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Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European and Marquise Eternity Band - Size 6 3/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-inspired ring exudes timeless elegance, featuring a French-cut sapphire at its center
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Superb Art Deco Black Opal Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco black opal and diamond ring. Set with a marquise shaped cabochon natural unenhanced black
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 3.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.26 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
." SIZE: 9 1/4, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 8.3 grams STONES: .22 carats total weight of
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Vintage 1920s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire .73 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style .73 carat Old European Cut diamond & 1 carat sapphire
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Five Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Five Stone Filigree Ring. This beautiful natural
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This panel ring has a classic Art Deco design and the diamonds sit in the platinum perfectly. The
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring 1920s Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely example of the impeccable Art Deco designs of the 1920's. Set in 14K White Gold - Center
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.74ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 900 Platinum Size 5.25 GIA Old European
Located in McLeansville, NC
Above Finger: 5.2 mm Band / Shank Width: 1 mm This ring is a size 5 1/4, but it can be resized down 1
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.47ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
within statement Art Deco square white gold settings. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum. The Art Deco design is ornamented with a central
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 1.94 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Modern Circa: 2020's in the Style of Art Deco Hallmarks: Stone Weight Engraved Size: 6 1/4 and can be
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 3.60 Ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds For Ever This stunning antique Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is the understated
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. A sublime Art Deco ring, its platinum setting follows the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.76 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Laurel Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by pierced scroll motif shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1925 Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Old European Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
. Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 11.7mm Head Height: 4.5mm Shank
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
". Ring Size: M or 6 3/4 Width: 4.5mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Allure This superb Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is 1925 ca. Hand crafted of solid
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful art deco
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Pave-Set Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art deco white gold & diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a central ca
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Chrysoprase 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 21.0 mm and sits 4.0 mm high Total Weight
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.54 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Clarity: SI Metal: Platinum Era: Art Deco Circa: 1930's Hallmarks: Purity Mark Size: 6.75 and can be
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco solitaire ring. In a handmade filigree platinum setting. Prong-set with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Channel the glamour of the Jazz Age with this authentic Art Deco cocktail ring, masterfully crafted
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Filigree Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, VS1-VS2 clarity. Total Diamond Weight: approx. 4.00 carats Ring Size: 5.75 ( Sizable ) Ring Weights
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Transitional Round .48ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.05 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.60 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1.50 carats. Circa 1930s Size 4 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Art Deco .41ct Diamond Filigree Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 18K white gold filigree .41ct diamond ring. The GIA report #2231041985 states circular
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.95 Carat GIA Certified Diamond platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 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, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - eye clean and bright Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 and sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond 10.07 Rhodolite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.84 Carats. Size- 5 1/4. FREE SIZING!!!! An Amazingly Elegant Vintage/Art Deco Inspired Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Gucci 18K Love Knot Ring 1930s 3.2 Gram Size 4.5 Fabrication
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Art Deco Gucci 18K Love Knot Ring 1930s 3.2 Gram Size 4.5 Hand Fabrication This antique
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Vintage 1930s Italian Fashion Rings

Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - eye clean and bright Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 and sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This ring is inspired by Princess Diana and the Art Deco era with an enticing fiery oval shaped Black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 1.39 Carats Diamond Platinum Scroll Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. With maker's mark. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 4 1/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 7.5 mm and sits
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco diamond and Moonstone ring. This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the stones
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling old European cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1920 ca. Size: 6 3/4 Weight: 3.9 gr. The Art Déco ring presents a rectangular shape and is
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Art Deco Gold Filigree Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This fetching Art Deco 18K white gold filigree engagement ring features a 0.20ct Old Mine Cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 7.70 Carat Chalcedony Diamond White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
art deco lines, this bright ring is set with 4 flat claws of a chalcedony cabochon supported on both
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2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring. This amazing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Single Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Single Cut Diamond Filigree Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is modelled in 9 carat gold. The diamond total of this ring is 8pts. Size: H 1/2 or 4 Panel
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring. The band is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for platinum Circa: 1930 Ring Size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 12.5 mm and sits 5.0 mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This classic style
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1925 Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
sapphire - 1925 - Art Deco Ring - Size 8 (this ring can be resized)
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.60 Ct Verneuil Sapphire 3.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This exceptional authentic Art deco ring is 1925 circa Strong design of great character of the era
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.