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Antique Art Deco 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
the 1920s Art Deco era. This lovely heirloom features a velvety-blue sapphire solitaire weighing 1
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Blue Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Art Deco Engagement ring, with a high-quality center-diamond surrounded by handmade filigree
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.19 Carats Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
channel set in shoulders. Weighing approximately 0.16 carat total. Transparent medium blue in color. With
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco era 18K gold diamond blue sapphire ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an antique ring, crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century. This captivating
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Marquisette Art Deco Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring is a beautiful blue topaz in the center surrounded with marquisettes set
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 18k white gold Filigree Ring with 7.5mm Blue Zircon
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is an antique Deco 18k white gold ring with a 7.5mm blue zircon center. The stone has some
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Revival Antique Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A phenomenal Art Deco style cocktail ring recreating the iconic snakes of historic Egyptian jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic Art Deco engagement ring, featuring a prominent French design crafted in the great
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

New Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
by the timeless art deco sapphire ring. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Asymmetrical Art Deco Antique Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This fascinating genuine Art Deco antique diamond engagement ring is special and unparalleled
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring are just the beginning of the story. Centered by a chunky
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Stange Co. Antique Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Art Deco, circa 1920s, Ring
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Unique antique diamond and sapphire ring with an octagonal-shaped domed ring front. Four
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount. The sapphire is a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Enamel Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This unique antique piece was crafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). A
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Ring Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring Antique Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
the Gilded Age. The ring dates to the Art Deco - Edwardian periods, circa 1890-1930. The ring is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K 10.26 ct Royal Blue Sapphire Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 10.26 ct Royal Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Roman Malakov Pearl and Round Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
An original antique ring showcasing a 7.15 millimeter pearl, set in an Art Deco style setting
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 19 Carat Blue Topaz 24 Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO 19 CARAT EMERALD CUT FINE BLUE TOPAZ RING WITH 24 GORGEOUS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring 18kt White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring 18kt White Gold Discover the timeless allure of our Art
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Sapphire

Ladies Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Sapphires Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold diamond and sapphire art-deco, antique, vintage, cocktail ring with a half round shank
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Inspired Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Inspired Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring This beautiful and nostalgic Art Deco
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with two gorgeous natural round Opals and two Old Mine Cut
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This classic engagement
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals and four Diamonds of
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum .50 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Dome Ring Metal
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco French Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

IGI 14k 7.75 Ct Natural Blue Zircon Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14k 7.75 Ct Natural Blue Zircon Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Art Deco period diamond & sapphire ring. Distinct
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

.75 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Antique Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum antique Art Deco style sapphire and diamond halo ring. Showcasing one oval brilliant cut
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique beauty was crafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.42ctw European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Condition: Antique, ALL ORIGINAL art deco period ring. 2 of the small diamonds and a few sapphires have tiny
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Amethyst Pyramid measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.25 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Aquamarine Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Aquamarine Pyramid measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Chalcedony Cushion Cab Blue Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of a engraved Blue Chalcedony Cushion Cabochon measuring 19x19mm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Circa 1920's Art Deco Platinum Pave Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a captivating illustration of an engagement ring from the Art Deco era! This authentic
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring .70ct Solitaire Platinum Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Sapphire Ring .70ct Solitaire Platinum Art Deco Featuring a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.95 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
than the traditional deep blue sapphires of other origins. This Art Deco platinum ring features a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Retro - Art Deco Ring with 18 natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond and Sapphire Three Row Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond and Sapphire Three Row Band Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.54ct Diamond French Sapphire Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 8mm rise off the finger (at the diamond) Condition: Antique art deco. Rare. Excellent mint
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Moonstone Blue Sapphires Rubies Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
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Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring Platinum Solitaire 1ct Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
vivid blue sapphires creates a harmonious and visually striking contrast. Symbolizing eternal love and
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Band Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40ct Original 1930s Antique Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.40ct Vintage Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Carved Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Chalcedony cabochon surmounted by a Blue
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Aquamarine Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 1.20 carat sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.16 Carat Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Denver Art Deco sapphire engagement ring. With a striking platinum profile and a velvety
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Aquamarine Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Diamond and Sapphire Baguette Antique Art Deco Ring (Estate)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This ring is gorgeous and has a distinct antique look! With a beautiful .77 carat old European cut
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire

GIA certified Antique Art- Deco 2.10 carat Diamond, Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA certified Antique Art-Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring mounted in Platinum Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
class and grace of antique metalwork!  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Wonderful and very special antique design ring, modeled in 18K White gold. It is decorated with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Antique Art Deco Ring Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique art deco ring blue 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 gold, platinum and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1828 antique edition and 200 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique art deco ring blue 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 antique art deco ring blue — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Sage Designs L.A. and Baume each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An antique art deco ring blue of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring sapphire, from our inventory of 980, is particularly popular. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique art deco ring blue for sale are for women, but there are 249 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Art Deco Ring Blue?

On average, an antique art deco ring blue at 1stDibs sells for $3,782, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $180,000 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.