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Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Choker with 5 Drops Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Designed for mixing, matching and stacking, this contemporary classis 5 drops diamond choker
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dome Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
will fall in love with. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.10 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Cat s Eye Diamond Tennis Bracelet With 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
cat's eye, weighing 21.8 carat and 38 pieces of diamonds weighing 0.45 carat. It measures 7.25 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch- 14k European and Single .26ctw Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 2.76 Diamond Emerald Three-Stone Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade original art deco 2.76 carat old European cut three-stone diamond and emerald platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
a refined touch of sophistication. This Art Deco-inspired ring is a perfect blend of vintage charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Crossover Double Split Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-inspired natural emerald and diamond ring in 14k solid gold. Gemstones are stationed on a
Category

1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Oakton, VA
onyx in millgrain setting and further enhanced with round cut diamonds. 14K White Gold. Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Ct. Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.40 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Spinel Ring 0.10ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique art deco ring with diamonds and blue spinel in 18k white gold settings. Tests 18k and
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Men Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold and refined, this Blue Sapphire, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Men’s Band Ring showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring centers a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.77ct. graded K-L
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Era: Art Deco Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 3.05 carats and diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this stunning ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14k Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pushback Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
concentration and reduces stress. Featuring 0.42 carats of blue sapphire with diamonds around in 14K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
would make a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.5 Ct Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
just because it is beautiful. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.30 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 10k White Gold 3 Stone Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco 3 diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 6 1/2" 14k European .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
it an ideal choice for any occasion. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.22 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Step Shoulder Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This splendid, Art Deco inspired ring scintillates at its center with a bright white 0.22 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Fish Brooch, 1.30 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare example of Art Deco refinement, this exquisite fish-form brooch by Tiffany & Co. shimmers
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4, 4 x 3 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 0.95 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
, flaunting a facet-rich round cut and 5 full carats that highlight the iconic hue. Around the edges and
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Mined .63ct Filigree Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring .63ct Antique Art Deco Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1940 Riviera Bracelet in 14Kt Gold with 9.26 Cts Diamonds Blue Spinel
Located in Miami, FL
An Art-Deco Riviera bracelet with gemstones. Very elegant piece from the late American Art-Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.10 Carat Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
carat top green emerald, adorned with 0.65 carat natural heart diamonds. Natural Emerald Beryl Shape
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

ART DECO 1920 Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds and a sapphire. This beautiful antique band ring, was
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
French Art-Deco period, circa 1925. Designed with very symbolic thought that shows the figure of Buddha
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Art Deco Style GIA D-Colored Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather unique Art Deco inspired GIA certified sapphire and diamond target ring set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Fan Shape Open Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Black Onyx Fan Shape Open Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural onyx of 0.99
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring, Diamonds Or 18-carat White
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
size:55 diameter of the part set with diamonds: about 2.2 cm basket thickness approx. 5 mm total weight
Category

1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.15 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum 850 Chain. This pendant features 5 oval-cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VS2-SI1 Clarity 1.25 Carats. GIA Report Number 2235206762 Handmade Art Deco Inspired Diamond Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Knot Ring 5 Diamonds 1.8 Karat White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
visual effect and enhances this 1.8-carat diamond ring. This French knot ring is perfect for everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch Single Ct .18ctw Vintage Quartz Converted
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: quartz conversion Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 950 Platinum (case) Stainless Steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

1909 US Indian Head $5 Gold Coin Pendant Necklace, 18k Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
1909 US Indian Head $5 Gold Coin Pendant Necklace - 14K Gold with Diamonds Authentic 1909 Indian
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 18k European .28ct Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Pave Set, 1.5 grams 3/4 inch in height, 5/16 inch in width 14 diamonds E5680.75W ALL OUR ITEMS ARE
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Square Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco era, with a perfect balance of modern flair and vintage charm. The vibrant blue topaz stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 18k European Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.10 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.49 carat total - H color with VS2 clarity With additional diamonds bead set in grooved heart
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Oval Cut Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire Set in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-Brilliant Diamonds, and set in 14k gold. Details: ✔ Metal: 14k gold ✔ Sapphire Weight: 5.00 carats ✔
Category

1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum black onyx pendant necklace on a white gold diamond chain. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Certified 4 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive design in 18k gold with natural diamonds 💎 baguettes cut and round brilliant cut of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels 6.5 Carat Tanzanite 3.18 carats diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Gold Net Weight: 15.978 Grams Diamond Weight: 3.18 Carats Diamond Shape: Round & Pear Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 14k Single Cut Vintage Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pendants with diamond tops complete the design. There are approximately 5 carats of round diamonds. All of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...

14K Yellow Gold 8.1 Carat Ammonite .15 Carat Bue Diamond Necklace 18k Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
Brilliant Cut Blue Diamonds measuring 1.8 mm and totaling .15 Carats. They are all set in a 14k yellow gold
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2010s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amazonite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9.16 Carat Natural Green Emerald Bracelet 1.45 Carat Natural Diamonds, 14K Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Clarity grade Included 1 Natural Diamonds Round brilliant natural diamonds Carat: 1.45 carat Number of
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat • Estimated Clarity: SI1 (average) • Estimated Color: G–H
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Art Deco Diamond Akoya Pearl Triple-Strand Evening Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Material Akoya Pearl, 18k Gold, and Diamond Dimensions Length Approx. 17.5 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

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5 Carat Diamond Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 carat diamond art deco 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 Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 5 carat diamond art deco may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 5 carat diamond art deco from Diamonds Mine, Luigi Ferrara and Royaal Stones Ltd — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 5 carat diamond art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 5 Carat Diamond Art Deco?

On average, a 5 carat diamond art deco at 1stDibs sells for $6,610, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $850,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.