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.
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Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.10ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.30 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 7.20 Carat Deep Pink Topaz 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just absolutely radiant. It's almost Magenta in color. It is a size 75. It is a beautiful fancy cut Deep Pink Oval stone and is 7.20 Carats. The main stone is 12 x ...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 6.24 Carat Aquamarine Solitaire 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6. The stone is a fancy oval cut Aquamarine and is 6.24 carats. It measures 14 x 12 mm. It is set in a gorgeous 24k Yellow Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver band. ...
Aquamarine, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.2 Carat Aquamarine Tourmaline 24k Yellow Gold Pl Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors of the stones in this ring. It's just a great combination. The colors can be decieving though. (Read below) The ring is a size 6.75 and just stunni...
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Y...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.60 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire & Spinel 24k Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 5.60 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 10.8 x 9 mm and is surr...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k G...
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.02ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.02 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CID 14K Yellow Gold 7.8 Carat London Blue & .15 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I can't say enough about how beautiful this stunning ring is! The color of this stones is just gorgeous! It is a baguette cut London Blue Topaz and it is 7.87 carats. It is flan...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.00ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.00 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.70 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors of the stones in this ring. It's just a great combination. The ring is a size 6.25 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut sapph...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian ring showcases a stunning rectangular design that elegantly spans across the finger. Set i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.10ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.10 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$380Sale Price|20% Off
New 13.10 Carat Orange Sunset Sapphire 24K Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful stone in this ring! The ring is a size 7. It is an oval cut stone and is 13.10 Carats The main stone is 16.20mm x 11.8 mm and is surrounded by diamond cut light pu...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New .80 Carat Blue Sapphire Pave Leaf 14k White Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful solitaire ring with a great leaf design. The stones are natural diamond cut Blue Sapphires. My best guess is that they total .8 carats. They are set in a 14k W...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, White Gold, 14k Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
New 7.5 Carat Rare Orange Seraphinite 14k Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone in this ring is just gorgeous! It's a Rare High-Polished Convex cut Orange Seraphinite stone and it is 7.5 carats. It measures 21 x 16 mm. This beautiful stone is set in ...
Stone, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold & Pearl B W Bjorn Wechstrom Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! It is a rare vintage find. The ring has a split in the band so it will fit a 5.5 to a 6.5 size ring finger It has a 5 mm multi-color pearl as th...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.44ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.44 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.30ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.30 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.50ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.50 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Men's 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
A thoroughly handsome example of American Art Deco men's jewelry, this 14K two-tone gold solitaire ring pairs a bold, graphic silhouette with the fine hand-detailing that separates p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chimento 18k Yellow & White Gold Expendable Finger Ring and Scarf Ring
By Chimento
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a versatile piece. Worn as a ring it can fit a size 5 to 7.5 finger. AND you can also wear it as a scarf ring. See Photos. It is made of 18k Yellow and White Gold by...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 2.01 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Athena Intaglio Carnelian solid 10 - 12K Gold Ø 6.5US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with fine Intaglio of Athena / Minerva - ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts. As the patron deity of Athens, she was famed for her intelle...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.23ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.23 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s Art Deco ring, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and style of the era. This ring...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold .88 Carat Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, & Sapphire Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just beautiful! It is 18k yellow gold and has 2 marquise cut sapphires, emeralds and rubies totaling .2 carats for each gemstone. It also has 9 brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 7.90 Carat Sapphire 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut sapphire stone and is 7.90 carats. It measures 13.6 x 11.7 mm and is flanked by 4 diamond cut white s...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plat...
