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9.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This dazzling 18K yellow gold sapphire emerald ring is centered with a cabochon cut blue Burmese
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

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Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Carat Weight: 4.25 Cut: Emerald Color: Vivid Ocean Blue Clarity: Transparent Additional Blue Sapphires
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with diamond, emerald, and sapphire from
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles an emerald cut Ceylon sapphire at the center with French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.36 Carat Sapphire and Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A bright colorful ring mount in the center, with one oval cabochon cut Colombian emerald of 1.90
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Geometric Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.28 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly spectacular 1920’s Art Deco Emerald Cut Sapphire and diamond Platinum engagement ring. AGTA
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Mosaic Cut White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A chic diamond with blue sapphire and emerald target ring. The central round diamond is securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz & Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
setting, with an emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 4.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 3.63 Carats No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco-inspired ring is as stylish as it is elegant. At its centre is an arresting royal
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carat. Transparent with saturated
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliance, this stunning Art Deco-style ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The center diamond is flanked by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting, with an emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 4.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald and blue sapphires are presented in classic Art Deco style. The center emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.70 Carats Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire. Size
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Illusion Setting Diamond & Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond is accented by French cut sapphires and emeralds. This is a perfect piece for an engagement or a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
at the center with French cut emerald, sapphire and round diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
stones have been exceptionally cut and this ring exemplifies Art Deco attention to detail and quality. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring Emerald Cut Diamond (Approx. 1.10-Carats)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a stunning approx. 1.10-carat emerald-cut diamond, graded I
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
stones have been exceptionally cut and this ring exemplifies Art Deco attention to detail and quality. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous emerald and blue sapphires are presented in classic Art Deco style. The center emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald White Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Blue Sapphire. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Art Deco Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic sapphire solitaire ring dating back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 4.60 Carats of Oval Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring has 3.00 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Cushion Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphire at the center with French cut emerald in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself with an Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Shape Pink Kunzite Orange Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut orange sapphires, finished with outer diamond accent.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond & Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
encircled by French-cut emeralds and sapphires. In addition to the emerald-sapphire halo. Whether you are
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a lovely example of Art Deco elegance! The platinum ring features a sky blue rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Everyday Blue Sapphire and Emerald Square Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Everyday Blue Sapphire and Emerald Square Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D. Art Deco Ring in Platinum with Diamonds, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Three gems Art Deco ring by Sophia D. Set in platinum, the ring features a cushion cut center
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.60ct Colombian Emerald, 2.5ct Sapphire, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique art deco Platinum ring with colombian emerald, cabochon sapphires and diamonds Emerald
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20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An astounding Art Deco Diamond and Natural Sapphire ring. The central sapphire measuring eighty
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Shape Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco style ring crafted in 18k white gold. The central vivid green
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond with Emerald & Sapphire Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
the center with French cut emerald and sapphire in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself with an Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald & Sapphire Onyx Marquise Shape 18KW Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gemstones mix of diamond, emerald, sapphire, and onyx come together to create the Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond & Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exude timeless sophistication with this Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, featuring an emerald-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond & Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K White Gold is a warm hug
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Sapphire and Ruby Ring White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
beauty(Art Deco Styling) with exceptional quality. Gemstone Weight: 4.88 Carats Ring Measurement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Art Deco Style 3.44 carats Emerald Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the geometric lines of Art Deco. The top of the ring is set with a geometrically cut emerald, flanked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
encircled by French-cut emeralds and sapphires. In addition to the emerald-sapphire halo, the ring offers a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

6.35 Carat Burma Heart Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold /Certified
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
white gold. This beautiful ring is enough to make you feel like a queen. Primary Stone: Sapphire Burma
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond with Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond with emerald and sapphire target ring, made in the style of Art Deco. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring features a vibrant emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Black Onyx Cushion White Gold Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
Magnificent Art Deco inspired cocktail ring. This gorgeous ring features a Ceylon sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and sparkle, while the sapphire and emerald have a great vivid color.  Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Green Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring features a stunning 2.1 carat emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Cocktail Full Circle Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A classic Emeralds Maravellous floral engagement Cocktail ring where eight Natural Royal Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate timeless elegance with this Ceylon Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Art Deco Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a stunning round diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Sapphire East-West Ring (Approx. 2.5-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite sapphire engagement ring features a breathtaking approx. 2.5-carat emerald-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Round Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sophistication by surrounding swirly French cut blue sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The ring is a time machine
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Cut Blue Topaz & Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The centerpiece of the ring is a 4.5 carats emerald cut blue topaz highlight by .60 carat round
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Target Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamond with emerald and sapphire target ring, made in the style of Art Deco ring. Ring Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
1.12 Carat Natural Royal Blue sapphire and 0.42 Carat Rond Brilliant Cut Diamonds G-VS. Ring size 6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.29 Carat Art Deco Emerald Ring studded with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold this breathtaking Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Sapphire Ring Emerald Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco sapphire ring emerald cut 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 Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 36 antique edition and 34 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco sapphire ring emerald cut 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco sapphire ring emerald cut over the years, but those made by Kian Design, Emeralds Maravellous and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our art deco sapphire ring emerald cut for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Sapphire Ring Emerald Cut?

The price for an art deco sapphire ring emerald cut starts at $674 and tops out at $550,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,500.

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.