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Haggai 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Ring
By Haggai
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. With a princess cut amethyst, 0.28 carat round cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct princess moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct princess moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold. 14K Gold Double Shank Princess Solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Diamond Gents Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 6 princess cut =0.66cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 10.25 (please allow two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Square Ruby and Princess Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess-cut diamonds in a half eternity. They are mounted in a prong setting and offer a timeless look.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

SeidenGang Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Orlando, FL
SeidenGang 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring – 1.80ctw Rubies, 0.60ctw Diamonds A striking
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.36ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
sparkle in this 18K yellow gold ring, centered with a 1.01ct princess-cut diamond. Its sharp brilliance is
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This part eternity band features princess cut diamonds channel set in a yellow gold band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Square Emerald Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between princess-cut diamonds. The gemstones are held in prong settings on a 14k rose gold polished shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

Michael Beaudry Yellow and Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
captivating hue, making it a standout feature of the ring. Eight Fancy Yellow princess cut diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Roman Malakov 0.83 Carats Princess Cut Seven-Stone Channel Set Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A modern wedding band showcasing 7 princess cut diamonds weighing 0.83 carats total. Set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Over Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Designer DBS cross over princess and round brilliant cut diamond ring. 5 Princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet classic engagement style ring featuring a 1.46 carat princess-cut diamond with a fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet classic engagement style ring featuring a 1.46 carat princess-cut diamond with a fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA certified 1.01ct Cushion cut diamond 1.02ct fancy yellows ring 14k G/vvs2
Located in New York, NY
clarity. Additional side princess cut diamonds: .60ct. Vs-2 clarity, Fancy Light yellows. 14kt. white
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 9.36 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in Two-Tone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, featuring a 9.36 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
princess-cut natural sapphires totaling 3.6 carats. Sparkling alongside the sapphires are diamonds weighing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct princess moissanite eternity engagement ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct princess moissanite eternity engagement ring in 14k gold. 14k Gold Moissanite Full Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Size 9.75 - 21.1g
Located in Providence, RI
materials and intricate craftsmanship. At its center sits a square-cut diamond, bezel-set in yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Green Beryl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Beryl Diamond Ring features a stunning prong-set square-cut Green
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Beryl, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.59ctw Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.59ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold Halo Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring. This ring is inspired by Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite ring features a natural fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond center stone, weighing 0.55
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This part eternity band features princess cut diamonds channel set in a yellow gold band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring .50TDW, 3.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold & diamond cocktail Ring. Tests 14k and weighs 3.4 grams. The diamonds are
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Dual Structure Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 3 princess cut = 0.18cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold. Diamond Square , Statement, Modern ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
height, 0.39" in width Diamonds Parameters: Clarity VS; Excellent Cut Diamonds: 0.51 ct Central Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.86ct Princess Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 1 princess cut diamond and 1 round diamond, 1.86 carats total. Approximately I-K color SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 11 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Grima 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Grima
Located in Weston, MA
today as it was when it was made in 1970. It is set with 31 single-cut diamonds weighing a total of
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.50tdw, 4.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. There are
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Yellow and White Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.50 ct. Y to Z color VS2 clarity diamond princess cut with good quality white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique Heavy Platinum 2.34ctw Baguette Ruby Yellow Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 1.33ctw (exact) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Cut - Channel Set - Fiery Brilliant Faint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
very well color matched channel set princess cut diamonds set alternately between four square cut
Category

Vintage 1950s English Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 110 diamonds 2.42 cts and 15 princess cut diamonds 1.66 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = 0.08cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.30 Carat Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Weight: Approximately 0.30 Carats Accent Stones: Four Rose Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 0.20
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut 1.96 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
: Fancy Light Yellow / I1 Accent Stones: 2 Princess Cut Diamonds 0.12 TCW G - H / SI
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Color Treated Pink and White Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
stunning ring features 14 color treated pink princess cut diamonds and 13 white princess cut diamonds set
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
complemented by 2 carats of princess-cut diamonds which are invisibly set on the two sides of the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Neil Lane Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ring. This absolutely exquisite halo split shank diamond ring combines white and yellow diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...

Alluring 0.31ct Rubies and Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the captivating allure of this 18K yellow gold ring, adorned with 12 exquisite princess
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring. The lovely ring features a center oval emerald with round
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Carat Emerald and Square Cut Emerald and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
elegance, with deep, rich color in a classic square cut. Offset with 6 white round-cut diamonds and 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Princess Diamond Polished Open Cuff Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
complemented by the approximate 0.35 carat princess cut diamond in which further enhances the ring with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut 14KT White Gold Crossover Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 26 Round and 9 princess cut diamond
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 karat 2.50 carat two-row princess diamond band VS quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
design. Ten princess-cut stones alternate with eight baguette-cut diamonds, secured within grooved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow and white diamond engagement ring. Princess cut fancy yellow center stone, in a hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

14 karat Yellow gold Diamond Ring Dome Cluster invisible setting.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Princess cut diamonds - cluster invisible setting Total diamond -1.75 carat HI- VVS nice good
Category

Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 1.41ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
yellow and white gold ring features a 1.10ct princess-cut diamond of exceptional color and clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 2.28ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
this 18k yellow gold diamond ring. At its center, a magnificent square-cut diamond totaling 1.51 carats
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Princess Rounds Channel Band 14 Karat G.VS
Located in New York, NY
Channel Princess & Rounds 1.40ct. Natural diamonds ring G-color Vs-2 clarity Very good Cuts
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire Marquis Cut Orange Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
band is embellished with 4 princess cut natural diamonds, separated by 6 ridged yellow gold stations
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond engagement ring features a central marquise-shaped diamond set in 14k yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
. Showcasing a beautiful arrangement of alternating stones, the square-cut emeralds and princess-cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.84 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Channel Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band. 4 princess cut channel set diamonds in a 20k yellow gold setting with 6 step
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.