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French Art Deco Engagement Ring. 1.70ct Old Euro Cut Ring Platinum Engraved KVS2
French Art Deco Engagement Ring. 1.70ct Old Euro Cut Ring Platinum Engraved KVS2

French Art Deco Engagement Ring. 1.70ct Old Euro Cut Ring Platinum Engraved KVS2

Located in New York, NY

Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 1.70 Carats Color: K Color Range: J–K–L–M Clarity: VS2 Clarity Range: VS1–VS2 Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Ring St...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 1.90 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Engagement Ring
French Art Deco 1.90 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Engagement Ring

French Art Deco 1.90 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Ultra Deco This marvellous Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is French origin Finely hand-fabricated in gleaming platinum during the 20’s – bearing French marks Traditional ever loved ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring – French Antique Jewelry
18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring – French Antique Jewelry

18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring – French Antique Jewelry

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this lovely romantic old diamond cut ring. This cushion square shaped ring is made in 18 karat white gold and marked with a French eagle head mark. We adore this small mi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French 2.21 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Art Deco French 2.21 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Art Deco French 2.21 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.96 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set with split talon prongs in a basket flanked by single cut diamonds Bead set in rows weighing...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco GIA 1.53 carat diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
French Art Deco GIA 1.53 carat diamond 18k white gold engagement ring

French Art Deco GIA 1.53 carat diamond 18k white gold engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This beautiful French Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a distinctive 1920’s design, centered by a GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.53 carats.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French Art Deco 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA old Euro Cut Platinum Engraved KSI1
French Art Deco 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA old Euro Cut Platinum Engraved KSI1

French Art Deco 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA old Euro Cut Platinum Engraved KSI1

Located in New York, NY

Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 3.00 Carats Certification: Gemological Institute of America Color: K Clarity: SI1 Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Ri...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum

Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

An elegant engagement ring featuring a 0.62-carat old mine-cut diamond, with a clarity of VS2 and a color grade of I. The diamond is set in a refined platinum mounting in the shape ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Opal Gold Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Iridescent Art Deco Style
Opal Gold Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Iridescent Art Deco Style

Opal Gold Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Iridescent Art Deco Style

Located in Berlin, DE

14K white gold ring with natural opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.28 х 0.31 in / 2 х 7 х 8 mm stone weight - 0.81 carats diamonds weight - 0....

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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Square Ring
French Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Square Ring

French Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Square Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A platinum ring set with four old-cut diamonds in a square. Each stone is mille-griffe set; and on either side of the square is a little triangle set with three old-cut diamonds (tot...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 2.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
French Art Deco 2.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring

French Art Deco 2.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime art deco ring, it presents a rectangular shape with cut sides set in the center of an antique cushion- cut diamond in an entourage of 16 ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
French 1930s Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring

French 1930s Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

Its substantial center diamond, geometric sapphire accents and unmistakable 1930s design make it an elegant addition to a collection of French Art Deco jewelry, platinum diamond ring...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .60 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .60 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .60 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #5181300968 Shape: Circular Brill...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French Square Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds
French Square Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds

French Square Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A platinum ring set with four old cut diamonds in a square each set in a mille griffe border with on each side a sloped triangle set with three diamonds (app. 0.7 carat), with a beau...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum. A sublime Art Deco ring featuring a platinum mounting and band holding a rectangular cut onyx plaque. The onyx holds 2 asymmetrical settings : one a brilliant-cut a...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Onyx, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Deco diamond 18k white gold ring
French Art Deco diamond 18k white gold ring

French Art Deco diamond 18k white gold ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This refined French Art Deco ring showcases a delicate composition of antique diamonds, centered around a softly sparkling old European cut stone. The surrounding old cut diamonds cr...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mellerio Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1925
Mellerio Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1925

Mellerio Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1925

By Mellerio Paris

Located in London, GB

Mellerio Art Deco diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.40 carats, surrounded by a si...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring

French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Superb ring inspired by art deco, it is set with claws of an oval ruby. On both sides, a geometric decoration is formed by 3 lines of modern bril...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds
French Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds

French Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This rather beautiful Art Deco ring was made in France likely in the 1930s and features Old European cut and rose cut diamonds all set in a handmade platinum mount. The central diamo...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds Platinum Ring
French Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds Platinum Ring

French Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Lovely Art Deco style jewelry, the setting of this ring is set in its center of a green tsavorite garnet. On both sides, a stepped start is set...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum

French 1925s Fine Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
French 1925s Fine Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

French 1925s Fine Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Charming antique Art Deco ring it is decorated on the top with a gold pearl supposedly fine. On both sides the start of the ring is adorned with 2x5...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant antique ring features a large, iridescent, pearly-white Mabé pearl, held in a round, openwork setting underneath and set with anti...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Ring
French 1930s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Ring

