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Art Deco GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is fabulous platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 10Kt. Solid Gold Multi Colored Signet Ring with Enamel Inlay 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 10.75 This Art Deco ring is entirely hand constructed in 10Kt. White
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Art Deco Style Halo Set Diamond with Emerald Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
delicate Art Deco-inspired engagement setting is made to order to fit the exact size with the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Early Art Deco 0.52 CTW Diamond 18K White Gold Antique Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foliate motifs fully around with engraved detailing Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1920 Ring Size: 5 1/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.48 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Filigreed 18K White Gold Four Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
ladies handmade filigreed 18K white gold four-across, diamond and sapphire art-deco (1920-1930
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Blue Round Sapphire Baguette Diamond Halo 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Round Sapphire Baguette Diamond Halo Sun Ray 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond and London Blue Topaz Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of London blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a beautifully designed Art Deco ring. The ring is elegantly geometric with both curved
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.75 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring is available also with Rubies, Emeralds, Aquamarines or Tourmaline. Size ITA: 20 USA: 9 1/4 We're
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Artemer 18K Gold Tapered Baguette Art Deco Diamond Tiara Ring, Wedding Band Sz 6
Located in North Attleboro, MA
4 x 2 mm; VS clarity; E–G color • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Band width: Approx. 1.5 mm • Ring size: 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Retro Art Deco Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: MAIN stone: Brilliant cut Diamond .47pts. SIDE STONE: 4 PCS single cut
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Late 20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.60 Carats Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

J.E. Caldwell Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Twin Bypass Ring in Platinum
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Belais Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.38ct 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Belais Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Blue Topaz Lab-Created Sapphire Art Deco Ring - 14k 1.55ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s (center stone is newer
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
… Crafted in rich 18ct gold with a platinum face, this 1920s Art Deco signet ring is pure sophistication
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Early 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Duo 1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Antique Art Deco ring
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified Authentic Vintage Art Deco 1.92 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
classic vintage engagement ring is dazzling with brilliant sparkle and beautifully crafted in solid
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2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
would make a lovely engagement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Red Coral Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. This is relatively delicate ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Ct Natural No Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Statement Imposing classy style from the late Art Deco period designed in a large oval crown
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Felger Art Deco 1.35 CTW Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Maker's mark for Felger Inc. Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.65 Carats Octagon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6 3/4
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1927 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique New York Police Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Wood & Sons Circa: 1927; via dated inscription Ring size: 9 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Round Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.30 Carat Modern Round Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 14 USA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Mixed Metals 14 and 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Art Deco engagement ring. In an illusion setting. With a small, single diamond prong
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Mixed Metal

1.5 Ct. Aquamarine and Onyx Halo Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous ring captures the iconically stylish aesthetic of the Art Deco era in chic geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring is a perfect addition to any collection.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dazzling ode to Art Deco glamour, this ring features a narrow emerald-cut Blue Topaz glowing at
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style halo ring, where cool elegance meets dazzling brilliance. A radiant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

ART DECO 1930 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 3.07 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with rubies. This beautiful antique cocktail ring was created in America
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Art Deco Style 0.77 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Peridot or Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Peridot Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emerald, Ruby or Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks Biddle 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - GIA
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks Biddle 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
Embrace the elegance of the Art Deco wavy ring, an exquisite piece crafted in 18k yellow gold that
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Asscher Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Asscher cut diamond and ruby art deco style engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cm x 1.5 cm, height: 0.5 cm, ring base width: 2 mm. US Size : 7, Free resize, please contact us. Art
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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 4.17 Carat Brown Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds or Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
origin as Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Heat Enhancement. Ring Size: 7 3/4 US
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920 s
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.01 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Ring has 1.15 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Step Design Ring Centered by Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond ring of stepped design centering on two old-mine cut diamonds of approximately
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Vintage 1920s Argentine Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Colombian Emerald in 18k White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold Art Deco inspired cocktail ring mounts this vibrant GIA certified 3.75 carat
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Early 2000s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Art Deco Style Vintage Platinum Rare Early 20th C
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned vintage/antique Art Deco style opal and diamond cocktail ring, likely made in the early
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
would make a lovely engagement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 8.25 14k Gold Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & emerald ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 7.75 14k Gold Engagement Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & emerald ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1925 Art Deco Platinum Red Coral Black Jade Diamond Ring, Love and Pain
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an extraordinary 1925 Art Deco Red Coral, Black Jade, and Diamond ring in Platinum. We
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Harber Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R2439 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.7 Grams Size: 4 3/4 - 5 (in between) Measurements: Top of the ring
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Style 5.25 Carat White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with Emeralds or Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 20 USA: 9 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Vintage Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-21-23' Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s, with contemporary inscription Ring Size: 6 3/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.