5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring F VVS GIA Platinum Bespoke British Hallmarked
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An exceptional bespoke handcrafted platinum diamond ring showcasing a magnificent 5.00 carat princess cut natural diamond, graded approximately F colour and VVS clarity, accompanied ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.57 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classically Stunning Five Stone Ring The ring is Platinum There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds All GIA Certified Stones The center is Carat 1.05 J VS1 Princess Cut Diamond The side is C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
2/5 Carat 18K White Gold Men's Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Men's band showcase six (6) perfectly matched Princess cut diamonds scattered on a nine (9) MM wide band. The band's thin edges are polished, and the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Diamond Gold Princess Cut Five-Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Diamond Half Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds prong set There are 0.50 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 5.5, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Princess Cut Diamond 0.98 Carat White Gold Four Prong Solitaire Ring
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMONDS Style: 4 Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 2081236S Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 0.98 CTS Diamond Shape: LEO Princess Diamond Color & C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Princess cut Diamond Engagement Ring Princess cut 0.71 Carat, D-VS2 #9
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage - new never used Natural Diamond Engagement ring Center stone: princess cut / square shape 0.71 carat D-VS2 - natural diamond !
Diamond, Platinum
1.92 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Princess cut diamond platinum wedding band ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The seven dazzling princess cut diamonds are meticulously set in a sleek platinum band, creating a stunn...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .43ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: princess cut diamond, carat total weight .43ct, Color E, Clarity VVS1 Hallmark: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Mens 2 Carat 5 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 6.36 mm Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 5- stone princess cut diamond ring handmade in 18 k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Classic Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Express all the love you hold in your heart for that special someone with this shimmering diamond engagement ring. Eye-catchingly beautiful, this 14k white gold ring sparkles with 1 ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$3,997Sale Price / item|40% Off
14 Karat White Gold 5-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring 1.80 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 5 stone princess cut diamond Anniversary ring 1.80cts., containing 5 princess cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS2-SI1 and weight 1.80cts. Ring size is 5.75 and can be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 92.5% sterling silver cocktail ring features 0.4 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 36 individual stones. The fashion ring features a ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 92.5% sterling silver cocktail ring features 0.4 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 36 individual stones. The fashion ring features a ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 92.5% sterling silver cocktail ring features 0.4 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 36 individual stones. The fashion ring features a ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 92.5% sterling silver cocktail ring features 0.4 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 36 individual stones. The fashion ring features a ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Princess cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.02 carats are channel set in a platinum handmade band. The average color and clarity of the diamonds is G/H VS. Size 6.5, can be sized
Diamond, Platinum
5.10 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Princess and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.10 carats, I-J, VS2-SI1. 5 mm wide Size 5 3/4
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Natural Princess Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Princess & Rounds 1.01ct. Natural Princess brilliant diamond H-color, Si-1 clarity. 5.9 X 5.2 mm Side diamonds: .20ct. Rounds, Brilliant Full cuts H color, Vs-2 clarity. 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.38 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful platinum ring centers an EGL certified princess cut diamond that weighs 3.38ct. and is graded I-J color with VS1 clarity. The center stone is flanked by baguette cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.28 carats Princess-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning antique engagement ring is handcrafted in solid platinum. This ring is centered with 1 genuine princess cut natural diamond vibrant approx 1.01ct, GIA certified I colo...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This contemporary engagement ring features a stunning 1 carat princess cut diamond, expertly cut to maximize its brilliance and fire.
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Two-Row Wedding Band Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Whether as a wedding band or an anniversary gift, this ring is a statement piece. 20 princess cut diamonds F VS approximately 1.50 carats Size 7 ¾ and sizable Platinum Tested: pla...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA .99 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .99ct princess cut diamond set in a platinum three stone simple setting, accented with 2 tapered baguette side diamonds. The center diamond is ...
Diamond, Platinum
.93 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Double halo diamond engagement ring. .30ct princess cut center diamond, set in a 14k rose gold setting with a double halo design and loop style shank. Suitable for special occasions ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
0.94 Carat 18K White Gold Women's Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Women's band showcases graduating Princess Cut diamonds on a five (5) MM wide tapered band. The band is in a polished finish. Diamond Weight : 0.94 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 16 Princess cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats. 4mm wide Size 5 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.00ct Princess Cut I VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a natural, GIA diamond offered from New York (DID: 5063-06). Whether you are searching for a 5 carat diamond, a loose natural diamond, or a GIA diamond to set in an engagemen...
