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Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 8.77 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish, with hand pulled platinum wire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse Art Deco jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive platinum and diamond ring has
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced scroll motif gallery Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond + Sapphire Engagement Ring 1.74 Ct Center
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding contemporarily made engagement ring in the Art Deco style! This stunning piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
 carat. The ring features an additional 0.80 carat of Diamonds on the setting. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Baguette Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approx 25pts and reflects the light beautifully. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Height off finger: 6mm Weight
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1929 Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Feather Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1929' Tested as platinum Circa: 1929; via dated inscription Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring. At its centre, a striking geometric plaque
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 3.34ctw Old EUROPEAN Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring , Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.34ctw Old EUROPEAN Cut Diamond Engagement Vintage Platinum Ring , Circa 1930 This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Platinum Ring with 3.00 Cts in Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This spectacular Art Deco ring showcases the era's bold geometric design, crafted in lustrous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style 1950s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.34" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Aquamarine Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
aquamarine surrounded by .88 carat round and baguette diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking, almost architectural flavor to this Art Deco inspired target ring. The hexagonal head
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Wheat Cluster Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 6.5 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Morning Glory Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
design, this art deco style ring will make you beam with happiness. 14K White Gold. Ring Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
constructed Art Deco style dinner ring. The gemstone is surrounded by round diamonds and French cut sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1920s Size 4 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Art Deco Style Unique White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco inspired, with center H color SI clarity, round brilliant cut diamond. In additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.93 CTW Old Mine Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With engraved geometric motif shoulders Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster ring. Centrally set with round emerald in a prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Hall Co Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Hall Co Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Antique Art Deco Ring 2.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold antique art deco ring. Tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Double Halo Set Engagement Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. Manufactured. This big bold Art Deco style ring highlights
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.27 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Style of Art Deco Hallmarks: Stone Weight Engraved Size: 5 3/4 and can be resized Gram weight: 5.17
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Old European Cuts Handmade Filigree 2.00CTW Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This is a stunning original Art Deco era dome ring, handcrafted in solid platinum and set with old
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Flower Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with sapphires and diamonds from the Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald, Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measures approx 2carats and the diamond total is approx 75pts. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cluster Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Moonstone Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Moonstone Shield Ring. This incredible
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This fantastic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Black Onyx Shield Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
a stylish and elegant emerald cluster/cocktail ring.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 18 Carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Widest Point: 6mm Weight: 3g
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1929 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Scroll Feather Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
' Tested as platinum Circa: 1929; via dated inscription Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art-Deco 4.48 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Original Art-Deco 4.48 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum Platinum (tested
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Marquise Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
! Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Dimensions: 20x10mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 3.7g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Oval Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
throughout the ring add to a breathtaking vintage-inspired look. 18K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.50 CTW European Diamond Platinum Vintage Floral Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 24.0 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring. This stunning ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An absolutely breathtaking blue sapphire and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baguette Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Rectangular 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.85 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dome Ring 5 Diamonds Art Deco Style Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent dome ring in 18-carat gold, a true masterpiece of Art Deco style, topped
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 2.24 Carat Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Style of Art Deco Hallmarks: Stone Weight Engraved Size: 6 1/4 and can be resized Gram weight: 6.00
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Birks Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Birks Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring crafted in 18k gold. The natural emerald approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Peridot Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Peridot, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco-style Ring radiates vintage glamour with a vibrant twist
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.52 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats. Circa 1920s Size 6 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Art Deco Ring Size 4 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco ring size 4 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 37 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco ring size 4 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ring size 4 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexander of Beverly Hills and Estate Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco ring size 4 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco ring size 4 for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring Size 4?

The price for an art deco ring size 4 starts at $240 and tops out at $14,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,600.

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.