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Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 8.00 Carat Vivid Red No Heat Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, Located On New York’s Iconic Fifth Avenue: If you have
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Fancy Light Pure Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: 2.50 carats Gia certified natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

New African IF 22-Stone Light Green Sapphire Infinity Sterling Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful color this ring is! I just love it! The ring is a size 7.25. The stone is from
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 11.80 Ct Purple Amethyst Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
I love this ring for the simplicity and the cut of the stone. The ring is a size 6.25. This stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.9 ct Paraiba Green Tourmaline & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring this is!. I just love the design. It is a size 7.25. It is from Africa and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 5.5 ct Paraiba Green Tourmaline & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring this is!. I just love the design. It is a size 6.5. It is from Africa and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Paraiba, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 7.20 Ct Emerald Green Garnet & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone is a beautiful emerald green color. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is from Africa
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.30 Ct Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
Such a beautiful color this ring has. The ring is a size 7.75. The stone is from Africa and is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver

New African 4.70 Ct Green Amethyst & Yellow Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this ring! The color combination of these stones are just gorgeous. The ring is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.90 Ct Blue Purple & Champagne Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
just spectacular. The ring is a size 6. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. A very high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.30 ct Blue Purple Spinel & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this ring is! A very rare color. The stone looks darker in the photos than
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 12.80 Carat Purple Blue Sapphire Sterling Filigree Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful color stones in this ring! The ring is a size 6.25. The stones are from Africa and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 19.90 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of this stone. It is just so brilliant. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 10.6 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of this stone. It is just so brilliant. The ring is a size 7.5. The stone is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 9.60 Ct Blue Purple Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
I love this ring for the simplicity and the cut of the stone. The ring is a size 6.5. This stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 7.60 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire & Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is an oval cut stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 15.90 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz & Aqua Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of this stone. It is just so brilliant. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 14.80 Ct Blue Purple Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.75. This stone is from Africa. It is a beautiful oval cut stone and is 14.80
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver

New African 2.10 Ct Purple & White Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful gemstone. The ring is a size 6.5. It from Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

New African IF 9.90 Ct Forest Green Tourmaline & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this Stone is! The ring is a size 8.75. This stone is from Africa. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 5 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire & Tsavorite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautifully constructed ring. The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is from Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 4.5 Ct Champagne Morganite Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just beautiful. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

New African IF 5.40 Peridot Green Sapphire & Tsavorite RGold PlatedSterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this stone is! The ring is a size 7. It was mined in Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 8.30 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful colors these stones. The ring is a size 6.75 The stone is from Africa and is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 5.4 Ct Pinkish Red Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color this stone is. The ring is a size 6.75 The stone is from Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 2.50 C1 Carat Blue & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 6.75. The stones are from Africa and are just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.50 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of these stones. They are just so brilliant. The ring is a size 6.25. The stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If .80 C1 Carat Deep Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 6.75. The stones are from Africa and are just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 5.40 Carat Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a cushion cut
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.30 Ct Blue Purple & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone has such gorgeous color! The ring is a size 7.25. The stone is from Africa. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF Imperial Champagn Morganite & Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite.The IF stands for
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Morganite, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.5 ct Rasberry Red Sapphire & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6.75. It is a highly rated stone. The stone is a round cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 15.4 Ct Swiss Blue Topaz Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I love the color of this stone. It is just so brilliant. The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

New African 4.10 Ct Blue Purple & Pink Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
just spectacular. The ring is a size 5.75. It was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. A very
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver,...

New African 7.20 ct Raspberry & Pink & White YGold Plated Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 7.25. It was mined in Africa. It is a highly rated stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African 7.9 Ct Emerald Green Garnet Sapphire & Tsavorite YGold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a highly rated stone. It is a oval cut stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling S...

New Handmade African 3.60 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.75 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It is a high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Handmade African 8.30 Ct Royal Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7.25 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It is a high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 9.10 ct IF Yellow Golden Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. The IF stands for
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African IF 9 Ct Orange Sapphire & Black Spinel RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone is just beautiful. The ring is a size 6.25. The stone is from Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Black Spinel, Spinel, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, ...

New African 4.70 Ct Pear Cut Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 7.25. The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

New African 9.40 Ct Blue Purple Color Chang Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 6.25. It is a completely natural stone mined in Africa and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African IF 4.8 ct Platinum Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring. The ring is a size 6. It from Africa and is just exquisite. It is an oval
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New African IF 4.40 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7.5 and has just a beautiful and brilliant sapphire stone. It was mined in
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New Nigerian IF 13.90 Ct Peach Orange Morganite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone is just beautiful. The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is from Africa and is just
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Nigerian Morganite Golden Champagne 3.10 Carat Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stone was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It is a beautiful round cut and is 3.10
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Nigerian 8.6 Ct Peach Orange Morganite & Orange Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The cut of this stone and design of this ring is just phenomenal. The ring is a size 6. The stone
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Nigerian 5.80 Ct Peach Orange Morganite RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
. The ring is a size 7. The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. It totals 5.80 Cts and is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

New Nigerian IF 2.1Ct Orange Champagne Morganite & Yellow Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone is just beautiful. The ring is a size 7. The stone is from Africa and is just
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal & Amethyst Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opals are just phenomenal! They are from Ethiopia Africa. They are
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

New Nigerian IF 2.90 Ct Pink Peach Morganite & White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The color of this stone and design of this ring is just phenomenal. The ring is a size 6.5. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Nigerian IF 9.20 Ct Peach Orange Morganite & Orange Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The cut of this stone and design of this ring is just phenomenal. The ring is a size 6.25. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Ethiopian 1.86 Ct Black Opal, Sapphire & Citrine Sterling Ring Size 8.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 8.75. The black opal is from Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...

Amina Sorel 18kt Gold African Blue Topaz and Diamond 'Morse Code' Flip Ring
By Amina Sorel Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the heart of New York City with 7.14 cttw African Blue Topaz, encompassed by
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.28 CT African Emerald & 0.79 CT Diamonds in 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type: 2.14 CT Natural Emerald & 0.89 G VS2 CT Diamonds
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

NEW Platinum GIA 1.55ct NO HEAT Bezel Set Greenish Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 5mm rise off the finger Condition: NEW custom. Comes with the GIA certification for the stone
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

9.23ct Tanzanite & 0.23ct Diamond Ring-Pear Shape-18KT Gold-GIA Certified-Rare
Located in London, GB
Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Shape: Pear Gem Weight: 9.23 Diamond Weight: 0.23 Gold: 18K White
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2010s African Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

6.45ct Aquamarine & .48ct Diamond Ring-Oval Cut-18KT White Gold-GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
stone’s outstanding qualities, this ring is designed to move air. Organically exquisite, this unique
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2010s African Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

11.28ct Fancy Tanzanite &.23ct Diamond Ring-Baguette Cut-18KT Gold-GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
Lilac Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Creator: Carson Gray Jewels Ring Size: 6.5 Metal: 18KT White Gold
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2010s African Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

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New African Stone Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of new african stone rings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. Find a collection of 19 vintage versions or 699 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of new african stone rings to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary new african stone rings are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Hancocks, Emilio! and AB Jewelry NYC produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 528 sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many oval cut, round cut and emerald cut new african stone rings for sale. Most of our new african stone rings for sale are for women, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are New African Stone Rings?

Prices for new african stone rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $25 and can go as high as $2,160,000, while new african stone rings, on average, fetch $140.

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 cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.