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5mm Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
and modern refinement, this stunning cluster engagement ring showcases an approx. 0.57ct natural blue
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.82 Carat Emerald Cut No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite Art Deco Platinum Ring, featuring a 10.82 carat emerald-cut no heat Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Gems Are Forever Oval 2.73 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Designed and created by Gems Are Forever, Inc. Beverly Hills, this elegant and striking ring
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

One Round Blue Topaz with Diamond Filigree Band Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
feminine luxury. From the gorgeous 4.5 mm center blue topaz stone, set into this stunning ring with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Blue Sapphire White Diamond Eternity ring in 18K Gold
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This dainty blue sapphire ring is a symbol of love and commitment, created in eternity design. The
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage AGL Certified No Heat Blue Sapphire Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 1.27 carat cushion cut no heat blue sapphire and old cut round diamond ring in
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Vintage 1940s Cambodian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Oval Blue Pear Red Cubic Zirconia Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring features a vivid 14×10 mm oval blue cubic zirconia at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Natural 1.19 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
tutu, this vintage ballerina ring features a single blue sapphire center stone. The sapphire weighs
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1990s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Topaz Citrine Diamond and Onyx Antique Style Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Weight: 8.50 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones  Type: Blue Topaz Shape: Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring in Art Deco Style with Central Sapphire, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring in Art Deco style with central natural sapphire, tourmaline and diamonds
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Cubic Zirconia Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
match of color and clarity specifically chosen for this ring. All the Blue Topaz & Cubic Zirconia have
Category

2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra 925 Silver 1.2 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Marquise Round Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 925 sterling silver ring features nine natural blue sapphires arranged in a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
-inspired beauty and contemporary refinement, this seven-stone cluster engagement ring captures the essence
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 3.0 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Filigree Ring Size 7.75 - Stamped
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful, well made ring and elegant ring. The color of the Topaz stone is just excellent
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.12 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 3.5x2 mm (1 pcs) 0.12 carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 14k White Gold This masterpiece features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.33Ct Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
stones, designed to mimic the iconic elegance of royal engagement rings. Blue Sapphire is believed to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Late Deco 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this beautiful cluster ring centres around a 0.40 carat blue sapphire
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.49Ct Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.56Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.49Ct Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.56Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Gold This exquisite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Vanki Ring In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.28 Clarity : SI-I1 Color: GH ♥ Stone: Natural Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds and Gold. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.08 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Cert 2.56ct No Heat Kashmir Blue Sapphire in Platinum Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, untreated, and full of life. Ring Details: - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 7.86 Grams - Style: Art Deco
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Late Art Deco French AGL Certified 4.30ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fantastic natural sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930s) era! The
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Vintage 1930s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 6.35 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a natural 6.35-carat oval cut Royal Blue Sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Set in
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2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Inspired Art Deco Platinum Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Sapphire Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Princess Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
piece. The round blue topaz is set in the center of the dome. This exquisite ring is a perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.2 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large oval Sapphire 14k solitaire ring. 14k white gold Art deco engraved designs
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: White Style: Art deco Spectacular Light Blue Sapphire Solitaire ring. Sapphire held in place with 6
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Gold

Ethereal Blue Majesty 1.85 carats Vivid Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
of the stars. This breathtaking ring is centered around a magnificent, 1.85 carats vivid blue
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver. The band features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s, this stunning Late Deco halo ring features a vibrant natural blue sapphire at
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Oval Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. This bypass ring design features an oval blue sapphire as the centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Band Ring is an elegant white gold ring with a continuous, intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is truly amazing with flawless wire work that is Art Deco inspired with high polished shine finish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Earth Mind Diamond Statement Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphire stone serves as the centerpiece of this ring, surrounded by a cluster of 36 clean and
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Three Stone Sapphire ByPass Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
the center, the ring features three of the most wonderful, deep, highly saturated blue color natural
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5ct Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
slim 2mm band for refined wearability. A striking fusion of Art Deco symmetry and minimalist elegance
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ct Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
inspiration from Art Deco luxury and modern glamour, this ring boasts a refined 2mm straight band that
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired 4.91 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
deep purplish blue tanzanite stone takes center stage of this handmade Art Deco Style ring, by H&H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Silvorra Oval Cut 1.5 carat Natural London Blue Topaz Signet Ring 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver signet ring features a London Blue Topaz center stone, which is oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.13 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Club ring. This ring is made up of 3.5MM Round-Cut Prong Setting Blue Sapphire (5 pcs) 1.13 Carat and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring has an Art Deco inspired under gallery, with flawless wire work, and is completed with a high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi 1940 Platinum Ring with 4.10 CTW in Diamonds and Blue Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Circa 1940s, this exquisite Art Deco Toi et Moi platinum ring features a stunning oval-shaped blue
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
):  Type: Diamond Cut: Round Quantity: 22 _______________________ This vintage retro-art deco era ring
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Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Late Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Late Deco period, this beautiful cluster ring features an intense blue sapphire
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.7ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
-cut Blue Sapphire Rich, velvety hue with enchanting brilliance Accent Stones: Approx. 0.68ct
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ct Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Modern Heirloom of Art Deco Elegance Crafted for those who adore timeless sophistication with a
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 2.29 ct Natural Blue Tourmaline Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*18K 2.29 ct Natural Blue Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 2.29
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.06ct Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire Triple Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Regal Ode to Art Deco Glamour and Timeless Sophistication Drenched in royal elegance and wrapped
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.7ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
ring showcases a 0.7ct natural oval-cut Blue Sapphire, prized for its rich, velvety hue and captivating
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified Oval 4.05 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Masterpiece Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural 1.55cts blue sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage blue sapphire ring gold Art deco blue sapphire ring gold Blue sapphire bezel set oval
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring. c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pale blue sapphire takes centre stage in this 1930s cluster ring. The sapphire is a 2.00
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5ct Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Regal Sophistication. Art Deco Charm. A Ring That Radiates Timeless Luxury. At the heart of this
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Masterpiece Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.20Ct Round Blue Sapphire 0.38Ct Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
shaped diamond stones, designed to make iconic elegance of royal engagement rings. Blue Sapphire is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Blue Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco blue stone ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco blue stone 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco blue stone ring over the years, but those made by Royaal Stones Ltd, Single Stone and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco blue stone ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 92 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco blue stone ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Blue Stone Ring?

The price for an art deco blue stone ring starts at $200 and tops out at $150,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,400.

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.

Questions About Art Deco Blue Stone Ring
  • 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.