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4 Carat AGL Graded Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Regent Jewelers
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby and diamond ring featuring a 4.04 carat AGL Graded Cushion Cut Ruby prong set in a platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.40 Carat White
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.50 Carat White
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, 0.75 Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.94 Carat, the ring
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.50 Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.68 Carat, the ring
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 1.20 Carat White
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garn...

Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.82 Carat, the ring has a
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.25 Carat White
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gems...

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.70 carat diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carat H / J Color, clarity VS / SI1, all set in luxury
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, R...

GRS IGI Certified 4 Carat Oval Peagon Blood Ruby Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite 4 Carat Oval Peagon Blood Red Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ruby has an incredible
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby

0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.40 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

GIA Certified 4 Carat Vivid Red Ruby No Heat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the Rare Beauty of Untreated Mozambique Ruby Unlock the unparalleled allure of nature's
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

4 Carat Treated Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Treated Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 8.9
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 prong set 18 K
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Citrine, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, S...

GRS Certified 4 Carat Ruby Diamond French Cocktail Ring, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring boasts a stunning 4.0-carat oval ruby at its center, certified by GRS as
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut ruby weighing 0.66
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Burma Ruby Oval 4 Cts Engagement Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burma Ruby Oval 4 cts Ring with Diamonds This well-faced 4.11 cts Heated Burma Ruby Oval sits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

12 Carat Natural Ruby 3.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby ring set with an oval ruby weighing approximately 12 carats, and 2 pear shape rubies weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Charming 0.50 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond accents. The ring weighs 2.2 grams. It is currently size 6 3/4, and can easily be resized
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.02 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous unheated ruby and diamond ring. High lustre, transparent, oval faceted, intense color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

17 Carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
17 carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring Center star ruby approximately 17.85 cts 36 tapered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum

Ruby Ring Ruby 6.8 Carat in 18 Carat White Gold Triangle Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
18K White Gold Ruby Ring and Diamonds 18K white gold ring set with a large composite ruby ​​of 6.80
Category

Early 2000s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Ring 8.50 Carat Aquamarine Oval Shape (including diamond halo 19.20mm x 15.00mm) 3.00 Carat Diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Ruby and ​​Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K gold 4 carat ruby ​​and diamond cocktail ring , circa 1940 Very distinctive cocktail
Category

Vintage 1940s German Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz 2.20 Carat Oval 0.20 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic design 18 Karat white gold ring with 2.20 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century 1.01 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
accents. This ruby ring is an absolute Retro era darling; featuring rubies and two different cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.1 Carat Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Ring
By Iris Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, a true symbol of timeless beauty and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 0.85 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 0.85 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby And Diamond Platinum Ring Size 4 prong set Platinum 7.3 Grams Really
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
and the size, please ask for further details. Diamond and Blue Topaz Ring 6.00 Carat Blue Topaz
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat TCW Modern Diamond & Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat Modern Cut Diamond & Untested Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring Center is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Effy 2.75 Carat Ruby Accent Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Dallas, TX
accent diamonds, this striking ring is a size 7 3/4 and measures 0.62" at the widest point, tapering down
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Unheated 4 carat Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 4.19 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

0.57 Carat Ruby and Baguette Cut Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct white gold ruby and diamond ring. The centralised ruby is a heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Ring Ruby 2.3 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring and Diamonds vintage ring Gadrooned yellow gold ring holding a Ruby of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 carat yellow gold rubies and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 2 marquise cut rubies weighing 0.16 carats, 2 round
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
5.03 millimeters. Diamonds weight estimation: 0.30 carat total. Ring Size: 4 1/4. Gross weight: 2.86
Category

Early 2000s Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Ruby Diamond Ring
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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

Blue Topaz 2.20 Carat Oval 0.20 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic design 18 Karat white gold ring with 2.20 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

GIA 8.20 Carat Certified Blue Sapphire 2.13 Carat White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customizing. For years, Hasbani Diamonds has designed and
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply beautiful Ruby Diamond Ring with a Oval Cut 0.54 Carat Burmese Ruby which is surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3/4 Carat Genuine Ruby, Rutile Quatrz and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 3/4 carat 1 Pc Genuine
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Either side of the central diamond air a smaller 10pt diamond. The ring is modelled in 18 carat gold
Category

Vintage 1960s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

GIA Certified .95 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. GIA certified center stone with a halo of round and baguette diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond...

0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond. Set
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, R...

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4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat ruby diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 4 carat ruby 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 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 4 carat ruby diamond ring over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive, DGI and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 4 carat ruby diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring?

On average, a 4 carat ruby diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,829, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $1,575,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Bvlgari 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.