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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

Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
chic! Ready to wear from day to evening with style and grace. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 14k Euro .42ctw Fancy Brown Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco style ring features a striking emerald-cut blue topaz at its center
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Zircon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 10 USA: 5 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1.01 CTW European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
streamlined shank Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Maker's mark for W.M. Kinscherf Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 3/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring has also 0.20 Carats of Rubies. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Target Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
carat, I-J color, SI1-SI2 clarity, with surrounding Square cut Emeralds. Circa 1920s Size 7 1/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
a refined touch of sophistication. This Art Deco-inspired ring is a perfect blend of vintage charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
a lovely engagement ring. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.90 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
The resplendent green emerald at the heart of this Art Deco-inspired ring is an impressive stone
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
all set in platinum. The sapphires measure 45pts in total. Ring Size: I or 4 1/2 Height Off Finger
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold

Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Three Stone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage 0.52 CTW European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beattie & Sons Circa: 1935 Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 5.0 mm and sits 4.5 mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Diamond Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.04ct Diamond Ruby Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum anniversary ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is set with sparkling
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

In memory of ART DECO ring with sapphire and diamonds up to 0.78ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
/O, F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of the ring has a
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2010s Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the stones set in platinum. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 1.5g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Flower Ring with Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Petals
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Size - 4 mm Diamond Weight - 0.473 Diamond Size - 1.83 mm Gross Weight - 3.05 Grams Setting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Art Deco Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold

1 Ct. Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 6.80 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Hallmarked Birmingham 1976. Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm Weight: 3.7g
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Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Hallmarked Chester 1910. Ring Size: U 1/2 or 10 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 14x12mm Weight: 3.2g
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Vintage 1910s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a Ruby or an Emerald. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring can be opened so it becomes a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Baume Modern 18 Karat White Gold 2.55 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Spirit Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
inspired by Art Deco rings. Our opinion: Divine, this diamond ring perfectly fits the finger. A piece as
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2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.90 Carat White Old European Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Old European Cut Diamonds. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 12 1/2 USA: 6 1/4 We're
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

0.15 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, or just because it is beautiful. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster platinum engagement ring This beautiful Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Jade Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has Jade. This Ring has Onyx. Size ITA: 20 USA: 9 1/4 We're a workshop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rose Quartz Pearl Flower Ring Antique Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco Ring in the form of a Flower in gorgeous hand carved Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
is currently size 5 3/4, and can be resized. Inventory #19271WOES
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA-Certified 3ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – Art Deco Grandeur
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Eternity Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable Custom Made to All Sizes) Design Influence: Art Deco Glamour
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco white gold & diamond ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a trio of 3 bezel
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 5.30 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds, Blue Sapphires or Tanzanites. Size ITA: 19 USA: 8 3/4 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, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 3.80 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Emeralds or Rubies. Size ITA: 19 USA: 8 3/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This incredible
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

1.94 Carat Old European and Round and Baguette Shape 14K WG/Plat Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: 14 Karat White Gold/Plat
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum French Sapphire, Coral Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
discreetly placed on the back. This ring is a true work of art that exudes timeless elegance and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Two Tone Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Panel Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Two Tone Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Panel Ring. This incredible
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18ct Yellow And White Gold Ruby And Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Target Ring Circa 1920’s 18ct Yellow & White Gold Set with a Beautiful, Old Brilliant
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco .25 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18K and 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1910 Diamond eternity band set in white gold size 9 1/4
Located in Baltimore, MD
bright Color I, weighing 1.15 carats. It will fit a 9 1/4 finger. Usually eternity bands cannot be sized
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Emerald 0.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with a central Ruby or Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 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, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.01 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing approximately 0.80ct. The size of the ring is 7 3/4, and can be resized. Inventory
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sardonyx 18 Carat Gold Masonic Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
yellow gold. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Stone Dimensions: 11x10mm Weight: 4.9g
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Style 1.06 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.51 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by milgrain detailing Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the stones set in platinum. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 2.6g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
head of this stunning Art Deco style ring making it a great choice for antique style lovers or as a
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Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Cabochon Cut Red Coral. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring Centurion Tigers Eye Sz 8.75 Square Men s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era tigers eye cameo ring crafted in 10 karat white & yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.