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Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ring has been crafted in 18k white gold The Art Deco style
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

1980s Christian Dior Enamel Crystal Cusp Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Sizes British & Australian M 1/2 US & Canada 6 1/4 Condition: vintage, 1980s, very good
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage 18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
women. Dimensions • Weight: 9.16 g • Ring Size: UK L – US 5¾ – EU 51 • Ring Measurements: 2.8 × 2.3
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals. the opals
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.34Ct Burma Sapphire and 1.10Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.85 Carat Untreated Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring HK Certified
Located in Miami, FL
ring features a sleep platinum split band, is a size 6.25 and combines timeless sophistication with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

French 1930s 2.50 Carats Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Superb art deco ring, it is adorned on its top with an
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
approximate weight of .18ct. The platinum setting is engraved about 3/4’s around and the finger size is a US
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color VS2 Clarity, 0.40 Carats. Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Vintage Estate Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Platinum Weight: 4.5 Grams Ring Size: 7 1/4 Diamonds: Approximately 1.50 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cocktail Ring Spinelle Rose White Gold Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
. The ring is available in size 54 (English size N) and can be adjusted to your size upon request to our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Peach Orange Morganite Baguette Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds! 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Shuttle Ring 1930 s Natural Diamond Rose and Holland Cut Gold 18 kts Platinum
Located in MADRID, ES
Stylized Art Deco 1930 Shuttle Ring, made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Beautiful setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles Gold Silver Diamond Feline Head Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measurements - Ring size - 4, each head is 13mm x 12mm
Category

2010s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

White Gold Engagement Ring, 0.90 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Classy art Deco style Fully handmade engagement ring in 18 carat White Gold North-South four claw
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 3.43 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Aquamarine Ring #J5210
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ring featuring 3.34ct antique cushion cut aquamarine, measuring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
heirloom charm. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total weight: 2.30 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.12ct platinum 3.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
– ring size US 6.75 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring has a diameter of 7.3 cm
Category

2010s Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Halo Diamond Platinum Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity, 0.40 Carats. Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Platinum

18K Gold filled Lab Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
size 4 to 9 (Please write a message about your specific ring size once you order) SKU: - GFOJC1956
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Cushion Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bordered with milgrain edging. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Lovely Floral Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The sapphires weigh 1.07ct, with 0.12ct. of diamonds. It currently fits a ring size of 6 1/4, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage oval cut ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The substantial, Art Deco style
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gold Filled Heart Signet Ring with 0.03 Carat Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
: - 2mm - Setting Type- Flush Setting - Ring Size: - Available from US ring size 4 to 9 (Please write a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Handmade Platinum Two Row 4 Carat Diamond Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1914 Ring solid 23K Gold Ø 4.5 US / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
is 4 mm wide. Size : Ø 4.5 US / 15.27 mm. Weight: 2.6 gr. Trace of past sizing. Sizing is possible
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

24k Gold

Illusion Asscher Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire Octagonal White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An exquisite Art Deco style octagonal shape ring. The ring showcases a precise combination multiple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Fancy Shape Diamond Antique Inspired Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliance of diamonds makes a powerful combination. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut 14k White Gold Antique Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
, gemological appraisal. This ring is appraised for $1,500. Ring size: 4.75 (can be resized) 14k white gold Gram
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Black Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, set in 18kt white gold, Ring Size 5 3/4 US
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.08 Carat GIA Cert Pear Shape Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
size 5 1/4, and can be resized. Inventory #81573AESS
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Cut, Tiffany Co. Antique Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.20-Carats)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
radiant appeal. With a ring size of 4, this piece is ideally suited for those with delicate fingers or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
’s classic white gold band. Ring Size: UK - H, US - 4 1/4 1.55 Carat Ruby
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14.90 Ct Emerald 2.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx 2.80 Ct (G/I-VVS/SI) UK size: P 1/4 US size: 7.75 Measures: head is
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Silvorra Vintage Inspired 925 Silver Green White Cubic Zirconia Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
and a shank width of 4 mm, the ring measures approximately 0.64 inches in length, 0.94 inches in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Handmade 22.71 Carat Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22.71 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye. GIA Number 2231143044 Size- 5 3/4. FREE SIZING!!!! In all my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Platinum

Three Stone Octagon Shape Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
platinum 950 is underwired to make it a perfect wedding fit. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Prong Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Apatite; Diamonds Weight: 5.02 grams Size: 7 Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Marquise Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
more charming. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 2.70 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Oval Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
just because it is beautiful. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.55 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STONE: 15.70mm ACCENT STONES / WEIGHT: Diamonds 0.78ctw SIZE: 6 1/4 This stunning ring centers an
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Shield Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
the edges that add to the overall design of the ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gold Ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite Cut in Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Gold ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite cut in Cabochon. French size 53 USA size 61/4 Japon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Round Diamond Platinum 950 Solitaire Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
, platinum 950 solitaire ring. Custom options for diamonds and settings are always available. Ring size is 5
Category

2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Enamel Vintage Inspired Antique Style Floral Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring—own a story of elegance Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.75 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum 900 Ring Size 6. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 6 Setting: 4-Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shank. This vintage Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat 5-Stone Diamond Ring Weighing .95pts
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat 5 stone diamond ring weighing .95pts. color "G" and clarity VS2-SI1. ring size is 6 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat 5-Stone Diamond Ring Weighing .95pts
14 Karat 5-Stone Diamond Ring Weighing .95pts
$2,098 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Stunning Colombian Emerald Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Art Deco platinum ring a 4.0 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald of rich and deep
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14k 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Webster, SD
clarity. The face of this ring measures 1/4 of an inch north to south with a rise of 5mm off the finger
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940 s Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.65 Carats Total Weight. An Artistic Entirely Handmade 90% Platinum Art Deco Antique Hand Engraved
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Shape Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Green Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
emerald and sapphire. The shoulders of the ring features ten diamonds. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Ruby Retro Style Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 5.25 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Engraved Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Classic Style- Art Deco/Edwardian Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Octagon Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Baguette Diamond Solitaire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
14K gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Gold Weight: 2.77 g. (approx.) Center Gemstones Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beryl Bypass Ring Zircon Setting 1.75 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Zircons = 0.15 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Promise Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
size - 6 US, 52 EU (possible to resize from 4 US to 10 US size) ring weight - 3 grams We ship our
Category

2010s Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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