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Art Deco 3 Cts European Cut Diamond Filigree Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This diamond ring, made in platinum, comes from the Art Deco period and features fine filigree and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.23ctw Old Diamond Trillion Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 3.01 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detail Tested with partial stamps for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Brilliant Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant Blue Sapphires is a specialty
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 4 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Art Nouveau gemstone engagement ring presents a lovely 2 tone composition centered
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum and Gold Plaque Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum and 14 karat ring with diamonds and rubies. The ring is designed in a classic
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

GIA .53 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: GIA
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Trapezoid Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Trapezoid Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring. This incredible Art
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rhombus Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6 Ower 100 Yrs of age Size 6
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Cartier Signed Art Deco Colombian Emerald Onyx Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage original, Cartier signed. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, bearing the French HP hallmark
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 1.04 carat Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco blue sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum, Art Deco Style Diamond and Onyx Shield Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Shield Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 Introducing our exquisite Platinum Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 0.32ctw Platinum Diamond Cluster Style Engagement Filigree Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful original Art Deco period diamond cluster ring in platinum. Set with seven old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Art Deco navette-shaped 18 karat white gold, diamond and sapphire ring. The ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA .88 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco .61ct Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco platinum hand engraved .61ct diamond engagement ring. The GIA report #2223325639 states
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.81 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
piercework Decorated with pierced scroll motif gallery Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Marquise Diamond Calibrated Sapphire, Art Deco-Style Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
height and 9.8 in width, the band measures 1.4mm. UK Size O US Size 7 1/4 This ring can be resized
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired diamond and emerald white gold filigree ring. Featuring one round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Undyed Coral Cameo 1915 Art Deco 16 Karat Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an incredible Art Deco ring in 16k yellow gold with an absolutely stunning natural undyed
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1.60 Ct Diamond Dazzling Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Supreme Sparkle! Spectacular mid century vintage ring very much Art Deco inspired in style Superbly
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire 1.38 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style diamond & sapphire engagement ring. The band is platinum
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.50 Carats TW Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 2.50 carats tw old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring, circa 1930s. Are you
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 2.83 Burma Sapphire Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Art Deco period Diamond Sapphire ring, 1920 ca. Design is a triumph of beauty
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Tri Gold Filigree Ring.This beautiful art deco ring has a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Height Off finger: 3mm Setting Width: 4.5mm Weight: 2.1g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Style Platinum Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Gorgeous Platinum Art Deco/Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring. Metal- 90
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2010s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measures 50pts so is a great size! Ring Size: T 1/4 or 9 3/4 Band Width: 6mm Height From Finger: 4mm
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 18k Single .18ctw Ring SZ 5 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Ring with natural ruby and diamond
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined platinum cluster ring featuring 73 rubies in oval and square cuts, centring on a 0.50 ct
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.48 carat diamond cocktail ring in platinum; part
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 2.23 Carat Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
around. The ring is a size US 6.5 and has the ability to be sized.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.91 Total Carat Round Brilliant Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco style platinum engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Weight: 2.4g
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with a
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.12 CTW Diamond Platinum Geometric Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clean and white With maker's mark and stamped for platinum Circa: 1930's Ring Size: 5 1/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco platinum ring with natural brown Diamond center stone. Ring setting is an original
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
integrate with the main setting and blend with the plain ring shank. This impressive Art Deco antique
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Light Purple Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Light Purple Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 1.25ctw Diamond Green Stones Unique Shield Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.6mm (rise off finger) Condition: Antique, art deco. Original finish
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1925 Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco ring showcasing 7 gorgeous sparkling diamonds and lovely white gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
orgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring. A beautiful Art Deco ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 14K gold band Garnet Citrine extensive bead work size 5.75
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 14K gold band Garnet Citrine extensive bead work 8.7 gram Size 5.75 11mm or 1/4 inch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold

Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco
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 Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
in 4 sharp NSEW claws 18ct white gold Custom made to your size please contact our designer to start
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
this ring being 17pts. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. Size: R or 8 3/4 Panel
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Diamond Openwork Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
of 1.00 carat and accenting French cut Sapphires. Circa 1930s Size 8 3/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is approx 85pts. The ring is modelled in 18 Carat gold. Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Cluster Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, by Portuguese goldsmith Carlos Joaquim
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.65 Carat GIA Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
and diamond accents. It is currently size 8 1/4, and can easily be resized. Inventory #16259PASS
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ring with Sapphires Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting an elegant Art Deco Ring, expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum overlay
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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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.