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Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Set in a filigree platinum mounting. With a circa. 1.87
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

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

1940s Late Art Deco .65 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.4 grams Center Diamond
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Oval Rubies 7.04 Carats and Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Size = 7 US It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1930s Art Deco Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately, width of the ring at the base : 2.1 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 6,2 g approximately. US Size
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Emerald Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate elegance and sophistication with this striking Art Deco-style target ring, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Yellow Diamond Red Rudy Ring white gold Art Deco vintage 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Yellow Diamond Red Rudy Ring white gold Art Deco vintage 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Very Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Men Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style men's ring features a striking square-cut blue sapphire set at the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold ~0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco solitaire ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old European cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Handcut Onyx. Size ITA 16 USA 7 1/2 This Ring is available also with a central Mediterranean (Sardinia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Illusion Setting Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
statement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.39 g. (approx. total weight) Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Carved Emerald Cameo and Diamond Ring of a Pharaoh
Located in Hummelstown, PA
fractures during carving. This exceptionally rare Art Deco ring dates to the 1920's when all things
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.26 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Accented by additional engraving at shoulders Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald White Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Aquamarine. These Rings are sold also separately, This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. This Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.66 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 7.5 mm and sits 6.5 mm high Total weight: 3.4 grams
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

ART DECO 1925 Platinum Cocktail Ring With 3.65 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds & sapphires. This is a outstanding antique cocktail ring
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Aquamarine. These Rings are sold also separately, This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. This Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.80 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Peridot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gift for a special someone or just for yourself! 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby square ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.56 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.5 mm and sits 5.7 mm high Total
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Conversion 7.5 18k Gold Elongated Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 18k 10k white
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1935 1.22 carat Diamonds and 0.69 carat Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This elegant Art Deco ring from 1935 features a stunning design crafted in 18k gold. The ring
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 9.01 CTW Step Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.30 carat total Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In Sterling Silver With Synthetic Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring made in France by Maurice Chardeaux. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in Paris
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European .59ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
comfortable fit. In pristine condition, this Art Deco engagement ring is the perfect way to carry forward the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Granat Bros. 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Granat Bros. 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Late Art Deco Platinum 1+ Carat Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Art Deco ring in platinum with a stunning 1+ carat old Euro cut
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite Art Deco Panel ring is centrally set with a blue sapphire. The stones are set in
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Shape Emerald Diamond Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A classic Art Deco inspired halo design ring with an oval shaped emerald and a halo of grain set
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Green Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired cocktail ring featuring a 1.33 carat oval cut vibrant green emerald in bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 4.05 Carat Ruby and Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum Ring - AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco original platinum ring featuring a 4.05-carat oval cut Thai ruby, certified by AGL
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style cocktail ring features a mesmerizing emerald-cut aquamarine at its
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
all the fine details, this might just be the one! This ring is currently a size 7. Sizing available
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Ring Carnelian Seed pearls Enamel 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
reminiscent of the Art Deco era. Dates 1920's -1930's Measurements : Ring can fit 6 1/2 - 7 ring size
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Gold Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Round Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box is not included
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wheat motif basket and profile Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 1/2 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.58 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
weight .28cts, F – G, VS1 – SI1 Size 7 and sizable Platinum Tested: Platinum Stamped: Plat Hallmark
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unveil timeless elegance with our Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring in 14K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
old cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.49 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight: 2.6
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.82CTW Diamond Ring Crafted in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Platinum diamond ring with 1.82CTW of diamonds. Center Diamond Carat Weight
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank. Fineness: Marked 750 for 18k gold fineness. Ring Size: ca. 7 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Pearl and OEC Diamond Angular Navette Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
size 7; we offer ring re-sizing. More Beautiful in Real time! Classic, Chic and Timeless...This ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Twisted Ring 1.25 Ct Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
Love is in the Air Beautiful and very well hand constructed, Art Deco Diamond three stone ring
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Onyx Engraved Cocktail Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco 3 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. The top of this sublime art deco ring has a step-cut emerald set on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Cuff Band
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
The geometric beauty of the Art Deco era is highlighted in this 14k white gold diamond ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

“Octagon” Deco Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
“. Ring size is 7 3/4. (can be sized) Ring weighs 5.20 grams. Fabulous condition. Wear commensurate
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Ceylon Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ceylon Sapphire. 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

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design aquamarine, blue sapphire, diamond and onyx target ring, center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.