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Art Deco Era Square Cut Emerald (Approx 0.70-Carats) and French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
, creating a seamless visual flow. At each corner, a French-cut diamond adds a refined detail, enhancing the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rose Petal Flower Diamond French Cut Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant-cut diamonds surrounded by French cut emerald for red rose petals finished look all in 14-18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Magnificent French Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 1 carat each, really setting this bracelet apart from the rest. French-cut emeralds accent the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
central millegrain emerald in a setting of millegrain brilliant-cut diamonds. The corbeille is delicately
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Total weight: 3.27 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and French Cut Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and French Cut Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely emerald and diamond ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Shape Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Set Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond, which is in a thin bezel with mil-grain detail. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Width: 9 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Round Diamond & French Cut Green Emerald Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A pair of Art Deco style emerald and diamond lever back earrings, set with French cut emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chaumet Paris French Art Deco Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
The large, carved emeralds, fluted and domed, app. 14.0 mm, centering single collet-set diamonds
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1925s Art Deco Insignificant Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime and feminine Art Deco ring, it is set with a rectangular- cut emerald in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Ferris Wheel Diamond French Cut Emerald Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Created in gold and adorned with round diamond and French cut emerald, the design is reminiscent of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond French Cut Halo Set Green Emerald Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles in features a round 4.7 mm. diamond at the center with French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring, French, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a single octagonal emerald-cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the elegance of the Art Deco era, this bracelet features French-cut emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamond French Cut Emerald Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Experience unparalleled elegance with the Diamond and French Cut Emerald Three Stone Ring. At its
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ferris Wheel Diamond and French Cut Emerald Art Deco Style Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Created in 14K white gold and adorned with round diamond and French cut emerald, the design is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond with Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Average Color: G Average Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French Melon Cut Emerald Glass Sautoir 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite and wonderfully rare French, Art Deco green glass sautoir dating to the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
weight: 3.27 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Average Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

LaCloche Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Pin
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco style emerald, ruby & diamond flower vase motif brooch by LaCloche. It is
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Green Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, and west points. The enchanting emerald is surrounded by a halo of French-cut emeralds, adding a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Emerald French Diamond Platinum Antique Quatrefoil Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green in color Flush set with French cut diamonds at cardinal points weighing approximately 1.24 carats
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centering an emerald cut amethyst, accented by French cut Emeralds, enhanced by diamonds. This Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold

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

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

Art Deco Style Brilliant Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Halo White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone Blue Sapphire is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D. French Cut Emerald and Diamond Line Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D line bracelet featuring french cut emeralds and asscher cut diamonds set in platinum
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2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald

Art-deco Bracelet, White Gold, Emerald Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
: Widht : 1 cm Lenght : 17.5 cm Weight of gold : 31.20 g 19 Emerald : 5.55 cts 18 Diamonds, Brillant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art-deco Bracelet, White Gold, Emerald Diamonds
Art-deco Bracelet, White Gold, Emerald Diamonds
$7,674 Sale Price
50% Off
W 0.4 in L 6.89 in
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

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 4.91ctw Fine Quality Emerald & Diamond Shield French Pave Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Art Deco Style 4.91ctw Fine Quality Zambian Emerald & Diamond Octagon Shield French Pave Ring in
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Natural Emerald Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
emerald and round diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself with an Art Deco inspired jewelry in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald-Cut Diamond, Tsavorite, Black Onyx and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco style cocktail ring featuring a single emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut blue sapphire and emerald for its petals. The round diamonds on shoulders add the sparkle to
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco Carved Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. Featuring a 2.50
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Bombè Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The spirit of the Art Deco era shines through with a 2.94 carat old European cut diamond commanding
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Emerald and diamond Art Deco-inspired ring with seventeen emeralds totaling 1.92 carats. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Geometric Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gleaming emerald cut Ceylon sapphire framed in eye-catching by French cut blue sapphires and white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
carat, surrounded by French Cut emeralds and outlined with a curvaceous border of round diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 34.50 Carat Diamond Bracelet with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats, and smaller Old European and French cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1910s–1920s French Art Deco Marquise Emerald & Diamond Ring – Size 60 (US 8)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
-cut diamonds (approx. 0.60 ct each); 28 rose-cut diamonds (approx. 1.00 ct total) Period: Art Deco
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Mosaic Cut White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
geometric wheel, French cut blue sapphires and emeralds surround the center diamond. Combining the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Dress Clip Pair, Possibly by Boucheron
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of French Art Deco dress clips feature diamonds and emeralds and are set in 18 karat
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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

Gold Pearl Bracelet with Emerald Cabochons & Diamonds Art Deco
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet in 14K White Gold Featuring: • 3 vivid green emerald cabochons • 18
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20th Century French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Flower Vase Brooch
Located in London, GB
base. Clusters of marquise shaped emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds atop form the bunched
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum French Pave Emerald Cut Diamond 6.78 Carat GIA Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 6.78 Carats, 2 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds, D Color VS2
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Opal Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Halo Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut emerald, adding a rich contrast and vintage charm. A dazzling diamond frame enhances the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Dramatic Art Deco Emerald Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A lush and sleek pair of Art deco revival emerald, onyx and diamond dangle earrings. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired diamond and emerald white gold filigree ring. Featuring one round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lacloche Art Deco 0.80 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
By LaCloche
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco emerald and diamond ring from Lacloche. The central emerald is a lovely rich
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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French Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french art deco emerald cut diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect french art deco emerald cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A french art deco emerald cut diamond from Sophia D and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and french cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a french art deco emerald cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond?

The price for a french art deco emerald cut diamond starts at $3,250 and tops out at $200,000 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.

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

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