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Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-over milgraine detailing lends heirloom appeal. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Octagon Shape Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, a center diamond with an outer ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
additional to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 1.00 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.34 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US7 (resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peridot Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Celebrate Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
shoulders set off with round diamond with milgrain edge.  14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Amethyst Cocktail Ring 3ct Filigree Antique 14K White Gold Original 192
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's Art Deco Amethyst Cocktail Ring 3ct Filigree 14K White
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Onyx Emerald Art Deco Style Target Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
make the perfect cocktail or dinner ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.02 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Vintage Inspired 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A lovely Art Deco style Emerald and Diamond Ring. The Emerald is a lovely vibrant green color
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Geometric Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
of Art Deco design. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.90 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This fun and flower-esque Art Deco style ring effervesces at its center with a bright white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Pave Diamond Art Deco Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut rubies, leading to a slightly flared diamond on the shoulders. 14K White Gold. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
cherishes beauty that lasts forever. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Square Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring are of equal interest to the head and also pay homage to the appreciation of shape. 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.39 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
typical of the period and is such a pretty piece. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
lovers of vintage inspired jewelry. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 3.70 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.96 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Pave-Set Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art deco white gold & diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a central ca
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Red Pink Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
hand pierced. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.64 Carat Single Cut Diamonds Eternity Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.64 Carat Single Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold. Very impressive design
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.45Ctw Diamond Halo Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning engagement ring from 1940. Crafted in 14k white gold, this piece features a brilliant
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Inspired Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, or just because it is beautiful. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 3.90 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
hurry! 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhombus Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
stylish engagement or right hand ring setting! 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Circle Fine Art Vintage 14k Gold Sz 5 Jewelry
By Circle Fine Art
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish amethyst & diamond dome ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era family crest signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
allure with an unforgettable twist. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.04 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Art Deco .80ct Old European Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring - VHK#712C
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco .80ct Old European Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring - VHK#712C Item Details: Year
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k Coral Bullet Cabochon Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous coral ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Pearls Art Deco Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Granat Bros. 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Granat Bros. 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Ring Turquoise Enamel Cocktail 14k Gold Filigree 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era amethyst & enamel cocktail ring (circa 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Rectangle Green Amethyst Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Green Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring combines elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Invisible Set Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
everyday wear! Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.40 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .30ct 1930-1940 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1930's-1940's Diamond Engagement Ring .30ct 14K White
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Ostby Barton 14k White Gold Green Amethyst Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.1 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Ring Filigree Cocktail 14k Gold Filigree Jewelry 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era amethyst cocktail ring (circa 1920s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Faceted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

SLOAN CO. Art Deco 14k Diamond Knot-Motif Ring
By Sloan Company
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unique diamond ring from the early Art Deco (ca1900) era by prestigious Newark, NJ
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Square Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not included
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ring with Diamonds and Pearl crafted in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 14k Art Deco ring, crafted in classic yellow gold, features a timeless three-stone
Category

Antique 19th Century German Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contact
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold 0.72ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 5.5mm (approx.) - 0.72ctw (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 1.92 Grams Ring Size: 4.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k Opal, Onyx, and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous opal, onyx, and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
express the Art Deco atmosphere. This would make a stunning engagement ring or everyday wear! Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .80ct VS-SI1 Size 5.5
Located in Media, PA
A stunning example of Art Deco elegance, this authentic engagement ring features a brilliant center
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Inspired Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
it is beautiful. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.22 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Belais Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 6.11Ct Garnet Flower Modeling Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, this exquisite ring showcases a stunning 6.11 carat oval-cut garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.