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Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting, with an emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 4.20 carats, surrounded by French Cut blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This absolutely breath-taking Art Deco Emerald ring is definitely one to be admired. With a simply
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold Pearl Bracelet with Emerald Cabochons Diamonds Art Deco
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet in 14K White Gold Featuring: • 3 vivid green emerald cabochons • 18
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20th Century French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds. This Ring is available also in 14 or
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Platinum Statement Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Art Deco 3-Stone Cabochon Emerald and OEC Diamond Platinum Dome Ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Step Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco step cut diamond ring. Set with one rectangular step cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.88ct Fine Blue Emerald Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
quality aquamarine is set in a beautiful Art Deco style 950 platinum ring with 4 graduating baguette cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3.51ct Fine Blue Emerald Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Vivid Blue Aquamarine And Diamond Art Deco Style Five Stone Platinum Ring. 3.51 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 2.05 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 2.05 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Art
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Colombian Natural Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Colombian Natural Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

ART DECO 1935 Stations Necklace Sautoir In Platinum European Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-Deco stations necklace sautoir This is a classic long sautoir necklace created during the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

2.50ct Kite Diamond Emerald Platinum Art Deco Ring with Round Brilliant Accent
Located in New York, NY
Title: This striking platinum Art Deco ring showcases a dramatic 2.14-carat kite-shaped diamond
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 18K White Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
elegance and exquisite gemstone setting. The natural brilliant-cut emerald forms the central highlight and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Unique Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This luminous and luxurious Art Deco style jewel features a center approx. 2.16 carat emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an octagonal step
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Nova Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning diamond and ruby ring, centered with a beautiful emerald cut diamond setting surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco High Quality Zambian Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A beautiful Art & Deco High Quality Zambian Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring studeed in 18kt Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A sublime Art Deco ring highlighting a richly saturated octagonal 2 carat Colombian emerald in a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Heart Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
This enchanting Art Deco style ring captures romance and sophistication, crafted in lustrous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 7.75 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning Art Deco natural Colombian Emerald pendant necklace! The Emerald is octagonal in shape
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Mid-20th Century Colombian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.52Ct Emerald, 2.00Ct Sapphire, 4.46Ct Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eight cut, completing the impressive Art Deco design. The bracelet secures with a discreet integrated
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Amethyst Phosphosiderite Emerald Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round drops size 24 x 12 mm. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style
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2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Amethyst Phosphosiderite Emerald Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones
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2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 3.51 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.59 carat Transparent medium green and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Deco Diamond Emerald Ladies Wristwatch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. I own many Deco watches to match what jewels I am wearing. Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Carved Emerald Interchangeable Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Carved Emerald Interchangeable Earrings A pair of earrings set
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. This Ring is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, surrounded by vibrant French cut emeralds and encased in a sparkling diamonds. Its bold yet elegant Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Minty 2.57 Carat Art Deco Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.57-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color
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2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Platinum Art Deco 0.90 cts. of Emerald and Two-Row Diamond Cluster.
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum Art Deco 0.90 cts. of Emerald and Two-Row Diamond Cluster. This 1930s-1940s Art Deco ring
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Revival Gold Vintage Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond and Emerald Gold Navette Vintage
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sandawana Emerald Octagon Cut Certified Gemstone 1.51 Cts Green Emerald.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Sandawana Emerald Octagon Cut Certified Gemstone 1.51 Cts Green Emerald. Certification
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2010s Zimbabwean Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Art Deco 0.70 Carat Emerald and 2.42 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.70 carat emerald and 2.42 carat diamond
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Step into a world of vintage glamour with this enchanting Art Deco-style floral ring. At its heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mosaic Art Deco Style 20 Karat Yellow Gold Coomi Emerald Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning and unique Emerald Earrings are showcasing at 20K Yellow Gold and approximately 30.62cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

24.40 Carat Emerald Mosaic Art Deco Style Modern Coomi Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning statement bracelet from Coomi set in the bold color of Emerald weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This luminous and luxurious Art Deco style jewel features a center approx. 2.16 carat emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Cartier Art Deco Lacque Burgauté Lacquer Vanity Case Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Art Deco Cartier lacque burgauté vanity case featuring a carved emerald and onyx
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

c.1920 Art Deco French Silver, Paste and Emerald Melon Cut Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Intricate art deco architecture encircles a 2.50 carat emerald. Boasting striking color and
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Real Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Bracelet in Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
marquise diamonds and 0.12ctw of square cut emeralds. The bracelet is 7 inches long, 8.6mm wide, and weighs
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20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Minor Oil - Elongated Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Bright
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco 5 CTW Diamond Emerald Platinum Line Tennis Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
features an Art Deco-inspired clasp adorned with emeralds. These precious gemstones, known for their rich
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s J.E. Caldwell Retailed Oscar Heyman Art Deco Platinum Ring, Centrally set with a Step
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
would make a lovely engagement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.54 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Enamel Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style Emerald Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold. The weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Coomi Stud Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
brilliant-cut diamonds, inspired by Art Deco and Mosaic art from the Luminosity Collection of Coomi, which
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.80ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era, this trilogy ring features a central emerald flanked by sparkling old
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Jade Bamboo Diamonds Emeralds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
grams In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely
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Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Enamel

Platinum Art-Deco Mixed-Cut Diamond Bracelet Apx. 35.00 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely stunning 1930's art-deco diamond bracelet, magnificently designed and masterfully
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
radiates glamour. The exquisite Art Deco-inspired design combines classic charm with modern allure, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.