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Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Art Deco 0.48 Carat Old Mine Cut Center Diamond and 0.56 Carat Total Weight Emerald Ring. 3.0 gram
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 2.91 Carat Old Cut Diamond Calibré Cut Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond displays a soft and subtle champagne hue. Twenty calibré cut emeralds surround the centre stone in
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Emerald having a channel millegrian setting giving it that geometric Art Deco detailing alongside the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Early Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An Unique Treasure early 20's! An outstanding early Art Deco example of Colombian Emerald and
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco Marquise Cut Emerald Wedding Band Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Marquise Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, 18K Gold Vintage
Category

2010s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 7.50 Carat Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A glorious and impressive Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, with a electric crystalline green
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

15.09 Carat Emerald Cut Morganite and Diamond Art Deco Earrings
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
Our stunning Matthew Ely Art Deco earrings feature 2 emerald cut Morganites totaling 15.09cts in a
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Winning Deco Style! This absolutely ever green and most desired style of the Art Deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite Art Deco Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
emerald cut diamonds each weighing approx .40cts. grading VS clarity H-I color. The surrounding mount is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 9 Karat Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9 Karat Gold Square Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. A classic looking
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Three Emerald Cut Diamond and Twelve Single Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Featuring, a central four claw set, emerald cut Diamond with, one, open-sided bezel set, emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beziers, FR
baguette diamonds. Weight Emerald Cut Diamond: 3.90 Ct approximately H-I color with Vs clarity Ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.04 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Art Deco platinum ring with 1.04 carat Old European Cut center diamond and 1 carat total weight
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ballerina Round Cut Emerald Unique Art Deco Engagement Ring, Harper
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Delicate round green Emerald ring with marquise & round side diamonds - Harper. Playing with
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Costume Jewelry Diamond Cut CZ Cabochon Lab Emerald Love Ring
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Toi et Moi Love Ring In Costume Jewelry 10 Carat Each Diamond Cut Lab CZ and Lab
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that exudes
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Calibre Cut 0.25 Cts Emeralds and 0.4 Ct Diamond GIA Certified
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
CERTIF) Calibre Cut Emeralds: 0.25 Carats Surrounding Diamonds: 0.19 Carats
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ear Pendants
Located in Berlin, DE
-cut diamonds weighing ca. 1,4 ct. Accented by 16 emeralds weighing approximately 1,0 ct. Mounted in
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Baguette Emerald And Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An original and very good condition Art Deco ring The central Old Cut Diamond estimated at 1.64ct
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Statement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Details → Primary Stone Type: Natural Emerald → Primary Stone Shape: Emerald Cut → Primary Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 1.38 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Certified Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Platinum Art Deco ring set in four corner claws to the centre with a GIA certified 1.38ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Step Cut Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A French navette beauty. The square step cut Colombian emerald in the centre is a perfect glowing
Category

Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5.08 Carat Colombian Emerald Old Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
received moderate clarity enhancement. Cut – Cushion cut emerald and old cut diamonds. Colour – Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 5.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
jewellery report. Cut – Oval cut emerald and rose cut diamonds. Colour – The emerald is Bright Strong
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 1.11 Cts Natural Emerald Cut Art-Deco Diamond Ring, Complimentary Baguettes
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA 1.11 Cts Natural Emerald Cut Art-Deco Diamond Ring, Complimentary Baguettes **Our diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.00 Carat Old Miner, French Cut Square Emerald Art Deco Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco brooch combining the breadth of Old Miner, French Cut, Square Cut, and Emerald Cut
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.55 Carats Art Deco Bezel Natural Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This women's beautiful diamond Shimmer set with 1.55 carats of Emerald Cut cut diamond mounted in
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This much sought after Deco Period, Emerald & Diamond Band Ring, features 1 X 0.15 carat Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 2.82 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Art Deco Platinum 2.82cts blue sapphire and diamond ring is "made in Canada". Handmade. 1
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Cushion Cut 3.82 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Cushion Cut 3.82 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.85 Ct Square Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style 1.85 CT Square Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930s Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• Platinum • 22 single cut diamonds 0.66ct. • 1 emerald 2.33ct. • Size: 6 ¾ • 17.4mm by 9.9mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ludmilla Emerald Cut Art Deco Diamond Ring by Valerie Danenberg
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The 'Ludmilla' ring is in 18 carat white gold and set with a central Emerald Cut diamond weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.55 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline Black Enamel Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
This spectacular Art Deco inspired cocktail ring’s 6.55 Carat Pink Brazilian Emerald Step Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Estate Art Deco Tiffany Co. French Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This is an absolutely drop dead gorgeous original Art Deco Tiffany & co bracelet. There are 27
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Platinum

PONTIEL Art Deco Jonquil Glass Emerald Cut Stone Black Line Motif Cocktail Ring
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
that run through the glass stone. The strong geometrical motif showcases the clean symmetry of Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

PONTIEL Art Deco Clear Glass Emerald Cut Stone Black Line Motif Cocktail Ring
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
that run through the glass stone. The strong geometrical motif showcases the clean symmetry of Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

3.83 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline White Enamel Stud Earrings Art Deco, 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco inspired, these Bright and Beautiful 3.83 Carat Emerald Cut Brazilian Pink Tourmaline Stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintoge Art Deco Ring Platinum Antique Cut Diamond 0.70 Ctw. Emerald and Diamond
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Extraordinary Art Deco Ring made of Platinum weight 4.64 grams, Central Diamond Antique Cut measure
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified Natural 3.78 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Handmade 18ct white and rose gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Set with one Exceptional Emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Kian Design Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold 10.21 Carat Emerald Cut Alexandrite
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring This gorgeous hand-crafted is set with a large and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, 9k Gold, Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Unique Art Deco Engagement Ring The Mirror Palace
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Center: Narueal diamond, Emerald Cut, 1.0 carat, G color or above, SI2 clarity or above. ♥ Accent
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Stunning authentic Art Deco ring rendered n luxurious platinum... An Art Deco diamond, emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4 Carat Cushion Cut Halo Emerald Engagement Ring Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
- 18K Gold Stone Details ↣ Primary Stone Type: Emerald ↣ Primary Stone Details: Oiled ↣ Primary
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette and Round Diamonds Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Style 2.94 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style 2.94 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18Carat Gold Marquise Navvette Cut Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18Carat Gold Marquise Navvette Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. A truly
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Art Deco trap cut emerald bracelet with baguette cut diamonds and alternative panels of grain set
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 4.60 carat GIA Emerald cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Huntington, NY
cannot capture! Stone Details;- Stone Center Type: Diamonds Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Stone Measurements
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Fashion Ring Emeralds are highly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Central 4.76 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Timeless classic piece of jewelry. Mounted in platinum with central natural emerald of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Reproduction Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Reproduction Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring. The center has an approximately
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified Emerald, Brilliant Cut Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By Kasturjewels
Located in London, W1U 2JG
Emeralds; 4.66 carat of round brilliant & rose cut diamonds. Colour: F-G Clarity VS-SI 5.780 carat of 18kt
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 2.2 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring or Cocktail
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style 2.2 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement ring or Cocktail A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.55 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style 2.55 Carat Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French lever back Art Deco-Inspired Emerald-Cut Piecut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
showcases a striking emerald-cut piecut diamond cluster, masterfully set to mimic a single large stone with
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Emerald Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco emerald cut you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 563 vintage or 326 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco emerald cut may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco emerald cut over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco emerald cut of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 594, is particularly popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco emerald cut, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Emerald Cut?

The price for an art deco emerald cut starts at $227 and tops out at $650,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,998.

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.