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Antique Art Deco 1.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.39 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Band Ring Half Eternity Band 18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: F (Excellent, Colorless) Ring Size: 7 (can be sized from 4 to 8, message us to ask!)
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.30 Carat GIA Certified Square Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
quality round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.50ct. graded F-G color with VS clarity. The size of
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Engraved Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certified Modern Old European Cut F Color SI2 Clarity 0.90 Carats Round Diamond 38 Round Diamonds, G color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Mined .80 Carat Original 1940s .80ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
) Side Diamond Specs/Quality 4 Natural Mined Diamonds (NOT Created or Man-Made) 100% Natural 0.13 Carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Very Light Yellow Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Triangle 4) Side Tapper Diamonds Carat weight: 0.54 ct (12 pcs) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Egyptian Revival 7.80 Carats Carved Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weighing in total approximately 1.00 carat - F to H color with SI clarity. Belcher set with structure
Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French 1.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 1.48 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.51 Carat Platinum
Located in Mayfair, London, London
weight of 1.51ct, F colour and VVS2 clarity in a 4 claw setting. Complementing this centre diamond are 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century AGL 6 carat emerald diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats Color: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: 18k white gold Era: Mid Century Circa: 1950's Size: 4 and can be
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Count: Total 90 Diamonds Includes 60 White Round-Cut and 30 Black Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

ALGT Certified 1.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Blue/uneven – change color sapphire 3. Design & Style: Cocktail ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut
Category

2010s European Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.2 Carat Cushion Checkerboard Tourmaline Diamond Ribbed Ring in 18Kt Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_________________________________ Side Stone Details: - Type: Diamond - Carat: 0.50 CTTW - Cut: Round - Color: F-G - Clarity: SI1-SI2 _________________________________
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco GIA Certified .66 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is an awesome Art Deco piece. The center diamond is an ultra white "E" color GIA certified
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tacori GIA 1.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Eternity Band Set
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
certified round cut diamond that weighs 1.10ct. graded H color with SI2 clarity. The center diamond and the
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s 7.10 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
design. Additionally there are 46 round diamond accents that total 1.35 carats, F-G color and VVS2-VS1
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with approx. 0.24cttw Accent Diamond quality: D-F in color and VS, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Kallati Ruby Diamond Twist Band - Rose Gold 9k .38ctw Wedding Ring Size 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Rubies Treatment: Heating Carats: .28ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat white round diamond, color F, clarity VVS2, triple Excellent in Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 8.70 Carat Rare Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ridge Opal 8.70 Carats, 86 Tapered Baguette and Specially Cut Baguette Diamonds, 22 Round Diamonds F-H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Enagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.76 carat (total) diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Company Circlet Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
top and 1/4 inch wide, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .53 Carat and grading as F - G
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Diamond 3.02 SI1 Clarity, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 38 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 1.58
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/2 Carat Original 1947 Platinum .50ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
or Man-Made) 100% Natural 0.42 Carat Diamond Weight  Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Color: E-F
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Kt. White Gold Diana Ring with 1.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
diamonds: approx 0.15 ct F/VS Ring head size: approx. 7 mm x 20 mm Ring size: 16.75 mm 52 EU size 61/4
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Total Alternating Baguette and Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
approximately 2.00 carats of bright white diamonds, 3 baguette and 4 round, F-G in color and VS1 in clarity. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.42 Carat TW Colombian Emerald with Round Emerald Cut Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Diamond - Carat: 0.71 - Cut: Emerald - Color: F-G - Clarity: VS1-VS2 - Quantity: 4 - Measurements: 4 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Queens, NY
". 1.0" x 7/8" approx.; width: 6.5 mm approx.; US Ring Size: 6 3/4; Diamond size: 6.49 x 6.46 x 3.97 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Beauvince Sundance Ring 7.02 Carat Princess Cut Light Yellow ST VS2 GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Color: F - G Side Diamonds Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum & Yellow Gold Metal Wt: 9.75 gms
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Simon G. Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 18k Oval 8.28ctw Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 6.44ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.40 Carat Diamond Wide Band
Located in New York, NY
total of 11.40 carats, E-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Size 5 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gucci 5 Diamond Icon Band Ring, 18 Karat White Gold 0.30 Carat
By Gucci
Located in Honolulu, HI
to F in color and VVS1 to VS1 in Clariy. The total weight of diamonds on the ring is approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat White Opal and Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1905 (f). This impressive opal ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pave Diamond GIA Certified 2.04 Carat No Heat Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6224980003 Stones- Genuine No Heat Oval Ruby, 2.04 Carats. 47 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Color 1.50
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gia Certified White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 0.59 Carat D/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut diamonds pave set to the shoulders with an approximate total weight of 0.16ct, E-F colour and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum French Pave Emerald Cut Diamond 6.78 Carat GIA Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clarity 1.03 Carats, D Color SI1 Clarity E Color SI1 Clarity 1.01, Carats, 14 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage French 1.10 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18.33 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
, round brilliant cut Diamond: 0.61 carat, trapeze cut Color: F-H Clarity: VVS2-VS1 Dimensions: 2cm x 2cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 4.35 Carat Sugar Loaf Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sugarloaf Cabochon Burmese Ruby 4.35 Carats, Six Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 0.67 Carats. Size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

HARAKH 5 Carat Colorless Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Mandala 18KT Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
durable 18KT White & Rose Gold. Its Total Diamonds 5.00 Carats with an F color and VS2 clarity, while
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.61 Carat European Cut M-N/VS1 Diamond Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds that are F - G in color, VS1 - VS2 in clarity, with a cumulative weight of 0.04 carats. Total
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Seven Carat Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Cut : Round Natural Diamonds(Conflict Free) Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F-G Color
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified 4.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian Emerald, Two Specially French Cut Damonds, 30 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 0.97 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence. The ring is an excellent
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Contempo Seventies Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960-70s, 18k, Swiss. Set with 2.23 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color and VS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set of Four Stackable Diamond Rings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
The Price listed is for all 4 diamond rings! Approx. 0.84 carats total weight diamonds, we can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with approx. 0.24cttw Accent Diamond quality: D-F in color and VS, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

BUNDA 3.01ct Cognac Diamond ring, in Platinum with 1.09ct melee Diamonds
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Valentin' diamond ring in platinum, 4 claw set with a round brilliant cut cognac diamond
Category

2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.46 carat diamond and 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Estate 7.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon and Pave Diamond Ring in 18K YG
Located in Long Beach, CA
STONE / WEIGHT: Green Tourmaline 7.50ct ACCENT STONES / WEIGHT: Diamond / 1.85ctw COLOR: E/F CLARITY: VS
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.19 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Total Carat Weight: 10 Total Carat Weight Color: F Clarity: VS 
Finger to Top of Stone Measurement
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond wedding band eternity diamond ring 14KT ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Included Natural Diamond(s): Color: F-G Cut:Round Brilliant Carat: 0.25ct Clarity: VS-SI (average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.17 Carat TW Fancy Intense Orange Shield Mixed Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Ring Size: 6.5 _______________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Natural Diamond - Carat: 0.76
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2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural 1.47 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Natural 1.47 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Engagement Ring This is the perfect, halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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.