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Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold Bow Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Sapphire Cut: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1x 0.07ct Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

3.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond JB Star Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By JB Star
Located in Pikesville, MD
platinum & 18k yellow JB Star mounting adorned with 8 fancy yellow princess cut channel-set diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Chloris Ring Gothic Arch 9 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz and Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
weighing 18.25ct and measuring 16mm x 12mm. Princess cut diamond shoulders flank the quartz, 5mm x 5mm
Category

2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond and Ruby Bypass Illusion Set 18 Karat Ring
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
bypass style ring features 9.64 carats of stunning princess cut candy apple red rubies and 4.24 carats of
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Princess Cut Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
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

14k Gold

0.90 Carat Brilliant Diamond Two-Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Karat Yellow Gold, you can find 30 Princess Cuts Diamonds which are Estimated to be 0.05 Carat Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Ring 1.52 Carats F Color, SI2 Clarity in a 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA report certified marquise cut diamond 1.52 carat (F Color, SI2 clarity) ring in 14k and
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Balogh 18 Karat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Checkerboard Ring
By Balogh
Located in Pikesville, MD
A beautiful 18 karat yellow gold 9mm band style ring featuring expertly invisibly set princess cut
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Two Tone Gold Men s Diamond Ring 0.65 TCW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Tone Gold Men's Diamond Ring. Consists of a total of 0.65ct princess cut diamonds in a channel
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Fuengirola, Malaga
18 karat gold ring currently rhodiumed in white gold set with one princess cut emerald centre stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut 1.04 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold
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

2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum emerald cut blue sapphire ring set with tapered baguette princess cut yellow diamonds in a
Category

American Three-Stone Rings

14kt while gold large diamonds mounting with yellow gold casing
Located in Miami, FL
3.30 CTW princess cut and rounds diamonds In 14k gold mounting ring. Diamond: 3.30Ctw Size 6.5
Category

2010s Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring
By Effy
Located in Vienna, VA
lovely in 14K white gold, the engagement ring features a stunning quartet of princess-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cober "Princess" set with a 0.60 Carat Princess-cut Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
18K yellow gold pendant, set with a beautiful 0.60 carat princess-cut diamond. Elevate Your Style
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.83 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring With Accents Center Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.10 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ruby and diamond band ring in 14-karat yellow gold. Polished metal ring prong-set with numerous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

2.15 TCW Radiant Cut G VS Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Two-tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring, Fine Ring, Fine Jewelry, Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White/ Yellow Gold Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Diamond Ring 0.55 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Stone Diamond Ring. This ring consists of 0.25ct princess cut center diamond. Surrounded by
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.00 Carat Sapphire 0.80 TCW Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. A stunning ring surely to amaze her. Consists of a 3.00ct oval cut blue
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone 14k White Gold Diamond Ring 3.11 CTW
Located in Houston, TX
14K white gold. The center diamond is a 2.01ct princess cut H VVS2 diamond. Available in 14k, 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
and princess cut diamonds. The mounting is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold and it is currently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Radiant Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14K White Gold ( 1.43 ct. tw. ) This diamond ring is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond 14k Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Custom designed onyx and diamonds mens ring set with center diamond 0.71 CTS with square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

GAL Certified 1.7 Ct Square Diamond White 18K Gold Bridal Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bridal solitaire engagement ring in white 18K gold, featuring 1.7Ct princess cut fine quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GAL Certified 1.7 Carat Diamond Solitaire White 18K Gold Bridal Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
for a modern contemporary woman. Ring size 6.5 The diamond, 1.7Ct princess cut solitaire, color J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14ct Gold 0.6 Cttw Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 585
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 14CT GOLD VINTAGE ACCENTED DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING DETAILS Material: Solid
Category

20th Century Turkish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Peridot Pink Sapphire Heart Band Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Peridot Pink Sapphire Heart Band Cocktail Ring This fun ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Celestial Hindi Moon Phase Square Diamond Engagement Ring Amber Nesting Ring
Located in Hertsliya, IL
: * Center stone shape: square - princess cut. * Center stone type: Yellow diamond, 0.5ct -0.6ct. Light
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

