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Art Deco 0.75 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
synthetic sapphires - medium dark blue Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This distinctly Art Deco ring is crafted in white 18K gold. It is centered with an oval
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold Discover the elegance of the Art Deco era with this
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. With partial maker's mark. Ring size: 5 1/2 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04tcw. The ring features a large bezel
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond sapphire and white gold and platinum three stone ring circa 1930. Clear and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired ring with a rose cut diamond and French cut sapphires. 1.18ct center rose cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Pink Pearl Sapphire White Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stylish Art Deco ring is designed as two sapphire set steps leading up to a lovely intense
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Art Deco period diamond & sapphire ring. Distinct
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This lovely Art Deco diamond engagement ring features a sparkling center European cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Art Deco navette-shaped 18 karat white gold, diamond and sapphire ring. The ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.35ctw Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Art Deco 14 karat white gold sapphire filigree cocktail ring. This September birthstone ring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring Shield 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold for the top and solid
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount. The sapphire is a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Sapphire and White Gold Stylized Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco sapphire and white gold stylized bombé ring in the industrial style, featuring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco sapphire filigree ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring features an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond Chased Sapphire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) lady ring in white 14 karat gold (stamped) art deco filigree style, polished and rhodium
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece 18 karat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This sublime ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 1.20 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Belais 1.24 Carats Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring
By Belais
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Belais 1.24 Carats Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one round mixed cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring '#J5057'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring (#J5057) 18k white gold ring featuring a round
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Ladies Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Sapphires Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold diamond and sapphire art-deco, antique, vintage, cocktail ring with a half round shank
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center square shape sapphire 3.11ct, two trapezoid cut diamonds and two tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1925 Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
with a different color than what is typically found in rings. 1925 Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Sapphire and Cameo Flip Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring 18kt White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring 18kt White Gold Discover the timeless allure of our Art
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Art Deco Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful Art deco full eternity ring from the 1920s modelled in solid 18ct white gold and
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20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.84 Carats White Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO - Ring with sapphire and diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond. 0.75ct – K/L – SI – ring size U.S
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Band 18k Vintage Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Band 18k Vintage Ring Sz 6 3/4 Stone Information
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20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Style Calibrated Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely modern Art Deco style ring, it is set
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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Era Diamond & Sapphire Shield Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco era Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold Presenting a magnificent Antique Ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond with Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style ring with round cut diamonds and baguette cut sapphires. Center 0.70ct round
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring In White Gold Introducing this stunning
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Oval Cut Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.65 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A domed "bombe" style original Art Deco ring from the 1920s. The ring is crafted in white gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Sapphire 14k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire 14k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 21 baguette cut sapphires with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with sapphire halo. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.40 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning ring displays the outstanding workmanship famous inspired by Art Deco era. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamonds and Sapphires Platinum and white Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
18k white gold accents, adorned with a mesmerizing array of diamonds and sapphires. This ring is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Royal sapphire diamond halo art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Oval shaped sapphire blue vivid colour total weight 1.27ct Art deco style sapphire and baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold & Synthetic Green-Yellow Sapphire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco sapphire ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. Set with a circa 1.11ct round
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Dainty Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Era Ring 18K Yellow White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
& yellow gold. Ring Details: Era: Art Deco 1910 - 1930 Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Weight: 2.0 Grams
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k White Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Art Deco style 14k gold, diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. With a ca. 2.50 total
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.61 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming 14k white gold ring from the Art Deco era, centers a sparkling old european cut
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baume Art Deco Style 2.30 Carat Moonstone Calibrated Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Ring in 18 karat white gold. This lovely ring is set with 4 claws of
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2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Shuttle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this Art Deco ring is shuttle
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.99ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 1.99 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 4.25 Front of ring is 24 mm in
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.37ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 1.37 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.91ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 1.91 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.82ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 1.82 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.59ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 1.59 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.13ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamonds. 2.13 carats total gemstone weight. Center
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.86ctt Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style round Ceylon sapphire ring with diamond halo. 1.86 carats total gemstone weight
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2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Sapphire White Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco sapphire white gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k 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 sapphire white gold ring 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing art deco sapphire white gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Damati and Kian Design each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco sapphire white gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 293 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Sapphire White Gold Ring?

Prices for an art deco sapphire white gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $325,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,498.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Deco Sapphire White Gold Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.