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Art Deco 1.30 Ct. Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco platinum ring consisting of a central bezel-set antique cushion-cut diamond flanked by
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous five stone ring is made up of old cushion cut diamonds, which will have been hand cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.95 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.95 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA cushion modified
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly remarkable cluster ring crafted at a time when Art Deco style was at the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 0.57 Ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold Art Deco filigree diamond engagement ring set with one antique cushion cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.81 Carat Diamond Cushion Cut Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies handmade diamond art deco engagement ring. Platinum setting. circa 1910-1920 set with 10
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Early 20th Century Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and pristine Art Deco cushion sapphire platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. circa 1925
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.46 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond with Side Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.33 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a prong set 2.33 carat old mine cushion cut diamond - F in color with SI1
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.75 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a center diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats. The setting
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA .96 Carat Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5231160195 Weight: .96 ct total weight Cut: Old Mine
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel Old Mine Cushion Diamond & Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
fitted into the channel halo around the center diamond. This is a magnificent art deco engagement ring
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Art Deco circa 1920s 3.02-carat GIA G SI1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing diamond & platinum engagement ring. Features a gorgeous over 3-carat cushion cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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White Diamond, Platinum

0.60ct Antique Cushion Cut Antique Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a delicate antique cushion-cut diamond, this ring is set in handcrafted platinum and
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.81ct Diamond Engagement Ring, Old European Cut, J color, VS1 Clarity
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning art Deco engagement ring with a 5.81 carat old European cut diamond (J color
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique GIA 13.03ct Antique Cushion Cut Fancy Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A ring showcasing a GIA-certified 13.03 carat Fancy Dark Yellowish-Brown antique cushion cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.81 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco Ring crafted in platinum, showcasing a spectacular old miner cushion cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
french cut blue sapphire accents. Blue sapphires were very popular for use in Art Deco wedding rings as
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Ring Art Deco ring from around 1890 Privately commissioned. Intricate
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18th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An impressive old cushion cut diamond is surrounded by an glistening diamond halo in this Art Deco
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring. This amazing ring has
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Dainty Ring
Located in US
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Platinum ring Ruby and diamond dainty ring. antique cushion cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.11ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco solitaire is the quintessential engagement ring style. A sparkling 1.11
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning 1.28 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cushion cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
is designed as a stylized flowerhead. The ring features a vibrant old cushion cut diamond (7.6 x 6.8
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 2.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime art deco ring, it presents a rectangular shape with
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
elegant floral feel, perfect as an engagement ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco 1925s Diamonds Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. An authentic Art Deco ring with geometric lines, the center
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.44ctw Old Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Cut Shoulders
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum ring, comprising eleven old mine cut diamonds, and six baguette
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
carat old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has an estimated grading of H in clarity and SI1 in clarity
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

.75 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Center Diamond Details: Weight: .75 Carat Cut: Antique Step Cut Color: F Clarity: VS Side Stone Details
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Portland, GB
A stunning Art Deco period 18ct gold diamond and platinum daisy ring was made circa 1920. Designed
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 3.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ring features a magnificent 3.10 carat old cushion cut diamond. It has been graded as I
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

.65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Ring 0.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring adorns an Old Mine
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum hand-made ring featuring a 1.70 carat Burma ruby. This pigeon blood red ruby has
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching Art Deco halo ring with a gorgeous 0.88 carat old cushion cut diamond in the centre
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00cttw Antique Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: 1.00cttw Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F-G Clarity: VS Band Width
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 4.30ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Onyx Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco Era Diamond Age: Circa 1925
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. Made of platinum, the ring features an old cushion cut diamond (1.60-carat, O-P color and VS21
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco peridot and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco peridot and diamond cluster ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural peridot to
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Art Deco 0.78 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
A captivating solitaire ring, crafted entirely in platinum, features an old cushion cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s 0.97 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Description: Metal type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 2 grams Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 0.64 Colour: I Clarity: SI1
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 2.83 Burma Sapphire Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Art Deco period Diamond Sapphire ring, 1920 ca. Design is a triumph of beauty
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215413712 Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Wonderful Art Deco ring set with an intense vivid red Burma ruby (approx. 2ct). Old cut and
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape emerald-cut
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beautiful antique piece was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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

Art Deco 5.18ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An amazing 5.18 carat old cut diamond sparkles in this fabulous Art Deco engagement ring. The
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Orange Blossom 0.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period old mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Centered with a 0.75 carat H
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique cushion cut diamond ring art deco you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 138 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique cushion cut diamond ring art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique cushion cut diamond ring art deco has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, J. Birnbach and Jack Weir and Sons are consistently popular. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique cushion cut diamond ring art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Art Deco?

Prices for an antique cushion cut diamond ring art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $188,153, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,500.

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.

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.