5.58 ct IGI Yellow Round and Trapezoid Diamond High Jewellery Ring "Astoria 558"
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
diamond 3 stones engagement ring. Round brilliant cut engagement ring with Light Yellow VVS2 center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Rose Gold and Diamond Dragonfly Ring
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 9 karat Rose gold this dainty little ring has 4 Diamonds making up the body of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

G.Minner Unique Emerald Diamonds Gold Ring
By G.MINNER
Located in Colmar, FR
A yellow gold ring set in the middle with a stunning Zambian Emerald surrounded by 3 princess cut
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Sapphire 0.90 Ct. Tw Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Consists of a 1.00ct round cut blue sapphire as a center stone in a
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Sim and Roz 14K Gold Black Enamel Ring with 0.21 Carats Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
enamel. A trio of princess cut diamonds adds radiant sparkle to the design. Alignment Ring is the modern
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
adorned with 4 rows of expertly invisibly set seamless princess cut diamonds lined with two rows of
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 9 karat Rose gold this dainty little ring has 2 Diamonds making up the Cherries which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Aurum 14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond and Onyx Contemporary Ring
By Aurum
Located in Mansfield, OH
and white gold, weight 14.3 grams. Adorned with black onyx and One princess cut diamond = .20 carat
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Men s Diamond Pompeii "Crossed Arrows" Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Roman Pompeii Diamond Ring features a total of 9 Baguettes totaling 1.10 carats ranking
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in MADRID, MD
A ring with a 6.40ct. oval sapphire and 8 princess-cut diamonds weighing 1.06ct. in 18K white gold
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.90-2.40 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round brilliant cut diamond. Surrounded by 0.40ct princess cut side diamonds in a channel setting
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Womens Diamond Ring 1.85 Ct. Tw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Surrounded by 1.10ct total round and princess cut diamonds on the side. Crafted in a prong and channel
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A well made and solid 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a gorgeous 3.09 carat oval cut Tanzanite
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Ring, 5.55ct Unheated Platinum Ceylon Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum custom Ceylon sapphire ring containing a mixed princess cut natural yellow sapphire
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
invisibly set princess cut high quality diamonds at approximately 1.44 carats total weight flanked by 12
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18k White and Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphires and Round Diamonds
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A singular cocktail ring shaped as a four-pointed star with a cluster of four princess-cut
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

.91 Carat Diamond gold platinum engagement Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
A beautiful .91 carat princess cut diamond dazzles at the center of this extraordinary vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Modern Arrow Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A clean and modern 18 karat yellow gold bypass style ring with trillion and princess cut diamonds
Category

1990s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
. Made famous by Princess Diana, the diamond halo sapphire cocktail ring has become one of the most
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold, Multi-Color Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
with marquise and princess-cut diamonds in a circular configuration: 3.30 carats. Gentle black rhodium
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Wide Ring by Christopher Designs
By Christopher Designs
Located in Pikesville, MD
sapphires and 1.07 carats of white brilliant princess cut diamonds. This piece has a nice substantial weight
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Multi-Gem 18ct Gold Ring Set with Peridot, Diamond, Topaz and More
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish and colourful 18ct yellow gold multi-gem ring set with 5 vibrant, princess cut gems
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yello...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Giant Fire Opal Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Finger Size: 5.75 Gram Weight: 25.6 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.85 CT Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

10.75 Carat GIA Yellow Sapphire Platinum and 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Filigree head. Accented with 12 (6/ea side) Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawless Square Princess cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Heavy Diamond Twist Band Ring 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ring. Gemstone: 4 x Princess cut sparkling white diamonds of excellent quality. Age: Vintage 1900s
Category

20th Century Greek Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke, Double Halo, Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring Design
Located in London, GB
This is an image of a popular ring design, ideal for an asscher, princess or cushion cut diamond or
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2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Piaget 1998 Possession Ring
By Piaget
Located in Naples, FL
Piaget yellow gold Possession ring with a princess cut diamond in the center. Ring is a size 5.50
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.