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Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Gold Turquoise Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,light blue color enamel, 2 Lapislazuli flat plain drops Length 50 mm
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1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Warm Oval Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring showcases a bezel set oval diamond surrounded by twenty-four French cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Omega 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Pair of Art Deco design with sapphire and diamond earrings, each of shield-shaped, millegrain set
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Shape Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
design. The bold contrast between the deep blue sapphires and the sparkling diamonds enhances the central
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1935 Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an octagonal scissor cut natural unenhanced Ceylon
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Style Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Art Deco style sapphire and diamond ring. Showcasing one fine quality natural bezel set
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20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
hand-crafted 18K white gold mount with plain band. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Oval Shape Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A beautiful Art Deco inspired ring with an 2.30 carat oval aquamarine center and round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Tanzanite Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and Tanzanite target ring, center diamond with an outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamond Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
tanzanite surrounded by an octagon diamond halo. The geometric elements add a touch of Art Deco flair to
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Stud 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant-cut diamonds are arranged around the outside of the sapphire. Information Style: Art Deco Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Inspired Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 1.73 carat cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Teal Blue Turquoise Diamond Onyx Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Brooch Pin
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
elegance and sophistication perfectly fits into the Art Deco jewelry style. 14K White Gold. Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Sapphire and diamond Art Deco-inspired ring with seventeen sapphires totaling 1.92 carats. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Ceylon Round Sapphire Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A contemporary Art Deco design rectangular ceylon, onyx and diamond ring crafted in white gold. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.44 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a sign of pure love. For centuries, diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Baroque Pearls Ruby Cabs Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
is gold full cut diamonds and blue enamel, at the bottom we have 2 white baroque pearls of 12 mm. in
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Teal Blue Turquoise Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
elegance and sophistication perfectly fits into the Art Deco jewelry style. Brooch Information Width: 13
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Coral Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in white gold ,12 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel, bottom parts 2 plain Turquoise flat drops
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1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

GIA Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified Platinum Art Deco sapphire and diamond link tennis bracelet. This exquisite Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully detailed ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
calibrated sapphires, which is not very visible. Our opinion : A timeless Art Deco sapphire-diamond ring
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.07 Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1920's Art Deco filigree sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Platinum pendant necklace
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Onyx 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This big, bold, and colorful Art Deco style ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Oval Floral White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
oval blue sapphire and round cut diamond set in white gold. Each features .30 carat sapphire center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Japanese Maple Tree Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Art Deco-period brooch showcases the elegant image of a Japanese Maple tree, adorned
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Three Stone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
calibre cut natural blue sapphires. The top face of the shank is accented with six round cut diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Carved Engraved Jade 14K Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large oval cabochons of blue sapphire support 2 white gold diamond and blue enamel elements, at
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1.3 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.3 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920 Description: A stunning Art Deco ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch Unually large brooch set with one natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Inspired by Art Deco era, this gorgeous ring is set with oval shaped Ceylon sapphire in the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco era, with a perfect balance of modern flair and vintage charm. The vibrant blue topaz stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond with emerald and sapphire target ring, made in the style of Art Deco. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Pearl Ruby Yellow Blue Sapphire White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 10.00 Carats of Rubies and Colored Sapphires (Green
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, S...

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
emerald and round diamond in beautiful halo designs. Adorn yourself with an Art Deco inspired jewelry in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Bow Crown 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut sapphires. The milgraining
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Blue Tanzanite Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
You’ll be delighted to wear this splendid one-of-a-kind Art Deco inspired ring. Crafted in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Era 6.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a natural cushion cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Round GIA 1.52 Carat Diamonds Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Featured is a beautifully designed Art-Deco style diamond ring setting that has been fitted with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Asscher Blue Aquamarine Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Square Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Mens Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
poshed yellow gold and white rhodium plated on diamond area. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco Diamond Gem Set Platinum Jardinière Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully hand-crafted this Art Deco Jardinière brooch from ca 1925 is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Round Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond London Blue Topaz Halo Set Art Deco Style Round 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of London blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Jade Gold Diamond Emerald Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
On the top of these classy Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small
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2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkably unique ring that was crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K White and Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a gorgeous 18k white and yellow gold ring, made in Italy in the Art Deco period. The shape
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Art Deco sapphire and diamond tablet ring. The ring showcases a central old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Diamond White Gold Circle Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art Deco style blue topaz taper baguette diamond white gold circle stud earrings. These stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut sapphire studded diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This distinctly Art Deco ring is crafted in white 18K gold. It is centered with an oval
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Majestic art deco Chain pendant with diamond and blue opal in 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
art that captivates with its elegance and grace. The centerpiece of this pendant is a stunning oval
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond signet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

Antique 7.15 mm Pearl Round Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An original antique ring, showcasing a 7.15 mm pearl, set on an art deco style setting encrusted
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

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Blue Diamond Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact blue diamond art deco you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 2249 antique edition and 567 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a blue diamond art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A blue diamond art deco from Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Luigi Ferrara and Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a blue diamond art deco, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Blue Diamond Art Deco?

Prices for a blue diamond art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $297 and can go as high as $325,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,799.

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

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