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Art Deco Diamond Solitaire and 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco band meticulously handcrafted from 14K white gold is set with a 0.40-carat
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Shell Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Vintage Figural Silhouette Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Cameo Style: Solitaire Theme
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .40ct 14k Yellow Gold Antique Origina
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1910's-1920's Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring .40ct Diamond 14K
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco diamond solitaire ring in 14K white gold centering one prong set, old European cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
typical of the period and is such a pretty piece. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Rect Cushion Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Impressively large and stunning Art Deco style featuring an emerald cut sky blue topaz measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring .86ct Round Solitaire Original 1930s-1940s Antique 14k
Located in Dearborn, MI
Carat Gemstone Weight Circa 1930's-1940's The Art Deco Era in Jewelry Design  Solid 14K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.46 Ct. Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.98 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
sparkles brilliantly between geometrically sculpted shoulders in this Art Deco solitaire engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Circa 1930's 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is main old cut diamond about 0.85 ct. The main stone is clarity s1 and I color. Totally Side rose cut diamond is about 0.08 ct. Ring size is US ...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine diamond and gold solitaire ring. With a round brilliant cut diamond bezel set in an
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20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Amethyst Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Round .40ct Vintage Milgrain F
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size & up 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco sapphire filigree ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring features an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Solitaire Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond Solitaire Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco style impressive diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco band crafted from 14k white gold features a fully-engraved shank with tiny
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Light Brown Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Vintage Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s in 14kt white gold, this striking Art Deco band is set with an Old European
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920's Art Deco 14K Two Tone Bezel Set 4.5ct Oval Opal Cabochon Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
white gold bezel, the shanks with yellow gold shanks and gallery. The gallery holding this piece has a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Filigree Garnet Ring Size 5
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is 14k white gold. It features a stunning art deco filigree design and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Red Tourmaline Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
-1920s Art Deco - 14k White Gold Filigree - Red Tourmaline - Size 5 - 1.97 Grams This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 12.50 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This True Art Deco Emerald Solitaire Ring features a single 12.50 carat Emerald cut Light Green
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Filigree Solitaire Style Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). A
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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

Marin Deep Sea Onyx Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.30 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE 0.25CT Solitaire Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By Alegra's Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Diamond Ring. Set in luxurious 14K White Gold, this exquisite ring weighs 2.18 grams and is designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.15ct Original 1920s-1930s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's-1930's 1.15ct Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Tinted Yellow Diamond 14K White Gold Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 14 karat (14K) white gold ring with geometric black enamel lines surrounding a tinted
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20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Oval Bezel Amethyst Filigree Floral Large Rare Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique cocktail ring was crafted from solid 14k white during the art deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

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Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

NO RESERVE 0.33CT VS2 Solitaire Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By Alegra's Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Solitaire Engagement Diamond Ring. Meticulously crafted in 14K White Gold, the ring weighs a substantial
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty 14K White Gold Art Deco High Set Garnet Filigree Ring Size 4.75
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful le style moderne filigree ring is 14k white gold with a natural 5mm garnet gemstone
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire Filigree Original 1930's Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire 14K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE 0.10CT E/VS1 Solitaire Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By Alegra's Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Solitaire Engagement Diamond Ring. Meticulously crafted in 14K White Gold, the ring weighs a substantial
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Art Deco Yellow Gold 1930s Filigree Ring Arizona Sleeping beauty Turquoise
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Art Deco Yellow Gold 1930s Filigree Ring Arizona Sleeping beauty Turquoise Size 5.5 ring
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
1.20 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel "Diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut London Blue Topaz and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
eye. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.16 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Art Deco Filigree Blue Topaz Ring Size 5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Art Deco ring is 14k white gold. It features a delicate filigree design with a 6mm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Blue Topaz, White Gold

Art Deco Garnet Ring 1/2ct Original 1930's Antique Filigree 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco  Antique from 1930's Solitaire Garnet Cocktail Ring 1/2ct Antique 14K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

An Art-Deco c1930's Natural Top Quality Type A Jadeite Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Piece of Jewellery is handmade, dating from Art-Deco period - circa 1930's
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Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Cocktail Ring .65ct 14k Antique Original 1920s-193
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's-1930's Sapphire Engagement Ring .65ct 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.24 Ctw Natural Tanzanite Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Bridal Ring For Women Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
tanzanite ring is made of 14K Gold, making a simple but elegant statement piece. This ring is perfect to
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Zircon, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut Original 1930s Antique 14k
Located in Dearborn, MI
Carat Diamond Weight  Solid 14K Yellow Gold Circa 1930's Genuine Antique; Not a Reproduction The Art
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Ruby White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
cabochon pinkish-red color. Statement ring cabochon Burmese ruby crafted in white gold 14k. Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
in 14K Gold. This ring is so lovely, workmanship that is hard to find in contemporary pieces. Clarity
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Unisex Two Tone Gold Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Art Deco 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Unisex two Tone Gold Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Shape: Three stone ring Finger
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1920's Art Deco Two Tone Vintage Old European Cut "Fleur Di Lis" Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
tones. Crafted from the elegance of 14K rose gold, the ring itself boasts a Fleur Di Lis-inspired prong
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut Original 1920's Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Featuring a Gorgeous Genuine .05ct Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Center Very Rare Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique old mine cut diamond solitaire 14k gold ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with an
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Danish goldsmith. Gold ring with purple semi-precious stone in Art Deco style
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish goldsmith. Gold ring with purple semi-precious stone in Art Deco style 1930/40s. Measured at
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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14k Gold

GIA Certified Euro Cut .55 Carat 14k White Gold Art Deco Inspired Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Diamond color D and clarity VS2 carat total weight: .20 metal: 14k white gold type
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2010s American Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Open cut work on this 1920's Ring. Emerald-Cut blue topaz set in 14K White Gold. Ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This classic antique solitaire diamond ring features an Old European cut diamond measuring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond GH-SI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Art Deco Round Diamond Ring Has a simplicity beauty to it, not too gaudy. Diamond is 0.55
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Greek Moonstone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
and glow to this stone. A fine A grade example. Hallmarked 14 with a makers mark and tested to insure
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Moonstone, 14k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian blue guilloche enamel ring centered with diamond diameter of 5mm estimate weight of 0.50 carats brownish colour ring head diameter 9mm ring size 6.5 us chart hall ma...
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Fine Men’s Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gent’s Old European cut Solitaire Diamond Ring. Center securely Hand set with a 0.40 Carat
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Amethyst Ring in 14K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1920s Art Deco 1 Carat Blue Zircon Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1920 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Size: US 4, resizable Zircon Details: Weight
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, White Gold, 14k Gold

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14k Gold Art Deco Solitaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k gold art deco solitaire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 410 vintage or 214 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k gold art deco solitaire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold art deco solitaire over the years, but those made by Gems Paradise, Antinori Fine Jewels and Shlomit Rogel are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 14k gold art deco solitaire can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 363 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a 14k gold art deco solitaire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k Gold Art Deco Solitaire?

The price for a 14k gold art deco solitaire starts at $70 and tops out at $150,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,459.

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.