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Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Oval Cut Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Art Deco. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Tanzanite and Diamond Art Deco Style Wide Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
luxury and love. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.90 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K Solid Gold Ring: Bi-Color Tourmaline, Earth Mined Diamond Halo
Located in Columbus, OH
. Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Bi-Color Tourmaline Treatment: None Weight: 3.48cts Head Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

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

Art Deco Style Natural Quartz Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
enamel. Ring American size#7 Height 36 mm Weight 11 grams In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring has also Handcut Onyx. Size ITA 14 1/2 USA 7 This Ring is available also with a central
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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 White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.66 Carats Blue Oval Cut Sapphire. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

ART DECO 1925-30 Platinum Cocktail Ring With 2.85 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds & sapphires. This beautiful antique cocktail ring was made
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Opal and Diamond Art Deco Style Enamel Halo Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
finesse, perfect for those with a taste for classic elegance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with a central Emerald 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, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA: 14 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.58 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US7 (resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bold Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring 18 Karat White Rose Gold Center 1.09 ct
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Colorful Ring - very Impressive and Bold Center Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Diamond Ring Old Mine Cut Vintage 18k Antique Filigree Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Art Deco Diamond Ring Old Mine Cut Vintage 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1927 18k White Gold 0.15ctw Old Diamond Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2 Gram Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring combines the fiery allure of a ruby with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
) Coral. This Ring has also Handcut Onyx. Size ITA: 14 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is
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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

Diamond Cluster Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.80 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse collection of Art Deco jewelry. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 18K Gold Pearl Old Mine Diamond Ring with Rose-Cut Halo
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
: French 56 (US 7 – adjustable upon request) Art Deco ring, vintage pearl ring, old mine diamond, rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 10k Rose Yellow Gold Buckle Ring with a Moonstone Cabochon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco ring. In 10k rose and yellow golds. With a stylized buckle head and a bezel set
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Filigree Carved 10 Karat Two-Tone Gold Solitary Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 10
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
bold geometric designs characteristic of the Art Deco movement. Each detail of this ring tells a story
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 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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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Peridot and Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
choice. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.23 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.66ct Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Quality, Art Deco
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ring Style: Men’s Wedding Band Pinky Ring Statement Ring Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable & Custom Made to
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2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow / White Gold Hand Engraved 0.70ct Diamond
Located in Long Beach, CA
STONE / WEIGHT: .7 Cts. SIZE: 6.25 LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This ladies Classic Art Deco Diamond
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
craftsmanship. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 4.13 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Morganite, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Late Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely lovely diamond cluster ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Milgrain Detail Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Total Ring Weight: 5.6 Grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Stacking
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring Engagement Stacking Ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

GIA Art Deco Style Radiant Shape Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and sapphire target ring, center K/VS diamond with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Red Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has a 14.00 Carats Cabochon Cut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. Size ITA: 14 USA: 7
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.18 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
natural surface reaching inclusion Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: approx. 5 mm, width of the ring at the base: approx. 4.1 mm. Total weight of the ring : 13 g. US Size : 7
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20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiate vintage charm with this Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Ring Art Deco Style Circa 1950s White Quartz Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent retro ring, a true treasure from the Art Deco era of the 1950s. With its
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18K White and Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a gorgeous 18k white and yellow gold ring, made in Italy in the Art Deco period. The shape
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
. Size 7 US, complimentary sizing is available on request.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style engagement ring showcases a luminous opal, a timeless symbol of love
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Finger to Top of Stone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Platinum

White Blue Opal London Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art Deco style opal ring features a 2.38 emerald cut authentic opal with baguette cut London
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.6Ct Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco-style cocktail ring features a 2.6-carat oval-cut deep blue sapphire as the center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motifs Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 6.2 mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Emerald. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
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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 Style 2.21 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA 14 1/2 USA 7 This Ring is available also with a central Tanzanite or a central Mediterranean
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .26ct Old European 18K Original 1930 s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Diamond Engagement Ring .26ct Old European Cut 18K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco 1940s Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Column Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires. This Ring has a 2.00 Carats Handcut Garnet. Size ITA: 15 USA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...

Art Deco Diamonds Ribbon Ring, 18kt White Gold and Platinum, circa 1930, France
Located in London, GB
, eagle and dog’s heads Comments: This Art Deco ribbon ring, from the 1930s, is set with old mine cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s 18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one lozenge shaped ruby, and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1935 Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k Gold Filigree Engagement Jewelry Fine 7.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.