French 1930s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark. A voluminous Art Deco ring, its flat setting is adorned with 8/8-cut diamonds all around, and a brilliant-cut antique diamond in the center. Cali...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Insignificant Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Insignificant Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

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 a surround of 8/8- cut diamonds bordered by a millegrain. The very flat setting pr...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Natural Cornflower Certified Sapphire Diamonds Ring
French 1930s Art Deco Natural Cornflower Certified Sapphire Diamonds Ring

French 1930s Art Deco Natural Cornflower Certified Sapphire Diamonds Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Sublime and rare Art Deco ring, it is set with an intense blue cushion- cut sapphire of more than 10 carats, held in claws. The basket is op...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. A sublime Art Deco ring, its platinum setting follows the curve of the finger and holds a large oval Ceylon sapphire of soft blue brilliance...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Cultured Pearl Diamonds Platinum Domed Ring
French 1920s Art Deco Cultured Pearl Diamonds Platinum Domed Ring

French 1920s Art Deco Cultured Pearl Diamonds Platinum Domed Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. An Art Deco ring, its dome-shaped setting is openworked with diamond and arrowhead motifs, each adorned with antique-cut brilliant-cut diamonds...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

engagement ring diamonds 0.80 ct with 0.40 ct , Art Deco style, 18 ct white gold
engagement ring diamonds 0.80 ct with 0.40 ct , Art Deco style, 18 ct white gold

engagement ring diamonds 0.80 ct with 0.40 ct , Art Deco style, 18 ct white gold

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Ring in 18ct. white gold, set in its center with a 0.80 ct round modern-cut diamond of beautiful quality in clarity and color, estimated by me at H color, vs1, surrounded by a paveme...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco old European cut diamond ring is crafted in platinum. This beautiful ring fea...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Puiforcat Art Deco Silver Ring with Green Jade, Circa 1930s, France
Puiforcat Art Deco Silver Ring with Green Jade, Circa 1930s, France

Puiforcat Art Deco Silver Ring with Green Jade, Circa 1930s, France

By Puiforcat

Located in New York, NY

Puiforcat Jade and Silver Ring Circa 1930s This striking ring by the renowned French house of Puiforcat is a bold example of Art Deco elegance and refinement. At its center lies a ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Jade, Silver

EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1920's Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring. This stunning piece begins with an EGL certified 1.48ct antique cushion French cut center diamond with a halo of French calibre...

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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring
1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring

1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive French 1.53 Carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse Art Deco jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive platinum a...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Cut Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
French Cut Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring

French Cut Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold. This stunning piece features a striking line of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1920s Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
French 1920s Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring

French 1920s Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Following perfectly the curve of the finger, this feminine Art Deco ring is formed of a lozenge-sha...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French, 1925s, Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
French, 1925s, Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

French, 1925s, Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : An original and characteristic line for this Art Deco sapphire diamond ring. The history of this jewel : this beautiful antique engagement ring is the result of a long ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime Art Deco ring, it is closed set in the center, of a degree-cut sapphire surrounded, on a hexagonal mount, by 8/8- cut diamonds. The baske...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring

French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Presenting a diamond-shaped setting that follows the curve of the finger, this lovely antique ring i...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Tanzanite Ring White Gold Oval Cut Art Deco style Engagement ring
Tanzanite Ring White Gold Oval Cut Art Deco style Engagement ring

Tanzanite Ring White Gold Oval Cut Art Deco style Engagement ring

Located in Berlin, DE

14K white gold ring with natural Tanzanite and Diamonds tanzanite origin -Tanzania stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.73 carats ring weight - 2...

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2010s French Gilded Age Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Charming antique ring from the Art Deco period, it is adorned with a fine pearly white orient pearl, with a baguette-cut diamond on either side in a...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamond Platinum You and Me Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamond Platinum You and Me Ring

French 1925s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamond Platinum You and Me Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Elegant and sober antique ring, it is formed of 2 geometrical patterns decorated with antique brilliant- cut diamonds which frame 2 fine pearls on a...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and platinum, dog's head hallmark. An elegant ring typical of the Art Deco period, it features a flat setting with rounde...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Late Art Deco French Certified 1.91 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Plus Platinum ring
Late Art Deco French Certified 1.91 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Plus Platinum ring

Late Art Deco French Certified 1.91 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Plus Platinum ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Late Art Deco one off French Diamond ring This outstanding pool of light has been mounted on a for ever tasteful designed Platinum mounting with gorgeous Diamond motifs on sides Rare...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds Verneuil Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds Verneuil Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds Verneuil Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A charming antique ring, it features a flat oval setting, with a synthetic verneuil ruby set in the center, surrounded by rose-cut ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 3.64ct J.VVS2, French 1930s
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 3.64ct J.VVS2, French 1930s

