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Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
This exquisite chevaliere ring showcases a typical Art Deco design and is crafted in platinum. The
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco yellow gold, platinum, ruby, and diamond ring, comprising three oval cut rubies, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum ring, inspired by Art Deco, features a 0.78-carat old European cut diamond with M-N color and SI2
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Engagement Ring, Platinum, Diamonds & Ruby Halo
Located in PARIS, FR
This Art Deco engagement ring, dating from circa 1930, is a remarkable example of the era’s refined
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1925 Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
Diamond Ring  Platinum Ring size 6.5 Gram weight: 5.42 grams 1925 Art Deco 1= 7 carat cushion cut ruby
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond eternity ring, Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
The decadence and timeless beauty of Art Deco eternity rings such as this Ruby and Diamond ring is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful ring features
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14K Gold .49ct Ruby Ring Hand Engraved
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central ruby in this ring is absolutely stunning. It is bright pink in colour and measures
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous Art Deco ring holds a centre diamond measuring 25pts and a total of 1carats worth of
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 1.24 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Modern Circa: 2020's in the Style of Art Deco Hallmarks: Stone Weight Engraved Size: 7 and can be resized
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree Ring with .66ct Round Ruby
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring Rubies and ~1.62ct Transitional Cut Diamond
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring with Rubies and ~1.62ct Transitional Cut Diamond This elegant
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco-Inspired Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum Art Deco-inspired diamond and ruby ring. Ring made in 1980s Makers Mark: JoAq
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Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco style flower form diamond, and ruby engagement ring in
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Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 3.05 carats and diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Asscher Cut Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Asscher Cut Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Art Deco Ruby and Diamond cocktail ring in 14K gold and platinum. It contains
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Art Deco 1.53 CTW Diamond & French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco style diamond, and French cut ruby engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.75
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Star Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Star Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This incredible Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum

Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Ruby Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Weston, MA
. 1 inch Ring is size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.46 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
vintage gemstone Art Deco engagement rings in our estate jewelry collection and GIA certified, this rare
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Art Deco Ruby Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Sapphire Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is very inspired
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2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

3.63 Carat Ruby 2.0 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 3.63 carat ruby and 2.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Style White Diamonds and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of Carré Cut Rubies. Size ITA: 15 USA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat Weight of Rubies = 7.04 Carats Total Carat
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

1942 Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 2 gr
Located in SE
Ruby oval cut 11 mm x 7 mm x 4.6 mm deep / ca. 3ct. Swedish hallmarks, 18K , date code Q8 / hand
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires or Emeralds. This Ring is a Poison Ring inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Art Deco. This Ring can compose a one bigger Ring with another equal ring and a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Ruby Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Ruby Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
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2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby White Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Natural Oval Cut Treated Ruby. This Ring is inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring combines the fiery allure of a ruby with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
beading. Ring width measures 6.0mm. Size 7 US, complimentary sizing is available on request.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

Art Deco Ruby ans Diamond 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Diamonds are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked in Birmingham, 1910. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Width
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Cabochon Cut Emerald. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Marquise Cut Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco 9.92 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split shoulders With grooved shoulders Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
bold geometric designs characteristic of the Art Deco movement. Each detail of this ring tells a story
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1930s 18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one lozenge shaped ruby, and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.63 Carats Ruby. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Ruby Leaf Diamond Floral Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This stunning Art Deco platinum ring features 3 rubies with leaf carvings prong set between diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Art Deco Ruby Ring 7 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco ruby ring 7 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco ruby ring 7 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ruby ring 7 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Merkaba and Tutti Frutti Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an art deco ruby ring 7 featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco ruby ring 7, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Ruby Ring 7?

The price for an art deco ruby ring 7 starts at $70 and tops out at $150,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,688.

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.  

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.