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GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 6 Carat Pear Cut Halo Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 14 Karat Emerald-Cut Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
GIA Certified 14k Emerald-Cut Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring From a stately New
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Minimalist 4 Carat Halo Natural Green Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring For Her
Located in Orlando, Florida
Minimalist 4 Carat Halo Natural Green Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring For Her A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Burma Ruby Diamond Emerald Wedding Band, Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Ruby Statement Ring, 18K Gold Ruby Wedding Ring, Antique Ruby Diamond Promise Ring, Art Deco Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.72 Carat Antique Fine Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Halo Emerald Ring Green Emerald Wedding Ring, Art Deco Bridal Ring For Her → Jewelry Type - Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful statement ring flaunts a 22 carats emerald-cut Swiss Blue Topaz surrounded by a halo
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby Snake Fashion Ring Unique Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, unique vintage art deco ruby wedding ring, ruby diamond ring, victorian ruby ring, diamond engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

8.17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
This incredible statement ring demands attention with its impressive size and classical Art Deco
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.44 Carat Mali Garnet Ring with Tsavorite and Black Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
include an tsavorite halo and black diamonds. Garnet – 3.44cts Diamond – 0.91cts Ring Size - 7
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yell...

Contemporary 1.13ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
white gold Rosalyn Ring is a dazzling masterpiece, featuring concentric halos of sapphires and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone and Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A Blue moonstone marquise in a halo of diamonds radiates with tapered baguettes of Sapphire
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanit...

Luminous Large Ring in Lapis, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
A Mother of Pearl marquise in a halo of Diamonds radiates with tapered baguettes of Malachite
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.76 Halo Emerald and Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in București, B
Halo Emerald Wedding Stud Earrings, Vintage Emerald Gold Wedding Earrings, Art Deco Emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ring and Earrings Set with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring, they are surrounded by a halo of blue sapphire and 10 emerald cut diamonds on each earring, with
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1990s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Halo Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Halo Dinner Ring. Featuring one emerald weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.00 Carat Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Set off by a French cut emerald halo and faithfully rendered by hand in an Art Deco style octagon
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful old cut emerald is highlighted in the centre of this 1930s ring. The lovely green
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire with Emerald Halo and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or to commemorate an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring Platinum Bezel Setting Halo
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rendered in the Art Deco style, the bezel setting boasts a milgrain halo of shimmering old European cut
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco Old European Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set with a diamond and emerald circular halo surround French cut emeralds are bright green and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Illusion Set Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and shimmering round diamonds. A stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring or dinner ring! Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Illusion Set Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and shimmering round diamonds. A stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring or dinner ring! Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell Art Deco 2.32 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dinner ring centers an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat. Eye clean and vividly
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Art Deco style engagement ring is a Belrose confection, skillfully made by our platinum-smith
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Art Deco inspired emerald cut diamond halo ring set in platinum. The
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Early Art Deco 2.60 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.95 carat Vividly transparent with bright
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Deco Cushion Emerald Double Halo 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Emerald diamond ring was inspired in a double Halo and crafted in 18k white gold. It centered
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 4.27 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 4.27 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring. Featuring one octagonal step
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco remains a favorite period for many antique design jewelry lovers. This ring is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired emerald cut diamond and sapphire ring set in platinum. The ring is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Old European Diamond, Emerald and Diamond Halo and Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Antique Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring -Platinum, Diamonds, Emeralds Features: 2.59 carat Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.67 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.47 carats total - transparent medium
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic Art Deco inspired halo design ring with an oval shaped emerald and a halo of grain set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco-Style Emerald Ring, 1.46 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite ring captures the geometric elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco era. At its
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
four with French cut emeralds. The milgrain adds to the vintage style. Ring Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.87cts Diamond Emerald Platinum Deco Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite display of elegance, brilliance, and color in an Art Deco Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond with Emerald and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fabulous Art Deco inspired ring stars a resplendent rich shiny fancy yellow emerald cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
14K White Gold Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Art Deco Style Ring. The ring is new has never been
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco 6.15 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed oval cut Colombian emerald weighing approximately 5.55 carats Semi-transparent
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A chic emerald-cut amethyst is presented in classic Art Deco style. The glorious gemstone radiates
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald French Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald French Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.15 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring features a beautiful 1.15 carat emerald at
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.15 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring features a beautiful 1.15 carat emerald at
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Russian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful emerald and diamond ring from the early (ca1920) Art Deco era! This ring is of Russian
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Vintage 1920s Russian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ceylon Sapphire with Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or to commemorate an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.99ctt Emerald with Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond halo ring with millgrain and iligree work. 0.99 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco GIA 2.27 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 2.27 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring.  Featuring one
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A breathtaking grass-green Colombian emerald engagement ring wows with a striking Art Deco style
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.01ct Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A striking halo engagement ring showcasing a 1.01-carat natural emerald in an emerald cut. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating emerald and diamond halo ring crafted in white gold, showcasing an AGL certified pear
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2010s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
invigorating green calibrated cabochon cut emeralds. The ring is crafted in platinum, size 7 and may easily be
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald halo ring art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald halo ring 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 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald halo ring art deco — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beyond Fine Jewelry, FERRUCCI and Be.Jolie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An emerald halo ring art deco can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 48 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Finding an emerald halo ring art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco?

On average, an emerald halo ring art deco at 1stDibs sells for $8,678, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $131,000 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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.