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Art Deco Style Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
designed in flower motif is a superb option for any special event! Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

LINZELER MARCHAK Art Déco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum Art Déco ring with a cushion shaped diamond in its centre (colour G-H almost 1 carat
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring - Bague Art Deco
Located in PARIS, FR
This Art Deco ring is a truly remarkable piece dating from the 1930s. Crafted in 18-carat white
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 1.45ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Art Deco ring features a 0.65 carat diamond in a flower shaped halo. The centre
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Portland, England
A stunning Art Deco period 18ct gold diamond and platinum daisy ring was made circa 1920. Designed
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everlasting beauty symbolizing eternal love through a forever blossoming flower. Featuring a 0.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald Diamonds Platinium Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
art deco rings combined the brilliance of materials such as platinum and diamonds to gems of bright
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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco .48 Carat Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Art Deco Period 18K white gold filigree and diamond ring—would make a lovely wedding ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This delictae ring dates back to the 1930s and is a classic daisy cluster design. The centre stone
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The iconic flower motif, a quintessential jewelry design capturing everything that’s beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Art Deco Revival 1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everlasting beauty symbolizing eternal love through a forever blossoming flower. The perfect ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat; J color with VS clarity
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 1.0 Ct Dementoid Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco lovely flower demantoid garnet and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The diamond measures 75pts is G/H colour SI1 and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a beautiful, yet powerful Art Deco Style Diamond 18k white Gold Cluster/Flower Motif Ring. A
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20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold Art Deco carved flower black onyx ring featuring three (3) single cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Platinum Diamond Ring Art Deco 1.24 Carat Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
filigreed, terminating to the lively Old European cut center set diamond. An original Art Deco era ring in
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Old European Cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Art Deco Old European-cut 0.42 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco 1930s old European-cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.27 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum Lotus Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 3.1 grams. Stock Number: We-11133 This ring features a classic Art Deco lotus motif carefully
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco dress ring centring on a coral bouton set atop a flat disc of onyx between rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18k Gold Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with flower and foliate detail, a hallmark of the Art Deco era. The high profile ring sits nicely on
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold 1.75 Diamond Solitaire Etched Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
art deco period. This solitaire design concentrates on the large and very brilliant diamond solitaire
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Camphor Glass and Diamond Ring Art Deco 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
Full of all the design elements that we expect from a 1930s Art Deco ring, this 14k gold openwork
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Flower Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 18k yellow gold with platinum top Diamonds and Rubies Art Deco ring is centered with a
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco, Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning art deco ring is a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire 1930s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
When we think of Art Deco rings, this is what comes to mind. The openwork setting is just full of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Band Fine Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
stylish Art Deco era ring features sparkling single cut diamonds in a single row with embossed flowers to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with sapphires and diamonds from the Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Austria, ca. 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique flower-shaped sapphire and old brilliant-cut diamond cluster ring: an oval faceted sapphire
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco 1.76 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.76 carats - I color with SI clarity Set by stylized
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Rose Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
of a rose flower with diamonds set throughout. The design is crafted by masters of their time, as
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A glowing flower motif constructed of a cluster of diamonds from the ever desirable art deco time
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 0.70 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14 Karat Gold and Platinum Genuine .50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pop that all-important question with a vintage engagement ring! Dating from the Art Deco Era circa
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold French Cut Sapphire Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18k white gold. 2
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Illusion Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18K White
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Illusion Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring features an enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond flower Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Flower Design Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold This stunning flower design ruby and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a captivating emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring is a treasure to behold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.80 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
elegance and classic sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carats total - G color with VS
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Forget Me Not 0.52ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gol
Located in Boston, MA
forget-me-not flowers throughout. Centered by a 0.52 carat old European cut diamond of G color with VS
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.04 Ct. Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Ring. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Flower Shape Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. signed diamond flower ring, set in platinum 950. The daisy shaped flower features a
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.05 Ct. Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with opal with sapphire and diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
solitaire, this gorgeous ring dates from the Art Deco Era, circa 1920’s-1930’s.The Old European Cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring .34ct E SI1 Old Euro GIA Original 1920s Never Worn NOS 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's Diamond Engagement Ring .34ct GIA Certified Old
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.71 Ct. Marquise Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Whit
Located in Bangkok, TH
elegance and classic sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Early Deco Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This unique and interesting ring dates back to the 1920s. The centre diamond is an old cut which
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This classic wedding band
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Flower Motif Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Flower Motif Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.