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

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring. The band is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.32 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prongs calibrè set with French cut synthetic sapphires weighing in total approximately 0.30 carat
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.61 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bombè Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1950s. Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 17.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high. Total weight
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.24 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut synthetic sapphires - dark to bright blue Stamped PLAT for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

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

Certified 1 Carat Diamonds Sapphires 18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco style ring in white gold set with a diamond in a sapphire surround, the shoulders paved
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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Inspired Ring 4 Carat Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Art Deco inspired ring featuring three round diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.25 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beauty is a classic! Crafted in the Art Deco Era, 1920 - 1940, this stunning ring features a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè band features a rectangular cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats Transparent with
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning Art Deco style sapphire engagement ring! Made of platinum, this fabulous piece features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds one sapphire measuring 40pts and has decorative gold shoulders. The glossy gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire .73 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style .73 carat Old European Cut diamond & 1 carat sapphire
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14k 1 Carat Green Sapphire Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Sapphire Stone Weight: 1 Carat Accent Stone: Round Diamond Diamond Color and Clarity: GHI, VS Stone Size
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1ct 14K Antique Original 1930's 1 Carat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1ct 14K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree 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 Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
An elegant Art Deco diamond and sapphire platinum engagement ring. This Art Deco piece is right in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage 7.59 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A glorious 1920s Art Deco star sapphire cocktail ring. Centered by a 7.59 carat vivid purple
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum. The Art Deco design is ornamented with a central
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Crafted from 18ct white gold, this piece
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired 0.92 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Target Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 0.92 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Target Ring. Featuring one round
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2010s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire 1.38 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style diamond & sapphire engagement ring. The band is platinum
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.78 Carats Spinel Sapphire Platinum Octagonal Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sapphires. Weighing approximately 0.66 carat total. Transparent medium blue in color. With faceted profile
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Padparadscha Sapphire 2.02 carats Ring with GIA Report is an exquisite piece of jewelry which will be a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Flowers Platinum Original 1920s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original from the 1920'sArt Deco Sapphire Ring .52ct Vintage Antique Flowers Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art deco style sapphire and diamonds ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 1 Ceylon sapphire: 1.78cts, 4 sapphires: 0.90cts, 36 brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.40cts
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930's diamond and sapphire ring. Pierced geometric top set with Old European cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky but sapphire at the centre of a halo of sparkling diamonds
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire Original 1930s Antique 18k
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire 18K White
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.14 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire rings. This stunning, fine
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 11.70 Carats No Heat Ceylon Fancy Purple Star Sapphire Di
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum. Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1930s. Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a lovely example of Art Deco elegance! The platinum ring features a sky blue rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 0.72 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Marquise Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring. Featuring one marquise cut
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco inspired 18k white gold ring for the ages! It centers around a gorgeous bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

.63 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Platinum Bow Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920's Art Deco Platinum swirl bow design ring with a AGL certified natural pear shaped
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Certified Natural Burmese Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite Art Deco halo ring set in its center with a natural sapphire from Burma with a rich
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire

GRS Certified 3.22 Carats Sapphire Diamond set in Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring takes its inspiration from the art deco period and uses a geometric shape to create a
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.07 Carat GIA Transitional Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super quality Art Deco era 1.07 Carat "Transitional" Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring composed
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 8.77 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish, with hand pulled platinum wire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
weigh in total 0.39 carat, with the sapphires weighing 0.26 carat. The ring weighs 2.4 grams and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art deco style ceylan sapphire and diamonds ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 1 natural Ceylon sapphire: 3.94cts, 14 diamonds: 1.10cts Material: Platinum Dimensions
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Early 2000s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two deep blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 20pts and the
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

.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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This fantastic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

20 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Palladium Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Art Deco ring with a 20.62 Carat Blue Star Sapphire of extraordinary beauty
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Diamond, Palladium

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

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire 1.60 Carat Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Cluster Ring features a stunning
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Original 1920's Antique Hand Engraved 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's Sapphire Engagement Ring 1/2ct 18K White Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco 1 Carat Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco 1 carat sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco 1 carat sapphire ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating an art deco 1 carat sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kian Design, Luigi Ferrara and Damati are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco 1 carat sapphire ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco 1 Carat Sapphire Ring?

Prices for an art deco 1 carat sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $53 and can go as high as $365,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,998.

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.