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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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Platinum Square Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in The Style of Art Deco Size: 6.25 and can be resized Gram weight: 5.23 This stunning Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald-Cut Diamond and Emerald Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This breathtaking antique Art Deco ring features a stunning 1.57-carat emerald-cut diamond at its
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 1.80ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This eye catching cluster ring from the Art Deco period featured a luscious green emerald at its
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Double Halo Set Engagement Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
octagonal halo of round cut diamonds and French cut emerald. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Sunburst 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
emeralds total an estimated 1.10 carats. Art Deo in style, the ring highlight a candy stripe of emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
yourself with an Art Deco inspired jewelry in every occasion in your colorful life. Ring Information Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring features a striking diamond center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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

Art Deco 5.86 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated emerald cut emerald weighing 4.02 carats total Natural Colombian in origin
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut London Blue Topaz with Emerald Halo and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
cut diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or to commemorate
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Emerald Cut Certified Purple Amethyst & Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This beautiful Art Deco style amethyst ring is centered with an emerald cut amethyst and accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified 4.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. GIA Report Number 6224040218 Handmade Art Deco Inspired 14K White Gold Halo Diamond GIA Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.73ctt Emerald with Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond halo ring with split shank, millgrain filigree work. 1.73
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Emerald Shape Pink Kunzite Orange Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Make a powerful statement in pink. This Art Deco inspired 14k white gold ring features a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A captivating art deco halo ring featuring a 1.75 carat cabochon
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
the Art Deco era. The ring features a round shape center diamond in a bezel setting surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Opal & Emerald and Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
on the shoulders and milgrain detail on 14K yellow gold setting.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 3.05 CTW No Oil Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut emerald weighing approximately 1.97 carats - transparent medium green in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
estimated 0.40 carats. French cut emeralds total an estimated 1.10 carats. Art Deo in style, the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco remains a favorite period for many antique design jewelry lovers. This ring is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A classic Art Deco inspired halo design ring with an oval shaped emerald and a halo of grain set
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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

Art Deco 1.67 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.47 carats total - transparent medium
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
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 Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
encircled by French cut emeralds. In addition to the emerald halo, the ring offers a halo of round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
on the shoulders and milgrain detail on yellow gold setting. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Swirling Fancy Cut Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A mesmerizing ensemble of diamond and emerald, a swirling engagement ring. This Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 3.16 Carats Emerald Ring with White Diamonds Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
The resplendent green emerald at the heart of this Art Deco-inspired ring is an impressive stone
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Cluster & Green Emerald Fancy Halo Set Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Celebrate elegance and sophistication with this striking Art Deco-style target ring, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval White Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
four with French cut emeralds. The milgrain adds to the vintage style.  14K Yellow Gold. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond & Emerald Double Halo Art Deco Style Asscher Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An incredibly stylish Art Deco target ring, set with a double halo clusters of gemstones – blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Shoulder Ring showcases a stunning 1.3 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hexagonal Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A uniquely beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond engagement ring featuring an entrancing and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz & Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
the class and glamour of Art Deco design. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Halo Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An absolutely breathtaking diamond and emerald Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond & Emerald Halo Set Octagonal Shape Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
timeless and unique style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.78 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
combination of rich emerald green, black onyx, and sparkling diamonds captures the elegance of Art Deco style
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
four with French cut emeralds. The milgrain adds to the vintage style. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon Shape Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
generations. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond French Cut Halo Set Green Emerald Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself with an Art Deco inspired jewelry in every
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond & Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.47ct Round Emerald with Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond halo ring with milgrain and filigree work. 3.40 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Halo Set Diamond with Emerald & Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond with emerald and sapphire halo. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.40 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Octagon May Birthstone Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Octagon May Birthstone Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
The resplendent green emerald at the heart of this Art Deco-inspired ring is an impressive stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Halo Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
those who appreciate timeless beauty with a touch of artistic flair. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Diamond & Emerald Fan Halo Ring in 14K White Gold Art Deco Style
Located in Chicago, IL
A radiant tribute to Art Deco geometry and elegance, this intricately crafted ring centers on a GIA
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Catherine Lace Natural Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant emerald and diamond Art-deco style designed with romantic details. The center emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald halo ring art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald halo ring art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald halo ring art deco — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beyond Fine Jewelry, FERRUCCI and Be.Jolie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An emerald halo ring art deco can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 48 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Finding an emerald halo ring art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco?

On average, an emerald halo ring art deco at 1stDibs sells for $8,678, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $131,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.