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Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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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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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bows accented with small diamonds and calibre cut blue sapphires. Ring size 7 (resizable)
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire .40 Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Art Deco Period platinum and sapphire ring—would make a lovely wedding ring! The
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This distinctly Art Deco ring is crafted in white 18K gold. It is centered with an oval
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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

Art Deco Era 6.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a natural cushion cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail/Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning Art Déco platinum Burma sapphire diamond cocktail/engagement ring. Handcrafted in
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, 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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1910s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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

Antique Art Deco 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic antique, this affordable sapphire engagement ring was skillfully handcrafted during
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.65 Carat GIA Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18K white gold, this ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old European cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Art Deco 2.42 Carat Unheated GIA Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire

Antique Art Deco Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring. This unique
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.32 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond and calibrated Sapphire on Platinum Ring. Diamond estimated weight 0.37 carat
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire

GIA 1.57 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.16 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
sapphire accents. The top of the ring measures 10mm by 12mm. The ring is stamped 18K and weighs 1.6 gram
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.17 CTW Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond, and sapphire engagement ring crafted in platinum. Centered by a
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.91 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum engagement ring from the early 20th century, is centered with a sparkling GIA
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, 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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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.49 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.49ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco engagement ring. Diamond Platinum Art Deco design ring
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco diamond engagement ring handcrafted in platinum. The ring features an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade from the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified cushion cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Target Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.68ctw GIA Asscher Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
platinum during the art deco period. This ring features a stunning, GIA certified, asscher cut (square
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly gorgeous and classic art deco period engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring from the Art Deco period centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.75 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Art Deco Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Diamond Sapphire Platinum Antique Art Deco - Victorian Wedding
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the art deco period. This ring features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond neatly set at the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.50ct Original 1920-1930 Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's-1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.50ct Vintage
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Platinum .40cttw Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Circa 1920's Art Deco 1.15ctw Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade circa 1920's Art Deco period diamond and sapphire engagement ring in platinum. Centering
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
: 10 (1mm), 2 (2mm) Tested As: Silver Period: Art Deco Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond & Sapphire in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
wonderful engagement ring with an Art Deco flare. Diamond Details: Cut: Early Generation Brilliant Cut
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.04 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring .70ct 18K Solitaire Antique Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Sapphire Ring .70ct 18K White Gold Antique Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.09 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate

Art Deco 1.19 Carats Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total - eye clean and bright. Flanked by French cut sapphires
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum with 0.67 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 0.67 carat. The ring features sapphires on the side. Circa 1920.
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Diamond & Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco diamond and sapphire cocktail ring handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1925 Art Deco Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Natural Sapphires
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold GIA Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 18k white gold during the art
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Stacking
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring Engagement Stacking Ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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

Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring. Few come
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.00 Carat Purple Sapphire No Heat Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's late Art Deco sapphire engagement ring. AGL certified center purple oval sapphire set in a
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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

Estate Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum 1.35ct European Cut Diamond, 6 Sapphires 1.42ctw Art Deco Estate Ring, Size 6 Circa 1920s
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 30.00 Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s star sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified medium blue high dome cabochon star
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

5.28 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly spectacular 1920’s Art Deco Emerald Cut Sapphire and diamond Platinum engagement ring. AGTA
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 1.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Primary Stone Carat
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.76 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split prongs and surrounded by scissor cut synthetic sapphire - bright royal blue With a decorative
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco 4.51 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Periwinkle blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval natural no heat untreated
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring. EGL certified 1.48ct antique cushion French cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified .75 Carat Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Blue Sapphire and 10 Karat White Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920s Art Deco Blue Sapphire Ring - 10k White Gold, Simulated Blue Sapphire Features: Oval Center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco

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Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

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Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique sapphire engagement rings art deco you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique sapphire engagement rings art deco may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique sapphire engagement rings art deco over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Antinori Fine Jewels and Belais are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding an antique sapphire engagement rings art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco?

On average, an antique sapphire engagement rings art deco at 1stDibs sells for $7,280, while they’re typically $449 on the low end and $298,000 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 Bvlgari 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.

Questions About Antique Sapphire Engagement Rings Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.