4 Karat Ring
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
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4 Karat Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 4 Karat Ring?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The 4Cs of engagement rings are cut, color, clarity and carat weight, but this doesn�t pertain solely to engagement rings. Established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the 4Cs are the guidelines that determine how diamonds are graded. A diamond�s cut pertains to how the stone�s facets interact with the light. There are five main categories of color (judged on the tone and saturation): colorless, near colorless, faint, very light and light. According to the GIA, �clarity is the relative absence of inclusions and blemishes� in a diamond (inclusions are internal features and blemishes refers to surface irregularities). Also per the GIA, �Diamonds are weighed to a thousandth (0.001) of a carat and then rounded to the nearest hundredth, or point. Over a carat, diamond weights are usually expressed in carats and decimals.� Keep in mind that because a three-carat gem can be less valuable then a one-carat stone, weight is not the most important signifier of a stone�s value. Explore a large collection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Typically, there are 41.7% gold and 58.3% other alloys/metals. This means that per gram, there are 0.417 grams gold and 0.583 grams other metals.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What karat gold is best for engagement rings depends on your preferences. The most commonly used varieties are 14-karat gold, which is 58% pure gold, and 18-karat gold, which is 75% pure gold. Generally, 18-karat gold has a richer color because it contains more gold, but 14-karat is stronger since it features more base metal. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of gold engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023What karat white gold is best for wedding rings depends on personal preferences. Generally, 18-karat white gold has more visible yellow undertones because it contains more gold. Because it is a harder metal, 14-karat white gold may resist scratches better than 18-karat. On 1stDibs, find a variety of white gold wedding rings.
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