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Art Deco Style 3.40 Ct Aquamarine 1.10 Ct Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This classy vintage ring is Art deco style 1970 ca Well hand made as unique of solid 18 Kt white
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 10.00 Ct Natural Amethyst Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Bold design fabulous Art Deco ring, 18 KT white gold 1930 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.0 Ct Twin Diamond Plus 18 KT Filigree ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This absolutely gorgeous double Diamond ring is Art Deco period, 1925 ca Superb filigree work as
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco ring. A beautiful square
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gorgeous designed ring for today’s lifestyles with yesterday’s visual vibe. Art Deco in style, this natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Antique 18ct Gold French Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous French Art Deco Ring. Such a
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Upfinger Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco bombe/dome
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold 1920s Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, antique cocktail ring
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A magnificent Art Deco style cocktail ring boasting a gorgeous emerald cut aquamarine bezel set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Scroll Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco target ring. A gorgeous
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18ct White Gold, circa 1930
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent Art Deco cocktail ring adorned with a beautiful emerald cut Aquamarine which weighs
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 18ct White Gold and Platinum Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This captivating Art Deco ring is elegant in the simplicity of its design. A stunning Old Mine Cut
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
% original Art Deco bow ring is skilfully hand crafted from solid 18 kt gold and Platinum, both punched with
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A timeless engagement ring set with one old cut diamond. The diamond, set in a gorgeous platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.70ct diamond solitaire ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. The art deco piece centres around a 0.70 carat old cut diamond. the diamond have a colour grading of I
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching Art Deco halo ring with a gorgeous 0.88 carat old cushion cut diamond in the centre
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.15 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the wonderful Art Deco era is this gorgeous solitaire engagement ring. Set within
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The brilliant cut diamond set within this gorgeous 18ct gold band is so sparkly and bright. It
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 2.97ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
ring dates back to the grand Art Deco era. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Asscher Cut Carat Weight
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.01 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Made 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.64 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco ring features a 0.64 carat diamond in an intricately detailed setting. The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco engagement ring features a 1.01 carat diamond suspended between diamond set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate 2.1 ct Oval Emerald Ring with Diamonds Encircling in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Estate Emerald Ring with Diamond in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.1 carats and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco .70 Ct Colombian Emerald . 75 Ct. Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Elegance This original and quite unique Art Deco ring is dated 1920 ca Hand crafted of
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
smaller stones measure 15pts. The diamonds total 14pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: K
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

2.58 Ct Round Pave Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Pave Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.58 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 KT Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Deco Ever Green This beautiful late Art Deco ring is French origin, bearing French Hallmarks, hand
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Emerald, Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Three Stone Diamond and Emerald Ring. Mounted in Platinum. Two are better than one! In this sleek
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

37.92 carats, Art-Deco style, Aquamarine & Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Art Deco style, Aquamarine Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond 1930s Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
We have fallen in love with this gorgeous cornflower blue sapphire and diamond 1930s engagement
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts. The rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1930's Diamond Solitaire Ring Diamond set Shoulders in 18ct White Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Diamond ring that was made in the 1930's. Such a good quality example of an Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco .80 Ct Diamond .90 Ct Sapphire Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Antique Trilogy Gorgeous, meaningful Trilogy ring from the Art Deco period 1925 ca Hand crafted
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
gorgeous ring dates back to the 1930s. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.50
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Solitaire Ring Set With 1.63ct Old Cut I/SI1 Natural Diamond in 18ct
Located in London, GB
This vintage diamond ring features 1 beautiful round old cut diamond 1.63ct set with 3 small
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, this stunning art-deco-inspired contemporary ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.2 Ct. Crystal Australian Opal and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Curate your collection of classic accessories with this gorgeous opal and diamond ring. Fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Zircon and Diamond Cluster ring in 18ct White Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Featuring in this gorgeous vintage ring is an Emerald Cut Blue Zircon in the centre showing a
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1990s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Quality Art Deco Replica Diamond Plaque Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
carefully crafted to resemble an Art Deco style ring with such a quality feel to it. This ring is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s is this gorgeous Emerald and diamond trilogy ring. The vivid green Emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.73 Ct Amethyst Solitaire Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal : 18K Rose Gold Ring Weight : 3.50 g SKU CODE : PJC18409R Amethyst 0.73 Cts Round Shape 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

2.38 Ct Tanzanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement ring & wedding ring designs from
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

2.44 Ct Amethyst Butterfly Design Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal : 18K Rose Gold Ring Weight : 4.24 g SKU CODE : PJC3015R Amethyst 1.50 Cts Oval Shape 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Emerald And Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.38 carats and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.75ct Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of breathtaking old cut diamonds adorn this Art Deco engagement ring. The centre diamond is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art deco style, Morganite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, art deco style, Morganite & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art deco style, 3.15 carats Rose cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Diamonds Cocktail / Engagement Ring set in 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.15ct Yellow Sapphire and 0.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum and 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This lovely contemporary Sapphire and Diamond ring has been crafted with a 1.15ct gorgeous and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.50 Ct Amethyst Halo Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal : 18K 1MM Rose Gold Ring Weight : 2.50 g SKU CODE : PJC31650R Amethyst 0.50 Cts Oval Shape 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

0.77 Ct Amethyst Prong Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.77 Ct Round Shape 925 Sterling Silver 18K 1 MM Rose Metal Plated 6mm Round Women's Ring Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

3.11 Ct Amethyst Halo Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Jewelry Center Stone : Natural Amethyst Shape : Oval Size : 11x9 mm Carat Weight : 3.11 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Art Deco Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.99 Ct Amethyst Halo Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Jewelry Center Stone : Natural Amethyst Shape : Oval Size : 8x6 mm Carat Weight : 0.99 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 3.05 carats and diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.55 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Band 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Band Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.55
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Pagoda Ring 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art Deco pagoda Emerald and Ruby ring was all the rage during the early 1930's. The 1930's
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Diamond Ring 18ct Gorgeous For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of art deco diamond ring 18ct gorgeous available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 298 vintage versions or 149 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of art deco diamond ring 18ct gorgeous made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but VR Jewels, Oshi Jewels and Kian Design produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut, oval cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of art deco diamond ring 18ct gorgeous, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Art Deco Diamond Ring 18ct Gorgeous?

Prices for art deco diamond ring 18ct gorgeous can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $83 and can go as high as $51,530, while art deco diamond ring 18ct gorgeous, on average, fetch $2,525.

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.