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Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Rub Over Set Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
cut diamond flanked by two glistening rub over princess cut diamonds. This vintage splendour is named
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Paul Amey 18K Gold, Platinum, Green and White Diamond hand crafted "Bark" Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Paul Amey’s “Bark” green and white diamond ring was crafted from 18K yellow gold and platinum
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2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Asscher Cut Engagement Ring, Forever One Moissanite, 14K Rose Gold
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
This Art Deco inspired Asscher cut engagement ring features a 2.20ct Forever One moissanite with
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.19 Carat Mens Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Princess Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.46 Carats and 6 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.28 Carats. The Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pumpkin Shaped Emeralds and Diamond 18K Gold “Cinderella” Secret Ring by Édéenne
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
slipper, set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.10 carat. This very organic and round shaped ring is
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Francesca Grima Ruby Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
"Invader I" ring in yellow gold and rubies by Francesca Grima ・Polished 18ct. Yellow
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Francesca Grima Emerald Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
"Invader I" ring in yellow gold and emeralds by Francesca Grima ・Polished 18ct. Yellow
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 0.5-1 Carat Double Halo, Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring
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, ...

Bespoke 0.5-1 Carat Double Halo, Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring
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, ...

Francesca Grima Sapphire Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
"Invader I" ring in yellow gold and sapphires by Francesca Grima ・Polished 18ct. Yellow
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Convertible 18 Karat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
ring can be worn a multitude of ways: channel-set princess-cut sapphires or a double row of pave-set
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Elongated Rectangle Two-Tone Gold Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
A classic and unusual extra-elongated gold pearl ring that celebrates the striking elegance of
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1990s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Ring, Revelation Pinky
Located in Doha, QA
yellow gold Diamond: -Weight: 0.18ct -Color: F/G -Clarity: VS -Cut: Round Brilliant Ruby: -Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.18 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 cushion cut Ruby(GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Sapphire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning platinum, 18K yellow gold band ring, channel set with 5 Princess cut diamonds weighing
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.85 Carats Vintage Cocktail Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. VS clarity and G color. Baguette and princess cut diamonds. Total Carat weight of all precious
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7 Stone Oval Diamond Illusion Ring in 14kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
A meticulously crafted diamond ring, using pears, marquis and princess cut diamonds to create 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 2.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
design is a charming take on a classic “Princess Diana-Style Ring”. Masterfully jeweled, in a diamond
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA 10.10 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
.. Pink Sapphires are much rarer than those in the Blue range. Princess Diana's Sapphire & Diamond ring
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Antique 1880s Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.41 carat hot Bubble Gum Pink Tourmaline/ 1.00 carats diamonds 18k ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
tourmaline radiating atop special invisible-set princess cut diamonds having E color and VS clarity. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.26 Carat G VS2 Diamond Engagement Platinum Gold Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold ring consisting of one GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Kian Design 2.27 Carat Pear Shape Green Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
campaign. 3 x Princess cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.49ct total weight 7 x Round brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

STATEMENT Paris High Jewelry Diamonds Ring with Tsavorite Center Stone 1.61Carat
Located in PARIS, FR
diamonds of G-VS quality, princess and baguette cuts, for a total of 2.56 carats. The center stone is a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

7.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Statement Ring Stones: Blue Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Stone Dimensions: 11MMx8MM
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
open skeleton design containing on each shoulder 1 x princess cut diamond equalling 22pts and 23pts
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2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gem Stone and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Miracle and grace, this elegant, exquisite and exceptional ring features 3 princess-cut 0.1o-carat
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold

Round Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Round Diamond Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create the illusion of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Marquise Diamond 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangrak
: The marquise cut is less common than round or princess cuts, making this ring a unique and eye
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2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire/ 1.50cts. Diamonds/ 18K Plat Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
, platinum was selected to fabricate the 5- pronged setting. Near flawless, E color diamonds in the princess
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Invisibly Set Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Sleek and simple invisibly set three row 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring approximately 2.25
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with 0.72 carats of Rubies and Emeralds. The frame
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Wide band in 18k yellow gold with approximately 2.16 carats in diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Wide band in 18k yellow gold with approximately 2.16 carats in princess cut diamonds and 1.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Noir Multicolor Sapphires Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Noir collection ring in 18 karat yellow gold with 0.34 carats multicolor sapphires. Topped with
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, and red play of colour. The princess cut and round brilliant cut diamonds total 0.79 carats and are F
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold. Total Diamond Weight 10.00 ct. (17) Princess Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pear Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
signature illusion setting is a guaranteed head turner. The ingenious use of a combination of a Princess Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Baguette and Diamond Eternity Band
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold eternity ring set with 10 princess-cut diamonds and 10 baguette-cut emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

2.64 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
garnet in baguette cut 2,64-Carat diamonds in brilliant cut 0,13 Carat (VS-F quality) and yellow and
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Mandarin Garn...

Edwardian 18ct Gold 1ct Sapphire and 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous early 20th century 1ct oval blue sapphire and 1ct transitional cut diamond halo cluster
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Band Ring with 1 Red Spinel, 2 Tsavorite and 52 Diamonds, 2020
Located in Heerlen, NL
, Round Brilliant & Princess cut - size: 17.5 (55) - Ring is hand made by my own Goldsmith. - Including
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Ethonica Diamond Band in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Very classic band with eighteen princess cut diamonds mounted in 18K Yellow Gold. The band is
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Duo Column Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Column Crown Ring in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds. - Round, pear, baguette
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2010s Emirian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hannah Martin London Diamond Gold Sculptural "Empty Sovereign" Ring
Located in London, GB
35 grams of solid 18 carat rose gold and contains approximately 2.9 carats of princess cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Duo Four-Way Ring
Located in New York, NY
Duo Four-way Ring in 18k yellow gold with fancy-cut, pave and baguette diamonds. - Round, pear
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2010s Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Duo Four-Way Ring
Duo Four-Way Ring
$13,400 / item
3.20 Carat Diamonds and 2 Carat Colombian Emerald French Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
(the eagle head). The diamonds cut are round brilliant cut and Princess cut. they are very good quality
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round Illusion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
signature illusion setting is a guaranteed head turner. The ingenious use of a combination of a Princess Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Pear Shape Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with colorful gems, 1.60 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

2.60 Carat Heart Shaped Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats and flanked by eight princess cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Ring
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Lizunova White Gold Pave Set Diamond Eternity Ring; Made to Order
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
. This diamond eternity ring can also be made in platinum, rose gold or yellow gold, in different widths
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Robin Woolard Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
piece. Designed and made in San Francisco. Size 7. Ring can be sized upon request. -4 Princess Cut
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Robin Woolard Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Revival Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
aesthetic blending vibrancy and structural symmetry. Playfully juxtaposed princess cut diamonds alternating
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval and Emerald Diamond Illusion Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Oval and Diamond Illusion Eternity Ring, using a cluster of marquise, princess and baguette cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.39 Carat Natural Yellow Princess Cluster Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 1.39 Carat Natural Yellow Princess Cluster Diamond Pendant Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Lizunova White Gold Half Circle Diamond Eternity Ring; Made to Order
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
, with round, cushion, princess or baguette cut diamonds of different sizes, or with coloured gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pear Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.00 Carat
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
combination of a Princess Cut diamond, Pear Cut Diamond and three Marquise Cut Diamonds to create the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.