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Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Pin or Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning Platinum late Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Pin or Pendent. Mounted with quality sparkling white
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamonds Ribbon Ring, 18kt White Gold and Platinum, circa 1930, France
Located in London, GB
, eagle and dog’s heads Comments: This Art Deco ribbon ring, from the 1930s, is set with old mine cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Art Deco brooch features a diamond encrusted frame adorned with a diamond and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
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W 0.875 in L 2 in
Art Deco 1.19 Carats Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.83 carat total - I color with VS
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.47-Carat Diamond Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
, appears even larger in its square shaped setting atop this delightfully detailed Art Deco engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Platinum Ribbon Diamond Pendant Necklace 4cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
its previous owner. Being an original Art Deco piece, all of the diamonds are Old European cuts and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ribbon Motif 0.54ctw Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A sophisticated band ring featuring a trio of European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.8 grams Diamond Details
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ribbon Motif Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period sapphire, and diamond ring in platinum. Centered by a No Heat 2.50 carat antique
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
early art deco period. This ring features a large old European cut diamond that's neatly prong set at
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Aimée Ribbon Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Earrings & Necklace Set
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art Deco style drop earrings and necklace set is absolutely stunning, extraordinary. Artful
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Center Old European Diamond Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - K in color with SI1 clarity Bead set
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Bracelet Metal: Platinum
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s Platinum and Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ribbon Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum pin with an 18K yellow gold stem in a ribbon motif. There are 38 square-cut sapphires and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ribbon Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking and large antique wreath brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ribbon Motif 1.24ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.71 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.03 carats total - I color with SI2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.37 CTW European Diamond Platinum Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.17 carats - J color with SI1 clarity Bead set in a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style brooch features a stunning circle design with a flowing ribbon motif
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 7.25 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vibrant medium blue in color - set with talon prongs in pierced gallery Depicting tied ribbon with flaring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, art deco period piece. A few diamond have tiny chip that is only seen under magnification & the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .21ct Mined Old European Original 1920 Ribbon 1
Located in Dearborn, MI
% Natural Mined Diamonds .21 Carat Diamond Weight  18K White Gold Circa 1920's The Art Deco Era in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ribbon Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art Deco style drop earrings are absolutely stunning, extraordinary. Over 5 carats of vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.80 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mounting with ribbon-like tendrils and foliate engraving fully encompassing shank Accented throughout by
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.41 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Floral Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat - G color with VS2 clarity. Set low in an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
, and arched, encrusted with diamonds passing over and under ovals. There is a lot of geometry, all
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Antique Art Deco Diamond Brooch
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L 1.75 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Art Deco Diamond Clip Brooches in Platinum. Each designed as a stylized ribbon
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This knockout diamond set clip brooch was made in France during the Art Deco period. The handmade
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Clip Brooch
French Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Clip Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This stunning Art Deco brooch pin has been crafted from platinum and set with bright aquamarines
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
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H 1.03 in W 2.13 in
Art Deco Choker Necklace Diamond Platinum convertible Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Important and Unique Art Deco Choker Necklace Old mine cut Diamond on Platinum convertible Bracelet
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20th Century European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the Art Deco style; part of our diamond jewelry collections. These exceptional vintage Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An Art Deco platinum and diamond double clip brooch featuring a stylized ribbon motif set with old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Two-Stone Filigree Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite two-stone ring crafted from platinum during the Art Deco movement. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bow Choker Necklace, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond set platinum bow choker, with an old-cut diamond set plaque, in the form of a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch. The oval cameo is bezel-set. The carved
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
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H 1.42 in W 1.11 in D 0.27 in
Art Deco 4.0 Ct Diamond Platinum Rare Bow Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Striking bold design from the art Deco period, 1930 ca, Platinum made Top Bow leading to swinging
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Vintage Diamond Platinum Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
old cut diamonds, all mounted in platinum. The meeting point of the twisted ribbon is embellished by
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 3.10ct Round, Baguette, & Marquise Diamond Ribbon Earrings Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage ribbon motif earrings. Circa 1980's. Approximately 3.10 carats of pear, baguette
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch Circa 1925
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
the Art Deco movement. Hand-crafted in platinum, this long ribbon bow brooch features openwork floral
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This beautiful wedding band
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 1940s Gia Pear Shape & Round Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Diamond Details: GIA Report# : 6224754265 Weight: .78ct Cut: Vintage Pear Cut Color: G Clarity
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch Pin by Kohn
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
brooch, with aquamarines and diamonds regularly seen together in Art Deco jewellery. To the rear of the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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

Art Deco Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch Pin by Kohn
Art Deco Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch Pin by Kohn
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H 0.83 in W 1.78 in
Sapphire & Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique motif sapphire and diamond bow ribbon brooch in 18k white gold. Brooch contains sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 8.77 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-claw set Old European cut diamonds, in a tiered Art Deco arrangement forming the centre of the bow's
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 8.77 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Vintage Art Deco 8.77 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
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H 0.33 in W 0.48 in D 1.38 in Dm 0.48 in L 6.5 in
Diamond Awareness Ribbon Charm Pendant 14k Gold Dainty Gold and Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Awareness Ribbon Charm Pendant 14k Gold Dainty Gold and Diamond Pendant Pendant width: 14
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 5.2 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 5.2 carat diamond platinum bar brooch circa 1930 This decorative brooch is designed as an
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl Ruby and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of
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20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 6.23 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 6.23 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set brooch; part
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 6.23 Carat Diamond Brooch
Art Deco 6.23 Carat Diamond Brooch
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H 0.44 in W 1.57 in L 2.72 in
Estate Art Deco Articulated Platinum Diamond Emerald Eye Form Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and distinctive estate Art Deco period platinum diamond and emerald pendant with a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1930s Antique Art Deco 3.67 Carat Diamond and Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 3.67 carat diamond and platinum spray brooch; part
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 22.40 Carats, Circa 1929
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond bracelet by Cartier Paris, for Cartier New York, comprising four flexible
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Ruby Drop Earrings in a captivating Art Deco
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

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

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
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H 0.48 in W 3.94 in L 3.94 in
Art Deco Platinum Bracelet Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco platinum bracelet featuring an Old European cut diamond accented with table
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 7.59ctw Fancy Large Diamond Floral Ribbon Statement Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly magnificent and elegant mid-century diamond brooch is crafted in solid platinum and
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Era Round Diamond White Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful ribbon style Art Deco cocktail fashion ring! There are a total of 17 Diamonds weighing
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Platinum Watch on Ribbon
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This gorgeous unique art deco antique watch is truly one-of-a-kind!! Approximately 2.5 total
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Vintage Style Ribbon Floral Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A breathtaking ribbon and floral of bright white diamonds, together weighing approx. 2.50 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rare Art Deco Drayson Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Suite in Platinum
By Drayson
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Art Deco Drayson emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch, earring and ring suite set in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

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Art Deco Diamond Ribbon For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco diamond ribbon for your needs in our varied inventory. 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 521 antique edition and 117 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco diamond ribbon from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art deco diamond ribbon has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rossella Ugolini, Cartier and Marina J. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any art deco diamond ribbon from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 409 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco diamond ribbon for sale are for women, but there are 162 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond Ribbon?

The price for an art deco diamond ribbon starts at $271 and tops out at $1,012,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,897.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.