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 - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 6.12ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 6.12 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 - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.83ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.83 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 - 5.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 5.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 - 14 kt. White gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 2.02ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.02 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.75ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.75 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold -1.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Ring size: 54 (EU) / 14 (IT) / 6 ¾ (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat: 1.01 carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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 - 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
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
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
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 - 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
Art Deco Opal 8 Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Victorian to Art Deco Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Flower Rings we have seen. The ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The extraordinary ro...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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
Ring - 18K White - 3.01ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.01 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 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 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Rose gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt rose gold. The rose gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the desi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Rose gold - 16.44ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GCI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A once in a lifetime opportunity to become the proud owner of this amazing ring. The ring has tremendous brilliance and shine and excellent clarity level which makes it an unforgetta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1.15ct Unheated Burma Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Myanmar (Burma) rubies are universally recognized as the world's finest and most desirable, commanding premium prices in the international gem market due to their color saturation an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 10.74 Carats Black Australian Opal ''Lightening Ridge'' Exclusive Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An absolute triumph of nature and design. This exclusive statement ring features a monumental 10.74-carat certified natural Australian Black Opal sourced directly from the world-reno...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Five-Stone 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold. There are two sparkling white round brilliant cut diamonds each ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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
Gorgeous Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring Wedding Ring - 1.30ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
So so gorgeous! This sparkly antique is really a sight to behold! Crafted in Platinum, this antique style of ring features an intricate Deco openwork further studded with Pave Set Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Stackable Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautifully coordinated for effortless versatility, this Stackable Sapphire Ring Set pairs an Emerald Cut Sapphire split shank ring with a sparkling Baguette Diamond Band and a Frenc...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band Size 9
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love vintage bands like this!! Such great detail! Band Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Band Width: 2.2mm Weight: 1.9 Grams Finger Size: 9 Sizab...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each. Color ca. F,G / VVS . All stones have backs o...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a raised orange blossom garland motif fully around With grooved detail on flowers and foliates Accented by milgrain edges Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for Tr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Elegant Art Deco diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold, circa the 1920s. Features a sparkling 0.35ct Old European cut diamond (G/VS1) in a prong-set mounting with intrica...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1920s Yellow Gold Wedding Band - VHK#781
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .5 grams Band Width: 2.1mm Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 4.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.21ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GCI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Ring size: 54 (EU) / 14 (IT) / 6 ¾ (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat: 2.21 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1914 Ring solid 23K Gold Ø 4.5 US / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
23K Wedding Ring with a bit convex shaped well polished band. Made in Sweden. Unknown workshop, city of Goteborg , hallmarked 23K. Year mark: M7 / made in 1914. Engraved with monog...
24k Gold
Art Deco Diamond 2 Row Wedding Band Anniversary Ring .50ct Original 1940's 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1940's 2 Row Anniversary Band .50ct Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 14 Matching H / VS-SI Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Classic ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The delicate round diamonds that are encased in this ring measure approximately 2pts each and there are 30 stones in total. The band is modelled in platinum. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum with a gorgeous central .6 Carat Old Mine Diamond. The central...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1940s Anniversary Band .25ct Diamond 14K White & Yellow Gold Wedding Ring Band Features 12 Genuine Natural Mined Antique Single Cut Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco .5 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a spectacular approximately 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond with six accent diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.14 ct Fancy Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond in Art Deco Style Mounting
Located in Nashville, TN
A luscious, natural, sunshine-filled, GIA® 2.14 carat Old Mine Cut fancy yellow diamond is set in a mil-grained bezel and flanked on either side by a half moon cut diamond. The Art D...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14 Karat 2-Tone Diamond Wedding Set Total Weight .64pts
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2tone diamond wedding set total weight .64pts., containing 1 brilliant cut diamonds weighing .32pts and 6 round full cut diamonds weighing .32pts. ring size is 6 and can be sized...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Opal Diamond Flower Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Ring with four gorgeous natural oval Opal gems of incredible color and stunning beauty in 14 Karat Gold. The four Opal gems are accented by a spa...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ring w Diamonds in Platinum, 1.50 ct center VS1 Clarity
Located in Austin, TX
This Art Deco engagement ring is to die for! Totally unique with a 1.50 carat Old European cut natural diamond. The diamond is in its original setting from Circa 1930. The strong p...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Orange Blossom Band, Feb. 20, 1925, Size 6.25
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: This exquisite art deco wedding band carries a century of love within its platinum frame. Delicate orange blossom engravings dance across the surface, complemented b...
Platinum
Diamond Baguette Cut Wedding Ring 1.50 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond wedding ring, containing 16 baguette cut diamond of very fine quality weighing 1.50cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The delicate round diamonds that are encased in this ring measure approximately 1pt each and the band is modelled in 18 carat white gold. The band itself has wonderful engraving all ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage .50 Carat Diamond 14k Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Pretty 14K white gold filigree 1/2 carat diamond ring from the 1920's! The filigree has beautiful sweet flowers in the 14K gold. The height of the ring sits up 5.6mm, and t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. GIA Report Certified 2.07 Carat Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A heady heirloom, this authentic Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring is breathtakingly beautiful. From the French for "You and Me" gemstones are engaged in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Half Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum engagement ring circa 1925. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ812D. Scroll down for specification...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Gypsy-Set Renzite Diamond Ring, 2.0 Carats, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K White Gold, this striking ring features a bold gypsy setting that showcases a brilliant Renzite diamond. The centerpiece is an impressive 8.2mm round-cut Renzite, weig...
Diamond, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 3.67 TCW Natural Diamond Emerald Bypass Open Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a nature-inspired diamond bypass cocktail ring featuring an artistic, asymmetrical design Details:- Item Code :- LRIMJOS-013 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternating Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stones: Diamond & Sapphire Diamond Weight: Approx 1.30 Carats Sapphire Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Alternating Band, Ete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Style Engraved Diamond Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love these dainty engraved diamond bands!! Band Details Material: 14K White Gold Width: 3.2mm Weight: 2.5 Grams Finger Size: 6 3/4 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the fo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring. The band is platinum. This is a gorgeous ring with lovely engraving around the shoulders of the band...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Moissanite Asscher Cut Ring Band 925 Sterling Silver Women's Everyday Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Asscher Cut Ring Band 925 Sterling Silver Women's Everyday Ring Band. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VV...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The delicate round diamonds that are encased n this ring measure approximately 1pt each and the band is modelled in platinum. The band itself has wonderful engraving all the way arou...
Diamond, Platinum