four diamonds in princess cut set to a plain yellow gold band. Ring size - UK L 1/2 US 5.5 EU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.94 Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.27 carats. The total carat weight of the ring is 0.94 carats. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring, Revelation Pinky
Located in Doha, QA
yellow gold Diamond: -Weight: 0.18ct -Color: F/G -Clarity: VS -Cut: Round Brilliant Tsavorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Cober “Beautiful blue” with 6.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Carat Sapphire and Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring from Cober Jewellery This is a 18K yellow gold ring with a
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pear Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Knokke, BE
unique and very special indeed are the princess shaped diamonds (3,79ct) who have been especially re-cut
Category

1990s Belgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
An absolute show-stopper featuring a beautiful 1.65 carat emerald cut diamond surrounded by 7.74
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Baguette Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
shimmering 18 carat yellow gold band. The Cailan Ring Gem Details The baguette cut Indicolite tourmaline is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Diamond Large Curved Cocktail Ring by Sasha Primak
By Sasha Primak
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold ring features expertly invisibly set white princess cut diamonds and a pavé set fancy yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring Stones: Burma Ruby Stone Shape: Princess Cut Stone Carat
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.11ct Fancy Intense Yellow Three Stone Diamond Ring Platinum
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
square modified Brilliant Yellow Diamond, certified by GIA, that radiates with its unique, eye-catching
Category

2010s North American Romantic Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Kian Design 18 Carat Two-Tone Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
that is complimented with princess cut diamonds on either side, all set in 18ct white gold. The band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Modern Abstract Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and modern solid 18 karat yellow gold abstract style ring featuring 48 princess cut
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mozafarian 0.45 Carat Emerald Pear Diamond, Yellow White Gold Capricorn Ring
Located in London, England
father of all Ancient Egyptian gods. This refined piece features a 0.06 ct princess-cut white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Warren, ME
Yellow old and set with five Princess cut Rubies and five small Diamonds. The background is textured
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Warren, ME
Yellow old and set with five Princess cut Sapphires and five small Diamonds. The background is textured
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.67 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond Band! A daily and dazzling stunner! This ring has 4 Square Cut Rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K yellow gold. 100% natural earth mined Emerald. Princess cut emerald, 2.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with .64 Cts in Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Eye catching mens diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.64 cts in invisible set princess cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

White Gold Band with 1.85 Carat Pave Diamonds and 1.60 Carat Yellow Diamonds
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut fancy intense yellow diamonds (1.60 carat total weight) is of highest quality, handmade and one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Ring, New
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
9ct yellow gold dress ring, narrow, low half round, reverse tapered shank with underrail, upswept
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unheated Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Certificated
Located in London, GB
treatment The Sapphire is surrounded by an estimated 2,00cts of old mine cut Diamonds The ring is 18ct
Category

Early 20th Century British George V Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Graded 19.01 Carat Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow Vs2 Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warrington, PA
Absolutely Outstanding GIA Graded 19.01 carat Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Orangy-Yellow Vs2 Diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.17 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.87 carats and 40 Natural Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Natural Australian Parti Green Sapphire Engagement Ring Set
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
magnificent 1.31-carat Green Sapphire in a mesmerizing princess cut, delicately set in a lustrous band of 14ct
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Criss Cross Diamond Ring with over 3 Carats
Located in Surfside, FL
Stunning criss cross diamond ring with over 3 carats in princess cut and round cut diamonds set in
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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.