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Art Deco Style Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
twinkling surround of diamonds in a low setting of pure platinum in this quintessential Art Deco revival
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring. This unique
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified Oval Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Art Deco Inspired GIA Certified Oval Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Handmade in 90% Platinum. The
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Dainty Cluster Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco-inspired Oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Handmade
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Pave Diamond Oval Rubelite Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Art Deco influenced 6.70 Rubelite platinum and diamond ring. This ring is a show stopper with its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Oval Diamond 1.0 carat Unique Art Deco Engagement ring, contemporary - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful oval shape diamond unique engagement ring, "Gatsby." An original design by Silly Shiny
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond 5 Carat Oval Blue Spinel Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engagement Created in Platinum. This ring features a beautiful blue oval spinel that is untreated. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Diamond 4.56 Carat Oval Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 8 Round and 2 Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 0.35 Carats. Gorgeous Art Deco Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Halo Diamond Oval 3.75 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire. This ring is inspired by Princess Diana and the Art Deco era with an enticing fiery oval shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Moissanite 1.50 carat Double Halo Art-deco Engagement Two Ring Set, Monaco
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art deco design, Oval 1.5 carats, Halo Diamond Unique Engagement two rings set - "Monaco." Monaco
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Art Deco Platinum .90 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Sapphire, Natural Shape: Oval Brilliant Carat Weight: .90ct Color: Dark Blue Side Stone Details: Shape
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Cluster Engagement ring The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco inspired oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Hand made
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Oval 1.50 carat Moissanite Double Halo Unique Art-Deco Engagement Ring, Monaco
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art Deco design, Oval 1.5 carat, Halo Moissanite Unique Engagement ring- "Monaco." Monaco is named
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rhodolite White Gold Ring Oval Cut Art Deco Style Purple Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural Rhodolite Garnet and diamonds rhodolite origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 2 х 5 х 7 mm ring weight - 2.17 grams ...
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2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Oval Moissanite Diamond Halo Unique Art Deco Engagement Ring - Glory
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Classic and elegant. Unique oval Moissanite engagement ring - Glory. This list is for the
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Red Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940 late Art Deco simple Platinum engagement ring with bezel set natural no heat red certified
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An absolutely breathtaking ruby and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Diamond 1.50 carat Double Halo Art Deco Engagement Three Rings Set, Monaco
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art deco design, Oval 1.5 carats, Halo Diamond Unique Engagement three ring set - "Monaco." Monaco
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
continues to its edges with round diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval 1.5 carat Moissanite Halo Unique Art Deco Engagement Three Ring set Glory
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Classic and elegant. Unique oval Moissanite engagement three ring set - Glory. This list is for the
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval 0.7 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Round Cut Halo Engagement Ring, Art Deco Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Oval Ruby Diamond Tapper Baguette Round Cut Double Halo Engagement Ring Available in 18k white
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

.64 Carat Art Deco Red Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art deco ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with 8 round and 4 mele baguette cut diamonds in a
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Early 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
throughout the ring add to a breathtaking vintage-inspired look. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An impressive antique Art Deco inspired oval blue sapphire with diamond and French cut sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rhodolite White Gold Ring Oval Cut Art Deco Style Royal Purple Unisex Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural rhodolite garnet and diamonds rhodolite origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 2 х 5 х 7 mm ring weight - 2.17 grams ...
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2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Cubic Zirconia Designer Art Deco Oval Engagement Bridal Plaque Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Part of our Deco Collection, and inspired by the roaring twenties, this show stopping design has
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Silver, Platinum, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Oval Diamond Inspired Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Diamond Inspired Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
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2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.50 Carat Art Deco Opal Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Opal Details: Type: Opal Weight: 3.50 Carat Cut: Oval Cabachon Side Stone Details: Type: Onyx Weight
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Platinum

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

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Oval Sapphire Gold Filigree Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified as simple heat only, this oval brilliant
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

1920 Art Deco Diamond and Oval Rubellite Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Rubellite Engagement Ring In 18K White Gold. The details are as follows : Oval
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail/Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning Art Déco platinum Burma sapphire diamond cocktail/engagement ring. Handcrafted in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful engagement
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful ring features
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This classic engagement
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Aquamarine and Diamond Oval Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style aquamarine and diamond oval platinum cluster engagement ring. A really beautiful
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2010s Engagement Rings

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This distinctly Art Deco ring is crafted in white 18K gold. It is centered with an oval
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond 10.07 Rhodolite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Oval Rhodolite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Oval Halo Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - "Antheia"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Oval diamond unique engagement ring - "Antheia". * The list is for engagement ring only
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond 10.77 Carat Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco Inspired Australian Opal Baguette and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 90% Platinum. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco Diamond Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
% Iridium. Stones- Engagement Ring Center Genuine Australian Oval Opal 8 x 6 MM, 6 Round Diamonds F-G Color
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified Oval 10.47 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Featuring a HUGE and AMAZING BLUE GIA Certified 10.47 Carat Oval Sri
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 8.77 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Featuring a HUGE and AMAZING BLUE GIA Certified 8.77 Carat Oval Thai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.75 Carat Blue Topaz Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
-blue topaz in a dainty milgrain bezel. We love the oval diamond halo exhibiting a strong Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Art Deco AGL Certified 3.63 Carat Natural No Heat Burmese Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with a
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond 3.73 Carat Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lustrous Australian Black Opal cabochon surrounded by beautiful baguette and round diamonds in an Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.68 Carat Natural Oval Blue Zircon Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
gold bezel with a 14k white gold filigree shank. Beautiful example of the Art Deco era. 1 oval
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum950
Located in Bangkok, TH
for generations. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Platinum950 Total weight: 4.14 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.00ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, G Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 6.47 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.90ct Unheated Yellow Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Engagement
Located in Atlanta, GA
] Weight: 3.6 grams Sapphire Details: 3.90ct, Antique Oval , Yellow color, VS Clarity Diamond Details
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ballerina Diamond GIA Certified 3.54 Carat Oval Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Ballerina Oval Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Oval Diamond 1.30ct Unique Engagement Ring, "Athena"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & delicate Oval diamond halo unique engagement ring - "Athena". Hand made with care. An
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Diamond 1.50 carat Double Halo Engagement Ring, Monaco
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art Deco design, Oval 1.5 carat, Halo Diamond Unique Engagement ring- "Monaco." Monaco is named
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Signed Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring Synthetic Blue Oval Sapphire Center Stone
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is a gorgeous art deco plat and diamond mount with a pretty oval blue sapphire. The ring is
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Oval Cut Chrysoberyl Spinel 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful art deco Chrysoberyl Spinel ring is a fantastic example of a turn of the century
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Spinel, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.5 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Unique Engagement Ring - Glory
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Classic and elegant. Unique oval diamond engagement ring - Glory. This list is for the engagement
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Pave Band
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Oval diamond halo engagement ring with diamond pave band. This list is for the engagement
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Oval Art Deco Engagement For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact oval art deco engagement you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 188 antique edition and 157 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an oval art deco engagement from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an oval art deco engagement has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Diamonds Mine, Damati and Royaal Stones Ltd are consistently popular. An oval art deco engagement can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 232 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an oval art deco engagement, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Oval Art Deco Engagement?

The price for an oval art deco engagement starts at $300 and tops out at $650,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,785.

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.

Questions About Oval Art Deco Engagement
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.