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Erte Peacock Rayonnement Ring Ltd Edition Emerald Diamond Vintage 14k Gold
Erte Peacock Rayonnement Ring Ltd Edition Emerald Diamond Vintage 14k Gold

Erte Peacock Rayonnement Ring Ltd Edition Emerald Diamond Vintage 14k Gold

By Erté

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Erte peacock "Rayonnement" (radiance) emerald & diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s).

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Circle Fine Art Vintage 14k Gold Sz 5 Jewelry
Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Circle Fine Art Vintage 14k Gold Sz 5 Jewelry

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring Circle Fine Art Vintage 14k Gold Sz 5 Jewelry

By Circle Fine Art

Located in Torrance, CA

The cocktail ring makes a nice statement on the hand. The medium rise ring (10.5mm - 0.41 inches) sits comfortably on the finger.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Erte Lapis Gold Ring
Erte Lapis Gold Ring

Erte Lapis Gold Ring

By Erté

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1980s, Erte, 14k,USA. Erte, a Russian aristocrat ex-pat working in Paris, created a body of work that was central to the Art Deco aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Erte Limited Edition Diamond Gold Ring
Erte Limited Edition Diamond Gold Ring

Erte Limited Edition Diamond Gold Ring

By Erté

Located in South Pasadena, CA

This unique 14 karat gold and diamond ring, signed Erte, numbered 41 out of a limited edition of 100, its unique aesthetics composed by a fan-shaped design fanning out across the han...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Erté 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst MOP & DiamondPear Cocktail Ring
Erté 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst MOP & DiamondPear Cocktail Ring

Erté 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst MOP & DiamondPear Cocktail Ring

By Erté

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.22 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring
Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring

Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Erte Alouette 14k Yellow Gold Ring in the famous Erte Art Deco style the ring measures 1 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, centrally set with an oval Blue Topaz set on top o...

Category

1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring
Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring

Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte Alouette 14k Yellow Gold Ring in the famous Erte Art Deco style the ring measures 7/8 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, centrally set with an oval Blue Topaz set on to...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Erte Gold and Gem Set Rayonnement Ring
Erte Gold and Gem Set Rayonnement Ring

Erte Gold and Gem Set Rayonnement Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte "Rayonnement" Ring 14K Yellow Gold and set with a Fine Color Oval Emerald approximately 1/2 carat and further set with Diamonds atop a Mother of Pearl background .

Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock"  Ring
Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock"  Ring

Erte Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Erte "Peacock" Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Erte "Peacock" Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring

Erte "Peacock" Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte ' Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring
Erte Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

Erte Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst "Peacock" Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Erte Romain de Tirtoff "Peacock" collection Ring, 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Erte Clair De Lune Gold and Gem Set Ring
Erte Clair De Lune Gold and Gem Set Ring

Erte Clair De Lune Gold and Gem Set Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Erte Clair De Lune Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl and centrally set with an oval Amethyst surrounded by Diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Erte Coquillage Yellow Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring
Erte Coquillage Yellow Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring

Erte Coquillage Yellow Gold and Diamonds Art Deco Style Ring

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Erte Coquillage 14k Yellow Gold Ring, in the famous Erte Art Deco style, the Fan shape top of the ring measures 1 inch X 3/4 inch and is set with Round Brilliant cut Diamo...

Category

1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Erté Rayonnement Ruby Diamond, and Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Erté Rayonnement Ruby Diamond, and Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Erté Rayonnement Ruby Diamond, and Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Erté

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

An elegant cocktail ring by designer Erte. The ring features a cabochon cut Ruby, with round single cut Diamonds and black enamel , set in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Erte 14k Yellow Gold 0.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring
Erte 14k Yellow Gold 0.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring

Erte 14k Yellow Gold 0.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Erté 14k yellow gold ring features a graceful peacock motif set with approximately 0.75tcw of rich amethyst and sparkling diamonds.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte' Lapis and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Erte' Lapis and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Erte' Lapis and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Inside the ring is engraved with "Erte 9 of 500 signed"

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gent's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Ring by Erte

Gent's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Ring by Erte

By Erté

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vintage ring designed by Erte features a tigers eye gemstone and is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte Lapis Mabe Pearl Gold "Soleil Noir" Domed Ring
Erte Lapis Mabe Pearl Gold "Soleil Noir" Domed Ring

