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Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Bead set with single cut diamonds with milgrain detail surround Weighing approximately 0.20 carat
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Vintage Contour Wedding Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
front Weighing 0.09 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Completed by high polish finish Inscribed
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9.00Ct Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.07cm/0.42' Height of setting 6.31mm/0.25' Ring Size UK Size M 1/2 USA Size 6 1/4 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade

1970s Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire cluster ring is fine quality set with very high color graded, very high clarity graded diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.25Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring with platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
8.24mm/0.32' Height of setting 5.16mm/0.2' Ring Size UK Size M 1/2 USA Size 6 1/4 The ring size may be
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at L-M color and I1 clarity). Six
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 1943 Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.16 carat total G color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Platinum Round Mixed Cut 0.95 Ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamond (color: M-N, clarity: VS2). Flanked on each side by two round single cut diamonds with an
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 5.93 Carat Sapphire and 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.42' Height of setting 5.79mm/0.23' Ring Size UK Size M 1/2 USA Size 6 1/4 The ring size may be
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco 1933 0.68 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.58 carat H color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.96 carat - M color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.26ctw GIA European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. and A.M.H. 4-8-39 Condition: Antique, Edwardian era ring. Comes w/ the original GIA certification for
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Solitaire Ring Emerald Oval Shape Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
splendor of this gemstone, six trapeze-cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats in G color surround it with
Category

20th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at L-M color and I1 clarity). Six rubies
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1929 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Scroll Feather Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat total - I color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1980 s Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emerald weighs approximately 1.02 carat - transparent medium green in color Diamond weighs approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.32 CTW Diamond Platinum Heart Three Stone Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three transitional cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - G color with
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.10 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.95 carat - M color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Sz 6 Marquise Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
: Weight: 4 grams Stones: Marquise cut diamond is estimated at 0.67 carats (estimated at L-M color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.85Ct Pink Tourmaline, 2.00Ct Aquamarine and 1.07Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
presence. The impressive high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance. The ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Vintage Halo Ring in 18K Gold, Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
approximately 2.14 carats, surrounded by 12 round diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat, and 4 natural
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at L-M color and I1 clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.02Ct Ruby and 0.33Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, brilliance and presence. The supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance. The ring is an
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Engagement Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond is M/VVS with the size of 6.5 mm. The shoulders feature French cut rubies. The ring is unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 4 Weight: 0.04 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Engagement Ring with Ceylon Sapphire and 56 Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
sapphire which weighs 1.76 Carat, this ring is accompanied by 56 diamonds, color F and which weighs 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.23ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Sz 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.23ct Cut - Old European Color - L - M Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at L-M color and I1 clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 21.0 m and sits 5.5 mm high Total
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
color graded diamonds. The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Peridot, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco-style Ring radiates vintage glamour with a vibrant twist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.70 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.49 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 2.19 carats total M color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
polished shank. The diamonds have been graded as G/H colour and VS clarity with a total carat weight of
Category

Early 2000s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Old European Cuts Handmade Filigree 2.00CTW Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
European cut diamonds in a classic 1920s design. The ring features a high-quality center stone flanked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.50ctw Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.25 Cathedral
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.26ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - L - M
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Louis Vuitton Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Les Ardentes Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Size: 52 US Ring Size: 6 1/4 Resizing Possible: Yes Specification Gemstone Colour: F/G Gemstone
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate timeless romance with this Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring. A sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.30ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Estate 18k Gold 6.75 Pear Cut Orange Grey
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at J to L-M color and SI2-I2 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 3/4 (not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Belais Art Deco 0.45 CTW Old Mine Diamond 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Ring
By Belais
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.37 carats - M color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.30 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.22 carats total - M color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian Crazy Collection Elongated Diamond Scroll Flower Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: M–N and brown Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.22 CTW Ring Size: 7.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Round .30ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: L - M Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone diamond band has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage ring has a textured finish
Category

Vintage 1970s English Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.45 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half-Hoop Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a center Old Mine Cut diamond that is estimated to be 0.88 carats and M-N color & SI1 clarity
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10.90 Carat High Zircon and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.31' Ring Size UK Size M 1/2 USA Size 6 1/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI Milano Baroque Ring In Two Tones of 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted on top in flush settings, with 4 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

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

Jabel 2.88ctw Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold 5.75 GIA Box Vintage
By Jabel
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 2.52ct Cut - Pear Color - M Clarity - VS2 GIA - 2225932397 - Natural Diamonds (accents) - Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
- 2.65 Carats 38 Sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamonds VS-SI Clarity and F-G Color: aprox. 3.68 Carats
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

14K White Gold Vintage Three-Diamond Ring 0.64ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
old-Euro cuts, .28ct, .20ct, .16ct, k, l, m color range, Vs, Si, I1 clarity, .64 total carats. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Convertible Lizard Ring to Pendant Estate 18k White Gold Diamond Sz 7 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 1.50 carats (estimated at L-M color and SI1-I2 clarity). Two tsavorite green garnets total an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gol
Located in Bangkok, TH
Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: G Average Clarity: VS Size: 1.1 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.74ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 900 Platinum Size 5.25 GIA Old European
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: *Natural Diamond* Carats - 1.46ct Cut - Old European Color -M Clarity - SI1
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.87 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Lotus Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.87 carat - M/N color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Vintage Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.46 carat - K color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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M Color Diamond 4 Carat Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate m color diamond 4 carat ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a m color diamond 4 carat ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic m color diamond 4 carat ring over the years, but those made by Antinori Fine Jewels, Alberto and Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our m color diamond 4 carat ring for sale are for women, but there are 460 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a M Color Diamond 4 Carat Ring?

The price for a m color diamond 4 carat ring starts at $210 and tops out at $6,675,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,500.

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.