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 3.64ct J.VVS2, French 1930s

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Sublime antique ring, it is closed set in the center with a 3.64 carats intermediate brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by diamonds...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Staple Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Staple Ring

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Staple Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this Art Deco ring features 2 staple motifs, one set with rose-cut diamonds, the other with calibrated synthetic sapph...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Shuttle Ring
French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Shuttle Ring

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Shuttle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 Karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this Art Deco ring is shuttle-shaped, with cut ends. In the center, a shuttle-cut sapphire is set in an openwork, cha...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French
Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French

Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

Discover a masterful example of French Art Deco jewelry craftsmanship in this Toi et Moi (“You and Me”) ring, elegantly fashioned from Platinum 950‰.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum Ruby and Diamond 5 Row Panel Ring
French Art Deco 1920s Platinum Ruby and Diamond 5 Row Panel Ring

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum Ruby and Diamond 5 Row Panel Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Art Deco, ruby, diamond, and platinum ring, comprising eighteen French cut rubies, twenty-one old vari cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of platinum. This ring is set to t...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French 1950s Art Deco Style Cultured Pearl Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring
French 1950s Art Deco Style Cultured Pearl Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring

French 1950s Art Deco Style Cultured Pearl Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. In the Art Deco ring style, the white gold setting of this antique ring is openwork and formed of 4x2 flat claws that hold a rectang...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Certified Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
French 1930s Art Deco Certified Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring

French 1930s Art Deco Certified Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid Art Deco ring, it forms a dome decorated on its top of a natural pearl slightly gray orient. The whole dome is openwork, de...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

18K white gold ring, eagle's head hallmark. This splendid rectangular shaped sapphire and white gold ring boasts a cushion cut Ceylan Blue sapphire held by 4 claws surrounded by bril...

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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

1920's Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum French Sapphire, Coral & Diamond Dome Ring
1920's Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum French Sapphire, Coral & Diamond Dome Ring

1920's Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum French Sapphire, Coral & Diamond Dome Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped- The owl and the Mascaron hallmark of the head of the bearded man. Circa 1920s This stunning 1920s cocktail ring is...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct French cut and Sapphire Halo
Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct French cut and Sapphire Halo

Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct French cut and Sapphire Halo

Located in New York, NY

The combination of antique craftsmanship and Art Deco-inspired design makes this piece a true statement of sophistication.

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Ultimate French Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1920s
Ultimate French Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1920s

Ultimate French Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

From the first glance, it’s clear that this Art Deco platinum engagement ring from 1920 emanates nobility.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement

Located in London, GB

A superb example of early 20th-century French jewellery, this Art Deco period ring truly embodies the elegance and subtle symbolism of the jewels from this era. Crafted in platinum t...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in Perth, AU

Gorgeous art deco platinum ring featuring an oval cut diamond of 0.42ct G VS1 surrounded by 14 French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in Perth, AU

Gorgeous art deco platinum ring featuring an oval cut diamond of 0.42ct G VS1 surrounded by 14 French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring
Platinum and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring

Platinum and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely French Art Deco ring, made circa 1930. Made in white gold and platinum, French hallmarks: eagle head and dog head. Set with old European cut diamonds. The principal on...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.23 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 3.23 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 3.23 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

This is all about the diamond. The clean and phenomenally lively old cut diamond is set in a eight claw open collet, above a scalloped back-plate. The grooved finger bezel leads to a...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Diamonds French Art Déco Ring
Platinum and Diamonds French Art Déco Ring

Platinum and Diamonds French Art Déco Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A lovely ring, made in France circa 1925. Made in Platinum (dog head hallmark) and set with diamonds. The central diamond weights approximately 0.15 carats, it is very white and good...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

An awesome solitaire diamond ring. The huge old European cut – weighing in at an impressive 4.12 carat – displays a subtle champagne hue and is alive with fire and brilliance. The st...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Belle Époque Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Natural Sapphire
French Art Deco Belle Époque Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Natural Sapphire

French Art Deco Belle Époque Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Natural Sapphire

Located in Antwerp, BE

Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the videoclip showing this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Country of origin: France Style: Something b...

