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TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut Diamond 14 KT Yellow Gold Square Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14 KT Solid yellow gold. The wide
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diana M. Princess Cut 4.01ct I SI1 and 5.24ct Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt GIA certified cocktail ring. This ring Features 4.01ct princess cut I, SI1 and 5.24cts fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Diamond Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Princess Diamond Ring, meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold Emerald Band with Princess Cut Natural Diamonds Ring (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This double shank ring showcases a square natural diamond set in a precision-cut halo, enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamond engagement ring. The ring features a beautiful bezel set colorless princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.86 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Triple Row Wide Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
multi-row diamond ring is bursting with sparkle from end to end. The striking ring features a Princess
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Princess-Cut Black Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with this crossover engagement ring. A princess-cut enhanced black diamond is secured in a prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold

1.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s South American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Princess Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.55 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and modern ring style showcasing a solitaire princess cut diamond weighing 0.55 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Princess-Cut Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamond ring is truly flaunt-worthy.April Birthstone Ring for Women: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Princess Cut Halo Emerald Gemstone Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Centered with an emerald-cut aquamarine, this ring is bordered by a halo of natural round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Three Blue Topaz with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Three Blue Topaz With Diamond Accents 0.06 Total Diamond
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Three-Stone Ring - 14k Princess 2.65ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Princess Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.68tcw 14K Natural Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Trilogy 3Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This band ring features a stunning 3.1mm princess-cut diamond as its centerpiece, with two
Category

2010s Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.83tcw 18K AAA Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a spectacular AAA Emerald Cut Colombian emerald and diamond princess cut ring
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Diamond Princess Flower Ring
By Robert Coin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning diamond ring by Robert Coin. The face features a captivating floral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, crowned by a 3.00-carat natural princess-cut diamond—GIA certified and graded an icy E color with refined
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring
By Sabaddini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.01tcw 18K Round Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed are a spectacular round Colombian emerald and diamond princess cut ring. Set in 18k
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Set - 10k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Thin Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
total weight of 0.12 Carat and 4 Princess Cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.28 Carat. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone Note: 2 stones have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5ct GIA Princess-Cut Diamond Cathedral Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
princess-cut diamond, expertly selected for its VS clarity and G color, offering a pristine balance of fire
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Princess-Cut Enhanced Blue Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
symbolizes eternal love and faith. Secured in a V-prong setting, the princess-cut enhanced blue diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Multi-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Cut Diamond Ring showcases a stunning princess-cut diamond channel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Princess 2.00ctw Invisible Set Ring Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamonds Ct 1.58 and 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A solid 18 yellow and white gold band ring. Seven Diamonds Princess cut for Carat 1.58 and of a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 1.67 Carat Fancy Light Brown Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom created in platinum, this gorgeous piece features a stunning 1.02ct princess cut center
Category

2010s More Rings

Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.70 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Princess Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Unveil a masterpiece of elegance with our 1960’s princess style Emerald and Diamond halo engagment
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
set with princess-cut Blue Sapphires with a total weight of 1.72 Carat and Diamonds total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Band - 18K Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Princess cut diamond half eternity band. Very slick but defiantly makes a statement. Yellow and White gold
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Princess-Cut Diamond Split Shank Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: A princess cut solitaire diamond dazzles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18k Round Genuine Diamond Solitaire Ring Anniversary Illusion set princess cut.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring or a wedding band. High Quality Brilliant Diamond solitaire tension set with
Category

1990s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2.78 Ct Multi-Color Princess Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring featuring princess cut multi sapphire totaling 2.78 carats, set in 14k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Burmese Ruby Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Burmese rubies as well as approximately .60cttw in H-I color Vs1-2 clarity princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Dazzling 18k Yellow gold Halo Princess Ring w/ 0.67 ct natural diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat Princess natural Diamond. It has 0.17 carat of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 5 3/4" 18k Princess .39ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Pink Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Princess Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.34 Total Carat Baguette, Princess Cut Round Diamond 18k Two Tone Bypass Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow and white gold bypass ring with 6 baguette diamonds weighing 0.60 carat total, four
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Square Cut Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14k Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
and natural Diamond ring set in 14k solid yellow gold. 4 square cut Rubies are bezel set together with
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

GIA-Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
this spectacular 3.00ct natural princess-cut diamond engagement ring — a bold expression of refinement
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Princess-Cut White Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this half eternity ring. The princess-cut white and enhanced black diamonds are arranged in a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified SI2 J
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
White princess cut diamond sets on 14 karat gold ring. Princess cut diamond GIA certificate Metal
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

SI/HI Certified Princess Cut Center Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/HI Certified Princess Cut Center Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.