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Art Deco 1.88 Carat I, VS1 Diamond Cluster Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
17.79 mm. Ring Specifications: Style: Art Deco Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Light Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Deco style ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.59 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond 3.73 Carat Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lustrous Australian Black Opal cabochon surrounded by beautiful baguette and round diamonds in an Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 1.24 Carat GIA Cert Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a GIA certified old mine brilliant
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Wheat Square Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wheat motif Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signed Art Deco 18k Gold Amethyst Filigree Ring with Lovebirds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco ring. In 18k white and yellow gold. By the Art Deco period jewelers
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 5.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
on the setting. Circa 1930s Size 5 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930's Ring size: 7 3/4 and not sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
K US Size 5 1/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco 1.71 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 10.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight: 4.0 grams
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Antique Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by milgrain surround Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930's Ring size: 5 3/4 and not sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting. Circa 1920s Size 5 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 0.90ct Diamond Sapphire Hand Engraved Wheat Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
shank) Ring Height: 7.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, art deco. Original finish & patina
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1920s 7.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1920s Size 4 1/2, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Illusion Setting Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
statement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.39 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.86 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 19.0 mm and sits 6.5 mm high Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by Art Deco era, this gorgeous ring is set with oval shaped Ceylon sapphire in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 1.01 Carat with Diamond Leafs
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring - Center Eurpean cut diamond weighs 1.01ct with J
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Cushion Green Tsavorite Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art-Deco 0.35ct Diamond Solitaire with Accents 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is Art-Deco, from 1930’s Centrally 4-claw
Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.30 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by an foliate motif fanning partially down shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1920s Ring size: 4 3/4
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Glimmering with diamonds and drama, this vintage-inspired Art Deco style ring will have heads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite Art Deco Panel ring is centrally set with a blue sapphire. The sapphire is bordered
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

c1920s Vintage Art Deco Diamond Band Sz 5.75 Platinum Braided Ring Eternity
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s), crafted in 900 platinum. Single cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Hexagon London Blue Topaz Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
hexagonal shape, inspired by the geometric elegance of the Art Deco era, elongates the finger, creating an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 16.00 Carats Natural Oval Cut Citrine. This Ring is inspired by Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Domed Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A bright and shining 5.4mm old European-cut diamond crowns a sparkling slightly domed Art Deco ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gorgeous designed ring for today’s lifestyles with yesterday’s visual vibe. Art Deco in style, this natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.00 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
a total of 0.40 carats. Circa 1930s Size 6 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.07 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size 8 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.72 CTW Diamond Emerald Platinum Vintage Wheat Bombé Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile Flanked by engraved wheat motif shank Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 2.23 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Aquamarine Sapphire Onyx Art Deco Style Target Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.83 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.28 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1920s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.90 carat. Circa 1915-1920s Size 4 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Total weight: 4.90 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Blue Topaz Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Carved Emerald Cameo and Diamond Ring of a Pharaoh
Located in Hummelstown, PA
fractures during carving. This exceptionally rare Art Deco ring dates to the 1920's when all things
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.65 Old European Cut and Single Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 2.2 grams Engraving: none Width: 8.8 mm at head
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 4.30 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies or Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 19 USA: 8 3/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Baume Art Deco Style 2.30 Carat Moonstone Calibrated Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
, please contact us. New Art deco style ring, handcrafted by our french workshop. Our opinion: A ring
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Sapphire No Heat Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Sapphire No Heat Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Shape Green Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired cocktail ring featuring a 1.33 carat oval cut vibrant green emerald in bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 3/4 and not sizable Measures north
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Ring O Romance Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Ring O Romance Diamond Wedding Band. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, SI clarity, and accenting Diamonds on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Amethyst White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 16.00 Carats Natural Oval Cut Amethyst. This Ring is inspired by Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby square ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.17 CTW European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Trellis Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif partially down shank Stamped platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size 4 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.25 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
milgrain surround Flanked by engraved wheat motif shoulders Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Tanzanite Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and Tanzanite target ring, center diamond with an outer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
on the setting. Circa 1930s Size 5 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Swirling Fancy Cut Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A mesmerizing ensemble of diamond and emerald, a swirling engagement ring. This Art Deco inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Ring Size 4 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco ring size 4 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 37 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco ring size 4 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ring size 4 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexander of Beverly Hills and Estate Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco ring size 4 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco ring size 4 for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring Size 4?

The price for an art deco ring size 4 starts at $240 and tops out at $14,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,600.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.