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Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 5.20 Carats Natural Marquise Cut Citrine. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Platinum Art-Deco Cocktail Ring with Mirror Cut Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This platinum and diamond, original Art-Deco period cocktail ring, is uniquely styled, and features
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Kinsley-Kovsky White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A stunning 15-diamond Art Deco vintage engagement ring set in 14k white gold. The ring face steps
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
on the shoulders and milgrain detail on yellow gold setting. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald White Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Natural Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yell...

Art Deco Style 2.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Bombè Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Emeralds 0.75 carats total Ring Size: 7, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 10mm Ring Face: 19mm T x
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Green Emerald Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Floral 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring features a beautiful 1.15 carat emerald at
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany Co. 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1920s Size 7 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Original 1920s Platinum, Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Onyx Ring Platinum Circa 1920s This stunning art deco cocktail ring features
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Opal Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shimmering with vintage allure, this Art Deco halo ring celebrates color and light. A glowing opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, enhanced by round cut diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Green Emerald Fancy Halo Set Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Celebrate elegance and sophistication with this striking Art Deco-style target ring, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring with two equal Emerald ring at its sides. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Black Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
on the shoulders. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for a unique engagement ring, or to
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco European Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold and platinum With maker's mark for W.W. Fulmer & Co. Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous eternity band from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum 0.6ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising three transitional cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
simply add to a vintage jewelry collection. Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond 5 Carat Oval Blue Spinel Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round diamonds. The under gallery of this ring is a work of art with all the wire work that must be seen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Shoulder Ring showcases a stunning 1.3 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Malachite 9 Karat Gold Ring, U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco women's cocktail ring set with large oval cabochon malachite - 9 karat yellow gold setting
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco Ring with Diamonds Pearl
Located in Milano, MI
x Width 0.6cm - Weight 1.8g - Italian ring size 7 (size can be altered if required)
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has also Onyx. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring is available also with a central Ruby, a Turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Sapphire Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire Filigree Original 1930 s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1/2ct Round Solitaire 14K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Brilliant Cut Zircon Aquamarine White Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.50 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Zircon. This Ring has a 1.40 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine. Size ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Zircon, Gold Plate, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.95 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Art Deco Intaglio 10kt Solid Gold Handmade Ring Set with Hematite, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Unisex Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings

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10k Gold

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Woods Sons 18 Karat Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold With maker's mark for Woods & Sons Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3.50 Carat Marquise Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Filigree Ring in 18K White
Located in Boston, MA
A fantastic Art Deco period aquamarine solitaire ring in 18 karat white gold. Centered by a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Citrine Diamond and Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This big, bold, and colorful Art Deco style ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asscher Blue Aquamarine Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold Diamond East West Wheat Engraved Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut & Old English Cut - Pave Set - Nice
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

ZEI Art Deco Style 0.50 Carat Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry maker Zei and has an Art Deco Style design. The ring weights 3.3 grams and is a size 7.
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of this stone measure 8pts each. Hallmarked Chester 1916. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width: 8mm
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring that's both classic and truly one-of-a-kind. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Art Deco Style Diamond GIA 2.01 Carat Vivid Purple Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Number 5222913111 Size- 7. FREE SIZING!!!! Handmade Art Deco Inspired GIA Amazing and Electric Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Déco Octagonal Diamond Coral Platinum Cocktail Ring, France c 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
0.55 in the current size is ca. 55 (EU)/ US ca. 7 inner diameter ca. 1,75 cm / ca 0.68 in and can be
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Platinum

Oval Green Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring features a vibrant emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Filigree Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
20k White Gold Art Deco VIntage Estate Diamond And Sapphire Filigree Ring. This vintage estate Art
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Vintage 1930s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measure approx 10pts each and the diamond total is approx 40pts. Ring Size:O or 7 1/4 Cluster Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 900 Platinum 1.80 Carat VS Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco round cluster ring crafted in 900 platinum and 18K gold. Circa 1930. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 10.83 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl 14k Two Tone Cocktail Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1930s Art Deco ring crafted in 14K white gold with yellow gold accents showcases exceptional
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Coral Onyx White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Coral. This Ring has also Handcut Onyx. Size ITA: 14 USA: 7 This Ring is available also with a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Opal Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sophistication that catches the eye and elevates any ensemble. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Natural Marquise-Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
femininity and intricate design — this Art Deco-inspired statement ring showcases an extraordinary approx
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Onyx 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This big, bold, and colorful Art Deco style ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite art deco ring
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.85 Carats H SI1, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco diamond ring, set with a 0.85ct, H colour, SI1 clarity, Edwardian-cut diamond, in a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.702ct Art Deco Vintage White Diamond Cluster Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
art deco ring. Ring size UK N1/2 - US 7. The ring is re-sizeable. We have had the piece fully
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Ring Size 7 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco ring size 7 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco ring size 7 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ring size 7 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Estate Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco ring size 7 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 17 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco ring size 7 for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring Size 7?

The price for an art deco ring size 7 starts at $240 and tops out at $14,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,450.

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.