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18 Karat Gold Yellow and White Diamond "Illusion-Set" Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Yellow and White Diamond "Illusion-Set" Ring Love comes in all shapes and sizes. For
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Charming 0.84ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring radiates luxury and timeless charm with its 18K yellow gold setting, perfectly
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional 31.46ct Emerald-Cut Kunzite Ring with Fancy Yellow Diamonds in 14K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.50 carats, along with a 0.15-carat round Fancy Yellow diamond, adding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Ring with 1.30ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
radiant 18kt yellow gold, this ring boasts a stunning array of diamonds meticulously arranged to dazzle
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20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 13 Carat Colombian Emerald Princess Diamond Unisex Ring in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 13 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring in 18 karat solid yellow
Category

Early 2000s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Morelli 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond Geometric Ring
By Paul Morelli
Located in Southampton, PA
setting while enhancing the ring's geometric allure.At the center, a bezel-set princess-cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.05 Carat Morganite Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.05 Carat Morganite Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Item Specs: Morganite (Princess
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...

18 Karat White Gold Square Cut Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
alternating white diamonds and vibrant emeralds. The square-cut stones are meticulously set in a sleek 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.10Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring 2002
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary princess cut 1.10 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat
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Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds. The
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
invisibly set princess-cut diamonds, giving the ring a bold, structured appearance. The clean lines of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Link To Love Diamond Enamel Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
enamel ring, embellished with a princess cut diamond and Gucci logo. Super stackable and quirky ring
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 5/8 Ctw Diamond Split Shank and Milgrain Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring stands as a masterpiece of design and devotion. At its heart, a 1/3 carat princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

VR Jewels Princess Diana Inspired 3.9Ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana inspired ring features a 3.9 ct oval-cut natural emerald - (13×10 mm) set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alluring 0.7ct Infinity-Style Ruby Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Larry Jewelry
Located in רמת גן, IL
in warm 18K yellow gold. A vibrant row of 18 princess-cut rubies totaling 0.36 ct weaves through the
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Round, Princess and Baguette Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
princess and baguette cut stones, while the outer two rows have smaller, more tightly set round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 1.0ct Fancy Intense Yellow Brown Diamond
Located in London, GB
Set with a stunning 1.0ct fancy intense yellow-brown diamond at its centre, this elegant ring is
Category

2010s European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This sparkling ring features 27 princess cut
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GIA certified Fancy Light Yellow 0.76 Carat Princess cut center Diamond, side set with 0.81 Carat
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Gents Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
sophistication. This ring combines the brilliance of princess and baguette cut diamonds with the strength of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.94 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ladies Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
White and Yellow Gold -0.90 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certified -Center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Size 6 8 sparkling, princess cut diamonds embedded in a 14K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
glamour to your look. The ring features a 207 carat emerald cut emerald set in a diamond design, giving it
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Classica Ring Size 7 #20705
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Classica Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 16 round
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, .75ct Center Diamond
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond engagement ring in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The center diamond is a
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds. They are channel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 2.00 Carat Round &Princess-Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Multi Row Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Experience dazzling diamonds with this magnificent studded ring that’s sure to steal all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Invisible-Set Diamond Center Ruby Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking combination of diamonds and rubies in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Band Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Band Ring set in 19.2K Yellow Gold with: - 1 Oval Cut Ruby weighing 0,54 ct; - 12 Princess
Category

20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

21.12tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, Oiling Secondary Stone: Diamond Shape: Baguette, Princess Cut Diamond Count: 6 Weight: 0.38-Carats
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Baguette and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fit any finger. Specifications: main stone: PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND 0.72CT additional: STRAIGHT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Composite and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 38 baguette diamonds and 12 princess-cut diamonds harmoniously unite, boasting a total weight of half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.54ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold ring with diamonds. Not marked 18k, but tests positive for 18k. The center diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Splendid 1.70 Carat Natural VVS Diamond 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 1.70 Carats Natural VVS Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Ring. A stunning ring
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring 4 Princess Cut Sapphires Totaling 0.60 Carats Surrounded By 16
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Retro Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot and Diamonds is a stunning testament to vintage
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02tcw 18K Round Emerald Princess Diamond Ring - Rich Green Two-Tone Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
by princess cut diamond clusters on each side, adding a touch of sparkle to its stunning two-toned
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Cut Sandawana Emerald Diamond Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set emerald step cut sandawana emerald diamond linear band ring. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
any harm. This ring also has a total of 8 accent Princess cut diamonds, 4 on each side of the center
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emma Chapman 5.30ct Blue Topaz Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A striking one-of-a-kind 5.30ct blue topaz and diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome
Category

1990s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Channel Set Three Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A striking band ring featuring 0.28 carats of princess cut diamonds, graded H color and VS2
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring
By Boodles
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold full eternity ring by Boodles. The ring is set with 28 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.4 Carat Blue and White Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Blue and White Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 12 princess cut blue
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .75ctw Stackable Ring Size 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian black opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
made up of sparkling pie-cut diamonds and is flanked by clusters of princess-cut diamonds on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant 9 stone diamond ring, set with 3 princess cut natural diamonds & 6 baguettes diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.28 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
remarkable piece features three radiant-cut fancy yellow diamonds elegantly positioned side by side
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 4.18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2.30ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.28ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 2.16ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
fusion of brilliance and luxury, this elegant ring features a dazzling 1.05ct princess-cut diamond at its
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Wave Ladies Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.10Cttw Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with approximately 1.25 Cttw princess and
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1/3 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Designer Cluster Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
round and 4 princess-cut white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 0.33
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emma Chapman Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
tourmaline, set in hand-engraved oxidized sterling silver, and flanked by two full cut diamonds which are set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

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Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow diamond princess cut ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 63 vintage editions and 142 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a yellow diamond princess cut ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a yellow diamond princess cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., TJD and Stambolian are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a princess cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. Finding a yellow diamond princess cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 80 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring?

On average, a yellow diamond princess cut ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $195,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Yellow Diamond Princess Cut Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A princess cut diamond ring is a genre of the diamond cuts often used in engagement rings. Possessing the technical name square modified brilliant, these rings are peculiarly crafted into a square or a rectangle shape, giving it an exquisite look of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. Shop a range of antique and vintage princess cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.