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 2 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Yellow Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 2 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 9.2 x 6.8 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 18K White Gold - 2.67ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.67 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.10 Carat Royal Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is a Royal Blue Topaz and is 3.10 carats. The stone is a fancy pear cut stone and measures 11 x 9 mm and is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires that run down the on eit...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$744Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring showcases a distinctive crossover or "infinity" design, where two paths of metal twist around each other. One path is set with vibrant blue sapphires, while the other is ado...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US7.5 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with natural old european diamond cut Diamonds. Most likely US made, ca 1930s. Hallmarked with logo of maker B&K and 18K Pl...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Platinum Carved Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond, Platinum, Carved Ruby wide band ring 20th century This spectacular Art Deco ring features round cut, baguette and trilliant cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Silvorra Double Row Multisapphire & Diamond Geometric Band Ring in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 2.30 carat natural multisapphire half band ring, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring 2 x 3 mm precisely cut baguette shaped sapphires in a spectrum of lively ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$680Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Lemon - Green .80 carat Diamond Cut Citrine Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a stunning ring! The color of these stones is just gorgeous! They are Lemon Citrine or otherwise called Green Citrine. It's such a rare color of stone. The ring is a size 6....
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14K White Gold - 3.01ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald 1.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K / 14K Gold Ø US5 / 3.5 gr
Located in SE
Old European Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s. No hallmarks , band tested solid 18K Gold parts of crown in 14K Gold with top in White Gold or Silver. Natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 4m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Across Finger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the bold geometry and refined elegance that defines the Ar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold 71 Diamond Cluster Star Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 7. It has 17 brilliant cut diamonds and to my best estimate total .35 carats. The design is art deco and it is just beautiful. It is s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.6 Carat Violet Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire Y Gold PL 925 Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 8.65 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 13.3 x 10.7 mm and is su...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
$240Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.30 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 4.30 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct. Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with plain shoulders decorated with a natural Blue Sapphire set in claws. Best choice for careful everyday wear. Swedish customs hallmarks , 18K, likely imported from Germ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring - 14K Yellow - 1.03ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 1.03 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 2.05ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 2.05 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 1.51ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 1.51 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 3.16ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.16 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$204Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Band Ring with Milgrain Detailing in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous marquise cut ruby and diamond eternity style band ring is expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver. The ring showcases four marquise cut natural rubies totaling 0.81 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco Target Ring, a true testament to timeless elegance. This stunning piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
$180Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra 1.07 Carat Ruby & Diamond Pavé Chevron Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking Ruby & Diamond cocktail ring showcases a captivating arrangement of marquise and square cut rubies totaling 1.07 carats. The six vibrant red gemstones are artfully clus...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum. Hallmarked 18K , marks of German maker, Swedish import marks, imported in 1929 ( year ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$238Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Baguette Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking art deco inspired ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver and showcases 0.79 carats of vivid natural rubies arranged in an elegant geometric crossover design. The sleek ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Natural 3.36 Carat Turquoise Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! This ring is pre-owned but in beautiful condition. The ring is a size 6.25. It is can be resized at your jeweler. I do not resize the rings. It ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Platinum French Stamped, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1930s A striking example of true Art Deco elegance, this authentic 1930s platinum ring showcases a beautifully ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring - 18K White - 3.20ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.20 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930's Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's. Lovely Art Deco period engagement ring with an old european cut diamond center and single cut diamonds in the surround. There's also prety engraving throughout the bask...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, Calibré-Cut Ruby Panel, circa 1930´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A striking and finely composed Art Deco ring, dating to circa 1930´s, showcasing a richly coloured natural ruby set within an elegant geometric platinum mount. At its centre rests a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring Set - 18K White - 9.75ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning set of two rings features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 9.75 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophisticati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Circa 2000 A striking Art Deco–style ring showcasing timeless elegance and bold geometric design. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this statement piece...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,071Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & Sapphire Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & White Sapphire Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medi...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,071Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & Rose Diamond Ring — 14K Yellow Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Ring set in 14K Yellow Gold Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elev...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
IGI 18K 5.12 ct Natural Vivid Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 5.12 ct Natural Vivid Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring* This ring features a 5.12 carat natural vivid deep green Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold band and...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
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