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Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/2 Carat Original 1947 Platinum .50ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Carat Diamond Weight  Platinum Circa 1947 The Art Deco Era in Jewelry Design  Genuine Antique; Not a
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.38 CTW Diamond Platinum Crescent Cluster Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Circa 1920 Size 3 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite Art Deco Panel ring is centrally set with a deep blue sapphire. The sapphire is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Platinum Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 4.06 grams
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jones Woodland Art Deco Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14K Gold Antique Scarab Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Jones & Woodland Circa: 1920 Ring size: 4 1/4 and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
and 15.6 mm in width. UK Size N US Size 6 3/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing service
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.41 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lean and bright With matte finish Tested as platinum Circa: 1935 Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Platinum .40cttw Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
elegant ring typical of the Art Deco period, it features a flat setting with rounded lines adorned with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Large Marquise White Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco inspired ring is punctuated throughout with iridescent flecks of green, orange, violet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco 2.25 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1930s Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 19.0 mm and sits 5.0 mm high Total weight
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
totalling 10pts per shoulder. The ring is modelled out of 14carat white gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.25 carat. Circa 1930s Size 4 1/2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.25 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagon Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.72 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US7
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
quality. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams Ring Size: L (52) Face Dimensions: 11.5mm x
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Ring with 3.90 CTW in Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's love for geometric precision and bold design
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style 3.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, Art Deco style setting
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity.  The ring features 10 additional Diamonds along the setting. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Diamond Button Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Button Ring. This beautiful ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 Carats Diamond Platinum Square Form Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright. Stamped for platinum. Signed with maker's mark for Traub Mfg. Co.. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 5 1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
carat sapphire cabochon in this delightful Art Deco ring. Hand fabricated in platinum, this ring is
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Jung Klitz Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Wedding Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Round Diamond Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, I2 clarity, GIA #7312552435. The ring features 4 Baguette cut side Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
the setting weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat. Circa 1930s Size 8 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, SI clarity. The ring features 4 small side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1920s Size 9 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Ruby White Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Art Deco Style and it is available also with an Emerald or a Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 16 1/2 Size USA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco 5.26 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Out of Ordinary Magnificent authentic late Art Deco example richly set with Diamonds, exquisitely
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Natural Zambia Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

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

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, VS clarity. The ring features accenting small Diamonds on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 6 3/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1925 Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.5 mm and sits 5.5 mm high Total
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, SI1 clarity, GIA #5121926927. The ring features 4 accenting Old European cut Diamonds on the setting
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Dazzling Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Buttercup Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Two Tone Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
the setting. Circa 1920s Size 5 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
total of approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst Solitaire Filigree Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period Amethyst filigree solitaire ring. Centered by a rich vivid purple amethyst of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.70 carats. Circa 1920s Size 5 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1930s Natural 9.36 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- Work of the 1930s. Our opinion : An Art Deco sapphire-diamond signet ring that has lost none of its
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Carré Cut Emeralds. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Amethyst Ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Design. Engagement Ring from Art
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Amethyst Gem color: Purple Band color: White Style: Art deco Super unique vintage ring. Deep purple
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

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White Gold

Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold 9 Stone 1.61ct Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamond weight, estimated: 0.61ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 1.61ct Gross weight: 2.57g Ring size
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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.