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Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. This
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Ring An 18 karat white gold ring set with 8 old mine diamonds and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring three old mine cut diamonds with a total
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 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 Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old Mine cut center Diamond weighing  2.20 carats. The setting
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is an old
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Brilliant Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted Art Deco diamond platinum engagement ring from ca
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful art deco
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring. This beautiful ring is
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 3.35 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 3.35 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut diamond of
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This classic style
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
setting is 18k white gold and features quite a few enchanting Art Deco design elements. The center diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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

Art Deco GIA 1.20 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Domed Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Domed Ring. This gorgeous ring
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Onyx Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A unique and striking antique Art Deco engagement ring centered by an old mine cut diamond floating
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.10 Ct Old Mine Diamond Seven Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds for a fantastic Deco seven stone statement Diamonds are old mine cut, very deep chunky wheel hand
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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

Art Deco GIA 1.52 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.52 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00 Ct Diamond Old Mine Five Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Remembrance A Diamond five stone anniversary or engagement ring, original Art Deco period
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.71 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.71 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 2.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 2.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.29ctw GIA Old Mine Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid platinum during the Art Deco period. It features a GIA certified old mine cut diamond neatly set
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring. This
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 5.63ct Center
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking Art Deco style diamond engagement ring! This stunning piece is crafted in platinum
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring. This beautiful ring
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 1.70
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Hallmarked Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Hallmarked Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Wedding Band Ring. This beautiful ring
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 0.60ctw Old Mine Filigree Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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

Art Deco 1.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
three-stone engagement ring is beautifully centred with an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.17ct, mounted
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.50cttw Old Mine Cut Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: .50ct, Old Mine Brilliant, Fancy Brown, VS Clarity, Natural
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring. This beautiful French
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Step Design Ring Centered by Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond ring of stepped design centering on two old-mine cut diamonds of approximately
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1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This beautiful band has old
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Certified 1.13 Ct. Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring G SI2
Located in New York, NY
is a bright and colorless 1.13 carat rectangular old mine diamond. The distinguished center stone is
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Early art deco era antique 14k ring topped with platinum in an open work style ribbon ring head
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1910s Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring. This
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring Old Mine Cut Vintage 18k Antique Filigree Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Art Deco Diamond Ring Old Mine Cut Vintage 18K White Gold
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

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 Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 3.56 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 3.56 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Ring Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Art Deco Ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Heart Shape Ring with Black Onyx, a central Old Mine Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

Old mine Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Art Deco 1.30 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
). This Art deco diamond ring weighs 3.4 grams. Very good vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Mine Diamond White Gold Ring Solitaire
Located in Firenze, FI
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in White Gold with a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Engraved Art Deco 0.52ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond solitaire engagement ring in 14 karat white gold. Centering this
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring Plat/18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
Traditional five stone setting with uplifted array slightly graduated in size of old mine cut Diamonds for .70
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Ring Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Edwardian - Art Deco Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring with 3 gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco diamond engagement ring. EGL certified old mine center diamond, set in an open work
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Vertical Platinum Dress Ring, C.1920's
Located in London, GB
ring features centrally two old mine cut diamonds in a rectangular, open back, milgrain edged setting
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .18ct Old Mine 18K Antique Original
Located in Dearborn, MI
 Art Deco  Featuring a .18ct Genuine Old Mine Cut Natural Mined Diamond Center Spectacular
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1920s Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique art deco old mine diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 261 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect antique art deco old mine diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique art deco old mine diamond ring over the years, but those made by Antinori Fine Jewels, Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Lambert Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique art deco old mine diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring?

On average, an antique art deco old mine diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,950, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.