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Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 925 Silver Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 925 Silver Ring If you want, you
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring This ring was made
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring This ring was made
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style Ring, Synthetic Ruby and Moissanite Stone Ring, 14K Gold Ring This ring was made
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

White Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Two Stone Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
] Weight: 2.7 grams Ruby Details: Synthetic, Intense Pink-Red, 2 carat total weight Band Width: 2mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In Sterling Silver With Synthetic Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring made in France by Maurice Chardeaux. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in Paris
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 7 Synthetic Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & synthetic ruby 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.16 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Arrow Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
channel set synthetic rubies -medium pinkish red in color. Accented by pierced profile and engraved wheat
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring This Art Deco cluster ring is a timeless example
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

925 Silver Artdeco Synthetic Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Ruby
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Artdeco Style Emerald Ring, Oval Emerald And Ruby With Green Enameled Cocktail Ring, Engagement
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This ring features an Art Deco design from the 1930-1935 era, crafted in 18K gold and adorned with
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Art Deco 0.20 ct diamond and ruby ring, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old gold ring in the Art Deco style made of yellow gold (approx. 0.700) with silver elements
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Synthetic Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring contains square Table Cut rubies channel set into an eternity band. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Zircon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.06 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Zircon. This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Synthetic Oval Cut Ruby. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

White Gold Lab-Created Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
, this ring stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Art Deco craftsmanship. Synthetic gemstones
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond and Ruby Tablet or Plaque Ring in Platinum, Circa 1925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This tablet (aka shield) ring is quintessential Art Deco: the strong geometric pattern with open
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

White Gold Lab-Created Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rectangular Cut Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Vintage Emerald Cocktail Rings, Art Deco Gemstone Jewelry Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
: ◊ Emerald synthetic ◊ 3,69 Ct Side Stone Details: ◊ Ruby ◊ 1,20 Ring Details: ◊ 14K Solid Gold ◊ Yellow Gold
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

1940s Art Deco 1.50 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 carat, total weight. Color: Deep Red
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Ring Set with 20 Diamonds and 1 Synthetic Sapphire, France, 1925
Located in Heerlen, NL
he had succeeded in making synthetic ruby and sapphire. Initially panic broke out among the jewelers
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.75 Carat, Total Weight Ruby White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Tapered Step Cut Carat Weight: .75 carat, total weight. Color: Deep
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.35 ctw platinum diamond and ruby filigree ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
What a statement ring this is! A trio of rubies and diamonds are bezel set in a vertical
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold 1.01ct GIA Old European Diamond Open Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
dome of the ring is accented with intricate filigree work and 4 bead set synthetic rubies. This would
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ring in Solid 10Kt. Yellow Gold from 1940's Size 9 Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Synthetic Ruby SIZE: 9 This unique hand made ring is set with a synthetic ruby and done in the Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

10k Gold

18K Filigree .30ct Diamond Ring with Synth Ruby
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree Art Deco diamond ring. The European cut diamond weighs .30cts and is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut This vintage ring circa the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion : Synthetic rubies and sapphires date from the beginning of the 20th century. With the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
synthetic ruby set in a chased setting. Height : 7,5 mm approximately, width : 13,5 mm approximately
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
popularity of synthetic rubies in jewelry grew during the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s, when
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
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Synthetic Ruby 21 Karat Gold Bombé Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
gold. The current ring size is 8. The ring has fifteen synthetic rubies set into the band: The center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This Original Art Deco Ruby Ring with 34 White Diamonds and 42 Ruby Stones. Really does stand out
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby

Art Deco 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
total weight 2.62 ct colour I-J, clarity VS-SI and 6 fancy cut period synthetic rubies. Currently size L
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tank Ring in 18 Carat Gold and Platinium Set with Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
que ce soit une jolie bague Art Déco, un collier Napoléon III, un bracelet contemporain ou une
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Swirl Volute Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
We love this retro ring!! It's handmade from 14 karat white gold and has seven synthetic rubies
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Original Vintage Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
origin. Style: Between Art Deco and Interbellum Style specifics: This is something between Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Heat Treated Natural Ruby 3.19 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring France 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
picture can.   Country of origin: France Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque Period: ca
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Certified 13.52 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
ruby must be then! Thirteen carat fifty two, is huge! Set in a special made ring that is covered with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Great Retro Red, White and Blue Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
and one brilliant cut synthetic ruby (synthetic rubies and sapphires were often used in Deco and Retro
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Most Elegant Diamond and Sapphire Lady Di Type of Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian origin. Style: Art Deco Period: ca. 1930 Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow ...

Vintage 1950s Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, Lady Di Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
origin. Style: Although most people would call this style Art Deco it is more considered to be a product
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Synthetic Ruby Shield Filigree Openwork Ring
Located in Addison, TX
ring featuring vibrant red rubies! These early fine synthetics are so pretty! This lovely ring would
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Synthetic Ruby Baguette & Old Cut Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, art deco period ring. 2 small single cut diamonds have tiny chips that are hardly noticeable even
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Lozenge Kite Cut 5.25 Carat Synthetic Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
ring featuring a vibrant red ruby! These early fine synthetics are so pretty! This lovely ring would
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco 14K white gold filigree diamond engagement ring, with diamond and synthetic ruby
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

French Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The era we now know as “Art Deco” received its name from the Exposition International des Arts
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Deco Style Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Over 2.50 carats of white clean diamonds adorn this art deco ring. The synthetic sapphires are
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Russian Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Wing Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted elegant Art Deco platinum and gold ring is designed as a pair of vertically set
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Art Deco 1.98 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Set with engraved tab like prongs and flanked by cathedral shoulders with baguette cut synthetic
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring. This beautiful ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

1925s French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1925s. Our opinion: Art deco ring, the combination of rubies, the delicacy of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1925s French Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
synthetic ruby. On both sides of the head, on the departure of the ring are crimped 2 x 1 diamond. Total
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Art Deco Style White Zircon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Zircon. This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Synthetic Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Ring. This amazing ring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern creation of a classic beauty. A colorful mixture of vibrant red synthetic rubies that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Belle Epoque Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
zolotnik (14K gold), St. Petersburg assay office. This early Art Deco ladies ring is centered with a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

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Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact synthetic ruby art deco ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect synthetic ruby art deco ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a synthetic ruby art deco ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Amwaj Jewellery, Estate Jewelry and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. While most can agree that any synthetic ruby art deco ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 14 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our synthetic ruby art deco ring for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Ring?

The price for a synthetic ruby art deco ring starts at $200 and tops out at $39,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,995.

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.