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Vintage Five-Stone Old Cut Diamond Crossover Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
this petite circa 1930s five stone diamond ring. They equate to a total weight of 0.45 carat and are H
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Five-Stone 0.45 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
1920s five stone diamond ring, the balance of which is comprised of 18 carat yellow gold. The dazzling
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.30 Carat Five-Stone Eight Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s, Art Deco Size: L / 6
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 1930s Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring Art Deco diamond sapphire
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Art Deco diamond solitaire ring, with the principal stone weighing three carrat thirty-eight. Set
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco no heat sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco ring centers a rare and commanding no-heat Ceylon sapphire of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid diamond cluster ring crafted during the height of the Art Deco movement
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cross Shield Ring, Mixed Metal Ruby and Black Onyx Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This cross shield ring brings the wearer great power! The handmade sterling ring is solid and very
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Copper

Art Deco Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.52ct
Located in Narberth, PA
This diamond engagement ring from the late Art Deco (ca1920s) era is a breathtaking beauty! Resting
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 1.79 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.79 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco style 1930s ring; part of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Dinner Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
vertical centre of this original Art Deco dinner ring. Millegrained openwork detailing separates the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French Art Deco 3.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ring crafted in France at a time when the Art Deco style was continuing
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sculpted Platinum Five-Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring, G/H VS1, 1.20 Ct Sapphir
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted in platinum with refined Art Deco influence, this five-stone ring features a row of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.25 Carat Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
centre of the setting. This central feature of this Art Deco emerald and diamond ring is surrounded by a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 2.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 2.75
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Wedding Band Flowers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond eternity ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond White Gold Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Quintessential Art Deco design is showcased front and centre with a geometric row of five
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Aqua and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5carat. Either side of the stone are diamond encrusted shoulders holding five diamonds. The diamond total
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond wedding band (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold Art Deco
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Navette Shaped “Toi et Moi” Art Deco Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stunning art deco creation with a pair of old European cut diamonds set in an ornate plaque style
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Deco 2.07 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful late deco solitaire ring, c.1940s, features a claw set, 2.07 carat round brilliant
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5. This five
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5. This five stone
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Three Stone 5.09 Carat No Heat Green Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco/Modern Inspired No Heat Green Sapphire Trillion Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Created in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our Art Deco diamond jewellery collections. This fine and impressive 1920's Art Deco ring has
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1930s 1.45 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set dress ring in the Art Deco style; part of our antique jewelry
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond 5.15 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 14K Rose Gold, .583. Stones- Oval Checkered Cut Rose Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Peridot and Citrine Diamond Moonstone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Handmade Cabochon Citrine and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 6.54ct Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Anniversary Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Five Stone GIA 6.54ct Columbian Emerald Cut Green Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Anniversary Ring
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Jack Kelege Engraved Platinum Half Moon Diamond 4.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
By Jack Kelege
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazingly Royal Blue Sapphire. This ring is inspired by the Art Deco era with a modern twist. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
far away with this spectacular piece of Art Deco history. Twenty-five near-colorless old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant antique Victorian five stone bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.33 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold pendant and box chain
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.07 carat sapphire and 0.11 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco 23.64 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The Art Deco pendant suspends from a 16" platinum trace chain via two integrated ring loop
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Drop Earrings, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted in the 1940s, these Art Deco target drop earrings are truly captivating. Dropping down
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 11.93 Carat Opal and 1.93 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 11.93 carat opal and 1.93 carat diamond, platinum pendant and chain; part of
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

1940s Art Deco Pearl and 1.55 carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940's Art Deco single pearl and 1.55 carat diamond, platinum necklace; part of
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 7.25 Carat Mine European Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
14k white gold during the early art deco period. At the center of the pendant, there is a dangling
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Edward I. Farmer Table Clock in Gilt Silver, Jadeite and Coral
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
stones into works of art by making them into boxes, inkwells, push buttons and other desk accessories
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20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Double C Penelope Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hidden push down clasp. The mesh comprises of five rows of gold rings each of which is connected by flat
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
geometric shapes of Art Deco jewellery towards a more curvilinear three dimensional profile. These stylistic
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Estate Ring 14 Karat Gold Three-Stone Dinner Ring, circa 1930
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
fashion trends and Art Deco design. This ring embodies the true Art Deco 1930's perfectly. This 3 stone
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Diamond 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring. Featuring 13 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite five-stone ring set with beautiful emerald cut emeralds which total 70pts. Either side
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1915 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
quintessential example of Art Deco design. The ring is adorned with five single-cut diamonds, collectively
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Men’s Diamond Ring Victorian Three Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
he recognize its streamlined Art Deco lines several decades in advance? Did he also own one of the
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Antique Late 18th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring. Featuring five old European cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 1.90 Carat Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond 1.90 Carat Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold. The
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening old mine cut diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Five Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco five stone ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 92 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco five stone ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an art deco five stone ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry and Kian Design are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco five 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 Five Stone Ring?

The price for an art deco five stone ring starts at $411 and tops out at $12,316 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,995.

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.  

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 Five 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.