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Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This elegant Art Deco style engagement style ring features a 3.50-carat Colombian emerald emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Green Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Art Deco gem accented with two trillion cut green emeralds and fine filigree and mounted in 18kt white
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.24 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Reminiscent of the Deco era, this elegant emerald stones detailed with diamond baguettes Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco navette-shaped ring set in 18kt white gold features two Old European cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Natural vintage square 0.71 carats Intense deep green Colombian emerald, VS clarity, set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emeralds Maravellous Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Ring The Emerald Platinum ring is composed by a 5.00 carat natural Colombian Emeralds oval cut at the
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning 4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Glowing Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Primary Stone
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2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.82 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, Platinum

Art Deco emerald diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco ring from the 1930s highlights a vibrant 0.65 carat emerald cut emerald, set with
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Brilliant Diamond & Green Emerald Engagement Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant green emeralds are a specialty
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Green Emerald Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring. 18k White Gold 8.0 grams. Total all Diamonds 1.75 carat (center
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This beautiful ring features an approx. 0.20 carat center diamond and emerald in a gorgeous Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
7.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring The Mounting is Custom Made of Solid 14K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rectangular Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
emerald is the color of life! Velvety green, clarity VS Total Weight Ring: 2.75 grams Size: 6.5 Comments
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Green Emeralds Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases the timeless beauty of Art Deco design, featuring a dazzling
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2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Solitaire 100% Natural Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This is an absolutely attractive emerald solitaire ring featuring in the center an emerald cut 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald Ruby and Diamond Ring 18K yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
unset natural gemstones that will be used for the stunning ring* Stunning Natural Colombian Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This magnificent Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring set with an approx. 1.65 carat emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Double Halo Set Engagement Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. Manufactured. This big bold Art Deco style ring highlights
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond & Green Emerald Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art Deco style ring sits low and hugs the finger nicely. It features round old cut diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This vintage platinum ring is centered with an emerald-cut emerald of a vivid bluish
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique emerald and diamond ring crafted during later stages of the Art
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Stunning Art deco Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Minor Oil diamond Platinum ring
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning Art Deco Platinum Ring featuring exquisite Colombian Emeralds Design: Timeless Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified Diamond & Green Emerald Fancy Art Deco Style Halo Set Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set GIA certified 1 carat diamond with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate Art Deco platinum ring, dating back to the 1930s, centers a breathtaking 5.50-carat
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco engagement ring from ca. 1925. Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5 Stone Platinum Natural AAA+ Color Colombian Emerald Band Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning five-stone emerald band ring emerald cut natural Colombian emerald Composition: Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

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Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco was
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Inspired Green Emerald with Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Simply beautiful and finely detailed cocktail ring center securely set with an oval emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful emerald and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.00 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18K White/Yellow Ring set with a center Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. The emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Baguette Halo Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An absolutely breathtaking diamond and emerald Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2 Carat Ring Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent Hand Made 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring (size 5.75) set with an approximate 1
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Green Emerald & Diamond Cluster Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster ring. Centrally set with round emerald in a prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Red Coral Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
! Ready to wear from day to evening with style and grace! Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Coral, White Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This fun and flower-esque Art Deco style ring effervesces at its center with a bright white and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Green Emeralds Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring features natural diamonds and emeralds in a stunning Art Deco style
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2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold

Asscher Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A fabulous Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold. With a center 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Fancy Cut Art Deco Style Unique White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco inspired, with center H color SI clarity, round brilliant cut diamond. In additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Shape Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, a center diamond with an outer ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond & Green Emerald Engagement Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, centered with a beautiful round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald & Red Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a captivating emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Strand Milgrain 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Emerald Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Emerald and Ruby Engagement Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
side, adding an absolutely glamorous touch to the ring. 100% natural stones that originated emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Oval Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring showcases a bezel set oval diamond surrounded by twenty-four French cut emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Alternate Green Emerald & Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.86 carats of alternate round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous emerald and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
% original Art Deco bow ring is skilfully hand crafted from solid 18 kt gold and Platinum, both punched with
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Natural Colombian Emerald Pear Cut, Medium Fine Green Color/Clarity VS, and Natural untreated ruby Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
set at one end of the bypass design. The fine emerald stands out with its brilliant medium green color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring crafted during the Art deco movement and showcasing a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Estate 3.30 Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Three-Stone 14K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Estate a Classic 3.30 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Three-Stone 14K Primary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous emerald and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fine Art Deco Emerald, & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period emerald, and diamond ring set in platinum. Centered by a bezel set rich vivid
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Shape Green Emerald & Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired cocktail ring featuring a 1.33 carat oval cut vibrant green emerald in bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Green Quartz Ring 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Deco - Retro 6 Carat Emerald Cut Green Quartz Ring in a 14 Karat Rose Gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Floral 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring features a beautiful 1.15 carat emerald at
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco Green Emerald Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of art deco green emerald rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 23 vintage versions or 17 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of art deco green emerald rings bearing Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Diamonds Mine, Malpani Jewels and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 23, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for emerald cut art deco green emerald rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our art deco green emerald rings for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Art Deco Green Emerald Rings?

Prices for art deco green emerald rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $135,000, while art deco green emerald rings, on average, fetch $4,100.

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 Emerald in Jewelry Design

No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.

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.