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French 1930s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Octagonal in shape, the top of this Art Deco ring
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

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

Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Three Stone White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco chrysoberyl cat’s eye three-stone and white gold ring circa 1930. * SPECIFICATIONS
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karat white gold. A great classic of antique jewelry, this ring is adorned with a pearly
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Old European Cut 1.39 Brilliant Cut set in 14k white gold Art Deco Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond Art Deco ring, containing 1 Old European Cut diamond; weight 1.39
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
A 18k white Gold Art Deco ring featuring a flower design set in the center with a 1.30 ct old mine
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Addison, TX
This 18 karat white gold Art Deco ring features an Old European cut Diamond weighing 0.32 carats
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Wheat Motif Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features an engraved wheat motif fully around. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. With
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a grooved foliate orange blossom motif fully around. With milgrain surround
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Trellis Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders deeply engraved with a foliate motif Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/2
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 7 3/4 and not sizable. Measures: North
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
milgrain surround. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 5 3/4 and not sizable. Measures
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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 White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 0.52 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lotus Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 1.02 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lotus Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lotus motif With maker's mark and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 & sizable
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 1.12 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Trellis Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foliate details Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 & sizable Measures: 10.4 mm
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 14K white gold diamond filigree ring featuring seven bead set, old European cut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco diamond solitaire ring handmade in 10K white gold centering one prong set, old European
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco diamond solitaire ring in 14K white gold centering one prong set, old European cut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.74 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 20 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engraved foliate design. Completed by milgrain details. Stamped 20K for 20 karat gold. Circa: 1930s. Ring
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Jabel Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Engagement Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clean and bright. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Jabel. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 4 1/4 and
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 14K Gold Two Tone Design Band Ring Floral Pattern Marked
By Art Carved
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved J R Wood Marked Art
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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14k Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams
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1940s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. With partial maker's mark. Ring size: 5 1/2 and
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring In White Gold Presenting a stunning Antique Art Deco Ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Aquamarine Filigree Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Details
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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White Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring In White Gold Discover the elegance of the Art Deco era with this
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring.This beautiful art deco ring has a
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This Art Deco ring is centered with a beautiful old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.03
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.77 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
details throughout Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking band crafted from 18kt white gold and intricate filigree is set with an Old European
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Engagement Ring, White Gold Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
14ct White Gold three stone ring, narrow, low half round, tapered shank with open back, polished
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking band meticulously crafted from 18kt white gold and fine filigree details with a fleur
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04tcw. The ring features a large bezel
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 2.25 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
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1940s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco Diamond and Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco navette-shaped ring set in 18kt white gold features two Old European cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Deco 1910- 1930 Diamond Info: Estimated 0.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Material: 18K White Gold
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. Inspired by Art Deco lines and techniques, this
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco Style 18K White Gold And Diamond Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring. It depicts an Art Deco style ring designed with three
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond sapphire and white gold and platinum three stone ring circa 1930. Clear and
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Art Deco ring in 18k white gold with diamond. The ring is marked 18k and weighs 1.6 grams
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Citrine Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum and 14 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 8 and sizable. Measures: North to
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1930s Antique Art Deco White Gold and Rose Gold Mens Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique Art Deco style band ring has been crafted in 9k white gold and 9k rose gold. This two
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Art Deco Aquamarine Filigree Nanette Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

French Art Deco Tank Ring White Rose Gold Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
this French tank ring in 18K white gold and 18K rose gold, in the Art Deco style. Don't miss the
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Jabel Art Deco 1.36 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Buckle Engagement Ring GIA
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18k for 18 karat white gold. Fully signed for Jabel. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 6 and sizable. Measures
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant Art Deco style three stone ring . Approx. weight of the center stones : 0,55 ct. (G
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring Shield 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold for the top and solid
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Delightful Art Deco oval shape ring, it is decorated with an antique
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Filigree Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
tem Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has a 0.47 Carats White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has a 0.20 Carats White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has a 0.31 Carats White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Art Deco Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning 1930s Art Deco diamond solitaire. Centre brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.35 carats, F
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
18K white gold the emerald is approx 0.6 carats and the total weight for the diamonds are
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Art Deco Shield Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco .20 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Sapphire and White Gold Stylized Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco sapphire and white gold stylized bombé ring in the industrial style, featuring
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco old European-cut diamond and white gold engagement ring circa 1930. * ABOUT THIS ITEM
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1930s Art Deco Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage white gold art deco ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 862 vintage editions and 125 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage white gold art deco ring 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 .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a vintage white gold art deco ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Belais and Diamonds Mine are consistently popular. A vintage white gold art deco ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 531 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage white gold art deco ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage White Gold Art Deco Ring?

The price for a vintage white gold art deco ring starts at $140 and tops out at $69,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,299.

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.