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Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a central Ruby or a central Emerald. This Ring has also its matching Earrings. Size ITA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yello...

Circa 1920s Art Deco Palladium Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7(Sizable) Metal Type: Palladium [Hallmarked, and Tested
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.70 Carats Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire. Size
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Two Stone Vertical Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco style two stone vertical ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features: - 2 pcs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Baguette Cut Moissanite Wedding 14k Gold Band Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Baguette Cut Moissanite Wedding 14k Gold Band Ring. Moissanite Curved Wedding Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Art Deco Rubellite Opal Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
❋ Metal Color : Rose Gold ❋ Product Size : US 7 ❋ Gross Weight : 17.430 grm ❋ Gold Net Weight : 13.904 grm
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 2.20 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 2.00 Carats of Blue Oval Cut Sapphires. Size ITA: 14.5 USA: 7 This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco No-Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
have is: which Art Deco goddess are you?" SIZE: 7, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 3.0 grams
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Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
it an ideal choice for any occasion. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Onyx Art Deco Ring 14k Single Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.9 Carat Art Deco Inspired Toi et Moi Diamond Cross Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.9 Carat Art Deco Inspired Toi et Moi Diamond Cross Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold The design features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.9 Carat Art Deco Inspired Toi et Moi Diamond Cross Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.9 Carat Art Deco Inspired Toi et Moi Diamond Cross Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold The design features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measure 20pts each and are set in platinum. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Widest Point: 5mm Weight: 2.3g
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Two Tone Gold Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
. Year marks X7 = made in 1924. The crown measures 8 mm x 7 mm x 2.5 mm deep. Size Ø 6.5 US / 16.92 mm
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Certified No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco ring is hand crafted in solid 18k white gold and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
to stack! The total weight of the diamonds is approx 30pts. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 2mm
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7 Carat Burmese Spinel Ring with 1.12ct Tapered Baguette Sapphires
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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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Ruby Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Weston, MA
. 1 inch Ring is size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Art Deco Ornate Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.8
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

18k White Gold Art Deco Ring with 4 1/2 Cts Octogen Zambian Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.324g, Diamond:0.85ct, Emerald:4.53ct, Size: US-7"
Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby 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.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Classic Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grams Size: 7 1/2 Measurements: Top of the ring measures 2 mm wide and band measures 2 mm wide
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating blend of color and sparkle, this antique Art Deco style ring radiates timeless charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco three stone cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. Central set with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring with GIA Report
Located in Lexington, KY
A very pretty 18K white gold ring from the 1920's, set with a 0.53 carat Old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Round Brilliant .49ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Era: Art Deco Date
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Five Stones Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
style. Ring size: 7 1/4. Total weight: 1.8 grams. Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Height Off Finger: 5mm Face Dimensions: 9x10mm Weight
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Intini Jewels White Pyramid Agate Art Deco Style Handmade Cocktail Rigid Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. • White Agate 27.8 g solid ring • Rings Size 6, 7, 8.5 and 9 (USA) At Intini Jewels we are committed to
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate

Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 5.06 Ctw Diamonds And Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco classic ring with gemstones Very beautiful art deco classic cocktail ring, created in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Oval Cluster Art Deco Buckle Style Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 10K White Gold Ring Sizes Available: 7, 7.25, 7.5.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 21 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 21 karat Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Finger to Top of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1.10 Ct Diamond Sapphire Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Art Deco Style ring has been totally hand crafted of solid Platinum Delightful target
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Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified .68 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Emerald diamond vintage ring. Octagonal center Emerald gemstone set in platinum and 14k
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Art Deco Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond dome engagement ring. Three center old mine cut diamonds with four old mine cut
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Early 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920’s Art Deco diamond and chrysoberyl cat’s eye open work ring. Round chrysoberyl cats eye center
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Gia Emerald Inspired Flower Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Emerald Inspired Flower ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
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2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: VVS2 Dimensions: ring top measures 8mm wide Ring Size: 7 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 2.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.50 carats, and two accenting Single cut Diamonds. Circa 1940s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's Art Deco carat kunzite and diamond ring. 17.01 carat emerald cut pink kunzite center
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.10 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Step into a world of 1930's timeless elegance with our 1.10ct diamond sapphire Art Deco platinum
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Wide Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Wide Diamond Eternity Band - Size 6. This incredible wedding
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Wide Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Wide Diamond Eternity Band - Size 6. This incredible wedding
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Diamond Ring, Size 14
Located in Palm Desert, CA
ring is approximately 7 grams, offering a substantial presence without being overly heavy. Ideal for
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
would make a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930-1939 Art Deco round diamond engagement ring. The center diamond is a 1.00 Carat round cut GIA
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Modelled in 18 carat gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Face Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 5.2g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Art Deco Tiffany Co. Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/4. This classic
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

ART DECO 1930 Ring In Platinum With 2.37 Cts In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art Deco Gem Set Ring. This is a beautiful and elegant three-stones settings ring, created
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Size: 7 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 4.34 grams
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Three-Stone Chrome Diopside and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco three-stone ring is composed of platinum featuring two round and one oval cabochon cut
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Antique 1920s, Art Deco Fancy Diamond Platinum Wedding Band, Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
US Size 7 3/4 Due to the design, this ring would be unsuitable for sizing. All of our items are
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Early 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k European .12ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Report Certified Art Deco 2.19 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold, in the Art Deco style. The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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.