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Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. This Ring is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.76 carats total - I color with I1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Ruby 0.35 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Art Deco Style Modern Three-Piece Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
piece masterpiece.The center rose cut diamond is 0.35 carats and the two other rings have a total of 14
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2010s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.70 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond engagement ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco ring with old cut diamonds Marquise
Located in Milano, MI
Delicate ring set in gold and platinum, with rose cut and old cut diamonds. From the Deco period
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Rose Gold Triangle Diamond Ring, Engagement Chevron Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Triangle diamond bezel sets on chevron ring guard. Metal: 14k rose gold Measurement: 1mm band width
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Art-Deco Style This exemplary diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Ring Victorian 14 Karat White Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Victorian to Art Deco ring with an oval shape panel of Black Onyx
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Located in London, GB
A superb example of early 20th-century French jewellery, this Art Deco period ring truly embodies
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

1.32 + 1.04 Ct Natural Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
extraordinary ring features a stunning centerpiece adorned with a 1.32 Carat Rose Cut Diamond, radiating with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
European cut and rose cut diamonds all set in a handmade platinum mount. The central diamond in the ring is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Retro Diamond Odeonesque Cocktail Ring Rose Gold Silver Portuguese 1940
Located in Lisbon, PT
brilliant-cut diamond and rose-cut diamonds, this bold, architectural Odeonesque ring is a radiant tribute
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Staple Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this Art Deco ring features 2
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the iconic Art Deco Era in jewelry... Stunning Diamond Baguettes and Rose Cut Diamonds
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Cut .90 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Low profile rose cut diamond set on 14k gold . Cut : Rose cut Metal : 14k gold Carat Weight : 0.90
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size
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2010s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique German Rose-Cut Ring .
Located in Firenze, FI
A true vintage treasure 💍✨(1920-1930) This antique ring features a mesmerizing central rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Silver

Antique German Rose-Cut Ring .
Antique German Rose-Cut Ring .
$2,690 Sale Price
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An Art Deco 3.49ct Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old-cut diamond within square surround,setting in 18kt white gold with four rose diamond
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
twelve (12) rose cut diamonds. Ring is a size 5-3/4 and it measures 5/8" across the top.
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in platinum and features a domed setting with
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size
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2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K gold and features rose-cut diamonds. It weighs 4.18 grams and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Art Deco Diamond 18K Gold Ring
$1,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Blue Round Sapphire Baguette Diamond Halo 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Round Sapphire Baguette Diamond Halo Sun Ray 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Apx 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage roe-cut diamond ring . center round rose cut diamond , approximately .85 carat , I/J color
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring "The Cindy" Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. and 5 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .13pts. in an "Art Deco" style ring. This
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peridot Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Peridot, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco-style Ring radiates vintage glamour with a vibrant twist
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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

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

"Art Deco Style" 14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco Style" 14k rose gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 1 round pink tourmaline of gem
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2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose 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

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring has approximately
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Shape Pink Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 4.65 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US7
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum Twenty Two Round Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco French Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in Vannes, FR
overall allure of the ring. In addition, two brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 0.20 carat, adorn the
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20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Shape Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
wear from day to evening with style and grace! 14K Rose Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco White Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco style diamond band with rose gold half link on either side of the .30ct Old
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Early 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Red Halo Enamel 18k Rose Gold Ring Wedding Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Art Deco Style Diamond Red Halo Enamel 18k Rose Gold Ring Wedding Fine Jewelry This ring showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Rose Cut (Approx. 1.50-Carats) Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Rose Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 4.22 Grams Width Of Band
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond tablet ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14kThe ring features a red ruby
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid diamond ring crafted at time when the Art Deco style was at the height of
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art-Deco Nine-Stone Grain Set Rose Cut Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisitely crafted original Art-Deco 1930’s band is grain set in platinum with 9 Rose Cut
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Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Retro 3.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage rose t diamond ring. central round convex rose cut diamond , approximately 3.20 carat but
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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

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

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
for special occasions. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 5.10 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Opal Onyx Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 15.25 Carats Natural Handcut Opal. Size ITA: 17 Size USA: 8 We're
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Design Long Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt: 3.2g Diamond 1.31ct SiIver 5.058g Ring Size US-7.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco ring with old cut diamonds , yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, milgrain-set, with
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring (Approx 1.5-Carats) Diamond, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a approx. 1.5-carats oval rose-cut diamond, graded I in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds shimmering along with the band. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond bombe ring from the Art Deco era. The ring features a central old cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 11.70 Carats Cushion Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and platinum. Splendid Art Deco ring its setting presents a geometrical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Olympus Art Certified Queen Eye Diamond and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified QUEEN EYE diamond & Rose Gold Ring Rose Gold 18 K & Enameled, Diamond 0.14
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This piece is set with old and rose
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco rose cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. 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 rose cut diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco rose cut diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Rossella Ugolini and Single Stone each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our art deco rose cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 123 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring?

Prices for an art deco rose cut diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $212 and can go as high as $41,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,483.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.

Questions About Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.