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Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Octagon Cut Citrine. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 and 1/4 We're a workshop so
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphires and GIA Diamonds Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
mounting. Marked: Platinum 026166. Approx. Dimensions 0.94”L x 0.81”W x 0.69”H. Size 7, we offer ring re
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Art Deco Style 3-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Art Deco Style 3 stone diamond filigree ring, containing 3 old single cut diamonds of very
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 14k 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 Natural Emerald Regalia Ring with Diamonds 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds inspired from art deco era that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

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

Art Deco Style Green Zambian Emerald Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Shield 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

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

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.50cttw Old Mine Cut Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.8
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.57 CTW Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Ring size: 7 3/4 (sizable). Ring
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1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Fancy Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This elegant Art Deco style 18k white gold ring featuring a total of 9 diamonds set in illusion
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Elongated Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning cocktail ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Natural Diamonds 1.50 Carst s18KT White Gold Art Deco Shape Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
: F-G Average Clarity: VVS Setting: Prong Ring Size: EU 54/ US 7/ UK N (Resizable) Certificate
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style 5.37cts Watermelon Tourmaline Ring w Natural Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
life with dazzling intensity. The solid 14K white gold setting features strong Art Deco lines for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold 1.2 Ct. Marquise Cut Aquamarine Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco white gold & aquamarine cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White 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

Oval Shape Green Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 7 (resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval White Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.04 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Australian
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Round Diamond Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total weight) Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Bezel Set Ring. This classic
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.85 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by milgrain detail and grooved shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and 3.50 Carat Old European and French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamonds Weight: 7.13g Current Ring Size: 7 Condition: Pristine Vintage
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco .60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Era Platinum 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
grams - Era: Art Deco (antique) - Origin: Europe, circa 1935 - Setting: Bezel, Prong - Size: 7 Center
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.23 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures: 6.5 mm wide and sits 6.5 mm high Total weight: 3.2 grams
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Signed Traub Orange Blossom Art Deco White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, signed Art Deco period engagement ring. By Traub. In 14 karat white gold. With an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has Onyx and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Deep Red Coral. Size ITA: 15
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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

White Ethiopian Opal Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut emerald and round diamond. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.69
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Yellow Sapphire and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
the essence of Art Deco elegance. A timeless, sophisticated ring that makes a bold statement with its
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Square Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Mens Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
poshed yellow gold and white rhodium plated on diamond area. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

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

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

Art Deco style Platinum cocktail Ring with CTW in Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco cocktail ring showcases the era's elegance and precision. Crafted in
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1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Pink Coral White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Round Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 11.00 Carats (2.20 Grams) Cabochon Cut Pink Coral. Size ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Jabel 18k White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Engraved Filigree Work Ring
By Jabel
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 18 White Gold Weight: 3.29 Grams Ring Size: 7.0
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Clover Conversion Ring Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 (sizable). The clover measures 19mm in length (0.74 inches
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco White Gold .18ctw Old Cut Diamond Filgree Engraved Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.18ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.65 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Yellow Citrine Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique Vintage style, Art Deco Style Yellow 8.02cts citrine engagement ring. Beautiful Yellow
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.73ctt Emerald with Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond halo ring with split shank, millgrain filigree work. 1.73
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with Rubies or Emeralds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB ART DECO - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO DIAMOND HABILLE RING
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Fancy Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
engagement ring or a great additional to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Band Set Ba
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 6.55 Grams (both rings) Rings Size: 7 (We can custom size these ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.64 Carat Emerald Cut Central Emerald. Size ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Ring w/ 2 Large Old European Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.50 grams Main White Diamond Details
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco-Inspired Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum Art Deco-inspired diamond and ruby ring. Ring made in 1980s Makers Mark: JoAq
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Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 5.00 Carats Natural Marquise Cut Amethyst. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART DECO 1925 Octagonal Ring In Platinum With 3.72 Ctw In Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum ring with a large diamond and rubies. This is a fabulous antique cocktail
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with a central Ruby or a central Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Pearl Onyx Enamel Ring Original 1920 s Antique 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's GIA Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Inspired Round GIA 1.52 Carat Diamonds Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Featured is a beautifully designed Art-Deco style diamond ring setting that has been fitted with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Gold Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Ring Size 55 (7 US) Available in yellow, rose or
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring. A sublime Art Deco ring with a geometric, asymmetrical setting
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tanzanite and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
vintage inspired jewelry. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Part
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Limited Edition 7 Carat Spinel and 1.12 Carat Sapphire cocktail ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orbitalis Ring: An award-winning masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. A 7-carat Burmese
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
around. #R0202 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 7 (sizable) This ring can be sized for a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

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Platinum

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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.