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.49 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.49ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco engagement ring. Diamond Platinum Art Deco design ring
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Engagement Wedding Diamond Ring Set. Antique DELICATE Wedding Ring Set.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Size: 5 1/4 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
pcs - 5 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 7 x 5, 6 x 4, 5 x 3 mm Diamond weight - 0.24 ct Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco three stone-ring set with three beautiful pearls and diamonds set in
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Green Emerald Three Stone White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
superlative and utterly impressive Art Deco style dinner ring. The scintillating trio are outline by emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond &Black Onyx Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Made entirely of white gold, this stunning Art Deco inspired ring is elegant and timeless. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring .46ct G/SI1 EGL Old Mine Cushion Original 1920 s 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's -1930's EGL Certified .46ct Old Mine Cushion Cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 1.39 CTW Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Stamped for 14 karat gold With partial maker's mark Circa: 1930 Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.36 CTW Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Volute Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
volute motif shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 4 1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Synthetic Spinel and Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 This striking ring boasts a captivating 13.2 carat synthetic oval-cut spinel as its
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond 1.53 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 1.53 Carats of Rubies. Size ITA: 12 1/2 USA: 6 1/4 We're a workshop
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.00 Carat Blue Oval Cut Sapphire. Size ITA: 14 USA
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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 1.15 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a central Ruby or a central Emerald. This Ring has also its matching Earrings. Size ITA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 14k European .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emerald, 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

Antique 14ct white gold, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
timeless elegance with Art Deco finesse. UK Size M US Size 6 1/4 This ring can be resized using our
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold Onyx Art Deco Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930's diamond and sapphire ring. Pierced geometric top set with Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Diamond Red Halo Enamel 18k White Gold Ring Gift Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.22 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Step Shoulder Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold 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, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Classic Stackable Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Classic Stackable Wedding Band - Size 6 3/4. This classic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
it an ideal choice for any occasion. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Emerald Art Deco Two-Stone Ring - 18k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Onyx Art Deco Ring 14k Single Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Two Tone Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Blossom Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Platinum

1930 s Art Deco 1.34 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Six Prong Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 8.0 mm and sits 5.5 mm high. Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
set in platinum. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Widest Point: 5mm Weight: 2.4g
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

.84 Carat Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 14 Karat Gold and Platinum GIA Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 4 1/4 - 4 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee. Once a ring is
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of yellow sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.86 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum and 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 12.0
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 14k Gold Old European Cut diamond floral Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14 yellow
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This classic Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Unusual Art Deco Yellow Sapphire with Calibre Amythests
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Elegant French Art Deco Ring with Calibre Cut Amythests and Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1934
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Thin and perfect for stacking! #R0224 Metal: Platinum Weight: 1.6 Grams Ring Size: 5 1/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco 1935 Square Ring In Platinum With 1.89 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum ring with diamonds Elegant antique cocktail ring, created in America during
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Geometric Carré Cut Diamond Platinum Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This incredible, Art Deco platinum band is unlike most you see. Featuring a row of astonishing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.45 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marchak Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With 42.84 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco geometric ring designed by Marchak. An exceptional geometric ring, created in Paris
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
in 18carat gold. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Widest Point: 4.5mm Height Off Finger: 3mm Weight: 2g
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grams Size: 5 3/4 Measurements: Top of the ring measures 1.9 mm wide and band measures 1.9 mm wide
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning French Art Deco ring exudes timeless sophistication and expert craftsmanship. At its
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
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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 1.45ctw Three Stone Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum Circa 1920 s
Located in Boston, MA
An original Art Deco period diamond three stone ring in platinum. Boasting beautiful hand
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.35cm/0.53' Height of setting 6.3mm/0.25' Ring Size UK Size M 1/2 USA Size 6 1/4 The ring size may be
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Classic Wedding Band. This classic Art Deco wedding
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Cluster Cocktail Ring - Transitional .47ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating blend of color and sparkle, this antique Art Deco style ring radiates timeless charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
can see clearly reads '1914'. Ring size: K or 5 1/4 Band Width: 3mm Height Off Finger: 1mm Weight
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.10ctw Diamond Triangular Synthetic Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 3.90 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Natural Sapphire .40 Ct Diamond Three Stone Gent 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
approx 1.20 Ct (7.2 x 5.7 mm.) – 2 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx .40 Ct (G/VVS) UK size: U 1/4
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring with GIA Report
Located in Lexington, KY
A very pretty 18K white gold ring from the 1920's, set with a 0.53 carat Old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Round Brilliant .49ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Era: Art Deco Date
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Five Stones Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
style. Ring size: 7 1/4. Total weight: 1.8 grams. Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Height Off Finger: 5mm Face Dimensions: 9x10mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum, 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.