Erte Lapis Mabe Pearl Gold "Soleil Noir" Domed Ring

By Erté

Located in Narberth, PA

The artist emphasized this ring with many fashion looks of the Twenties and Thirties, and its 'look' is so original and distinctive, that it is sometimes referred to as 'The Erté Rin...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold

Lapis Lazuli and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring by Erte
Lapis Lazuli and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring by Erte

Lapis Lazuli and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring by Erte

By Erté

Located in Lombard, IL

Attractive lapis lazuli 14k yellow gold ring by Erte, beveled design radiating outwards set with one custom fancy cut lapis lazuli stone - Quality and Maker's Mark - CFA Erte 14K 11/75

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte 14 Karat Gold Peacock Rayonnement Ring Diamonds Ruby Limited Edition
Erte 14 Karat Gold Peacock Rayonnement Ring Diamonds Ruby Limited Edition

Erte 14 Karat Gold Peacock Rayonnement Ring Diamonds Ruby Limited Edition

By Erté

Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Outstanding limited edition Erte 14k gold Rayonnement Peacock ring of which this is 234 / 250.

Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Erté Art Deco Style "Beloved Brooch", Circa 1980s USA Only
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By Erté

Located in Northampton, MA

This is a rare, original limited edition Erté silver, 14K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond brooch created in the early 1980s. This particular brooch is signed on the back, "...

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
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By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

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Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 1990s 7.10 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Vintage 1990s 7.10 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds in Platinum

Vintage 1990s 7.10 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds in Platinum

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage platinum ring featuring a 7.10 carat green tourmaline in an 18K yellow gold half bezel design. Additionally there are 46 round diamond accents that total 1.35 carats, F-G co...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Lemon Citrine Cocktail Ring in Textured 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accent
Lemon Citrine Cocktail Ring in Textured 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accent

Lemon Citrine Cocktail Ring in Textured 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accent

By Eytan Brandes 1

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This freeform solitaire was designed and sculpted here in our shop by Eytan Brandes. It's a one-of-a-kind piece created specifically to show off a huge, roughly egg-shaped lemon cit...

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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring
Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring

Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic ring by Bulgari features a gorgeous oval cabochon rubelite measuring approximately 10.20 x 7.80 x 4.85 mm and weighing 4.15 carats. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold in a ...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...

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Materials

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

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By Bulgari

Located in Tokyo, JP

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Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
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Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring

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Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set

By Erté

Located in Southampton, PA

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Erte Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact erte ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a erte ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A erte ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a erte ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Erte Ring?

The price for a erte ring starts at $895 and tops out at $3,295 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,350.

Erté for sale on 1stDibs

Born Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990) in St. Petersburg, Russia, to an aristocratic family, the artist known as Erté — a pseudonym derived from the French pronunciation of his initials — was a Renaissance man of the art and design world. He worked in graphic arts, interior design, fashion, jewelry and set design for the stage and silver screen, becoming a leader of the Art Deco style.

Moving to Paris in 1912, Erté worked as a fashion designer under couturier Paul Poiret before securing a job with Harper’s Bazaar as a cover artist. Over 22 years, Erté created more than 240 magazine covers alongside his ongoing work in fashion design.

Extending his prolific career into theater sets, costumes, prints and lithographs, Erté became one of the most famous artists of the era. His style — a combination of the nature-inspired flourishes of Art Nouveau and bold, geometric linework — directly contributed to the birth of Art Deco, earning him the nickname “the Father of Art Deco.”

After a lull of creative production in the 1940s and 1950s, Erté reentered the public eye in the 1960s, when a renewed interest in Art Deco had taken shape.

Creating colorful lithographs, bold serigraphs (silk-screen prints) and bronze sculptures, he contributed to a resurgence of the style in France and beyond. This late-life acclaim for his art led to exhibitions in museums and galleries all over the world as well as his first published monograph in 1970. That same year he was awarded the title of Chevalier du Mérite Artistique et Cultural and in 1976 was named Officier des Arts et Lettres by the French government.

Today, Erté’s works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and LACMA in Los Angeles.

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of Erté art, including fine art prints, paintings and other works.

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.