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Art Deco 0.75 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
synthetic sapphires - medium dark blue Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/2
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful Art deco full eternity ring from the 1920s modelled in solid 18ct white gold and
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. With partial maker's mark. Ring size: 5 1/2 and
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

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

Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco filigree 14k gold ring, with center 7.9 x 6.75 x 5.1mm. Ring size - 5, ring top is 11mm
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20th Century Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 1.61 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming 14k white gold ring from the Art Deco era, centers a sparkling old european cut
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold Discover the elegance of the Art Deco era with this
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
An exquisite genuine Art Deco style ring handcrafted in 18 kt gold by master jewelers, featuring an
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1970s Italian Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04tcw. The ring features a large bezel
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
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1940s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire & Pearl Art Deco Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Mix of 18ct & 14ct Yellow gold 4 Princess Sapphires 2 x 2mm 4 Pearls 2.5mm dia Item Weight: 2.46g
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond sapphire and white gold and platinum three stone ring circa 1930. Clear and
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, American. This sleek Art Deco ring is set with a 1.0-carat sapphire accented by
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1930s North American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This piece is set with old and rose
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Gold Ring with Sapphire Cabochon
Located in Berlin, DE
France 20th Century. Art Deco style. Mounted in 18 K white gold. Rectangular openworked front, set
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring Shield 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold for the top and solid
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Sapphire and White Gold Stylized Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco sapphire and white gold stylized bombé ring in the industrial style, featuring
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Certified Burma Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
This beautiful Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco ring is hand crafted in solid 18k white gold and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Elegant rectangular two tone sapphire and diamond ring. The intricate design is very well made
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond signet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. The head of this unique piece has been
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted sapphire and diamond ring perfectly exemplifying the Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring '#J5057'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring (#J5057) 18k white gold ring featuring a round
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted sapphire and diamond ring from a time when the Art Deco style
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1940s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Sapphire and Cameo Flip Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

One Art Deco Revival Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Revival Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire
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1980s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
Beautiful Gold handmade Art Deco style ring, the mount features a fine filigree and engraving work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Row Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold diamond and sapphire ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in 18kt white gold, this
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at
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1940s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a excellently crafted sapphire and diamond plaque ring from a time when the Art Deco
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond and sapphire ring, containing 1 "European" cut diamond; color "i
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ring With Oval Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Beautiful oval shaped Art Deco ring set in white gold with sapphire in centre surrounded by rose
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Band 18k Vintage Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Band 18k Vintage Ring Sz 6 3/4 Stone Information
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamond Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Called garter, this antique Art Deco ring is decorated on the top of
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1930s French Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

art-deco platinium sapphire ring 2cts and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
late Art Deco ring in 18k white gold and platinum. (French mark) It is adorned with a natural oval
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted during the early stages of the Art
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20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Baguette, Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring has swirls of diamond baguettes that are 3/4 of a carat surrounded by
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco gold ring with spinel, diamonds and sapphires, Hungary, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old gold ring in the geometric Art Deco style of the 1930s and 1940s. Origin: probably Hungary
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

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Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier NY Sapphire & diamond Art deco era ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A blue sapphire Art Deco Cartier white gold cocktail ring boasts a captivating deep blue sapphire
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1930s American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Millgrain 18k Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring is perfectly proportioned, created in the Art Deco
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1940s British Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
two blue sapphires and intricate filigree in this stunning Art Deco ring handcrafted in 18K white
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold Original 1930-1940
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930-1940 Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold
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1940s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Art Deco style 14k gold, diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. With a ca. 2.50 total
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 1 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing revivalist Art Deco diamond engagement ring. A blazing, brilliant 1.02 carat
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1980s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Sapphire & Diamond Ring Certified Heat-Only Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco 18K gold and platinum ring features a trio of bright blue bezel-set sapphires
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco inspired Deep blue 2.71ct Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the vintage glamour of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Blue Sapphire Ring, a
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1980s Swedish Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

IGL Certified Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Vintage Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Ring 0.15 Ct Oval Shape Natural Sapphire, Solid 14k Yellow Gold, Estate Ring , ~~ S e t t
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Filigree Diamonds and Synthetic Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is finely crafted in 18k white gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.40
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1930s American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Majestic art deco ring with diamond and sapphire in 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite 18k white gold pendant adorned with
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1990s German Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Sapphire Weight: approximately 4.14 Cts
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire 14k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire 14k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 21 baguette cut sapphires with a
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1930s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco ring with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old white gold ring with old-cut diamonds and synthetic sapphires. This ring is made of white
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 1.51 Carat Green Sapphire Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat dark yellowish green Sapphire in its original Art Deco 1930-1940 white gold
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1930s Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond, Art Deco style 18k white gold ring that features 2 round Pink Sapphires
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20th Century American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This Art Deco style ring has a
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1960s French Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920-30s from 18kt white gold, this Art Deco gem features a bold Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Belais Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
By Belais
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco gem crafted in the 1920s in 18kt white gold features an Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold & Platinum 4.78tgw Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one oval cut blue
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1940s Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Champagne Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from 14kt white gold, this Art Deco band is designed around a bold Old
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

.17 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1930’s art deco square sapphire round diamond engraved and filigree ring in 18k white gold
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Mid-20th Century Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Art Deco ring crafted in the 1920s features an Old European cut diamond center stone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the sapphire ring gold vintage art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 268 vintage or 56 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire ring gold vintage 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 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing sapphire ring gold vintage art deco — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Cartier and Belais Brothers each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a sapphire ring gold vintage art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Sapphire Ring Gold Vintage Art Deco?

Prices for a sapphire ring gold vintage art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $106 and can go as high as $38,443, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,522.

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.