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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco 1.67 Carat Light Cognac Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.67 Carat Light Cognac Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.67 Carat Light Cognac Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A real statement of an engagement ring. The fancy light cognac diamond displays a soft, almost peachy hue and is set in a six claw collet. The open gallery allow the maximum amount o...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Emerald French Art Deco Ring
Platinum Diamond and Emerald French Art Deco Ring

Platinum Diamond and Emerald French Art Deco Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely French Art deco ring, made circa 1925. Made and Platinum: dog head hallmark. The ring is set with a quality diamond who weights approximately 0.90/1 carat. The emerald ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A bright and super sparkly old European cut diamond engagement ring. The diamond is secured in a platinum eight-claw open collet with a scalloped back setting, leading to a tapering ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.04 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.04 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.04 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

This certainly makes a statement! Centred by a vibrant cushion shaped old mine cut diamond of a fancy light greenish yellow, the colour of which is emphasised by the 51 high-white pa...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A nigh on perfect diamond engagement ring. The glowing and vibrant old cut diamond is white, bright and internally clean. Secured by four triple-claws to neatly shaped and etched gal...

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A pretty much perfect antique engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre – graded by HRD as G colour, VS2 clarity – is absolutely exploding with fire and brilliance....

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A wonderful yellow gold engagement ring. The old European cut diamond is bright, white and impressively lively. The stone is secured in an eight-claw coronet collet with lovely scrol...

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art-Deco Ring in Platinum with Diamonds from 1930s, France
Art-Deco Ring in Platinum with Diamonds from 1930s, France

Art-Deco Ring in Platinum with Diamonds from 1930s, France

Located in roma, IT

Fascinating art-deco ring in platinum with diamonds totaling 0.80 ct, France 1930s. In the shape of a marquise, the play of light created by the shape and the stones, a particular f...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

It’s almost impossible finding antique diamonds and high quality as this. The old European cut – graded by IGI, Antwerp as G colour, VS2 clarity – is utterly glowing with fire and br...

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Pretty French Art Deco platinum and diamond engagement ring;  The central transitional cut diamond weighs 0.70ct and is flanked by 8 0.02ct, 8-cut diamonds totalling 0.16ct.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond

Art Deco 2.14 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.14 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.14 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

Absolutely unreal. This first class Art Deco diamond engagement ring is absolutely top quality.

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Certified 14.26 Carats Ceylan Sapphire and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring
Certified 14.26 Carats Ceylan Sapphire and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring

Certified 14.26 Carats Ceylan Sapphire and Diamonds French Art Deco Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very beautiful vintage ring, made in France circa 1930. Made in white gold and set with an important Ceylan Sapphire who weights exactly 14.26 carats. It is certified not treated f...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco 3.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 3.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 3.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

An outstanding old European cut diamond. The stone – graded by HRD as J colour, SI2 clarity – is white, bright and amazingly vibrant, and is secured in an eight claw platinum collet ...

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.07 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.07 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.07 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A stunner of ring. The old cut diamond in the centre – graded by HRD, Antwerp as I colour, VS2 clarity – is bright, clean and impressively lively. The stone is secured in an eight-cl...

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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.23 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 2.23 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 2.23 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A majestic old European cut diamond engagement ring. The centre stone – certified by IGI as K colour, VVS2 clarity – is internally clean and incredibly lively. The main diamond is se...

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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

1920s Art Deco Gold Platinum 2.11 Carat GIA French Cut Diamond Ring
1920s Art Deco Gold Platinum 2.11 Carat GIA French Cut Diamond Ring

1920s Art Deco Gold Platinum 2.11 Carat GIA French Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Huntington, NY

This is a 1920s Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Platinum 2.11ctw French Cut Diamond Ring GIA. It will come in a lovely ring box for a perfect presentation and our unconditional 30 day mone...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Stephen Russell French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Stephen Russell French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Stephen Russell French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Stephen Russell

Located in New York, NY

Platinum & French Cut Diamond Ring; 1 Diamond 4.42ct; G VS2; 2 French Cut Diamonds .53ct, 2 Baguettes 1.16ct, signed STEPHEN RUSSELL

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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring with Modified Baroness Cut Diamond
French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring with Modified Baroness Cut Diamond

French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring with Modified Baroness Cut Diamond

Located in Melbourne, AU

A French platinum plaque ring featuring a bezel set modified baroness cut diamond of estimated weight 1.00ct graded colour H-I clarity VS1 surrounded by thirty two grain set early mo...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.35 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Art Deco 2.35 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935

Art Deco 2.35 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A highly impressive, highly beautiful diamond ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre is high white and exceptionally lively, and is secured in a simple four-claw double gal...

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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French Art Deco Engagement For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french art deco engagement you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 376 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect french art deco engagement 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 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A french art deco engagement from Sebastien Barier, Baume and Sebastian Barier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a french cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a french art deco engagement, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Art Deco Engagement?

Prices for a french art deco engagement can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,315.

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.