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1.04 Carat Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
2 tapered baguette diamonds .10ct, F, VS Size 4 and sizable Platinum Stamped: handmade Plat 3.3
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

1.60 Cts F/VS1 Round Princess Natural Diamonds Solitaire Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
+ 1 Cts Side] Diamond Shape : Round & Princess Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1.42ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Size 4 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tourmaline - Carats - 0.90ct Cut - Round Color - Green Note there
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 3.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this antique engagement rings. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color F Clarity SI2 Cut Old
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.45 Carat Emerald and 1.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Two Color F Clarity VS2 Cut Marquise Content 0.46 carat Dimensions 6.65mm x 3.55mm x 2.34mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 5.68 Carat Radiant Cut Alexandrite Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color Change Sri Lankan Alexandrite 5.68 Carats. 52 Round Old European Cut Diamonds, 4 French Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Petite Diamond Ring Center-0.37 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite engagement ring features one center round diamond, 0.37 carat. The diamond is F in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 3.03 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.03 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certifie3.19 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
heat only, GIA certificate #1162943661 4 tapered baguette diamonds, approx. total weight .30cts, F, VS
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 5.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in platinum. The ring displays a stunning principal 4 carat princess cut diamond
Category

1990s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Rd 4.00ctw Pave SZ 8 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.00ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s 1.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 1.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This absolutely stunning three stone diamond ring by Cartier features a 3.00 carat emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.77 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
well color matched, very high color graded diamonds. The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s 1.81 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in Palladium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European Round Content 0.63 carat Dimensions 5.4mm x 5.23mm x 3.22mm Feature Diamond Three Color F Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, Platinum

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Crossover Band - 18k Square .91ctw Ring Sz 5 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .55ctw Cut: Square Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.00 Cts F/VS2 Oval Cut Natural Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond : GIA certified 6,00 carat Diamond Shape : Oval Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid Century GIA 9.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, graded F color, VS1 clarity. Crafted in platinum. Circa 1950. The ring is a size 6 1/4 and may be resized
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Setting Side Stone Details: Type: Diamond Carat: 1.50 Carats Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.82 Cts F/VS1 Pear Round Brilliant Shape Diamonds Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
: White Diamond Weight : 0.82 Carats Diamond Shape : Pear & Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Cushion Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Fashionable ring features a 0.52 Cushion Shape Yellow Diamond GIA Certified four (4) prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 0.80 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Daisy Ring 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
diamond daisy ring uniquely yours! Specifications : Diamond Color : White Diamond Weight : 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.28 Carat Pink Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphires (Round Cut) is 1.18 carats 4 Diamonds (Round Cut) is 0.10 carats (Clarity: SI1, Color: F) 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ro...

0.75 Cts F/VS1 GIA Certified Round Brilliant Diamond Men s Wedding Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, with the white gold band and diamond color grade of F. The ring can also be personalized according to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Cts F/VS1 East West Marquise Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Carats Diamond Shape : Marquise Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Certification : GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 3.71 Cts Diamonds Yellow Sapphire Enamel F/VS1 Eagle Ring In 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond Weight : 3.51 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Blue Cut Cabochon Content 1.40 carats Dimensions 12.10mm x 8.98mm x 2.57mm Diamond Quality Color
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave 1.42 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Peacock Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pave 1.42 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Peacock Ring in 18K Gold is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.73 Cts F/VS1 Pear Round Shape Natural Diamonds Anniversary Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Rose Gold Gold Purity : 14K Ring Size : 6 [All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Change Garnet 4.83 Carats, 198 Round F-G Color VS1-VS2 Diamonds 4 Carats, 8 Square Baguette Diamonds F-G
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

6.68 Carat Natural Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.97 Carats. The diamonds have a clarity and color of SI-F. The total carat weight of the ring is 6.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pave 2.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
and your soulmate. Featuring a stunning 2.40 carat F/VS1 round diamond ring in 18K gold, it's the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.22 Cts Marquise Round Shape F/VS1 Diamonds Engagement Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
: 1.22 Carats Diamond Shape : Marquise & Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.82 Carat Pear Cut Turquoise Black Diamond 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the ring has 28 Round Cut Pave Set Diamonds that weigh 0.27 Carats. The Clarity and Color of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Caplan Art Deco 2.20 Carat Onyx 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. Onyx Quality Cut Baguette Content 2.20 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

0.63 Cts F/VS1 Marquise Pear Cut Natural Diamonds Anniversary Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
carat diamond anniversary ring crafted in lustrous pure gold. Specifications : Diamond Color : White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1.10 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Wedding Unisex Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow Gold Gold Purity : 14K Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.12 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 1980 (F). This impressive 1.12 carat diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.73 carat ruby and 0.18 karat diamond, platinum ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

C. Dunaigre Muzo Colombian 2.09 Carat Minor Oil Emerad Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
color. Surrounding the emerald are natural diamonds totaling 2 carats, cut in a round brilliant style
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

7.27 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Indulge in the allure of luxury with our exclusive 3.25 carat diamond and 4.02 carat ruby ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classy 5.54 Cts Round Brilliant Cut F/VS1 Diamonds Engagement Band Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
(SI1). The diamond color grade is G, with a beautiful white color. This engagement ring is perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

5.32 Carat Natural Jadeite Jade and Diamond Filigree Platinum Ballerina Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
Type: Natural Diamond Carat: 1.34 Cut: Baguette Color: F-G (White) Clarity: VS2-SI1 Setting: Prong
Category

1990s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Band - 18k Baguette 1.61ctw Ring Sz 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.24ctw Cut: Baguette Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave 0.90 Cts F/VS1 Marquise Round Shaped Diamonds Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
of our stunning 0.90 carat diamond solitaire ring, designed to bring endless smiles and radiant glow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1 Cts F/VS1 Radiant Round Shape Diamonds Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning engagement ring features a radiant and round shape diamond with a total carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10.59 Carat 0.70 Cts Radiant Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and 6 are F Color 3 diamonds are VVS2 Clarity, 4 are VS1 Clarity, and 8 are VS2 Clarity. Accompanied
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.71 Carat 0.50 Cts Radiant Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-VS2/D-G) 0.50 Ct Radiant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. 2 diamonds are E Color, 4 are F Color and
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

EGL Certified .60 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Round bezel set fancy yellow diamond engagement ring. EGL certified center stone set in a 14k
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.49 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.05 carat sapphire and 1.49 carat diamond, platinum ring
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.35 Carat Blue Sapphire Pear Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
blue. GIA certificate #2145516454 2 pear shaped diamonds, approx. total weight .50cts, F, VS Size 5 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Turquoise Yellow Diamond Eternity Band - 18k Treated Ring Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (fancy yellow) Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.03 carats, F color
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
color of F and a clarity of VS1. The ring is a size 6 3/4
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.01 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: 1.01ct. Cushion Cut Brilliant diamond ring Report: 2145777278 I-color Si-1
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
dazzling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.50ct. F color with VS clarity. The ring is stamped
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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F Color 4 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact f color 4 carat diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 151 antique edition and 680 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a f color 4 carat diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing f color 4 carat diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Alberto and Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a f color 4 carat diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a F Color 4 Carat Diamond Ring?

On average, a f color 4 carat diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $11,494, while they’re typically $210 on the low end and $4,450,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.