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14K White Gold Emerald and Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and ruby flower cocktail ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 8.87 Ct Australian Opal and 1.18 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Australian opal ring, 8.87 carats, diamond ring, 1.18 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Floral Pear Diamond Open Cuff Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral diamond ring showcases a double bloom design where two floral motifs mirror each
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gorgeous 14k Solid White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Floral Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14k Solid White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Floral Wedding Ring featuring natural sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Estate 2cts Peridot Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold RD 7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A sparkling 7mm round peridot from Arizona sits in the middle of this flower-shaped Estate ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Natural Pink and Olive Sapphires Diamond Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
elegant right-hand ring in Art Deco style brings fortune all year round, no need to wait for isolated
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2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Cluster with Halo Vintage-Inspired Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 10K white gold diamond cocktail ring features 1.0 carat total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6 Ower 100 Yrs of age Size 6
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Leaves Filigree Vintage Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floral and leaves openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with twenty-four diamonds in bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamonds 1.25 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamonds form a spectacular clusters in this stunning white gold 3 cluster ring in Open Shank. The
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire SI/H Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Floral Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Blue Sapphire SI/H Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Floral Wedding Ring The sapphire sits
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Big Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Big Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

4cts London Blue Topaz Ring w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold RD 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Topaz at its center, encircled by a radiant diamond halo. Earth-mined diamonds and delicate flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.45 Carat Ruby Statement Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k White Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.45 Carat Ruby Statement Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1934 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 / 4.55 gr.
Located in SE
Beautiful Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker's and date
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Blue Enamel Natural Pearls Gold Ring, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
European Art Deco ring, crafted circa 1930, combining natural pearls, blue enamel, and fine diamonds in 18K
Category

Vintage 1930s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

GRS certified 1.18Ct PADPARADSCHA sapphire and diamond ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Sapphire surrounded by dazzling natural diamonds, all set in 18k solid gold. With its PADPARADSCHA
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Heart Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

10.30 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.30 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style fabulous
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural Color Ebony Wood Flower Faceted Emerald Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Genuine Turquoise Flower Oval Faceted Blue Sapphire Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turkmenistan Green Turquoise Flower Blue Sapphire Solid 14 Kt Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gold and Platinum Size: 5 (adjustable) Weight: 3.22 grams Ring Style: Diamond Halo Setting Shank Type
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Rock Crystal Flower Trillion Cut Peridot Solid 14k Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

3.86 CTW Sapphire Diamond Floral Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.86 CTW Sapphire Diamond Floral Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in Platinum, Ca. 1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
an airy, lace-like quality to the design. The entire top of the ring is shaped like a stylized flower
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Lapis Lazuli Flower Trillion Cut Peridot Solid 14 Kt Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, 14k Gold

3.08ct Antique Diamond in Floral Setting with 2.85ct Modern Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exquisite flower-motif ring features a rare 3.08-carat old mine cut diamond (approx. 9.2 x
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1990s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Engagement Ring with Floral Accents in 14k Gold .38 Carat Ctr LV
Located in Austin, TX
. Classic old round single cut diamonds add their sparkle to the ring top next to beautifully detailed
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline and diamond cluster ring in platinum featuring 0.48
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1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Blue Sapphire Cabochon Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
resizable according to client request) In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco
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2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Ruby Cabochon Solid 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
resizable according to client request) In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Halo Set Vintage Inspired Style Three Stone Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
delicate halo. The rubies serve as the center pistils, while the surrounding diamonds form the flower
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Peruvian Pink Opal Flower Oval Green Onyx Cabochon Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Dia De Los Muertos Style Ring in Two-Tone Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
colorful bouquet of multicolored gemstones and diamonds adorns 3 skull and flower motifs and commemorates
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring Emerald Cut Diamond 6.28cts Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
motifs like flowers and hearts. The Art Deco period brought a shift towards geometric shapes, bold lines
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1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning David Webb enamel buckle ring, made of 18k gold and platinum, featuring diamonds. This
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.49ct GIA European Diamond Tulip Sides Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, Edwardian/ Art Deco era ring. Comes w/ the original GIA certification for the center diamond. All
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

BOUCHERON Paris Serpent-Kaa Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, Rizzoli, New York 1985. For similar models of this ring, Collateral: This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Harry Winston Engagement Ring Cushion Cut Diamond 1.77-ct F/VS2 GIA Estate
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
detailed engravings, inspired by romantic motifs like flowers and hearts. The Art Deco period brought a
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Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring with Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features an exceptionally large and beautiful pearl of 19mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Two Tone Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
to a special gift. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White top diamond part
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
: Cabochon Stone: Diamond, Lapis Lazuli Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, OOAK One
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

14K Solid Gold Nose Tagus Lobe Stud Cluster Diamond Flatback Pin Piercing Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Colour Gold Diamond Weight 0.05 Cts Approx Metal Purity 14k Shape Flower
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Stud Earrings Floral Flower White Gold Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Jewelry Set feature a striking round sapphire at
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins Base Metal Yellow
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2010s Indian Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo Art Deco Style Clover Cluster White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond and French cut sapphire. Total fourteen diamonds form a flower with a sapphire trim design for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These enchanting Art Deco-style stud earrings evoke the delicate beauty of a snow flower in full
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platina/Gold Later Art Deco Brooch/ Pendant with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Later Art Deco Brooch/ pendant made of 14 kt white gold and platina set. The brooch is made like a
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful charm bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This lovely piece is a wonderful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Coral Flower Diamonds Black Spinel 18 k White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
skin coral flower, centered with a small modern brilliant-cut diamond in an illusion setting
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

1921 Art Deco Bowl solid 830 Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 767 gr
Located in SE
- 1930s. Continuous garland filled with fruits and flowers is very decorative, this bowl is perfect to
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Silver Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Flower Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco flower diamond 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, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 40 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco flower diamond ring 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. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing art deco flower diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Diamonds Mine, Concierge Diamonds Inc. and Damati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco flower diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Flower Diamond Ring?

Prices for an art deco flower diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $670 and can go as high as $23,880, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,800.

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.