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Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Cufflinks from the 1920's. Frosted rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Tiffany Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely art deco necklace by Tiffany of carved rock crystal links set in platinum with diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
. The rock crystal plaques have a 3-dimensional pyramidal cut and adorn a sparkling old Mine Cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Art Deco Cufflinks in Platinum with Rock Crystal and Diamonds
Located in San Rafael, CA
Absolutely spectacular Art Deco cufflinks featuring large, rectangular, rock crystal "batons
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s This antique early Art Deco era bracelet is finely handcrafted in platinum. The
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco crystal rock and diamond ring, Art Deco wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco rock crystal ring in platinum and 18 karat gold. A 1930s ring centered with a 0.25-carat
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unique Art Deco brooch from ca. 1930 in the form of a flower bouquet within a crystal vase
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Rock Crystal, Diamond And Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Set in rock crystal, the centerpiece features features an illusion set diamond, framed by a
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Hexagon Diamond and Rock Crystal Inspired Vintage Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
better than others. A stunning 0.15 carat hexagon diamond inlayed in a polished custom cut rock crystal
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2010s Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Pair of Art Deco Modern Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco Modern Rock Crystal Sconces Designed by Interior Designer in Los Angeles, Custom
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1990s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Asprey Rock Crystal, Diamond & Enamel Desk Clock
By Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Asprey Rock Crystal, Diamond & Enamel Desk Clock Description: A magnificent Asprey Rock Crystal
Category

20th Century Retro Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, and Rhodochrosite Vanity Mirror, by Moba
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Art Deco 1930s Rock Crystal Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 14k white gold with a Rock Crystal, 2 Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Platinum, Onyx, Rock Crystal & Diamond Art Deco Style Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This incredible platinum, gold, diamond, rock-crystal and onyx bracelet has been made in the Art
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20th Century Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, Jadeite, Onyx and Rock Quartz Crystal Convertible Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning and one-of-a-kind pair of convertible earrings from the Art Deco (ca1920
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Clip Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Rock Crystal Quartz diamond platinum clip or pendant, Circa 1925. Art Deco is a prominent
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Krementz Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Link Bracelet
By Krementz & Co
Located in Narberth, PA
This gorgeous rock quartz crystal bracelet was made by Krementz during the Art Deco (ca1920) era
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Sophia D Platinum Art Deco Style Diamond, Sapphire, and Rock Crystal Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco-inspired ring features a 1.65-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, bezel-set within a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.88 CTW Diamond, Sapphire, & Rock Crystal Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco style diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.80 carat old European cut
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Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Platinum

Rock Crystal Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco brooch features a striking combination of crystal and diamonds, creating an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Diamond Brooch
Rock Crystal Diamond Brooch
W 1.03 in L 2.17 in
Certified Art Deco Rock Crystal Cocktail and Tanzanite Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A art-deco looking, 3.2 carat octagon shape Tanzanite ring with 0.36 carat Diamond and Rock Crystal
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

.42 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Rock Crystal Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1930's Art Deco era with our .42ct diamond emerald platinum
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pla...

Mughal Natural Rock Crystal Perfume Flask Inlaid with Gold and Rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper at the is rounded and
Category

Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Brooch with Rock Crystal, Diamonds and Sapphires in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
arrangement of two fantasy-cut rock crystals in a matte finish, embellished with 24 rose-cut diamonds and 12
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Georges Thibault French Art Deco Onyx, Diamond, Rock Crystal Dress-Set
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Deco, black onyx, diamond, frosted rock crystal and gold dress-set, by Georges
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Brass

Antique Art Deco Rock Crystal Filigree Diamond 14k White Gold Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 14k White Gold Accent Gemstones & Diamonds: 1 Rock Crystal 1 Single Cut Diamond 0.02 Carats 2
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Rock Crystal Diamond Black Onyx Earrings circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of Art Deco Rock Crystal, Diamond, Black Onyx and Platinum topped Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

A Mughal Natural Rock Crystal Perfume Flask inlaid with gold and rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper at the is rounded and
Category

Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Style Rock Crystal Cylinders Ruby Gold Diamonds Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Natural Rock Crystal Cylinders 40 mm
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Enamel Carved Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
,black enamel,2 Rock Crystal twisted style engraved drops 50 mm long In 1978 our workshop started in
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel

