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Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Floral Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
'L.F. to R.P.' Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1930 Ring size: 5 3/4 Measures
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Art Deco. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank. Fineness: Marked 750 for 18k gold fineness. Ring Size: ca. 7 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oval Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, or just because it is beautiful. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.93
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shimmering with vintage allure, this Art Deco halo ring celebrates color and light. A glowing opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1.53 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.53 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold Art Deco dress ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clarity 3.15 Carats. Size-5. FREE SIZING!!!! Entirely Handmade, Classic and Timeless Art Deco Inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany Co. 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1920s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.61 Carat European Cut M-N/VS1 Diamond Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified Natural 2.61 Carat European Cut M-N color, VS1 clarity Diamond Vintage Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
classically fashionable. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.00 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sugar Loaf Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
top of the ring measures 1/2 inch in diameter with a 1.75 M.M thick Shank. Finger size 4 3/4. Stamped
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Yellow 3.87 Ct Certified Yellow Radiant Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Fancy Yellow Diamond ring with EGL certificate, no.400148819D. Center stone: 3.87ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 4.07 Carat Brown Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds or Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 3.40 Ct Aquamarine 1.10 Ct Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This classy vintage ring is Art deco style 1970 ca Well hand made as unique of solid 18 Kt white
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Sheild Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & sapphire sheild ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This white gold ring is typical of the Art Deco period. It is mixture of a target and cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 3 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-style solitaire engagement ring features a brilliant round sapphire, prong-set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Edwardian early Art Deco GIA 7.87ct Peridot Diamond Platinum Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian/ early Art Deco dazzler features a magnificent bright green Old European Cushion Natural Peridot
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Halo Set Vintage Inspired 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
classically fashionable. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a modern edge. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 5.84 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Inspired by Art Deco era, this gorgeous ring is set with oval shaped Ceylon sapphire in the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA 1.67 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a six prong set 1.67
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6 3/4 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Ruby Fancy Cut Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Bombay White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3-8 (resizable) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Mosaic Set Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones  Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ring with Sapphires Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting an elegant Art Deco Ring, expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum overlay
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Blue Sapphire Fan Art Deco Style Oval Shaped 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage Art Deco style halo ring with a .07 carat round shape diamond for its center with French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
classic Art Deco charm, making this ring a stunning statement of vintage-inspired luxury. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified 4.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stones are finished with high quality milgrain work. The ring has a hand soldered Art Deco inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA Certified 4.03cttw Diamond Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum anniversary ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is set with 3
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.70 ct Diamond 1.40 Ct Blue Sapphire Wide Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Delight Art Deco 1925 ca beautifully hand crafted of solid 18 KT Wide rectangular panel
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Emerald Double Halo Art Deco Style Asscher Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring 18k European .50ct Vintage Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco 4.37 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Platinum Antique Burmese Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmarks for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 10.0 mm and sits
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Warm Oval Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
throughout the ring add to a breathtaking vintage-inspired look. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1945 Art Deco STYLE – 0.24 ct Diamonds 0.42 ct Sapphires – 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Delicate 1945 Art Deco STYLE ring crafted in 18k gold, featuring brilliant-cut diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Round London Blue Topaz Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Charming Art Deco style ring featuring a London blue topaz center surrounded by French cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White gold Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond ring, centrally set with a round emerald with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Déco Octagonal Diamond Coral Platinum Cocktail Ring, France c 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique diamond ring in octagonal shape with a central diamond in old brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of this stone measure 8pts each. Hallmarked Chester 1916. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width: 8mm
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A ravishing natural ruby and diamond Cartier Art Deco engagement ring. An impressive 3.41 carat gem
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval White Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.04 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Australian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 10.83 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl 14k Two Tone Cocktail Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1930s Art Deco ring crafted in 14K white gold with yellow gold accents showcases exceptional
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond with emerald and sapphire target ring, made in the style of Art Deco. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Shuttle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this Art Deco ring is shuttle
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Green Emerald Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art Deco Weight: 3.60 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 2.88 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measure approx 10pts each and the diamond total is approx 40pts. Ring Size:O or 7 1/4 Cluster Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Marquise Shape Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
for an engagement ring that stands out with elegance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires and GIA Diamonds Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
mounting. Marked: Platinum 026166. Approx. Dimensions 0.94”L x 0.81”W x 0.69”H. Size 7, we offer ring re
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.85 Carats H SI1, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco diamond ring, set with a 0.85ct, H colour, SI1 clarity, Edwardian-cut diamond, in a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Octagon Cut Citrine. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 and 1/4 We're a workshop so
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.