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White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k European Cut .28ctw Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $35 or up 2 for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s-1930s Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Trillion Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Trillion Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band. This amazing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Australian Opal Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the ring. There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish. Art
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 34.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and large Art Deco 34.22 carat aquamarine and 1.28 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Three Stone GIA 2.77 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Edwardian/Art Deco lover this is the ring for you! Very bright, fiery, and vibrant stone that will
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Art Deco 1.14 Carat Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A rare treasure from the Art Deco era (circa 1915–1935), this antique solitaire engagement ring
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: Inspired by the Art Deco era, this 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: Inspired by the Art Deco era, this 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A ravishing natural ruby and diamond Cartier Art Deco engagement ring. An impressive 3.41 carat gem
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the stones perfectly. Tourmaline total 1.2carat and diamond total 65pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Estate Platinum Baguette Round Diamond 3 Row Cocktail Ring Band G Vs Sz 5.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous vintage ring done in platinum and set with larger baguettes and round diamonds. Total
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Three Stone 4.84 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring That is Out of This World! The center stone is a perfectly
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.89 Carat GIA Certified Onyx Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Natural Ruby Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning ring epitomizes the elegance of vintage Art Deco design, with two round ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Jadeite Diamond Art Deco Halo Ring 14k Cab1.80ctw Vintage Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bucci 3.70 Carat Gem/Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bucci 3.50 Carats Gemstone & Diamond Ring featuring an Art Deco Style design throughout this ring
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Early 2000s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Dinner Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
In the spirit of Art Deco inspiration, this filigree dinner ring is meticulously crafted from white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.22 Carat Pear Cut Colombian Emerald With Baguette Diamond Side Stone 18k Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-shaped natural Colombian emerald center stone. Adorned with 0.66 CTTW in baguette-cut diamond side stones
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ascher Cut Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ascher Cut Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Ring White Gold Oval Cut Art Deco style Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Tanzanite and Diamonds tanzanite origin -Tanzania stone
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2010s French Gilded Age Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Diamond 1.24 carats 18KT Gold 3 Cluster Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone Real Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring With Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.72
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a touch of sparkle. The ring is reminiscent of Art Deco jewelry, with its geometric patterns and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring - 14k Rose .50ctw Vintage Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 925 Silver Rosecut Diamond Handmade Ring Natural Polki Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sterling Silver Type Ring Band Width 3 mm Metal Purity 925 Main Stone Diamond Metal Sterling Silver Ring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Design Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Design Eternity Band. This amazing Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring -14k European .50ct Leafy Vine Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Art Deco Style One of a Kind Ring w/ 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite Art Deco Style and One of a Kind Ring with 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire 1.50CTW Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14k white gold natural no heat cornflower blue sapphire 1.50ctw ring Era: Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Flat Cut Corner Rect Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

DeKara Design Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds, F-G Color VS1 Clarity, 1.07 Carats. Size- 8 3/4. FREE SIZING!!!! The pictures don't do any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring boasts a stunning oval-shaped amethyst, highlighted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 12-18 Round Diamonds, G Color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3 Carat Sphene Ring with Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold OV 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
accented by natural earth-mined diamonds. Set in solid 14k gold, this statement ring is a rare and radiant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.86 Pear Cut Natural Emerald with Diamond Side Stones in 14K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
emerald center stone. Adorned with a round-cut white diamond halo. 3 prong setting center stone, and
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2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Two Stone Natural Blue Sapphire Women Ring with Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Natural Blue Sapphire Women Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
luster. The center stone Emerald is adorned with 28 round cut diamonds bezel set on the platinum links
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Deco Diamond Band Sz 8 Platinum Wedding Ring Eternity Fine Jewelry 1933
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1933), crafted in 900 platinum. Full cut diamonds total
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our stunning Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Quartz, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.94 Carat Old European and Round and Baguette Shape 14K WG/Plat Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: 14 Karat White Gold/Plat
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Inspired 3 Ct Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring featuring 9 marquise & round cut emerald totaling 3 carats, set in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond halo. An extremely well-made ring with expert precision. Especially above the ring shank. The ring
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2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Genuine Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carats Rose Sapphires 18K Gold Rose Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Modern style ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold with 3
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.61 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.49
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Art Deco circa 1920s 3.02-carat GIA G SI1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing diamond & platinum engagement ring. Features a gorgeous over 3-carat cushion cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco style ring features a striking emerald-cut blue topaz at its center
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement OEC Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum & 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 7.10 Carat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire, Ruby, 9k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat rose gold and silver set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewelry
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver

Platinum Three Stone Trillion Diamond 4.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Three Stone Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Genuine Oval Ceylon/Sri Lanka Royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 stone diamond ring art deco for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2583 vintage or 1098 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 stone diamond ring art deco over the years, but those made by Unbranded, VR Jewels and Diamonds Mine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco?

The price for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco starts at $1 and tops out at $555,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,505.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.

Questions About 3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A variety of stones were used in Art Deco rings. Some commonly used gemstones included sapphires, emeralds, turquoise, coral, rubies, jade and onyx. Makers also created rings out of diamonds during this period. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Deco rings from some of the world's top dealers.