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GIA Certified 2.40 Carat VVS1 Clarity Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
. Our collection features a wide range of natural gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Certified 2.30 Carat Emerald and 2.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring or Cocktail
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Certified 4 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Vintage 3.5 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.33 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Certified 3.67 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Luminous Large Ring in Lapis, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
lapis aquamarine tanzanite turquoise black garnet red garnet opal moonstone tourmaline green tourmaline
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 4.35 CT Emerald Antique Full Eternity Emerald Accents Bridal Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
collection features a wide range of natural gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Certified 1.70 Carat Double Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

GIA Certified Giant 5.31 Carat F Color Rare Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified Giant 5.31 Carat F Color Rare Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring A Copy of the GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 4 Carat Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Men s Gold Fashion Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
a wide range of natural gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold Half Eternity Gold Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique 2.7 Carat Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Open Setting Unique 18k Rose Gold Fashion Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 6 Carat Emerald Diamond Full Eternity Engagement Band Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique Certified 7 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Certified 7 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Unique Bridal Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique 3.5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 3.5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique Floral 2.7 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Rings
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Platinum

Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men s
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Edwardian, Platinum, Old-Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Each set with
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian, French, Natural Ox Blood Coral Cocktail Ring, Original Box
Located in Rochford, Essex
AVAILABLE We have a huge range of antique rings available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check out our other
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

Incredible Antique, Belle Époque, 18 Carat Gold Peach Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
rings available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

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

Yellow Gold Opal Emerald Wedding band Half Eternity Vintage Opal Wedding Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
gemstones, including emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
AVAILABLE We have a huge range of antique rings available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco
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Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
, sapphires, aquamarines, ruby, tanzanite, and diamonds. From selecting the perfect gemstone to choosing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Antique Emerald Pear Drop Earring Set, Emerald Statement Earrings Set
Located in Orlando, Florida
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930-1940 Art Deco elongated top filigree ring with blue Sapphire corners and fine natural
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D. Art Deco Style Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An art deco inspired ring by Sophia D. that features a 3.60 carats of aquamarine center stone
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This aquamarine and blue sapphire solitaire platinum engagement ring is a unique and special piece
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This spectacular Art Deco inspired cocktail ring dazzles like no other. The center elongated
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ring Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive Art Deco platinum ring, featuring aquamarine accented with sapphire and diamond. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Large Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Forged by hand of platinum and set with a large rectangular aquamarine flanked by trillion aquas
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

ART-DECO 1930 Skyscraper Platinum Ring With Aquamarine, Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco skyscraper cocktail ring with aquamarine. This is an outstanding cocktail ring created
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds Calibrated Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
aquamarine art deco ring whose mounting perfectly follows the curve of the finger.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set approximately 0.85 carat aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 18K White Gold 2.35 Carat Aquamarine and Sapphire Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco style 18k white gold 2.35 carat aquamarine and sapphire ring Era: Art Deco Style
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold

Sophia D. 5.46 Carat Aquamarine with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Art Deco Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D Art Deco platinum ring with 5.46 carats aquamarine center stone accented with 1.40 carat
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New Art Deco Style Aquamarine Calibrated Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. This Art Deco-style ring is set with a square aquamarine in millegrain
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
era. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.25 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Blue Modern Round Cut Sapphires. This Ring has a 6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Blue Modern Round Cut Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9...

7.58 Ct. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This incredible white gold Art Deco style ring features a 7.58 ct. oval shaped aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10.43ct Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Art Deco Aquamarine Ring, set with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds in an
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

GIA Cert Art Deco Inspired 10.54 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring 7.25
Located in Miami, FL
This Art Deco Inspired 10.54 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 7.25 has a GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

11.41ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring, Sapphire Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 8.75 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 31 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphires. Set in a hand crafted art deco platinum ring. Ring size 7 and can easily be resized
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Vintage 1930s American Retro More Rings

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Cocktail Rings has a Design inspired in a Art Deco Era, It is crafted in Solid 18K
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 3.55 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.40 Carats of Aquamarine. This Ring has Onyx. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco aquamarine sapphire ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 32 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco aquamarine sapphire ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an art deco aquamarine sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sophia D are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and french cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco aquamarine sapphire ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire Ring?

Prices for an art deco aquamarine sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $36,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,491.

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.

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.