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Platinum Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: platinum Diamond: round european cut = 0.79cttw Color: J Clarity: VS
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20th Century Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: .15ct, Transitional Round, G color, VS Clarity Sapphire
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè band features a rectangular cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats Transparent with
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, American. This sleek Art Deco ring is set with a 1.0-carat sapphire accented by
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Birks & Sons Art Deco Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Birks and Son
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Burma sapphire diamond ring by Henry Birks & Sons ca 1930. The center piece of this
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This piece is set with old and rose
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding platinum cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire of 2.85
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring
Located in Malmö, SE
Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring 18 old and 8/8 cut diamond total approx. 0.80 ctv G-I
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carat. Transparent with saturated
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.32 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats; I color with SI2 clarity Set by wide stylized
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.61 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bombè Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Domed bombè band ring is comprised of undulating geometric forms. Centering an old European cut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.24 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut synthetic sapphires - dark to bright blue Stamped PLAT for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond signet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. The head of this unique piece has been
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted sapphire and diamond ring perfectly exemplifying the Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Row Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold diamond and sapphire ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in 18kt white gold, this
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted sapphire and diamond ring from a time when the Art Deco style
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond and sapphire ring, containing 1 "European" cut diamond; color "i
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a excellently crafted sapphire and diamond plaque ring from a time when the Art Deco
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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

Art Deco Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco star sapphire and diamond platinum ring featuring one oval cabochon cut, grayish blue star
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An Art Deco ring with sapphires and diamonds in platinum, ca. 1930s. The four sapphire carrés in
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

art-deco platinium sapphire ring 2cts and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
late Art Deco ring in 18k white gold and platinum. (French mark) It is adorned with a natural oval
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted during the early stages of the Art
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Art Deco ring with diamonds and sapphires. The platinum ring is decorated with a main
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ring With Oval Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Beautiful oval shaped Art Deco ring set in white gold with sapphire in centre surrounded by rose
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set with sixteen calibre cut natural unenhanced sapphires
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in US
Stunning Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Palladium Ring Beautiful work and craftsmanship with
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium

Art Deco 0.75 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
synthetic sapphires - medium dark blue Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/2
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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

Sapphire and diamonds art deco ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 1 sapphire: 1.8cts, 14 brilliants: 1.20cts Material: Platinum Dimensions: 1.7cm Weight: 7g
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco ring with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old white gold ring with old-cut diamonds and synthetic sapphires. This ring is made of white
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Filigree Diamonds and Synthetic Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is finely crafted in 18k white gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.40
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
two blue sapphires and intricate filigree in this stunning Art Deco ring handcrafted in 18K white
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.80 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Surrounded by a halo of calibrè cut natural and synthetic sapphires - bright royal blue in color Bombè style
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in Weston, MA
An elegant ring for everyday wear, this vintage Art Deco piece centers on a cabochon sapphire
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond and Heat Only Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely killer 1940's Art Deco Style ring set in Platinum that features stunning
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Style Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Art Deco style sapphire and diamond ring. Showcasing one fine quality natural bezel set
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco natural Ceylon cabochon sapphire and diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco natural Ceylon cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.30 Carat
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, with a central old cut diamond, weighing an estimated 1.30ct
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond, Art Deco style 18k white gold ring that features 2 round Pink Sapphires
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Art Deco ring crafted in the 1920s features an Old European cut diamond center stone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Double Ring
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and sapphires. The ring has a center old European
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.10 Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c1930s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1.10 carat old cut diamond is enveloped in a ring of sapphires in this Art Deco target
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920-30s from 18kt white gold, this Art Deco gem features a bold Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Champagne Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from 14kt white gold, this Art Deco band is designed around a bold Old
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond oval plaque ring, with an Edwardian-cut diamond, in the centre of
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamonds, Sapphire, and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite platinum ring adorned with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s in 18kt white gold, this classic Art Deco gem is designed around a sparkling
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Geometric Ring. Featuring one rectangular step cut sapphire
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Navette
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Belais Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
By Belais
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco gem crafted in the 1920s in 18kt white gold features an Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Styled after the classic Victorian English carved ring, but made during the art deco era, this
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond Round and Baguette cut, Sapphire Round and calibrated on Platinum Ring. Circa 1930.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum intricately handcrafted mounting set with a large round cabochon-cut, natural
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, and Buff-Top Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and buff-top sapphire ring of asymmetrical geometric design, featuring an open
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant Art Deco 2.85 Carat Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This period Art Deco ring in a combination of White Gold & Platinum features an Elegant central
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

1935 Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an octagonal scissor cut natural unenhanced Ceylon
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum. The Art Deco design is ornamented with a central
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this cluster ring is a royal blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat. It is claw set and
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Vintage Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage art deco diamond and sapphire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Finding the perfect vintage art deco diamond and sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage art deco diamond and sapphire ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage art deco diamond and sapphire ring, 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 Vintage Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring?

On average, a vintage art deco diamond and sapphire ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,995, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $430,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.