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Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco, Tanzanite, Rock Crystal Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tanzania. The weight of the Rock Crystal is 36.60 carats. The Diamonds weight is 1.30 carats. Net 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Sapphire Ring, Diamonds, Rock Crystal in 18 Carat White Gold Art Déco
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
diamonds on a rock crystal setting total weight of the ring: 4.92 grams dimension of the decorated part
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion: In the Art Deco period, one of the main trends was to use rock crystal for its whiteness
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants we have seen. It has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Camphor Glass Rock Crystal Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Necklace 1920s
Located in Towson, MD
This Art Deco rock crystal necklace in 14 karat white gold exemplifies 1920s design. Measuring 16
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 12ct Diamond with Rock Crystal 18k Platinum Necklace / Brooch
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement art deco inspired convertible necklace to brooch with rock crystal. Approximately 12
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal. This Ring is available also with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fei Liu Art Deco Style Opal Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
diamonds and 57.25ct scalloped rock crystal. The matte finished rock crystal not only adds a modern touch
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Fei Liu Art Deco Style Opal Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
diamonds and 57.25ct scalloped rock crystal. The matte finished rock crystal not only adds a modern touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Pearl, Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco clip created in the 1930s. Elegant, timeless and wearable, the clip is a great
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Pearl Sapphire Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
a large rock crystal clasp superbly carved as a stylized ginkgo leaf accented with diamonds and two
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.28 Carat White Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Treated Ruby. This Ring has also Rock Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Silver Gold Clip Pin Brooch Art Deco
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carved rock crystal, accented with emerald, rose cut diamond, black onyx and set in silver (top of the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Ostby Barton Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Filigree Ring 14k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Art Deco Rock Crystal Cocktail and Pink Tourmaline / Rubilite Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Diamond and Rock Crystal cocktail ring. The Rubilite is transparent, with an ideal pink hue, and is set in
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
comprised of five rock crystal squares, each fashioned into a gentle pyramid shape and topped with brilliant
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925 The Art Deco Filigree
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Long Rock Crystal Diamond Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 7 carats of clean white diamonds that are intricately placed throughout the rock crystal necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Laykin Cie Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Platinum Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco 14 karat gold, platinum and diamond 9 piece dress set. Each piece centers on a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rock Crystal Jade Diamond Platinum Shield Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco platinum and rock crystal shield brooch decorated with five old cut diamonds in 'mille
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Hennells Art Deco Bracelet in Rock Crystal, Emerald Diamond 1929
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
gems calibré-cut especially for the piece are all signifiers of Art Deco jewels. The transparent rock
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Set
Located in London, GB
A gentleman's rock crystal, sapphire and diamond dress-set, mounted in platinum, set with old-cut
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Platinum

J. E. Caldwell Rock Crystal Diamond and Platinum Dress-Set
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco gentleman's rock crystal and diamond dress set, hexagonal shaped rock crystal, set with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Platinum

Elegant Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Platinum Tassel Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds perfectly separated by spheres of translucent rock crystal floating down to the superbly crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Rock Crystal Coral Onyx Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique creation inspired by the iconic Art Deco time period. Designed with connecting links of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

A Magnificent Pair of Art Deco Style, Fine Rock Crystal Octagonal Cut and Faceted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Art Deco Style, Fine Rock Crystal Octagonal Cut and Faceted Lamps. Rock
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Men s 14 Karat Gold Cufflink Dress Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Link style cufflinks with both ends featuring a faceted rock crystal disk with a frosted center
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Deco Emerald Rock Crystal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era emerald, rock crystal & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Rock Crystal Large Drop Platinum Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Etherial carved rock crystal, suspended from a platinum and diamond cap and topped with a diamond
Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Antique Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
cut diamond (estimated at K-L color and SI1 clarity). The back of the rock crystal is etched in a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rock Crystal With Ruby And Diamond Ring Set In 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
evident in every facet. The bright and brilliant diamonds, meticulously set to frame the rock crystal has
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold

Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
rock crystal ring, together with a black cord accented by a pierced slider set with an old mine-cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Enamel

7.35 Carat Tanzanite and Rock Crystal Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A art-deco looking, 7.35 carat pear shape cabochon Tanzanite, 0.36 carat Diamond and 5.53 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold...

French Art Deco Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Art Deco platinum, 18 karat gold, diamond and sapphire cuff links. The cuff links
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Earrings with Rock Crystal Quartz Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A Vintage watch in an Art Deco Style was reworked to make a pair of spectacular diamond line
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2010s North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Exquisite Tourmaline Carved Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
the Art Deco era. Crafted with a unique carved rock crystal quartz orb and an electric blue green
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1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charles Turi Carved Rock Crystal, Onyx and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Charles Turi Carved Rock Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Earrings feature two pieces of beautifully
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Reverse Carved Crystal Enamel Art Deco Necklace
By Krementz Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A yellow gold necklace featuring a rock crystal pendant, carved on the back and frosted on the
Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Cartier Lady s White Gold Declaration Rock Crystal Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
its own heritage and emulated the design of a set of rock crystal and diamond bracelets purchased by
Category

Early 2000s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum (Silver chain) Carved Rock Crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

David Webb Platinum 18K White Gold Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
as David Webb to this day. Suspending a detachable rock crystal pendant, with circular-cut diamond
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Art deco style carved Tanzanite, Crystal Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art deco style, Tanzanite & Rock Crystal Stud Earrings set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

CARTIER Spectacular Art Deco Jade Diamond Set Clock
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
mother-of-pearl, with royal blue enamel details and diamond set hands, to a rock crystal bezel applied
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold

Jade Rock Crystal Platinum Clip Pin Brooch Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s. Made of rock crystal, jade, lapis lazuli, single cut diamond, sapphire and platinum (tested). The
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

1920s Black, Starr Frost Enamel Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Tuxedo Set
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Toronto, ON
Black, Starr & Frost Diamond, Enamel and Rock Crystal 18K gold Studs and links Tuxedo Set in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Estate Diamond Sapphire Rock Crystal Square Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphires. The diamonds and sapphires are set into an etched rock crystal mount. The charming square stud
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Moonstone Bead Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
faceted rock crystal rondelles. The ornate clasp is platinum topped 18k gold accented with diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Vintage Estate Platinum Art Deco Quartz, Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is an exquisite Platinum Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Rock Crystal Quartz Ring! Featuring
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Platinum

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have also Rock Crystal. These Earrings are available also with Colored Flowers or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Tulip Lorgnette, 14 Karat Gold
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco lorgnette. The stem of the lorgnette holds three baguettes and more marquise diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Amazing Quartz Crystal Onyx Jade Emerald Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for $100,000 and up! There pictures say it all! Old European Cut Diamonds total 7.80tcw. There is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Platinum

Bailey Banks Biddle 1925 Art Deco Platinum Brooch With 1.62 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. A truly exquisite piece created by Bailey
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Geometric Necklace Platinum Gold 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sophisticated Art Deco diamond and emerald geometric link necklace in platinum and white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Art Deco Rock Crystal And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco rock crystal and diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, platinum and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco rock crystal and diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An art deco rock crystal and diamond from Royaal Stones Ltd, Tiffany Co. and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding an art deco rock crystal and diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Rock Crystal And Diamond?

On average, an art deco rock crystal and diamond at 1stDibs sells for $5,295, while they’re typically $1,320 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.