Diamond, White Gold
1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Gold Coil Ring
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 3.40 gms Diamond- 0.23 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 3.45 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
EGL Certified .94 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Capture that special someone's heart with this stunning .94 carat princess cut diamond solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.3 Carat Princess Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a 14k White Gold Crossover Engagement Ring adorned with a total weight of 1.3 ct Round Brilliant Diamonds. The ring, weighing 3.7 grams and sized 5, features a central Nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.80ct Diamond Princess-Cut 5-Stone Ring ALR-19903
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Arranged in a neat line across the band, the 1.80 carats diamonds return light in bold, lively flashes, giving the ring its unique beauty.Offered brand new, this 18K White Gold 1.80 ...
Diamond
$3,234Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carat Centre Stone: 0.50 Carat Colour: G – Independent Certificate Clarity: VS-SI (eye clean) Cut: Princess Cut Top Width: 5 mm (widest point) ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.90 Carat Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Ring Size: K (50) Baguette Cut Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 carats (0.30 carats each), Colour: H-I, Clarity: VS1 Princess Cut Diamonds: Approx...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1/3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring Solitaire in 18K White Gold Size US 5 1/4
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct White Gold 1/3 Carat Princess Cut Solitaire Ring Thick Tappered Shank in Raised Exposed 4 Claw Setting Carat 0.33 Clarity SI2 Colour E Cut Excellent Size J 3.32 Grams Full UK ...
Diamond, White Gold
Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 0.72 Carat H SI1 14 Karat White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND Style: 4 Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 2085790S Year Purchased: 2014 Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.72 CT Diamond Shape: THE LE...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Princess Cut GIA Certified Diamond Ring 1.03ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The center diamond is a princess cut, 1.03 carats, H color, VS1 clarity, excellent polish and symmetry.
Diamond, Platinum
$10,350Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive 1.89ct GIA Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Truly a ring fit for a princess! This 14 karat white gold beauty features a 1.89 carat Natural Princess Cut diamond ring set in a 4-prong setting with 14 natural round diamonds exper...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.20 carat Princess Cut Diamond J-SI1 in 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 1.20 carat Princess Cut Diamond J color-SI1 clarity in 18k White Gold Diamond Ring Diamond Solitaire Ring features a 1.20 carat Square Princess cut Diamond in the cent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum, Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted from platinum and stamped for authenticity, this piece is both durable and luxurious. At the centre of the ring is a dazzling princess-cut natural diamond, with an estimated...
Diamond, Platinum
Mens 5 Princess Cut Diamond Satin Finish Center Band Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.25 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Ring Height: ~7 mm Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kite Set Princess Cut Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 1.28CTW Average Diamond Color: G-I Average Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 - sizable ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jeff Cooper Carat Princess Cut Diamond Geneva Engagement Ring and Matching Band
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Geneva solitaire engagement ring featuring a 1.00 carat princess cut diamond (E, VS2, GIA# 5191280344).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Valina Diamond Halo Ring White Gold, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.15 Carat GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.15ctw Solitaire's Carat: .70ct Accents' Carats: .45ctw Cuts: Princess (solitaire)...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$996Sale Price|20% Off
1/2 Carat Princess & Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Twin Ring
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 1.52 gms Diamond- 0.47 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 1.61 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add shimmer to any look with this eye-catching diamond ring. Fashioned in rich 10K rose gold, this striking style showcases a square-shaped composite of petite princess-cut diamonds....
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3.62 ct total weight 5 Five Stone Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess, & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Wedding / Anniversary Band / Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat 5 Stone Princess Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This 14k white gold diamond bridal set features a striking engagement ring and a matching wedding band. This classic five stone diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band feat...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
5 Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring makes a striking statement with its wide, architectural silhouette and commanding presence on the hand. Rows of princess-cut diamonds are arranged in a seamles...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.70ct Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Novo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box, Certificate Material(s): Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Secondary Gemstone: Diamond UK Ring Size: L EU Ring Size: 51 US Ring Size: 5 3/4 Resizing Possible: Yes Specification Gemsto...
Diamond, Platinum
Mens 1.75 Carat Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.75 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 9.5 Total...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum AIG Graded Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Band
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Center Stone Is A Square Shaped Princess Cut, .70 Carat, G Color, I1 Clarity with AIG Grading Certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Discover vintage charm with this exquisite 18K yellow gold princess cut diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this magnificent vintage piece showcases a sparkling 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whitney Boin 2.68 Carat Princess Round Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Whitney Boin
Located in Stamford, CT
Each diamond sparkles with an unmatched brilliance. 6 round diamonds F-G VS 3mm approximate .60 carats 6 princess cut diamonds F-G VS 3.5mm approximate 1.28 carats 96 round diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color F Clarity VVS1 Cut Princess Content 0.48 carat Dimensions 4.28mm x 4.11mm x 3.10mm Dimensions Height of Setting 4.7mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
The LEO Diamond Halo Engage Ring Wedding Band White Gold 14k LEO Princess .70ctw
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3799 Brand: The LEO Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a showstopper with 5 rows of Princess Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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