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.13 Carat Diamond White Gold Open Work Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's 18k white gold open work diamond ring. European cut center stone with 2 single cut accent
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Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Marquise and Baguette Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Marquise and Baguette Diamond Wedding Band. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 1.10 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat white gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0 mm and sits 5.0
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Five Stone 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.50 Carats. Size- 6 3/4. FREE SIZING!!! A truly beautiful forever classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds #J2355
Located in Big Bend, WI
from 1mm to 2mm, and the diamonds measure 1mm. The ring fits a size 6 3/4 finger, and it weighs 2.4
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3/4 Carat Genuine Ruby, Rutile Quatrz and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 3/4 carat 1 Pc Genuine
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clarity 0.32 Carats. 1.32 Total Carat Weight. Size- 4-12. Vintage Style Art Deco Inspired Entirely Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
with Art Deco, architecture, and clean lines this is a ring for you! We also recommend this ring for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.58 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Openwork Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intini Jewels 4 Open Tube Set Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Modern and abstract 0.26 carat diamond cluster ring. A delicate jewel piece with a singular design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold PL 7.0 Ct Oval Cut Ruby Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color these stones have. The ring is a size 6.5. They are oval cut rubies and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Opal Diamond Engagement Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set Made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.5ct Round Diamond Unisex Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold – Art Deco Elegance
Located in Jaipur, RJ
: Approx. 6mm Ring Style: Unisex Wedding Band Modern Classic Ring Size: US 4 (Resizable & Custom Made to
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2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement OEC Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum & 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1.89 Carat GIA Certified Onyx Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
7.9 grams. The ring is size 6 3/4, and can be resized. 45640EEOB
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine 0.30 White Diamonds Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Citrine and 0.30 Carats White Diamonds Deco Style Cocktail Ring. Ring Size: 6.5 USA/54 FRA/ 14 IT
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.38 Carat Vintage Deco Old Euro Diamond Wedding Yellow Gold Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
A RARE Authentic Antique Art Deco CIRCA 1935 Handmade 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum (traces of stamp
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Three-Stone
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Size: P or 7 3/4 Width: 7mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 4.7g
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
cut with open backs. Crown of the ring with diamonds is 15 mm long x 6 mm wide x 4 mm deep
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Deco Style 18K White Gold Green Beryl Tsavorite Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French Art Deco style cocktail ring. In 18 karat white gold. Bezel-set with an
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20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Garnet, Green Beryl, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Ring 18k Single .15ctw Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Engagement Ring GIA .54ct 18K Love Bird Deco Original 1930 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco from the 1930's GIA Certified .54ct Diamond Lovebird 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful Art Deco diamond wedding band is crafted in 14k rose and white gold. The ring features old single
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

3 1/2 Carat Ct Art Deco Natural Round Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
✦ Width: Approx. 3.60mm ✦ Ring Size: 6 US ✦ Metal: 14k Yellow Gold ✦ Setting: 4 prong, basket
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold Filigree Fine Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
in natural light and no Star is visible. Diamonds 4 x 2.5 mm /0.06ct / color ca. F,G / VS Size: US
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ri
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

9.14ct Aquamarine Ring Set In Platinum With 4 Baguette Diamonds on Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Art Deco-inspired elegance, making it both timeless and contemporary. A truly exceptional piece that
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also 0.08 Carats of Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald or a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 cttw Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco-style cocktail ring featuring an oval faceted sapphire set beside graduating channel-set
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Round Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Round Ring 18k Solid White gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

GIA Antique 3 Stone 4 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Excellent Era: Art Deco Year: 1900 (Diamonds) 2024 (Setting) Metal: Platinum Central Diamond: Carat Weight
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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
fancy wedding band or an ornate everyday ring. Made in Birmingham, England. Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/4 Band
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold

18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald, a Ruby or a Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Tanzanite Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
tanzanite is set east to west and is surely an eye catching piece. Ring Size: 8 (can be sized) 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA-Certified 1.06 Carat Ruby in Deco-Era Platinum Ring with 0.7 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
treatment to which nearly all rubies are subjected). Currently this ring is a size 5-1/4; resizing is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has also 0.08 Carats of Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow G...

Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Eternity Band (Approx. 4-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Wedding Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the inside of the band reading 'B.G'. Ring Size: W 1/2 or 11 1/4 Band Width: 8mm Weight: 5.7g
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Retro Aquamarine Three Stone Ring 4 Carat Center 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco - Retro periods. The ring is a treasure to be worn everyday or at the most glamorous affair
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Old European Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Ruby. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Deco Retro 1935 Tank Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.53 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This cocktail ring has been
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald or a Blue sapphire. We're
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.08 Carats of Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald or a Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.08 Carats of Rubies. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 This Ring is available also with an Emerald or a Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Premium Lenght Emerald Cut E Color Flawless Clarity Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, adding balance and a touch of Art Deco-inspired refinement. Expertly set in handcrafted platinum, this
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Natural Blue Topaz Art Deco Style Three Stone Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Ring Size: US 4 - 8 Total Gemstones Weight: 4.70 carat (approx.) Total Gram Weight: 3.46 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
:- 80 Pcs - Diamond Size :- 1 MM. x 12 Pcs / 1.15 MM. x 4 Pcs / 1.2 MM. x 12 Pcs / 1.3 MM. x 44 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
. Estimated to be H color and Vvs clarity. Mid 20th Century. Ring Size: 7 1/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.63 Carat Diamond with 4 Carats of Blue Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
total carats. This is a new ring that has an inspired design of Art Deco. It is a gorgeous dome ring
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.90 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Mount
Located in Napoli, IT
, vintage, classy, more Art Deco style, romantic ring; perfect for engagement or anniversary Low profile
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Asscher Cut Diamond Half-Bezel Set Eternity Band (Approx. 4-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Half-Bezel Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

ARTCARVED 10k Gold Natural Ruby Ring. Art carved marquise RUBY engagement ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful vintage ring that is rare to find. Made by JR. Wood and sons ARTCARVED
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k 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.