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Art Deco 1.72 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut synthetic sapphires - medium blue Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Period Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.70 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones  Type: Aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring from the Art deco era. The ring is centered with a
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.90 Carats Modern Round Cut Emerald. Size
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This white gold ring is typical of the Art Deco period. It is mixture of a target and cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s J.E. Caldwell Retailed Oscar Heyman Art Deco Platinum Ring, Centrally set with a Step
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Dreicer Art Deco 2.55 CTW European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
By Dreicer Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dreicer & Co. Circa: 1935 Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.5 mm and sits 5.5 mm high
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.84 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
cut Rubies on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
pure green hue, this vivid emerald forms the centerpiece of this magical Art Deco three-stone ring
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires or Emeralds. This Ring is a Poison Ring inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rectangle Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Vintage Inspire Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Release your inner flapper with this cool blue beaty. Fashioned in Art Deco style, the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

ART-DECO 1930 Poison Hidden-Box Ring In .925 Sterling Silver With Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco poison ring with amethyst. This is a very interesting poison-ring created during the
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco Moonstone and Diamond Cocktail Dress Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
UK size I 1/2; USA size 4 1/2; EU size 48 but can be sized upon request. Total diamond carat weight
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Elongated Gia Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring. Metal- 14K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925s Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, owl hallmark. The openwork setting of this Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.10 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.95 CTW European Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by a pierced orange blossom motif profile Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 1/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pink Natural Unionidae Pearl Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum With maker's mark for W.W. Fulmer Co. Circa: 1925 Ring size: 3 1/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Filigree Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.8mm (rise off finger) Condition: Antique, art deco. All original
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is modelled in 18carat gold. The stones total 19pts. Size: L or 5 3/4 Panel Dimension: 6.5x17mm
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Diamonds and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of Carré Cut Rubies. Size ITA: 15 USA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Cushion Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
inspired jewelry in every occasion in your colorful life. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An attractive Art Deco style blue sapphire and diamond ring in milgrain setting centered by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Pave Diamond Art Deco Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.35 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3-8 (resizable) Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 2.25 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Red Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Solitaire Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
accents weighing a total of 1.10 carats. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.70 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Engagement Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
will be one you will be pound to wear. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate timeless romance with this Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring. A sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ladies Art Deco Style Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Ladies Art Deco Style Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds. Platinum or white gold. Large
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20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Art Deco Old European Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi This totally stunning
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Art Deco style ring. In 18 karat white gold filigree setting (with a yellow gold
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond White Gold Dinner Ring Circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Diamond white gold dinner ring, circa 1930s. The Art Deco diamond white gold long dinner
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco European Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Geometric Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0 mm and sits 5.0
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 1.68 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by a knife edge shank Stamped for platinum With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Art Deco .82 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Art Deco .82 TDW This vintage circa 1930s ring is crafted in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Center Old European Diamond Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring milgrain detailing throughout Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size 5 3/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1930 s Art Deco European Cut .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930's Art Deco European Cut .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring - The European Cut diamond is I
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Shape Pink Kunzite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Make a powerful statement in pink. This Art Deco inspired 14k white gold ring features a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

.81 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style ring is inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower. A round diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .80ct Transitional Original 1940 s-1950 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
's-1950's The Art Deco Era in Jewelry Design  Genuine Antique; Not a Reproduction Excellent
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Double Aquamarine Ring Filigree 14k Gold Elongated Hexagon
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco elongated aquamarine ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : This art deco diamond ring
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A high fashion Art Deco period old European cut diamond halo engagement ring in platinum. Centered
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat. Circa 1930s Size 4 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Blue Aquamarine Black Onyx Halo Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring captures the iconically stylish aesthetic of the Art Deco era in chic geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ring .50ct Natural Round Solitaire Original 1920s Antique 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's Vintage Sapphire Ring .50ct Round Solitaire 18K White
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the art deco period. This ring features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond neatly set at the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.44 CTW Old Mine Diamond Platinum Foliate Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scroll motifs Flanked by engraved flourishing shoulders Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 3/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified Round Diamond Red Pink Ruby Halo Set Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set GIA certified 1 carat diamond with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement 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.