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.
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Vintage Platinum, Art Deco Style Aquamarine and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 2000s Step into the elegance with this Art Deco inspired Platinum Cluster Ring. At its heart lies a stunning emerald-cut aquamarine, radia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
New 14.90 Carat Red Sapphire & Diamond Cut Sapphire 925 Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut round Red Sapphire stone and is 14.90 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 14 mm an...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
New 14.40 Carat Aquamarine & Sapphire White Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7.5. The stone is a fancy oval cut Aquamarine and is 14.40 carats. It measures 18 x 13.8 mm and is surrounded by diamond cut light blue sapphires. They look like...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, White Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 2.02ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.02 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Experience the timeless elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco masterpiece. This exquisite ring features a classic three-ston...
Diamond, Platinum
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.05 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring. The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is a beautiful cushion cut pink sapphire and is 5.05 carats. It is a very high-quality stone. It measures 10 x 10 mm and ...
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Rectangular Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, featuring a captivating rectangular-shaped natural sapphire at i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.62 Carat 3-stone Pink & White Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.75. It has 3 oval cut Pink Sapphire stones that total 1.62 carats. They measure 7.3 x 5 mm. They are surrounded by beautiful diamond cu...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 6.12ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 6.12 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.83ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.83 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.7ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 / 3.6gr
Located in SE
Old German Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Metal is solid 18 Yellow Gold , hallmarked 750. Openwork crown measures 20 mm x 11 mm x 4 mm deep. All stones have ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring - 14 kt. White gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian ring showcases a stunning rectangular design that elegantly spans across the finger. Set i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 7-Stone 5.85 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.5. It has 7 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire stones that total 5.85 cts. The stones are 6 x 4 mm. The ring is a size 6.5. They are all set i...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 5.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 5.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.44ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.44 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New Ethiopian 1.21 Carat Black Opal & Champagne Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The Opal is 8 x 6 mm and totals 1.21 carats. It comes from Ethiopia and it is prong he...
Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Style Turquoise & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 2000s Vintage Art Deco style ring set in platinum, centred with a vivid turquoise cabochon encircled by a halo of bright...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Aquamarine Dome Cabochon Ring Gold Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Dome Cabochon Ring Gold Star Cocktail Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Aquamarine Double Star Ring is a bold open bypass statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated 925 s...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 14 kt. Rose gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt rose gold. The rose gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the desi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.02ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.02 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.75ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.75 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 7.20 Carat Deep Pink Topaz 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just absolutely radiant. It's almost Magenta in color. It is a size 75. It is a beautiful fancy cut Deep Pink Oval stone and is 7.20 Carats. The main stone is 12 x ...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 6.24 Carat Aquamarine Solitaire 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6. The stone is a fancy oval cut Aquamarine and is 6.24 carats. It measures 14 x 12 mm. It is set in a gorgeous 24k Yellow Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver band. ...
Aquamarine, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.60 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire & Spinel 24k Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 5.60 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 10.8 x 9 mm and is surr...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k G...
14K White Gold Mosaic Baguette Cut Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Featuring a unique split-shank band, this ring creates a sense of openness and lightness on the finger, while the elevated central setting adds a touch of structural drama. he center...
14k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.00ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.00 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CID 14K Yellow Gold 7.8 Carat London Blue & .15 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I can't say enough about how beautiful this stunning ring is! The color of this stones is just gorgeous! It is a baguette cut London Blue Topaz and it is 7.87 carats. It is flan...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.70 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors of the stones in this ring. It's just a great combination. The ring is a size 6.25 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut sapph...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
14KT White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring showcases a distinctive crossover or "infinity" design, where two paths of metal twist around each other. One path is set with vibrant blue sapphires, while the other is ado...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chimento 18k Yellow & White Gold Expendable Finger Ring and Scarf Ring
By Chimento
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a versatile piece. Worn as a ring it can fit a size 5 to 7.5 finger. AND you can also wear it as a scarf ring. See Photos. It is made of 18k Yellow and White Gold by...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.10ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.10 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum, Deco Style Black Opal and Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Black Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 2000s This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring showcases a striking oval-shaped cluster design, expertly crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold & Pearl B W Bjorn Wechstrom Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! It is a rare vintage find. The ring has a split in the band so it will fit a 5.5 to a 6.5 size ring finger It has a 5 mm multi-color pearl as th...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.30ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.30 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New .80 Carat Blue Sapphire Pave Leaf 14k White Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful solitaire ring with a great leaf design. The stones are natural diamond cut Blue Sapphires. My best guess is that they total .8 carats. They are set in a 14k W...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, White Gold, 14k Gold
New 6.05 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful color of the stone in this ring. The ring is a size 7.25 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut amethyst stone and is 6.05 carats. It ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.8 ctw. Ruby 1.6 ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold ØUS5.5/ 7.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in Europe ca. 1920s- 1930s. No hallmarks, Metal solid 16 Yellow Gold. Carved band with scallop shells on the shoulders, double openwor...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Men's 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
A thoroughly handsome example of American Art Deco men's jewelry, this 14K two-tone gold solitaire ring pairs a bold, graphic silhouette with the fine hand-detailing that separates p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14K White Gold - 3.01ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Athena Intaglio Carnelian solid 10 - 12K Gold Ø 6.5US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with fine Intaglio of Athena / Minerva - ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts. As the patron deity of Athens, she was famed for her intelle...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.23ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.23 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 14k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with ruby total approx. 1.80 ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 – EU. 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.10 Carat Royal Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is a Royal Blue Topaz and is 3.10 carats. The stone is a fancy pear cut stone and measures 11 x 9 mm and is flanked by diamond cut white sapphires that run down the on eit...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 18K White Gold - 2.67ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.67 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Platinum Carved Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond, Platinum, Carved Ruby wide band ring 20th century This spectacular Art Deco ring features round cut, baguette and trilliant cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US7.5 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with natural old european diamond cut Diamonds. Most likely US made, ca 1930s. Hallmarked with logo of maker B&K and 18K Pl...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Across Finger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the bold geometry and refined elegance that defines the Ar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Gold & Silver We pay for Duties and Shipping Experience elevated Mediterranean luxury with this rare Bochic “Capri” Vin...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.94ct 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire totaling 1.00ct and a central brilliant-cut diamond totaling approx. 0.92ct – J – VS2 – and on the shank brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx....
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K & Silver “Circa 90s”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Gold & Silver We pay for Duties and Shipping Experience elevated Mediterranean luxury with this rare Bochic “Capri” Vint...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.30 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Yellow Citrine stone and is 4.30 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and is surrounded by di...
Citrine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 14K Yellow - 1.03ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 1.03 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 2.05ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 2.05 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald 1.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K / 14K Gold Ø US5 / 3.5 gr
Located in SE
Old European Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s. No hallmarks , band tested solid 18K Gold parts of crown in 14K Gold with top in White Gold or Silver. Natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 4m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Italian Citrine & Diamond Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Italian Citrine & Diamond Ring 18K Gold & Silver We pay for Duties and Shipping Experience elevated Mediterranean luxury with this rare Boch...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring - 18K Yellow - 3.16ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.16 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal 8 Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Victorian to Art Deco Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Flower Rings we have seen. The ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The extraordinary ro...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco Target Ring, a true testament to timeless elegance. This stunning piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Platinum French Stamped, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1930s A striking example of true Art Deco elegance, this authentic 1930s platinum ring showcases a beautifully ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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