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1.24CT Natural Oval Ruby Platinum Art Deco Setting with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
For those who adore vintage, this art deco cocktail ring is an absolute must-have. The natural oval
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Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst Ring Diamond Setting 2.30 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats Diamonds = 0.34 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Amethyst Ring Diamond Setting 2.30 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats Diamonds = 0.34 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Amethyst Ring Diamond Setting 2.30 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats Diamonds = 0.34 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Style Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
twinkling surround of diamonds in a low setting of pure platinum in this quintessential Art Deco revival
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.01 Carat Zambian Oval Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Art Deco Style 3.01 Ctw Fine Quality Oval Zambian Emerald & Rosecut Diamond French Pave Ring in
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified Oval 10.47 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphire. There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish, with hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Baguette Cut Ring Illusion Setting, 0.8tCW E F VS Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Art Deco Diamond baguette cut ring illusion Setting, 1.6TCW Unique Diamond Oval Shape Ring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond baguette cut ring illusion Setting, 1.6TCW E F VS Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Art Deco Diamond baguette cut ring illusion Setting, 1.6TCW Unique Diamond Oval Shape Ring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval 0.7 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Round Cut Halo Engagement Ring, Art Deco Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Oval Ruby Diamond Tapper Baguette Round Cut Double Halo Engagement Ring Available in 18k white
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Baguette Cut Illusion Setting, 1.2TCW F VS Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Art Deco Diamond baguette cut ring illusion Setting, 1.6TCW Unique Diamond Oval Shape Ring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 6.24 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat Diamonds = 2.09 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Oval Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 6.24 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat Diamonds = 2.09 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Oval Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 6.24 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat Diamonds = 2.09 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 6.24 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat Diamonds = 2.09 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Oval Diamond Tapered Baguette Art Deco Bridal Fashion Gold Ring
Located in Sayreville, NJ
setting showcase the intricate details of the Art Deco era, infusing the ring with vintage charm. Total
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2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

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

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
> Setting - Prong setting We can customize the Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification. Go to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

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

Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
28 mm Weight 9 grams In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Quartz Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful ring with a 33 Carat Natural Quartz oval cab ( 14 mm. x 19 mm.) ,12 round full cut
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Emerald with Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive Art Deco style 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring the millgrain setting centered
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1925 Chinoiserie Enameled Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco chinoiserie cocktail ring. Beautiful piece, created during the American art deco
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style 15 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 15 Carat Ruby Cabochon measuring 11x15 mm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 18 Carat Oval Natural Quartz Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 18 Carat Natural Quartz Sugar Loaf Shape
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold

.64 Carat Art Deco Red Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art deco ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with 8 round and 4 mele baguette cut diamonds in a
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Early 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval Design Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
Elevate your elegance with our Oval Design Diamond Ring, a breathtaking piece set in opulent 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40tcw 18K Lush Green Oval Emerald & Round Emerald Halo Art Deco Two Toned Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
-Toned Gold Setting Weight: 6.7 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 1.50-Carats Clarity
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.16 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Enamel Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Evoke timeless elegance with this stunning ring, showcasing a radiant 2.16-carat oval cut pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style ring features onyx in a beautifully ornate 14k yellow gold oval shape setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Oval Diamond and Emerald Haloed Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
piece such a striking ring to wear. Because the setting is slightly raised it can easily be stacked with
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Oval Cluster Art Deco Buckle Style Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds with an astonishing 52 individual stones. The fashion ring features an oval shaped cluster inset
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald and Diamond Marquise Shape Art Deco Style Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold white top diamond part setting, this beautiful ring features an oval cut emerald accented in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

10.33 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
setting. Circa 1930. 1 oval cabochon cut sapphire approx. total weight 10.33cts 15.16mm top to bottom
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Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Oval Sapphire Gold Filigree Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified as simple heat only, this oval brilliant
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Oval Diamond Round 14K White Gold Art Deco Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties with our Art Deco-inspired Fashion Fancy Ring
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2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Elegant Art Deco Amythest Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unusual Art Deco Amythest Ring with natural color zoned stone. We love this elegant
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Millgrain 18k Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring is perfectly proportioned, created in the Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Oval Amethyst Round Ruby Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an engraved Amethyst oval cabochon measuring 16 x 20mm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco aquamarine and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with an oval scissor cut natural
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art-Deco ring in gold, diamonds and calibrated rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
Art-Deco ring in 18Kt (750°/°°) gold set in its center with an oval old-cut diamond in closed
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

7.09 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Art-Deco Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.09 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period
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2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals and four Diamonds of
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco 4 Carat Aquamarine 14 Diamond Ring Palladium Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in a Palladium setting of great beauty
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium

French Art Deco Style 1.47 Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Art deco style ring, its setting is adorned with an oval
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring Brilliant art deco-styled diamond ring with elegant 18ct white gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Ceylon with Diamond Line Cluster in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive Art Deco style 18K white gold ceylon and diamond ring the milgrain setting is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Emerald and Diamond Ring, a perfect union of the timeless allure of
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco inspired Deep blue 2.71ct Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the vintage glamour of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Blue Sapphire Ring, a
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rescued from an unusable setting and reimagined into an authentic Art Deco setting. A masterpiece that
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.57 carats with Diamond 2.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm
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2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.37 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length
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2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.88 carat with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length
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2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length
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2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.60 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length
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2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.21 carats, Ruby 3.29 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond 10.77 Carat Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting. Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Size-7 Stones- 1 Natural Oval Australian Opal10.77 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

majestic art deco Colombian emerald 1.25ct ring in 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking beauty of this 18k white gold ring adorned with an exquisite Colombian
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Citrine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Art Deco solitaire holds a round citrine stone held in a platinum claw setting. The shoulders
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, Gold

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Art Deco Oval Ring Settings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of art deco oval ring settings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold. Our collection of art deco oval ring settings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There are many oval cut and cushion cut art deco oval ring settings for sale. Most of our art deco oval ring settings for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Art Deco Oval Ring Settings?

On average, art deco oval ring settings at 1stDibs sell for $3,480, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $87,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.