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Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.20ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape Primary Stones: Natural Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.00 Carats Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White/Yellow
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Full Cut, G-H color, SI1 clarity 0.45ct \Total 2 diamonds weight 0.90 carats Size 6-8 **Made to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Art Deco Diamond 4.56 Carat Oval Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 8 Round and 2 Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 0.35 Carats. Gorgeous Art Deco Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.48 Carat Emerald and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.48 carat emerald and 1.12 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.20 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original circa 1930s bright green Emeralds and diamond cocktail ring. Natural color low level
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Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Revival 0.53 Carat Carré Diamond & Emerald Platinum Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A unique engagement ring with a sleek design paying homage to the 1920s Art Deco Gatsby era, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 4.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 4.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 1.32 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 1.32 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring. Featuring one
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s This openwork Art Deco ring is superbly crafted in platinum. It is centered with a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Filigree Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats and (8) smaller old European cut natural Diamonds of approximately 1.00 carats in total, H-I color
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Insignificant Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime and feminine Art Deco ring, it is set with a rectangular- cut emerald in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Art Deco ring. Elegant, timeless and feminine, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 3.95ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco emerald cut diamond engagement ring in platinum, the band channel set with thirty eight
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The emerald measures 35pts and the diamond total is 24pts. All of the stones are set in platinum and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Platinum 950 Total weight: 6.82 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum 0.49ct Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Ring MF12-021324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm.Offered in estate condition, this Platinum 0.49ct Diamond and 0.73ct Emerald Art Deco Ring is accompanied
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco Carved Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. Featuring a 2.50
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.16 Carat Colombian Emerald, Diamond and Platinum "Toi Et Moi" Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, accented by 8 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.20 Carats, and set in PT900 platinum, this Art Deco
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 35 Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds in Platinum. The Art Deco, Edwardian jewels were characterized by the elegant use of Diamonds and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1930 This one-of-a-kind Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K pale yellow gold and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Art Deco inspired cocktail ring is a mesmerizing treasure. Hand crafted of platinum with fine milgrain
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

4 Carat Sugar Loaf Colombian Emerald Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: New Era: Art Deco Year: 2023 Metal: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Emerald Carat Weight: 4.28
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
three Dutch cut diamonds in Art Deco style geometric settings, melding with the plain ring shank. This
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

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

Tacori Diamond Certified Zambian Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
With an Eternity design, this Tacori piece with GRS-certified Emerald & Diamonds is an exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Circa 1920's Art Deco Platinum 1.26 Ct GIA Certified Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Addison, TX
accompanied with a GIA diamond certificate on the center stone. Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Stunning Colombian Emerald Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Art Deco platinum ring a 4.0 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald of rich and deep
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 5.11Ct Colombian Emerald and 3.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive 5.11 carat Colombian emerald and 3.32 carat diamond
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French 1930s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: Beautiful, well proportioned, and set with a vivid emerald, this Art Deco ring will be a great piece for an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

AGL Certified 8.01 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 8.01 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald and Trillion Cut Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Cut No Oil Emerald and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
vintage art deco platinum setting. Featuring 8 baguette cut and 36 round cut natural diamonds to form a
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Early 2000s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald Cushion Shape Engagement Ring in Platinum950
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art Deco Metal: Platinum 950 Weight: 4.10 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

3.00CT(Est). COLOMBIAN Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum C. Dunaigre/cert.
Located in Chicago, IL
(Emerald carat weight is based on measurements 8.80x8.70x6.4MM deep, exhibits exceptional green color. Ring
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 5.2ctw AGL Square Step Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring features a large, GIA certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut London Blue Topaz with Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
platinum. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum 950 Weight: 6.00 g. (approx. in total) Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Fleur Peony Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flower design, this art-deco style ring is ready to bloom on your finger. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 25 Carat Aqua
Located in Kendal, GB
An extravagant Art Deco cocktail ring adorned with a magnificent emerald cut aquamarine with a
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 2 Center Marquise Cut Diamonds Art Deco Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum, in the center, are two Marquise cut Diamonds weighing 0.66 carats in total, Color
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster platinum engagement ring This beautiful Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.16 Cart Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Art Deco 1920s emerald cut sapphire engagement ring. in Platinum. 8 custom cut graduated
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant Art Deco 2.85 Carat Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This period Art Deco ring in a combination of White Gold & Platinum features an Elegant central
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime Art Deco ring, it is closed set in the center, of a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
halo of shimmering, bright rose cut diamonds. The stones are set in platinum and the rest of the ring
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
decorate the face of the ring. A magnificent Art Deco style filigree ring you just won’t be able to stop
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
baguette Emeralds in this brooch although photography doesn't show this. Art Deco platinum brooches with
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
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Art Deco Period Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Cert. Vintage 8.5 Carat Vivd Blue Sapphire & Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
cut with mirror-like step facets executed to perfection. All made in beautiful art deco Euro ring
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Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Hartzberg & Co. 1930 Art Deco Band Ring In Platinum With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring with diamonds designed by J L Hartzberg & Co.. Beautiful band ring created during
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat 2.35ct Ceylon Sapphire and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Art Deco Revival Year: 2024 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Sapphire Carat Weight: 2.35 Cut: Cushion Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous Art Deco inspired emerald cut pink sapphire is presented in classic Art Deco style. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Rhombus Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
always made of gold or platinum using natural gemstones and diamonds. GEMMA FILIGREE custom ring box and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Emerald Cut with Diamond and Black Enamel Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds and black enamel which represents power, richness and passion. Ring Information Style: Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of 0.25 carats, 8 step and tapered step cut emeralds
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Emerald and Pearl Art deco Style Geometric Three Stone Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.50 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight: 3.90 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 2.30 Carat Octagonal Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Octagonal Art Deco step emerald step cut sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified as
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.31 CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Platinum Vintage Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by jump ring bale Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Measures: 5/8 x 5/8 inch Total weight: 1.3
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Kunzite with Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centerpiece of the ring is a 3.82 carats emerald cut pink kunzite highlight by .60 carat round
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage three-stone diamond ring, made in platinum. This three-stone ring features an
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K white gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.55 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 2.80 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 6 5/8 in.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Natural Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Drop Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
milgrain detail decorate the face of the earrings. A magnificent Art Deco style filigree ring you just
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring 8 Carat Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco emerald diamond platinum ring 8 carat emerald you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 483 vintage editions and 157 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco emerald diamond platinum ring 8 carat emerald 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. 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 emerald diamond platinum ring 8 carat emerald has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by FERRUCCI, Single Stone and Emilio! are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an art deco emerald diamond platinum ring 8 carat emerald for sale for women should be easy, but there are 112 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring 8 Carat Emerald?

The price for an art deco emerald diamond platinum ring 8 carat emerald starts at $637 and tops out at $340,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,773.

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.