Egg with Polar Bear, Vermeil, Blue Enamel, 32 diamonds, 90 rubies, rock crystal
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
The objet de vertu features a miniature polar bear crafted from rock crystal, resting on a sphere
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2010s German Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Vermeil

Art Deco Style Engraved Rock Crystal Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Rock Crystal Engraved Drops 35 mm long and 13 mm in diameter In 1978 our workshop started in
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion: In the Art Deco period, one of the main trends was to use rock crystal for its whiteness
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Black Onyx Rock Crystal Gold Diamonds Rubies Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
parts we have 2 engraved Rock Crystal elements measuring 20 mm. x 40 mm. In 1978 our workshop
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Located in New York, NY
Alexandre Reza, A Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther, mounted with
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Art Deco Style Natural Rock Crystal Cylinders, Black Onyx Emeralds Gold Diamonds
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
have 2 Natural Rock Crystal cylinders 40 mm long and 7 mm in diameter In 1978 our workshop started in
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Rock Crystal Amethyst Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique art deco style earrings, with a pair of Amethyst round buttons measuring 10 mm diameter from
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Rock Crystal Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Trapeze Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Natural Rock Crystal Engraved
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1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Rock Crystal Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
enamel,2 Rock Crystal plain drops 60 mm long with small Emerald round cabochons In 1978 our workshop
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Emerald, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Gold

Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Rock Crystal Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in white gold ,16 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel,2 Rock Crystal engraved ovals 50 mm long
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Gold

Sophia D. Rock Crystal Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D Art Deco style ring that features a striking rock crystal center, enhanced by a .66 CT
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby

Art Deco Style Rock Crystal, Black Onyx Dangle Earrings, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A carefully crafted 3 carat Zambian Emerald studded Rock Crystal dangle earrings, with White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Signed Bailey, Banks & Biddle Art Deco Rock Crystal & Diamond Stick Pin
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rock crystal and diamonds on a 14k yellow gold pin stem. Marked to the side BB&B and with a serial no
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Garnet Bracelet Rock Crystal 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
classic antique Art Deco bracelet of great beauty is set with rectangular and oval carved Rock Crystal
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Garnet, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Spirit Lapis Lazuli Rock Crystal Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
set in the center of a brilliant cut diamond. New ring in the spirit of art deco rings. Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18...

Art Deco Style Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rock Crystal plain drops 60 mm long with small Ruby round cabochons In 1978 our workshop started in
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

.54 Carat Diamond Sapphire Rock Crystal Art Deco Platinum Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's clear carved rock crystal quartz, diamond and sapphire brooch. Rectangle shape rock
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold,...

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet. The classic antique Art Deco bracelet of great beauty is set with rectangular carved Rock Crystal
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Emerald, Rock Crystal & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, art deco style, Emerald and Rock Crystal Dangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Rock Crystal Round Carved Drops
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds and black enamel,the bottom parts are 2 Natural Rock Crystal round carved drops size 16 x 17 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
beautiful art deco jewel is openworked with ribbons motifs, set with brilliant- cut and rose- cut diamonds
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Rubies Rock Crystal Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Quartz Pyramid measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Platinum & 18K 6 Carat Old Euro Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco(Circa 1920-30s) Composition: Platinum & 18K White Gold Primary Stones: One Hundred
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants we have seen. It
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Suzanne Belperron Ring of Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in Riverdale, NY
juxtapostion of sparkling diamonds and soft rock crystal is this epitome of the Art Deco aesthetic. Small size
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925 The Art Deco Filigree
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
common motifs. A magnificent gemstone and reverse carved crystal charm bracelet from the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Rock Crystal White Diamonds Deco Style Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection, a Deco Style 18K White Gold Rock Crystal 0.35 White Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Rock Crystal And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco rock crystal and diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, platinum and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco rock crystal and diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An art deco rock crystal and diamond from Royaal Stones Ltd, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding an art deco rock crystal and diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Rock Crystal And Diamond?

On average, an art deco rock crystal and diamond at 1stDibs sells for $5,295, while they’re typically $1,320 on the low end and $200,000 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.

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.