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Antique Art Deco Platinum Five Diamond Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
A Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Five Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Old European Cut Transitional 0.30ctw Diamond Ring Size 5.75
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
🡆 Description: Offered is a beautifully detailed vintage platinum diamond ring showcasing classic Art Deco-era
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 18k Single Cut Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified 3.10cttw Diamond Sapphire Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum anniversary ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is set with three
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Citrine Art Deco Style Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval Filligree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Art Deco style Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 10k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring in Art Deco Style with Central Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring in Art Deco style with central sapphires and diamonds. September birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 18k European .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 4 1/2 Measurements: Top measures 1.95 mm wide and band measures 1.95 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Arrow Ring Sz 6.25 Platinum Navette Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & sapphire arrow ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in
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Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Day Night Platinum Eternity Band Sapphire / Ruby
Located in Montgomery, AL
you arrange the hinged diamond bands!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
would make a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Morganite and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Rose Gold Total weight: 6.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Diamond Lab Created Sapphire Art Deco Ring - 18k European 1.24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k 18k European .20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Made entirely of white gold, this stunning Art Deco inspired ring is elegant and timeless. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 3/4 featuring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Square setting Ring. 14k Gold European Cut diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14k white
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4. This beautiful band
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Blossom Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Blossom Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous band is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Era: Art Deco Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Grooved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Item #R1009 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 1.1 Grams Ring Size: 6 3/4 Measurements: Top measures
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and 14 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
beautifully bright stones. emerald total approx 1.4ct. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .24ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Euro .22ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k Euro .26ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ring Platinum Hand Made Natural Green Sapphire 1.08 carat and Diamond
Located in MADRID, ES
Beautiful handmade ring in 950 platinum, art deco style with central natural green sapphire of 1.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Amethyst Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Emerald 4.30ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Weight: 1.7g
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fabulous Art Deco piece which features 3 large European cut diamonds as well as 4 smaller
Category

Mid-20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
it an ideal choice for any occasion. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Absolutely stunning 1930's oval cabochon emerald, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. A Staggering
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Early 20th Century South American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

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

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
square. .07ct 4 European cut diamonds, approx. total weight .04cts, G, SI Size 5+ and sizable Platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco No Heat Ceylon Purple Sapphire Platinum Unisex Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed for Cartier Circa: 1928; via dated inscription Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
Category

Vintage 1920s Signet Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wave Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wave Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Sapphire Square Cut Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Platinum Weight: 2.1 Grams Size: 4 1/2 Sapphires: Approximately .50 cts Measurements: Top of the ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Gia Burma Ruby Diamond Oval Platter Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, Art Deco. Few diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Engraved Twist Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Engraved Twist Wedding Band. This gorgeous band is
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 14k Rose .21ctw Vintage MIlgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Ceylon No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco style natural Ceylon no-heat sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. A striking sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
charm with a modern twist, making it the perfect symbol of love and beauty. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Dainty Vintage 10K High Set Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
ring. The face of this ring measures 1/4 of an inch north to south with a rise of 8mm off the finger
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring -18k Euro Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Blossom Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 2.1 Grams Size: 4 1/2 Measurements: Top of the ring measures 2.6 mm wide and band measures 2.6 mm
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k Single Floral Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Belais Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Belais Engraved Wedding Band - Size 8 1/2. This beautiful
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k 18k Euro.22ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European .20ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring, 18k Old European .10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Art Deco engagement ring dates from circa 1920's-1930's. The old Mine cut diamond is bead-set in an
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1915 Art Deco Hand-Engraved White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Art Deco band set in 18K white gold that features gorgeous hand engraving and five
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3.50 carats. Circa 1930s 5.5mm wide Size 4
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.75 Carat Old European Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Diamond and sapphire engagement ring. 3 center diamonds with 4 triangle cut and
Category

Vintage 1920s Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct Platinum Deco Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920's-1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 18k European .18ctw Vintage Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engaved Wedding Band. This beautiful ring is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring. This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 0.80 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 to SI1 clarity Accented by milgrain edges Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.