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Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Art Carved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4
By Art Carved
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Art Carved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4. This beautiful Art
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring from the Art Deco era, centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1932 - Size 4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1932 - Size 4. This gorgeous Art
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4. This beautiful antique Art
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco 3/4 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You can't help but be completely entranced by this vintage 1920s Art Deco antique engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
By Art Carved
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Art Carved Wood Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous wedding
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This gorgeous Art
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco 2.03ct. Diamond Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 10k White Gold & 4 Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring for Women Size 5.75
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Immerse yourself in the allure of vintage elegance with this enchanting antique Art Deco cocktail
Category

Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Other, Multi-gemstone, Crystal, Citrine, White Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Classic Thin Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Classic Thin Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4. This classic wedding
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K French Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum and 18K White Gold French Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Jade Cabochon Platinum Orange Blossom Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa: 1930s. Ring SIze: 3 3/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 17.5 mm and sits 6.5 mm high. Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1924 - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1924 - Size 5 1/4. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1925 - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1925 - Size 6 1/4. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Wedding Band C. 1932 Size 6 3/4
Located in Boston, MA
An original handmade Art Deco period platinum wedding band. In excellent condition, this circa 1932
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco 1.14 Carats Diamond Platinum Bombé Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with SI clarity. Tested as platinum. Circa: 1930s. Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4 Carat Aquamarine 14 Diamond Ring Palladium Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in a Palladium setting of great beauty
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 1/2. This classic
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Southport, CT
the finger Ring Size: 5 4/3 *Resizable upon request*
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 3/4. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

An Art Deco Engagement Diamond ring
Located in Firenze, IT
in 18kt white gold circa 1935 Size 5 3/4 Weight 4.5gr.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4. This amazing
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 3/4. This classic
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring from the Art Deco period centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
marvel over. Paired with a unique, handmade platinum Art Deco style setting which means no one else will
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.24 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut synthetic sapphires - dark to bright blue Stamped PLAT for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4. This gorgeous art deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Baguette and Emerald Wedding Band - Size 3 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Baguette and Emerald Wedding Band - Size 3 3/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Priscilla Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Priscilla Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Early Art Deco 1.92 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolled Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.30 carat - well matched to center. Tested as platinum. Circa: 1920s. Ring Size: 9 3/4 & sizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Bristol 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Bristol 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Antique Art Deco Orange Blossom 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/
By Orange Blossom
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Orange Blossom 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Milgrained Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Milgrained Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Gold Floral Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 11 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold Floral Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 11 3/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Diamond Wedding Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5 1/4. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band - Size 9 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band - Size 9 3/4. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.02 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engraving partially down shank With maker's mark and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Unique Engagement Ring, Art Deco, Romeo
Located in Hertsliya, IL
This captivating engagement ring features a stunning GIA certified 4-carat pear-shaped diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1930's Art Deco Old European 1.84 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brothers. Circa late 1930s. Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable. Measures: North to South 7.5 mm and sits 5.0 mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
) and 1.0 carats of fine additional stones (H-I color, SI1 clarity) this period Art Deco ring is all
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Art Deco 18K White Gold .87ct Sapphire Filigree Ring size 7
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold Art Deco blue sapphire filigree ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European 1.34 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Octagonal Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Accented by a pierced lattice style gallery. Tested as 18 karat. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 5 3/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.13 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank. With scroll, orange blossom, and wheat motifs. Tested as platinum. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 7 1
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.63 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped for platinum. Circa: Late 1930's. Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable. Measures: North to South 7.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.03 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures North to South 10.3 mm wide and sits
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 22K Yellow Gold Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 22K Yellow Gold Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4. This classic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco 1.16 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is size 9 3/4, and can be resized. Inventory #25296AKOB
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Wheat Etched Band 18k White Gold Size 11.25 Wedding Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 3.4 mm This ring is a size 11 1/4, but it can be stretched up one half size for a $25 fee.
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Ring Size 4 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco ring size 4 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 37 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco ring size 4 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ring size 4 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexander of Beverly Hills and Estate Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco ring size 4 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco ring size 4 for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring Size 4?

The price for an art deco ring size 4 starts at $240 and tops out at $14,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,600.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.