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Engagement Opal Ring Gold Art Deco Style Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.35 х
Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Superb art deco opal is set in 9ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone s set
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

18K Art Deco Black Opal Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
iridescent blues, Sunkist orange and neon greens. Masterfully hand fabricated in 18K white gold, the opal is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Ring Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco opal and diamond ring features a glowing, ethereal certified natural Australian
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with two gorgeous natural round Opals and two Old Mine Cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals and four Diamonds of
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco 18kt Black Opal + Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A statement ring from the Art Deco (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 18kt white gold, a Black Opal cabochon
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum and the ring is modelled in 14carat gold. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Opal Dimensions: 10.5x8mm
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Opal Ring Art Deco Size 9.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southbury, CT
This rare and impressive ring from Tiffany & Co. was created in the Art Deco era (circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Fire Opal Emerald Ring Art Deco Princess Bombe Gold Opals Blue Green Yellow
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ART DECO OPAL AND EMERALD PRINCESS RING OF GREAT BEAUTY. The ring is a tall
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Emerald, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Opal and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five opals and four diamonds. The diamonds total approx 60pts and all the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

3.85tcw Art Deco Vintage Antique Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent, hand made vintage ring from the 1920's with extraordinary opals and diamonds. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal Ring Karat Gold Natural Ethiopian Art Deco style Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.35 х
Category

2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond Opal Onyx Cocktail Marquise Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This fine and impressive Art Deco style marquise shaped ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this three stone ring reflect wonderful colours and either side of the central stone
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Carved Cushion Pink Opal Round Amethyst Cab Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
also in 14k solid Yellow Gold In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Art Deco Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Diamond, 18k 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

Art Deco Style Carved Pink Opal Genuine Amethyst Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Pink Opal oval cabochon surmounted by an
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Pink Opal Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with Natural Pink Opal Pyramid measuring
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Crystal White Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Art Deco opal and diamond ring features a glowing crystal white oval opal created with a trio
Category

Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco Style and it is available also with a Mediterranean (Sardinia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Lux Art Deco Cocktail Diamond & Hand Carved Pink Opal Ring
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gr. Diamond Weight: 0.522 ct. Pink Opal: 4.99 ct. Available In White & Rose Gold. This ring is size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Opal 1.60ct Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.21 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 2.23 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal with Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
14K yellow gold Art Deco style setting, this beautiful ring features an oval cut opal accented in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.46 Ct. Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A well balanced Art Deco inspired ring that has a central 2.46 carats play-of-color Ethiopian opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Oval Opal with Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
unusual combination of gemstones makes this ring a very special fine. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.55 Ct. Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphire and diamond accent. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Vintage Art Deco F & F Felger Opal Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Early 1930’s ring done by well known maker American maker F & F Felger. Hand crafted in 14K, this
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Enamel

Opal 14k gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Dainty opal ring. Art-deco opal ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 1.9 g. depends from size Set with opal
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Black opal 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Engagement Ring. Art-deco opal ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.45 g. depends from size. Gemstones: Solid
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х
Category

2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х
Category

2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Opal Diamond Engagement Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set Made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Australian 6.52ct Crystal Opal & 18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
will keep you captivated. Set in an Art Deco-styled 18K solid gold ring, it is a classic that will turn
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Doublet Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Polar Lights Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Category

2010s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Silver Ring Australian Opal Wedding Anniversary Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver ring with natural free form shape Boulder Opal Opal gemstone origin
Category

2010s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Silver

Classic Oval-Cab Australian Opal with Fire Opal 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-Cab Australian Opal 1 pcs 0.77 carat, Fire Opal
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920's Art Deco 14K Two Tone Bezel Set 4.5ct Oval Opal Cabochon Solitaire Ring
Located in Addison, TX
tapering to 1.17mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 10.05mm Center Gem Details:  Type: Opal  Shape: Oval
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Statement Ring, Mixed Metal Ring Pear Shaped Opal, Australian Opal Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The Australian opal ring was handmade with the pear shaped opal with a gold rim around it. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal

14k gold ring with Opal, Sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with Opal, Sapphires. Black opal ring. Antique/Art Deco Gold Ring. Vintage style
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Round Opal cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round Opal cabochon 14k gold ring. Ring with Opal, Sapphires. Black opal gold ring. Antique/Art
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Australian Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
: 0.215ct D IF - F VVS Metals: 18K Solid Gold, Platinum Ring Size: Resized to fit you perfectly. THE
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Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K gold opal diamond halo cocktail ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a 18K gold opal diamond cocktail ring. This striking ring features a large, 14mm*11mm
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Black Opal Ring Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Valentine's Day gift
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural Black Opal and White Icy Diamonds opal origin - Australia opal
Category

2010s German Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Opal and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon the 9ct gold
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This beautiful solid 14K Rose Gold serpentine ring is set with three fiery Opals measuring 2.75mm
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2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Lady's Black Opal and Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Color grade is GH and clarity is VS1-VS2. Ring is cast and hand assembled with 14k yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 1.85ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
- F VVS Metals: 18K solid Gold, Platinum Ring Size: Resized to fit you perfectly. THE GRYFFIN OPAL
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum, 18k Gold

Opal Diamonds Gold Ring Precious Australian Gemstone Marilyn Monroe Style Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural opal and diamond 14k gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.35 x
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2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Australian 6.39ct Light Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
IF - F VVS Metals: 18K solid Gold Ring Size: Resized to fit you perfectly. THE GRYFFIN OPAL
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Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

2.75 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are on Opal lover, this ring is the perfect addition to your accessory collection! This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Opal Ring Gold Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact opal ring gold art deco you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect opal ring gold art deco 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. An opal ring gold art deco from Luigi Ferrara, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Five Star Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An opal ring gold art deco can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 290 opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an opal ring gold art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Opal Ring Gold Art Deco?

On average, an opal ring gold art deco at 1stDibs sells for $1,975, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $105,690 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.

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.