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1.38Ct Diamond, Ruby Emerald 14k White Gold Dress Ring - Art Deco - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.38 carat diamond, emerald and ruby and 14 karat white gold Art Deco style
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
art deco filigree ring has a nice old european cut diamond in the center with four french cut emeralds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

French Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Weight: 7.1 g. US Size : 7,75 , Free resize, please contact us. Authentic Art deco ring – French work
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Stud/Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18k white gold ladies clip on earrings with emeralds ( 2 CT total ) and diamonds (0.36 CT
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 18k white gold ladies clip on earrings with emeralds ( 2 CT total ) and diamonds (0.36 CT
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.40 Carat Emerald 0.60 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Cut: Oval Mixed Carat: 2.40 ct Color: Green Side Stones: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-style Engagement ring in 18K yellow gold features a 2 carat oval emerald framed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Sapphire Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. This charming art deco ring is set in the center of a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Pear Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
bezel set French cut and round brilliant diamonds accenting. The chain measures 18 inches. The pendant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite Art Deco style emerald and diamond ring, crafted in 18k white gold. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite Art Deco style emerald and diamond ring, crafted in 18k white gold. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron 1925 Art Deco Sapphire, Square Cut Diamond Platinum Dress Set
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Elegant Art Deco gentleman's dress set by Boucheron c.1925, comprising a pair of double ended chain
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

.65 Ct. Hexagonal Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
bezel surrounded by French cut emerald and diamond accent. The ring of a lifetime! Ring Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Emerald Diamond Art Deco Linear Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
: 4.68 g • Emerald Gemstones: 10 – 1.46 cts • Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): 55/ - 0.56 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
brilliant cut diamond set in bezel and surrounded by a halo of French cut emerald with milgrain detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French Cut Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
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20th Century Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Tanzanite Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Rectangular Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
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 Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9 mm. Semi Mount Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Semi-mount ring features a setting framed by vibrant French cut emeralds, with diamond-adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

French Modern Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel. Our opinion : A green garnet-diamond ring in the spirit of art deco, with an intense and vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum

French Antique Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant necklace has a geometric shaped design claw set with an emerald cut amethyst and rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ribbon Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ribbons of diamonds are endless in these one-of-a-kind French Art Deco earrings. With 1.85 carats
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 5.40 Carat Emerald 0.54 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
platinum. It features 45 baguette cut emeralds and 9 round old cut diamonds. Emeralds: 5.40ct, very
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 6.00 Total Carat Mixed Square Step Cut Diamond Link Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite and unusual diamond line bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Lily Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds with the total weight of 1.8 carat framed with 1.75 total carats of French cut emeralds fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace vintage elegance with this Oval Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dreicer Co. Antique Art Deco 14k Gold 12.6ct GIA Sapphire Diamond Mesh Purse
By Dreicer Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamond lined top that adds a truly glamorous touch to this fine piece. Four of the French rectangular cut
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bailey Banks Biddle 1925 Art Deco Brooch Platinum 4.74 Cwt. Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones, such: white colorless diamonds and Colombian emeralds. The emeralds have French
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sophia D. 3.58 Carat Emerald Cut Center Diamond and Emerald Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Created and designed by Sophia D. This Art Deco inspired ring features an emerald cut center
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead Necklace in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement with this Art Deco style dinner ring, featuring a vivid oval emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.27 Carat Diamond 0.14ct Emerald Onyx Shield Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
pcs. brilliant cut diamonds: TW 0.27ct, RW-W, VS-SI - 10 pcs. square step cut emeralds: TW 0.14ct
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagonal halo of round cut diamonds and French cut emerald. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k yellow gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald engagement ring, center fancy yellow diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace, French
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Emerald Bead and Diamond Longchain Necklace. This necklace has tumbled emerald beads
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Mint Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art ceco, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold art deco mint green
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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.40 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
French cut emeralds. A tres chic and magnifique Jazz Age jewel. Hand fabricated in 18k white gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
aglitter with French cut emeralds and diamonds. The ring would make a lovely Art Deco style engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald White Diamond Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Handcut Onyx Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.55 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.32 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Emerald with Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive Art Deco style emerald and diamond ring in milgrain setting centered by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style ring sits low and hugs the finger nicely. It features round old cut diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Target Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, center diamond with an outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold setting accented by French cut emeralds and round diamonds. The emeralds were add for its lively
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carving Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carved and cabochon natural emeralds. The curvaceous border glistens with round cut diamonds and lines of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

0.89 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcases a striking 0.89 carat square-cut emerald at its center, surrounded by sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Coral Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
total) Gemstones II Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 8 Weight: 0.24 Carat (approx. in total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This striking Art Deco style pendant showcases a vivid oval emerald at its center. Flanked on each
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Old European cut center diamond enhanced by a halo of Emerald gemstones. This
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphires offers a timeless Art Deco look, perfect for adding a touch of vintage sophistication and luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centering an oval cut Ceylon Sapphire, accented by French cut Emeralds, enhanced by round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Green Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: French Cut Number: 12 Weight: 0.50 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Antique Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style antique platinum and 14K yellow gold emerald and diamond shield ring. Centering one
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
closed setting of an emerald-cut aquamarine in a surround of rose-cut diamonds. The basket is openwork
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Daring Art Deco Marquise Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Vintage 1 3/4 Ct Center
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Plano is a daring Art Deco marquise diamond and emerald engagement ring. Bursting from the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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French Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french art deco emerald cut diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect french art deco emerald cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A french art deco emerald cut diamond from Sophia D and Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and french cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a french art deco emerald cut diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Art Deco Emerald Cut Diamond?

The price for a french art deco emerald cut diamond starts at $3,250 and tops out at $200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,000.

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.