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Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original Art Deco treasure from the 1930’s featuring a fine star sapphire. The sapphire weighs
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco platinum ring made in the late 1920s. It features a blue star sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco star sapphire and diamond platinum ring featuring one oval cabochon cut, grayish blue star
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

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

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

1920s Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely chic 1920s Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring. The gorgeous oval shaped
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This fantastic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 11.70 Carats No Heat Ceylon Fancy Purple Star Sapphire Di
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a no heat Ceylon double cabochon of fancy purple sapphire. Reddish purple in color with
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

20 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Palladium Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Art Deco ring with a 20.62 Carat Blue Star Sapphire of extraordinary beauty
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Star Sapphire, Diamond, Palladium

Art Deco Style Star Sapphire Triple-Row Platinum Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Triple Row Platinum Band features a central 1.21 carat
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Band Rings

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Star Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Star Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, American, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco star sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage 7.59 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A glorious 1920s Art Deco star sapphire cocktail ring. Centered by a 7.59 carat vivid purple
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Late Deco 3.75ct Star Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A stunning cabochon cut, star sapphire takes centre stage in this late deco solitaire ring. claw
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Platinum Set Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Art Deco ring is an absolutely exquisite example of work produced by Tiffany and Company at
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 13.37 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed in a custom Art Deco inspired design, this Platinum Sapphire & Diamond ring features a
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Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 30.00 Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s star sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified medium blue high dome cabochon star
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Blue Sapphire Star Ring from Late 1930s 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
1930s Late Art Deco 12 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring This cocktail
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco 8.08ct Star Sapphire Gold Ring GIA No Heat Ceylon
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, American. Set in a finely engraved 18k white gold Art Deco ring, the luminous
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Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings

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Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Star Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural cabochon-cut Sapphire Sapphire origin - Sri-Lanka Sapphire
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2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Platinum Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Platinum Star Sapphire Diamond Ring. Natural Star Sapphire Cabochon is 14.0mm x 12.5mm x
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1940 Designer Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold with 47.24 Cts Blue Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco gem set cocktail ring. Beautiful statement ring, created during the transition of the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Star Form Diamond & French Cut Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco style old European cut diamond, and French cut sapphire star form ring in platinum
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree .50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
For the art deco jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco inspired design with a genuine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

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

GEMOLITHOS Star Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Natural Star, Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring, est. weight of sapphire , 24.0 ct 1930´s
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: This fabulous ring is a show stopper! The star sapphire is a beautiful misty blue grey
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 10.00 CTW No Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing 9.70 carats - transparent medium blue Natural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18ct natural star sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The sapphire has an estimated weight of
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mauve Star Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Mauve star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Estate 3.00 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate 3.00 carat star sapphire and diamond ring. Centering one oval star sapphire, four
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Gold Ring Crystal Healing Star Corundum
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural cabochon-cut Sapphire Sapphire origin - Sri-Lanka Sapphire
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2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum intricately handcrafted mounting set with a large round cabochon-cut, natural
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Platinum AGL Certified 19.51 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Platinum AGL certified 19.51 carat Ceylon Violet Blue star sapphire and diamond ring
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

32.0 Carat Star Sapphire, Platinum and Diamond Ring, with GIA certificate
Located in New York, NY
This stunning antique art deco star sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold .75 Carat Sapphire
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
For the ART DECO jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco inspired design with a genuine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
certified, natural star sapphire stone that displays a very clear and well centered star over its unique and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum 15.4 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 This rare star sapphire cocktail ring is an absolute showstopper. It features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Star Sapphire, unheated, weighing 15 cts and Diamond Ring, Circa 1950.
Located in Aspen, CO
Star sapphire, unheated, weighing an estimated 15 cts by our internal gemologist, this stone is
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Extremely Rare Natural Star Ruby 20.68 ct 18k 2.06 ct Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Extremely Rare Natural Star Ruby 20.68 ct 18k 2.06 ct Diamond Art Deco Ring Presenting the
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 45.18 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1920's translucent 45.18 carat star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Platinum setting
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 7 Carat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A jaw-dropping sugar loaf sapphire is the star of the show in this Art Deco style ring. This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 6.92 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 6.92 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 24.46 Carat Cornflower Blue Burmese Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A collectors piece, 24.46 carat Burmese Star Sapphire with the perfect, clear star when seen using
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930 American Ring In Platinum With 28.13 Cts In Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco gem set cocktail ring in platinum. Beautiful and historical piece from the Art-Deco
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Star Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

6 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Star-Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 11.61 grams - Ring Size: 6 - Style: Art Deco Center Stone Details
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2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This art deco show stopper features a stunning Star Sapphire at its centre. The 3.80 carat sapphire
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA & Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful Art Deco platinum ring circa 1920 is set with an exceptional no heat ~4.50 carat
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

16.30ct No Heat Blue Star-Sapphire 18K Ring in Vintage Platinum & Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
16.30 carat GRS certified star-sapphire set in a luxurious combination of platinum and 18K white
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2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Hand-Made Star Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring size 5.75
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Star Sapphire 14K White Gold Gender Women Condition New Ring Size 5.75 Main stone
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940's GIA Certified 39.77cts. Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1940's translucent 39.77 carat incredible Blue star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Hand
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire Oval Diamond Tapered Baguette Art Deco Bridal Fashion Gold Ring
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired Ceylon Sapphire Ballerina Ring, a breathtaking piece that
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2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

10.25 Carat No Heat Star Sapphire and White Diamond Briolette Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
10.25 Carat No Heat Star Sapphire and White Diamond Briolette Engagement Ring: A unique ring, it
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

J. Milhening Inc. Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Chicago, American, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc., Chicago, American, circa 1935. A platinum and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Oval Sapphire Gold Filigree Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified as simple heat only, this oval brilliant
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 20k White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 6.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 20 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Star Sapphire
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Platinum

Midcentury 2.57 Carat Sapphire Piano Key Cocktail Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a Mid-Century timeless design, this Star Sapphire & Baguette Piano Key Platinum Cocktail Ring
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Art Deco 2.03 Ct. Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
shine. Our favorite part of this early art deco engagement ring is the hidden filigree that wraps around
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.85 Carat Natural Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco all original 5.85ct star sapphire diamond dome ring circa 1920s. GIA certified all natural
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Art Deco Star Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco star sapphire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect art deco star sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made 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. Creating an art deco star sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Raymond C. Yard, Alexey Gabilo and Birks are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco star sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Star Sapphire Ring?

The price for an art deco star sapphire ring starts at $765 and tops out at $150,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,000.

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.