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Estate Platinum Ceylon Sapphire, Round, and Baguette Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate platinum ceylon sapphire, round, and baguette diamond clip on earrings. Showcasing two
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20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 39.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
bracelet features accenting Baguette cut Sapphires. Circa 1930s 7 1/4 x 1 1/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Baguette Diamond 4.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Baguette and Round Diamond Engagement Ring. This ring features an amazingly Deep Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Cut Baguette Set Sapphire (Approx 1.50-Carats) Diamond Cluster, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cushion cut sapphire with baguette set diamond ring showcases a striking approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel Old Mine Cushion Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
fitted into the channel halo around the center diamond. This is a magnificent art deco engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires. Rubies and Sapphires ca 1.8 mm x 1.5 mm /ca 0.03ct each/ demonstrate
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modernist Multi Sapphire Baguette Cut Diamond Halo Bar Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and adorned with a dazzling array of baguette-cut multicolor gemstones totaling 4.47 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Classic Blue Sapphire Baguette Cut Round-Cut Diamond Accents 10k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 10K White Gold jewelry boasts with Baguette-cut 10 pcs 1.40 carat Blue Sapphire and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.5ct baguette princess cut diamonds sapphire cocktail ring in 18k gold
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fitzgerald Cigar Band - This striking domed ring showcases the bold geometry of Art Deco design
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ring Blue Sapphire Light Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring. 18k White Gold 5.90 grams. Center Yellow Diamond cushion Shape 0.31
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage-Style 1.06 Ct Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage-style band ring showcases 11 baguette-cut blue sapphires totaling 1.06 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Classic Art Deco Style Inspired Earrings with Beautiful Diamonds and Sapphire S
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style inspired earrings with beautiful blue sapphire and round cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Antique Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum antique Art Deco style sapphire and diamond halo ring. Showcasing one oval brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Long Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the art deco period. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, C 1930
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire diamond and platinum double clip brooch, set with round
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 7.64 Carat Burma Sapphire and 12.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
weighing 7.64 carats, Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats, Baguette cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring is inspired by Art Deco. This Ring can compose a one bigger Ring with another equal ring and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Art Deco-Style Natural Pinkish Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Deco-style setting embellished with 60 round diamonds and 2 straight baguette diamonds. The diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Step into the opulent embrace of yesteryears with an antique Art Deco evening bag that resonates
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art-Deco Style GIA 3.35ct Orange Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art-Deco Style GIA 3.35ct Orange Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring. The 2.75ct
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Tennis Bracelet features a beautifully alternating pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.44 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Link stye cufflinks terminate with rectangular forms featuring baguette cut sapphires Channel set
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 10.56 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
and is in excellent condition. Sapphire weighs 10.56 carats. Baguette and round diamonds weigh 45
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Ring GIA-Certified No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Tapered Baguette Diamond
Located in New York, NY
durability and prestige. Tapered baguette diamonds on either side add a sleek Art Deco-inspired geometry
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster platinum engagement ring This beautiful Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
diamonds. The very modern design has been influenced by the art-deco pure lines. The sapphire is intense
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 38 old mine cut diamonds that weigh 0.66 carat, and 39 sapphires that weigh 1 carat. An art deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.38 Carat Burmese Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.38 carat Burmese sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 1.13ctw European Diamond Sapphire Etched Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
synthetic French baguette cut sapphires, and beautifully carrying the bezel set diamond which appears to be
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Full Finger Band Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Full Finger Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 90% Platinum. The ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Star Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, American, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco star sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This Art Deco style ring has a
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Oval Shape Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Ceylon Sapphire Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Diamond 1.21 carat Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Very Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Brooch in Platinum .90 Carats Total Art Deco Style
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave-set diamonds provide a striking contrast to the channel-set royal blue sapphire baguettes. The
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Early 20th Century North American Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1940s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum and yellow gold ring, set with three baguette cut sapphires
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D. 1.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D 1.30 carat baguette cut diamond center ring set in platinum accentuated with 0.69 carat
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Diamond 1.04 carat Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Very Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
surrounded by a dazzling arrangement of baguette diamonds that sparkle with every movement. The geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Yellow Citrine Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Citrine bezel set as a center stone with baguette Blue Sapphires and diamonds on each side
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 6.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Deco 6.21 carat diamond and 0.69 carat sapphire, platinum bracelet; part of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
baguettes on the sides. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Aquamarine Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
baguettes on the sides. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Tiffany Co, American, circa 1935.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with twelve square baguette cut natural
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond

Sophia D 7 Carat Green Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Style Ring w/ Diamond Accents
By Sophia D
Located in Tucson, AZ
sapphire, eight 1.5mm round brilliant cut diamonds and four straight baguette diamonds are meticulously set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum

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

Art Deco 3.9 Carat GIA Certified D Natural Diamond Sapphire Plat Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Art Deco Natural Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring. The centerstone is a 0.84 Carat GIA
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Set "Art-Deco" Ring 3.52ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Sapphire & Diamond Set "Art-Deco" Inspired Ring, made of 14ct Yellow Gold & Rhodium Plating
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.33ctw Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.33ctw (approx.) (8) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Channel Set - Dark Blue Color Material
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1920's GIA 26.5ct Natural No-Heat Star Blue Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring This Antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.08ctw (approx.) (2) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Blue Color - 3.1x1mm
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.52ct Diamond Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.52ctw (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Blue Color
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Diamond With Sapphire Baguette For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco diamond with sapphire baguette you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco diamond with sapphire baguette may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco diamond with sapphire baguette over the years, but those made by Leon Mege, Nicholsons Jewellers and Viva Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also asscher cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco diamond with sapphire baguette for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond With Sapphire Baguette?

Prices for an art deco diamond with sapphire baguette can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,692 and can go as high as $25,740, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,325.

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.