3 3/4 Carat Emerald Ring In 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
This stunning 3 3/4 carat emerald ring in 14K gold is a timeless treasure, radiating elegance and
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2010s American Fashion Rings
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Emerald, 14k Gold
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4 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring PT950 Platinum 0.44ct Diamond Accent
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Elegant, luxurious, and timeless, this stunning 4-carat emerald ring showcases the captivating
Category
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring in Platinum G Color VS2 Clarity Celebrate timeless
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Full Circle / Eternity / Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring 4.6 mm wide
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement ring
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a total diamond weight of 4.18 carats. The ring weighs 5.2
Category
2010s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Band Ring
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
4.00 carats, the stones display a refined D–G color range and VS1–VS2 clarity, offering excellent
Category
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
One of a kind 4 carats diamond ring. This is a very special stone because is an exceptional white d
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 4.0 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement
Category
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Moi&Toi 4 Carat Emerald Diamond Pave Ring
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Moi&Toi 4 Carat Emerald Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4-carat natural heart
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
rich foundation for the design. At the center of the ring sits a commanding 4.01-carat emerald-cut
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 4 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 4ct Diamond and Natural Emerald Ring This exceptional ring features a total of 4 carats
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
$147,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Make an unforgettable statement with
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3 Stone Emerald Ring 4 Carats Yellow Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
3 Stone Columbian Emerald Cut ring set in 14K yellow gold. The center stone weighs 1.88 Carats. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$7,177Sale Price / item|30% Off
Platinum Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$9,186Sale Price / item|30% Off
Platinum Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Dalben 4, 07 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
cut emerald. Ring size 7 1/4 USA - EU 55 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel stone dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
**4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6** A classic ring
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Minor Oil COLOMBIAN Minor Oil Emerald Ring
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Minor Oil COLOMBIAN Minor Oil Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Minor Oil COLOMBIAN Minor Oil Emerald Ring with a pave and halo setting f
Category
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 4 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
(Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 4.01 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 4 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate, no color enhancement
Category
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Gold Eternity Band Wedding Ring
$14,600Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Gold Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
ring, adorned with 8 natural emerald-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4 carats, is a testament to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
4 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
$5,445 / item
4 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
This exquisite 4-carat oval emerald diamond ring is a true statement piece, crafted in luxurious
Category
2010s North American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Three Stone GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Trapezoid Diamond Ring
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Three Stone GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Trapezoid Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with H color and VVS2 clarity is an extraordinary
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 1.01 Carat Solitaire Emerald 4-Prong Basket Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: Emerald Carat: 1.01 Color: H Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7091
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
8.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 4 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum, Estate 6.5 Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 8.5 Carat Emerald cut Emerald and 4 ct of Round brilliant
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 4 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate Gold: 14 Karat
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 4 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
set securely nestled 4 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gemstone. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Approx
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire PT 900 RIng
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
stunning ring, a 4 carat emerald is set with 0.71 carats of white round brilliant diamond in this PT 900
Category
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Classic Emerald Cut 4 Carat GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 4.09 carat emerald cut diamond certified by GIA. The center diamond is K in color and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
20 Pointer Each 4 Carat Emerald Anniversary Eternity Band / Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
20 Pointer Each approximately 4 Carat Emerald Anniversary Eternity Band / Ring in Platinum Full
Category
2010s Band Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certifed 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum Ring
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certifed 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – GIA Certified Indulge in the timeless
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This is a stunning diamond engagement ring crafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D COLOR INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D COLOR INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
Located in Chicago, IL
A GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with D color and Internally Flawless clarity is an
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Band Ring Set in 18 Carats Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Band Ring Set in 18 Carats Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. Wear this GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring as a symbol of enduring beauty and
Category
2010s Italian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring with tapered baguette
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
allure of this GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring with tapered baguette diamonds are
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$7,942Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$5,933Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$5,933Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA 1.50 Carat Solitaire Emerald 4-Prong Basket Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.5 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.00 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 2.00 Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Emerald Octagonal Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.15 ct. emerald emerald cut. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$7,942Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond
C. Dunaigre 4 Carat Colombian Emerald Octagon and White Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.34 ct. C. Dunaigre certified Colombian emerald emerald cut with good quality, white, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Eternity 4 Millimeter Ring with Emerald Cut Diamonds 3.53 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Classic platinum split prong eternity ring with 26 emerald-cut diamonds totaling 3.53 carats total
Category
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D Color VS1 Clarity
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring D Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum Celebrate timeless elegance with this
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
6.51 Carat Colombian Emerald 4 Carat VS Clarity Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
$40,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.51 Carat Colombian Emerald 4 Carat VS Clarity Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.15 Ct. ( Vs Clarity & FG Color ) Colombian Emerald Wt. :- 6.43 Ct. Setting :- Prong & Channel Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Color VS1 Clarity Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
$184,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Color VS1 Clarity Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Color VS1 Clarity Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$7,942Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '4 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 23 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$6,220Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$6,220Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat White Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$5,933Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
$6,220Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring '3 3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 16 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Type IIA Ring
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Type IIA Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined diamond ring centered by a 4.13 carat emerald cut diamond
Category
2010s Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified E VS1
Located in New York, NY
ASH EMERALD CUT THREE STONE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING PLATINUM BY MIKE NEKTA GIA CERTIFIED Center
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2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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4 Carat Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 4 carat emerald 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 Platinum. You can easily find a 3300 antique edition and 5642 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 4 carat emerald ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 4 carat emerald ring over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive, Antinori Fine Jewels and Emilio! are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 4 carat emerald ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6510 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 4 carat emerald ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a 4 Carat Emerald Ring?
The price for a 4 carat emerald ring starts at $65 and tops out at $475,940,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,727.
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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.
Questions About 4 Carat Emerald Ring
- Is a 4 carat ring big?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a 4-carat ring is big is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, 4-carat stones usually do have larger dimensions. Diamonds of this size are usually quite expensive due to their size. Shop a large selection of gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
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