The Art Deco period is characterized by geometric lines and the predominance of diamonds, the use of platinum and ornamental stones like onyx. Also the Art Deco rings have the same characteristics: forms often clear, frank, extremely drawn lines. It is a very graphic movement that lasted for a few years and that is now the delight of collectors. Art Deco rings are very sought after because they have a lot of style and are timeless.
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed bezel, set with a 0.08-carat old-cut diamond in the center. The top is decorated with eight navette-cut (synthetic) sapphires and eight rose-cut diamonds. The settings are finely beaded. Art deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and dog head hallmark (French State hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum).
Art Deco pearl ring in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco ring with a large flat base pearl, or mabe pearl. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with fine stylized leaves and set with four old-cut diamonds. The pearl has a beautiful luster. Art Deco ring, circa 1930.
Owl hallmark (french State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Edwardian opal diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique ring with a large oval cabochon-cut precious opal. The opal is surrounded by 25 rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with stylized leaves in platinum. The opal is translucent and has a beautiful play of blue, green, yellow and orange colors. Antique ring, Edwardian period, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 55 UE or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Dimensions: 23 x 14 mm
Estimated opal weight: 3.8 carats
Condition: scratches from use, small dent in the gold underneath
Art Deco geometrical ring in platinum. Rectangular ring from the 1930s, set with a line of three old-cut diamonds, framed by two lines of four single-cut diamonds. The ring’s geometric lines are typical of the Art Deco period, with the central line slightly raised to create asymmetry and volume. Art Deco period ring, circa 1930, France.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and numbering inside the ring.
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be resized)
Condition: fine wear scratches and small chip on one of the stones (visible with a magnifying glass only).
Circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. Ring set with a central flat Dutch rose-cut diamond. The diamond is raised by eight prongs and surrounded by 12 rose-cut diamonds on a platinum setting. Antique ring, late Art Deco, early Retro period, France, Lyon.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the goldsmith’s mark of Rénart François (active in Lyon from 1934).
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be changed)
Tray size: 14 x 14 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.05 ct
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.30 ct
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Art Deco garnet ring in 14 karat (585) white gold. Ring with a colourless stone (goshenite), framed by two round rose-coloured garnets. The ring is decorated with scrolls and pearl motifs. Antique ring, circa 1920/1930.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger size: 59 or 8.75 US (can be changed)
Estimated weight of the goshenite: 0.40 carat
Total estimated weight of garnets: 0.46 carat
Art Deco diamonds ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Ring set with 13 rose-cut diamonds and two small round rubies. The central diamond is an old cut and weighs approximately 0.05 carats. The structure of the ring is openwork. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Partially stamped eagle hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 7.75 US (resizeable)
Maximum width of the ring: 12 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.19 carat
Estimated weight of rubies: 0.02 carat
Art Deco half eternity ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Half eternity band set with fourteen single-cut diamonds. Angular edges, typical of early 20th-century wedding bands. French Art Deco ring, circa 1920.
Finger size: 49 EU or 5 US (small change of size possible).
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and RC goldsmith’s hallmark.
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds. American half wedding band set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds on a gray platinum setting. Antique wedding band from the early 20th century.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for platinum)
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (No sizing possible).
Tank ring with diamonds in 18-karat white gold (750) and platinum. Tank ring set with a synthetic blue spinel of square cut. The spinel faces two lines of four old-cut diamonds (eight diamonds in total) set on a raised roll. The ring has harmonious volumes, sometimes rounded, sometimes geometric, typical of this period. Tank ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizeable)
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.46 ct
Estimated weight of synthetic spinel: 2.5 ct
Art Deco diamond ring in 14-karat gold (585) and platinum. Hexagonal Art Deco ring set with three old mine cut diamonds in a bezel setting. The ring is elegantly decorated with geometric lines and openwork motifs, typical of the Art Deco period. Antique ring, Italy, circa 1925.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14-karat gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizeable)
Dimensions of the setting: 18 x 10 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamonds: 0.15 ct