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Green Emerald Old Cut Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
from all. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.99 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hexagon Shape Orange Citrine Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Unveil timeless elegance with our Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring. The captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 2.00 carats, and Triangular cut Sapphires. Circa 1920s Size 7 1/2, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A high fashion Art Deco period old European cut diamond halo engagement ring in platinum. Centered
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 25.0 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
American Art Deco cocktail rings. Today, the look is catwalk to sidewalk American girl glamour. Elegantly
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : This art deco diamond ring
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.34 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US7 (resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Star Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Burma Star Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This incredible Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum

Art-Deco Platinum 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art-Deco ring marrying cool platinum with warm 18K yellow gold accents, centered by a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.68 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamond weight - 0.18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime Art Deco ring, it is closed set in the center, of a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 4 1/2. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

3.55 Emerald-cut Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Cocktail Ring. Centering
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Art Deco Style Fine Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in US
Stunning Art Deco style ring centering a Big, Fine natural Colombian emerald emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity.  The ring features 10 additional Diamonds along the setting. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.55 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
a total of approximately 0.25 carat. Circa 1930s Size 7, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K Original 1920 s-1930 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's-1930's Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 35 Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with 35 Old Mine Cut Diamonds and four
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.45 Carat Coral Diamond 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
and 2.45 carats coral. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique rings. This stunning, fine and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.66 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1920s Size 7 1/2, resizable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art-Deco Style GIA 3.35ct Orange Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art-Deco Style GIA 3.35ct Orange Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring. The 2.75ct
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Rhodolite White Gold Ring Oval Cut Art Deco Style Purple Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
stone measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 2 х 5 х 7 mm ring weight - 2.17 grams ring size - 6.5
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2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold TW 1.75 Carat SI1 Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold and 900 platinum. Circa 1940. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Bow Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm an
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Opal Emerald and Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
on the shoulders and milgrain detail on 14K yellow gold setting.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cabochon Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Circa 1920 s
Located in Boston, MA
A captivating art deco halo ring featuring a 1.75 carat cabochon cut emerald, exuding a vibrant
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Ruby White Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Art Deco Style and it is available also with an Emerald or a Blue Sapphire. Size ITA: 16 1/2 Size USA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Emerald White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Art Deco. This Ring can compose a one bigger Ring with another equal ring and a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art-Deco design aquamarine, blue sapphire, diamond and onyx target ring, center aquamarine with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1940s Platinum 1.35tgw Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Odeonesque Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum ring, comprising nine old European cut diamonds, in
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamond. Color: G Clarity: VVS1 Size ITA: 14 1/2 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Buttercup Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Two Tone Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Panel Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 9 carat gold. The stones total 10pts and are set in star settings. Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Panel
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.64 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
, weighing approx. 0.78tcw, including on shank. The ring is Hand crafted in Platinum. Size 7, we offer ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 1.70
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Wheat Square Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wheat motif Stamped for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.24 Carat GIA Cert Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a GIA certified old mine brilliant
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Half-Moon Shaped Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum sapphire and diamond half-moon shaped Art Deco style engagement ring. Showcasing two fancy
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signed Art Deco 18k Gold Amethyst Filigree Ring with Lovebirds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco ring. In 18k white and yellow gold. By the Art Deco period jewelers
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930's Ring size: 7 3/4 and not sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.45Ctw Diamond Halo Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
clarity, enhancing the ring's sparkle. In excellent condition, this ring is a size 7 US and is sizable
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.71 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 10.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight: 4.0 grams
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Spirit Lapis Lazuli Rock Crystal Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
set in the center of a brilliant cut diamond. New ring in the spirit of art deco rings. Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

Art Deco 1.42 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Old European round cut diamonds. The subtly elevated ring shoulders integrate with the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.