What is the highest carat sapphire?

The highest carat sapphire to ever be discovered is the Blue Giant of the Orient, as of January 2022. It weighs 486.52 carats and originated from a mine in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sapphire gemstone jewelry.

Is a 4 carat ring big?

Whether 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.

4 Carat Sapphire Ring

Green Tourmaline 4 Carat

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4 Carat London Blue Topaz

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GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Blue No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA certified oval cut blue sapphire is completely unheated and displays striking, vibrant blue color! The sapphire is certified by GIA, the premier gemological authority. GIA determ...

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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Men’s 4 Carat Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 14 Karat

$3,450

Vintage Men’s 4 Carat Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 14 Karat

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Men’s 4 Carats Sapphire & Ruby Statement Ring. The ring has a sparking beauty made for the true men that like to stand out in the crowd.

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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

No Heat GIA GRS Certified 4 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring

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$4,241

$1,968 / item

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Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring 2mm 14K Gold 3/4 Band, Wedding, Stack, LR50889

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat gold (stamped) Ring Size: 3-10 US Band Measurements: 2 mm wide by 2 mm thick Gemstones: Pink sapphire G...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

$692Sale Price|20% Off

14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Cushion Pink Diamond Ring Center, 4/5 Carat

Located in San Francisco, CA

This petite rustic organic designed ring is impressive in its vintage appeal, featuring a natural pink elongated cushion shape sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Exper...

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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval & Pear .45ctw Three-Stone Sz 2 3/4

$660

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval & Pear .45ctw Three-Stone Sz 2 3/4

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 2 3/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .41ctw Cut: Oval & Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

1-3/4 Carat Yellow & Pink Sapphire & White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring

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1-3/4 Carat Yellow & Pink Sapphire & White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring

By Affinity Designs LLC

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the splendor of our Yellow & Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a magnificent combin...

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2010s Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Ring with 9.8 Carat Sapphires & 2.1 Carat Diamonds, Size 7 1/4

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18k Rose Gold Ring with 9.8 Carat Sapphires & 2.1 Carat Diamonds, Size 7 1/4

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Rose Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring Set with Oval-shaped sapphires with an estimated weight of 9.8ct Pave-set round diamonds with an estimated weight of 2.10 carats Size:...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum 4 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring

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Platinum 4 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum 4ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 8 Gram Weight: 12 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: Diamond color: I-J Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Di...

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White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

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4, 35 Carats Loos Australian Sapphire Kite Shape Cut Natural Certified

Located in Auckland, NZ

Quit a nice dark color and unseal shape make really interesting gem to add some variety to any jewelry. 4,35 carats in weight 10.11 x 7.31 x 6.42 mm in size Dark magenta wi...

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2010s Australian Modern Cluster Rings

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Sapphire

6-3/4 ct. Rock Crystal and Multicolor Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring

Unavailable

6-3/4 ct. Rock Crystal and Multicolor Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring

By Affinity Designs LLC

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the uniqueness of our Emerald-Cut Rock Crystal & Multicolor Sapphire Accented 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring boasts a ...

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2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Capucelli Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring (1.25 ct.) 4-Prongs Set in 14K Gold

Unavailable

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4 Carat Vintage Inspired with Step Cut Blue Sapphire Ring Certified

By Mike Nekta New York

Located in New York, NY

Center Blue Sapphire: Carat Weight: 3.15 Carats Color: Blue Sapphire - Diffused J’adore Sapphire Style: Vintage Inspired Step Cut Trapezoid Diamond Carat Weight: 1.30 Carats Shap...

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.82 Carat Round Teal Blue Green Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring AD1540-4

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Tiffany & Co Platinum Schlumberger 16 Stone Sapphire Diamond X Ring Size 4

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Fully hallamrked with logo and metal content. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Jean Schlumberger X Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co Schlumberger PT950 Metal: Platinum Weight:...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Platinum Schlumberger 16 Stone Sapphire Diamond X Ring Size 4

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Tiffany & Co Platinum Schlumberger 16 Stone Sapphire Diamond X Ring Size 4

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Fully hallamrked with logo and metal content. Ring Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Jean Schlumberger X Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co Schlumberger PT950 Metal: Platinum Weight:...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 4 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

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GIA 4 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 4.48 ct. blue sapphire oval with 0.95 ct. good quality white diamond trapezoids. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.5. GIA certificate included.

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Blue Montana Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2219-4

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Vintage GIA Certified 4 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This timeless ring features a marquise-cut blue Sapphire originating from Sri Lanka, it weighs 4 carats, and is of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin.

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20th Century Sri Lankan Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 4 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring No Heat

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4 1/2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring

By Diamonds Mine

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

This contemporary Blue Sapphire ring is made of 14k white gold with Oval-cut central Sapphire of 3.75 carats with Blue color, gently holded by prongs above a circle of small white di...

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring crafted in platinum (PT950), featuring a spectacular natural cushion cut diamond at the center, weighing 3.02 carats. The center stone ...

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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S

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Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S

Located in SE

This Renaissance-styled ring has a flower-shaped composite Silver on an 18K Gold crown measuring 16 mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Ligh...

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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4 Carat Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 4 carat sapphire ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 4323 antique edition and 5805 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 4 carat sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 4 carat sapphire ring from LB Exclusive, Roshe Jewels and Peter Suchy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a 4 carat sapphire ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 4 Carat Sapphire Ring?

On average, a 4 carat sapphire ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,893, while they’re typically $27 on the low end and $6,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.