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Art Deco 1.56 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.5 mm and sits 5.7 mm high Total
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size 4 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Conversion 7.5 18k Gold Elongated Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18k 10k white
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rhombus Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhombus Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K White Gold Weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k 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

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European .59ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
comfortable fit. In pristine condition, this Art Deco engagement ring is the perfect way to carry forward the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1940s Late Art Deco Platinum 1+ Carat Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Art Deco ring in platinum with a stunning 1+ carat old Euro cut
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Wheat Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 2.0 mm and sits 1.0 mm high Total Weight: 1.8
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Oval Shape Moonstone Diamond Blue Topaz Peridot Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones  Type: Moonstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 9.01 CTW Step Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.30 carat total Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Radiant Shape Diamond Green Emerald Step Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco 3 Stone Old Mine Brilliant 1.40cttw Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Excellent Price: $3000 ‌ This ring can be sized up or down 4 sizes for an additional $40. If you wish to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Oval Shape Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspire Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.31 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US3-8
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Three Stone Twisted Ring 1.25 Ct Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
Love is in the Air Beautiful and very well hand constructed, Art Deco Diamond three stone ring
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into a world of vintage glamour with this enchanting Art Deco-style floral ring. At its heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Wheat Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring size: 6 1/4 and not sizable Measures north to south 2.0 mm and sits 1.5 mm high Total weight: 2.1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.65ct Diamond w/ Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Ring Height: 4.9mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, art deco. 1 Sapphire chipped under
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
truly wonderful solitaire ring, perfect for any type of wearer. Ring size: N or 6 3/4
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Octagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An white gold Art-Deco design diamond and ruby target ring, center diamond with an outer ring of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Twist Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measuring 3pts each. Modelled in 9 carat gold and stones set in platinum star settings. Size: M or 6 1/4
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.15 Ct Sapphire 1.0 Ct Diamond 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This appealing Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco ring, is 1920 ca. Appealing timeless design rendered in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sophia D. 1.38 Carat Round Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Art Deco Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum ring by Sophia D. The ring features a 1.38 carats round center diamond accented
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.41 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, SI1 clarity, and accenting single cut Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Floral Flower Petals Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
flower design, this art-deco style ring is ready to bloom on your finger. 14K White Gold Ring. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco .75 Carat GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Art Deco style ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold. The center exhibits an Asscher
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .28ct 18k White Gold Antique Original, 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Vintage Art Deco .28ct Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 0.60ctw Old Mine Filigree Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.49 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight: 2.6
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats. Circa 1920s Size 5 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum throughout. The cushion cut
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Geometric Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 3.55 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring is available also with Rubies, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires or Tourmaline. Size ITA: 20 USA: 9 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Déco Diamond Gold Cluster Halo Ring, Austria, around 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
1920 head measuring: diameter 1.0 cm / 0.39 in, hight ca. 0.7 cm / 0.27 in the current ring size is
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
measures 1/2 inch top to bottom or 13mm. The ring is a size 6-3/4 and can be sized by us or your jeweler
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

“Octagon” Deco Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
“. Ring size is 7 3/4. (can be sized) Ring weighs 5.20 grams. Fabulous condition. Wear commensurate
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, VS clarity, accented by Old European cut Diamonds and French cut Rubies. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 5.20 Carats Natural Marquise Cut Citrine. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Amethyst Topaz Quartz Peridot Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Lemon Quartz, Blue Topaz. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 18 USA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...

Round Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.80 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3-8
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the bold elegance of the Art Deco era, this cluster ring features a deep Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Oval Shape Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds makes a powerful combination. 18K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Green Gold Carre Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Green Gold Carre Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous emerald cut ruby is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Oval Shape Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gorgeous designed ring for today’s lifestyles with yesterday’s visual vibe. Art Deco in style, this natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Bombay Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3-8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 6.25 14k Gold Engagement Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & sapphire ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Hartzberg Co. 1930 Art Deco Band Ring In Platinum With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring with diamonds designed by J L Hartzberg & Co.. Beautiful band ring created during
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

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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.