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Square Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gorgeous Art Deco inspired ring, showcasing a square cut sky shade color blue topaz. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Brilliant Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant Blue Sapphires is a specialty
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Step into the glamour of the Art Deco era with these exquisite stud earrings. Featuring dazzling
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut blue sapphire and round diamonds finished. 14K White Gold. Earrings Information Width: 12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand engraved diamond and blue sapphire eternity band, featuring 15 pave set G VS1 quality round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Target Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
a deep blue hue sapphire in the center and four round blue sapphires with tiny diamond halo that
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the graceful symmetry of Art Deco design, this pendant features a round bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Princess Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Magnificent Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bracelet with elaborate etching and exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An absolutely breathtaking blue sapphire and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Octagon Shape Cut Blue Topaz Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K White Gold Width: 9 mm. Length: 32 mm. Weight: 5.34 g. (approx. in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Blue Topaz and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 2.3 carat cushion shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Dinner Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This eye-catching Art Deco inspired ring features diamonds and blue sapphires in shimmering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural blue sapphire, millgrain edging
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Wide Unique Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An exceptional and extremely finely worked Diamond with Blue Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds with milgrain edge. The ring would make a lovely Art Deco style engagement ring but equally it’s a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Blue Sapphires Emeralds Gold Enamel Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
part is composed of 2 elements in gold diamonds emeralds and blue enamel, the lower part is made up of
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Revival Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Revival Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring. Centering a
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Diamond Baguette Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Rectangular 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco design diamond and blue sapphire rectangular target ring in white gold. Centered with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Tanzanite Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This Bracelet has 6.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Ye...

Cushion Shape Pink Tourmaline Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This incredible white gold Art Deco style ring features a cushion cut diamond surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An attractive Art Deco style blue sapphire and diamond ring in milgrain setting centered by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Square Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
of a square, a nod to the Art Deco movement. On either side of the sapphire frame, are five diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A fabulous pair of Art Deco inspired drop earrings decorated with round aquamarines in their
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

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

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Swirl Art Deco Style Dangle White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
smaller diamonds bordered by French cut blue sapphires. 18K White Gold. Earrings Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Openwork Pin White Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Art Deco inspired brooch showcases a luminous opal centerpiece, its captivating play
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This white gold ring is typical of the Art Deco period. It is mixture of a target and cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Fancy Specialty Cut Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This outstanding blue diamond and blue sapphire ring features a central 0.75 carat round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz Diamond Step Art Deco Style Drop White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
blue topaz and diamonds. Match them with your favorite outfit to complete your look.  14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamonds 14 Kt White Gold Aquamarine Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic and chic Art Deco Style earrings the tops
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
typical of the period and is such a pretty piece. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
it an ideal choice for any occasion. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cushion Shape London Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Make a statement with this Art Deco inspired London Blue Topaz Engagement Ring. The emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 3 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Oval GIA Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring Circa 1920 This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Estate Blue Sapphire, Diamond Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco EGL Certified 2.08 carat total natural Blue Sapphire, Diamond, and Blue Enamel
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Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond HairPin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond Hairpin Embrace the elegance of the
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

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

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Inspired Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond for its center, surrounded by French cut blue sapphire in rhombus shape and round diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Tennis Unique 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This elegant, Art Deco inspired bracelet is simply magnificent as it features 74 French cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

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

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Inspired Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond for its center, surrounded by French cut blue sapphire and round diamonds. This would make a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Grey Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphire Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold,12 round full cut diamonds and Blue Enamel, the lower parts are composed of 2 Grey Baroque pearls
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Curved Waves White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
flower. Sparkling diamonds trace the graceful curves, while vivid blue sapphires add a touch of deep
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Flower Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
elegance and classic sophistication. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.20 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Negligee
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s Diamond and Sapphire negligee set in platinum and 18 K gold. This delicate
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
feature a cushion cut sky blue topaz gemstone and diamonds. Pair them with your favorite casual
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style pendant in 14K Gold. It has oval and square cut sapphires with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Deco Style Turquoise Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round genuine Turquoise tops, middle part in white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel
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Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

Rhombus Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco inspired, with center rectangular blue sapphire. In additional, there are four French cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A deep Blue Sapphire takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired engagement ring, radiating
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Style Gold Blue Sapphire Diamonds Enamel Engraved Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY PAID BY SELLER In these Classic Art Deco style earrings we have 2 very good
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1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Charming Art Deco style engagement ring featuring a 1.6 carat (approx) Ceylon sapphire center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hexagon Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A uniquely beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond engagement ring featuring an entrancing and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Elegance Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Art Deco inspired blue sapphire and diamond pendant is beautifully designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Marquise White Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphire and diamond accent.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Introducing our stunning Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Oval Shape Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
glamour of Art Deco design. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.30 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
example of Art Deco bracelet that will always stand out and be admired. Bracelet Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 12 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Open Bracelet in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of Art Deco with our stunning Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet set
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2010s European Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Gold Art Deco bracelet with a center piece featuring a round cut diamond with a round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.