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Vintage Art Deco Emerald Cut Garnet and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Emerald-cut Garnet and Diamond Gold Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald-Cut Diamond and Emerald Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Springfield, IL
This breathtaking antique Art Deco ring features a stunning 1.57-carat emerald-cut diamond at its
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Cut 1.07carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Baguettes GIA cert
Located in New York, NY
A classic Art Deco Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.07 Ct set in Platinum with a pair of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A timeless masterpiece from the Art Deco era, this exquisite vintage bracelet exudes elegance and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Antique 14ct White Gold, 1920s Art Deco Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
the 1920s features a stunning emerald-cut aquamarine elegantly placed between milgraine-set diamond
Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.75 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Aqua White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1920's Art Deco emerald cut aquamarine center stone in a 14k white gold handmade setting with
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

12.99 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Purplish red bright Rubies with exceptional Brilliance for original 1920's Art Deco Emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco diamond ring, American, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond ring. Set vertically with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond to centre
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco emerald cut diamond with distinct asscher style influence in the cut corners
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This elegant Art Deco style engagement style ring features a 3.50-carat Colombian emerald emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.24 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Reminiscent of the Deco era, this elegant emerald stones detailed with diamond baguettes Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut AAA Colombian Emerald with Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This elegant pair of stud earrings showcases two spectacular emerald-cut Colombian emeralds Each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning 4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Glowing Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Primary Stone
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2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Rectangular Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This is a Gorgeous Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring set with a rectangular cut emerald weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Square Cut Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Square Cut Emerald Ring approximately 2.5 ct surrounded by square cut and
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ever Green Charmingful early Art Deco Emerald & Diamond ring, unusually set with bright white rose
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Green Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Art Deco gem accented with two trillion cut green emeralds and fine filigree and mounted in 18kt white
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco navette-shaped ring set in 18kt white gold features two Old European cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Emerald Dome Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Classic Pear Cut Emerald Dome Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Chic Stud Earrings Bezel Set Green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Square Emerald Cut Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning vintage style engagement ring features a vibrant GIA certified emerald cut diamond
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2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Engagement Ring With Emerald 5.38ct Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
at no additional cost. Carat Weight: 5.38 Carats Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Stone: Emerald, Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

9.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This dazzling 18K yellow gold sapphire emerald ring is centered with a cabochon cut blue Burmese
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite Art Deco engagement ring. This piece features a stunning emerald-cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Dancer Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Body is pavè set with single cut diamonds while hat is accented by a round cut emerald. Total gemstone
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Emerald Cut fine quality diamond set in a classic platinum mounting with baguette cuts
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emeralds Maravellous Antique Cut Midnight Blue Sapphire Diamond Drop Pendant
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Cut Surrounded by a Row of Round Diamonds. The Solitaire Pendant is Made of Solid 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.41 Carats Natural Zambia Emerald Cut Emerald. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.84 Carats Natural Zambia Emerald Cut Emerald. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.75 Carats Natural Zambia Emerald Cut Emerald. This Ring is inspired by Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald & Carre Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
What a stunning combination! We absolutely love every bit of this unique Art Deco, 1920 - 1940
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco Diamond & Emerald Bracelet features 225 Mixed Cut Diamonds for approximately 7.04cts & 38
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Vintage Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum ring. This stunning vintage Art Deco style ring is a shield profile, and features a center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style ring features a bright and sparkly emerald cut L color VVS2 clarity diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Allure This superb Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is 1925 ca. Hand crafted of solid
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Antique Step Cut Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:7235204220 Weight: 1.13ct total weight Cut: Antique Emerald
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Halo Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Halo Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite Art Deco 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Step Cut Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Step Cut Ring Indulge in the allure of this
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 51.88ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning Art Deco Aquamarine pendant! The 51.88 carat emerald cut Aquamarine has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Elongated Emerald Cut Halo Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.55 Carats. 3.51 Total Diamond Carat Weight Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Handmade Platinum Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted these amazing Art Deco ear pendants from ca 1925
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Onyx Earrings
Art Deco Diamond Emerald Onyx Earrings
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Extraordinary 2.01ct Emerald Cut Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Near perfect design meets a near perfect emerald cut diamond! This truly gorgeous platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond with Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bow pin brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco GIA Report
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Cynthia 2.30 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring is an elegant Art Deco classic with a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
! The setting features spring green natural emeralds meticulously calibre cut to fit the iconically Art
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond ring exuding Art Deco elegance. This platinum piece plays host to
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Deco inspired GIA certified emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. The ring is
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1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Illusion Set Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting with a total of .79 carat G color, VS clarity diamond framed by four rows of French cut emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring 1.15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Art Deco engagement ring boasts a 1.15-carat emerald-cut diamond (I color, VS2 clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet. This gorgeous Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
pure green hue, this vivid emerald forms the centerpiece of this magical Art Deco three-stone ring
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Emeralds Maravellous Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Ring The Emerald Platinum ring is composed by a 5.00 carat natural Colombian Emeralds oval cut at the
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

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Art Deco Emerald Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco emerald cut you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 563 vintage or 326 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco emerald cut may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco emerald cut over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco emerald cut of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 594, is particularly popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco emerald cut, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Emerald Cut?

The price for an art deco emerald cut starts at $227 and tops out at $650,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,998.

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.

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.