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Art Deco 14k White Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco 14K white gold, diamond and onyx cocktail ring. It depicts a rectangular black
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.04 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a brilliant-cut
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Enameled Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful diamond navette ring from the Art Deco (ca1930)! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal Engagement Ring. This incredible Art
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount. The sapphire is a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k white gold Art Deco Ruby and Diamond ring. The center stone is a pear-shaped 6 x 4
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire and 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco band meticulously handcrafted from 14K white gold is set with a 0.40-carat
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Chrysoprase Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 11.7x10mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.94 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Engagement Ring 0.15ct
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely beautiful diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This lovely ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Designer Ring
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely Art Deco style diamond ring is quite the beautiful statement! Accented by the lovely 14
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA 3.69 carat sapphire diamond 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite testament to Art Deco design, this 1930s ring features a captivating 3.69 carat GIA
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Elongated Rectangular Aquamarine Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 16.1 x 8.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 4 Grams Size: 5.5 (Fitted
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Honey Comb Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A beautiful custom made Art Deco style diamond ring effervesces at its center with a bright white
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 CT Blue Aquamarine Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K yellow gold Art Deco filigree aquamarine engagement ring, mounted with a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking Art Deco engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signed Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco cluster ring. In an 14 karat white gold mounting. Center set with a round
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k/Palladium Diamond Engagement Ring 2.5ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and palladium
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium

Art Deco Style Three Stone Diamond Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
worn as a cocktail ring, or would make an outstanding antique engagement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum Circle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco period diamond and sapphire Circle ring composed of four diamonds and five blue
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with this exquisite Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Red Pink Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Moonstone Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful moonstone ring from the Art Deco (ca1930) era! This lovely piece features a gorgeous
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco inspired white gold ring. It is set with a 0.11 carat center diamond with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 2.90 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14k Moonstone Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful moonstone ring from the Art Deco (ca1930) era! This lovely piece features a gorgeous
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 14k white gold Art Deco ring features a central Old European cut diamond of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.45 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique, art deco diamond ring in platinum & 14k white gold setting. The top half of the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural emerald cut Ruby and
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Engraved Star Sapphire Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 3.5, Art Deco
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 9.9 mm Weight: 3.7 dwts/ 5.7 grams Stamps: "14k" Art Deco *hand engraved SKU: R3939 A Couple Of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Sunburst 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
statement on the hand. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.10 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Classic Wedding Band Ring - Size 5
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Classic Wedding Band Ring - Size 5. This classic Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Square 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A beautiful Art Deco style white gold millgrain and open work square shape ring featuring a round
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
piece. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. The milgrain adds to the vintage style. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with a beautiful green tourmaline and diamonds accent. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This striking Art Deco-style ring showcases a round bezel-set ruby at its center, radiating passion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Art Deco Style Dinner Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Opal Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K yellow gold is a striking expression of love and power
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Dome Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning ring displays the outstanding workmanship famous inspired by Art Deco era. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Green Emerald Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. The millgrain adds to the vintage style. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Flower Ring with Diamonds Enhance your jewelry collection with
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco No Heat Sapphire Bypass Halo Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco No Heat Sapphire Bypass Halo Ring 14K White Gold A dance of color and elegance comes to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco setting in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The three stone design of the period Art Deco ring with the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline & Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold. Beautiful ring featuring a 3
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Art Deco Floral Wedding Band - 14k Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Filigree White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco engagement ring. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with a ca. 3.4mm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period Egyptian Revival ochre and black enamel 14K yellow gold cabochon carnelian ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this ring centers a sparkling EGL certified old European cut diamond that
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold Art Deco ring features a diamond that is older than the ring. The antique
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930s Retro 14K White Gold 2.1ctw Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring in white gold, comprising one large, brilliant cut diamond, flanked by two
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1920s Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 3.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents. The center stone is
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
white gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.97 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Ring 14k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of art deco ring 14k gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2205 vintage editions and 631 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of art deco ring 14k gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of art deco ring 14k gold over the years, but those made by Diamonds Mine, Luigi Ferrara and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an object in our assortment of art deco ring 14k gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an option in this array of art deco ring 14k gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 754 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring 14k Gold?

On average, a piece of art deco ring 14k gold at 1stDibs sells for $1,993, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $138,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.