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Kurt Wayne Solitaire Rings

Austrian, American

Kurt Wayne brought an optimistic and playful style to the art of making jewelry. Celebrated by those in the know for his alluring, offbeat creations that feature south sea pearls, emeralds and more, Wayne strayed from conventional jewelry design of the time, making such bold decisions as setting a square-cut diamond in the center of a polished orb of black onyx. The Austrian-born designer produced lively pendants, rings and brooches made to resemble frogs, canaries and owls, and with radiant starbursts and clustered stones, Wayne's style was meant to bedazzle as much as it was to stoke the imagination.

Not much is known about the life of Kurt Wayne. He is believed to have been born in 1909, in Vienna, and was reportedly fostered by a jeweler at the age of ten. Under the jeweler's tutelage, Wayne learned about watchmaking and how to work with gold, silver and precious stones.

At the time, the whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery that had characterized the Art Nouveau style — cemented in Viennese culture by artists such as those in the Wiener Werkstätte collective and others working in the Jugendstil style in Germany and Austria — had given way to Art Deco’s geometric diamond brooches and long pearl necklaces.

In 1937, Wayne emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He is said to have established his own business in 1945 and found great success in making jewelry. Throughout his career, he developed close ties to the Zale family of Zale jewelers and with Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus.

Wayne created imaginative modernist cocktail rings and other accessories during the 1970s and 1980s that are still widely collected today.  

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Creator: Kurt Wayne
Vintage Blue Sapphire Round Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Rome, IT
2.75 ct Total Weight Round Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Band / Ring 18K Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 9.5 grams, size 9, there are 9 Natural Custom Cut Baguette Sapphires
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Kurt Wayne Solitaire Rings

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

Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring is designed by Kurt Wayne and crafted in solid 18k white gold. It features a gorgeous, AGL certified, genuine sapphire solitaire. The cut-...
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Early 2000s American Kurt Wayne Solitaire Rings

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Kurt Wayne 3.35 ct Cabochon Oval Rubellite 18 Karat White Gold Half Bezel Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This bold and architectural ring is a one of a kind piece-every aspect of this ring is unique! It features a 3.35 carat cabochon oval rubellite of a saturated, intense, purplish-pink...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Kurt Wayne Solitaire Rings

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Kurt Wayne solitaire rings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Kurt Wayne solitaire rings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using white gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Kurt Wayne jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Kurt Wayne blue sapphire solitaire rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider solitaire rings by David Yurman, Dover Jewelry, and Vivid Diamonds. Prices for Kurt Wayne solitaire rings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,500 and tops out at $9,600, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $8,990.

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