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Vintage Art Deco Era Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25
Vintage Art Deco Era Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25

Vintage Art Deco Era Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25

Located in Montgomery, AL

We hardly find french cut bands!! This beauty is just perfect for everyday love & wear. Band Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Band Width: 2.4mm Band Height: ...

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20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band

Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Eternity Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Band

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 12-18 Round Diamonds, G Color VS1 Clarity, 0.40-0.55 Carats, 12-18 Round Ceylon Blue Sapphires, 0.40-0.65 Carats...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Carre Cut Sapphire Wedding Ring. Hand Engraved Eternity Band Platinum
Art Deco Carre Cut Sapphire Wedding Ring. Hand Engraved Eternity Band Platinum

Art Deco Carre Cut Sapphire Wedding Ring. Hand Engraved Eternity Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Age: Vintage Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1930 Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Cut: Carre Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.20 Cts in Diamonds
Art Deco 1920 Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.20 Cts in Diamonds

Art Deco 1920 Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.20 Cts in Diamonds

Located in Aventura, FL

Step into the world of timeless glamour with this exquisite Art Deco eternity band, expertly crafted in lustrous platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Baguette & Single Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Baguette & Single Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Baguette & Single Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (6) Baguette & (30) Old Single Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - Nice White Brilliant Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Total W...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.45 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Art Deco 0.45 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Art Deco 0.45 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 0.45 carats total L/M color with VS2 to I1 clarity Flanked by milgrain edges Tested as platinum Circa: 1...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.15ctw Diamond & Ruby 3 Row Eternity Band Ring sz 4.5
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.15ctw Diamond & Ruby 3 Row Eternity Band Ring sz 4.5

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.15ctw Diamond & Ruby 3 Row Eternity Band Ring sz 4.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (33) Natural Genuine Rubies - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Red - 1.0ctw (approx.) (76) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamon...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Eternity Ruby Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum 2.40mm
Eternity Ruby Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum 2.40mm

Eternity Ruby Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum 2.40mm

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.40mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity band...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band

Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This wonderful full diamond eternity band holds a total of approximately 1.5carats of diamonds. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 3.2mm

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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Eternity Platinum Floral Band. 0.20ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 4.7mm
Eternity Platinum Floral Band. 0.20ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 4.7mm

Eternity Platinum Floral Band. 0.20ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 4.7mm

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 7.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite floral motif diamond wedding band is a true testament to timeless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band. 0.60ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 3mm
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band. 0.60ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 3mm

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band. 0.60ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 3mm

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Eternity Band – 1.50 ct – Platinum
Vintage Diamond Eternity Band – 1.50 ct – Platinum

Vintage Diamond Eternity Band – 1.50 ct – Platinum

Located in beverly hills, CA

Gracefully timeless, beautifully crafted. This vintage eternity band features round brilliant diamonds encircling the entire band, delivering 360° sparkle. A delicate engraving along...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity Engagement Band
Handmade Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity Engagement Band

Handmade Platinum Pave Diamond Eternity Engagement Band

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Art Deco Hand Engraved Eternity Pave Diamond Band.

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.5
Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.5

Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.5

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love finding vintage bands!! Especially when they are inscribed with such details including dates! Band Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Engraved On Si...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Eternity Band. Diamond Each Side Wedding Band Platinum H VS 2.50mm
Platinum Eternity Band. Diamond Each Side Wedding Band Platinum H VS 2.50mm

Platinum Eternity Band. Diamond Each Side Wedding Band Platinum H VS 2.50mm

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Channel-Set Wedding Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Width of Ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alternate Marquise Round Wedding Band. 0.70TWC Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Alternate Marquise Round Wedding Band. 0.70TWC Diamond Eternity Band Platinum

Alternate Marquise Round Wedding Band. 0.70TWC Diamond Eternity Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Marquise Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.7mm Band Style: Eternity Band Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable This exqui...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternating Eternity Band Platinum
Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternating Eternity Band Platinum

Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternating Eternity Band Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stones: Diamond & Sapphire Diamond Weight: Approx 1.30 Carats Sapphire Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Alternating Band, Ete...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring

Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This eternity band holds 35 rubies and each measure approx 5pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 2.7g

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 0.80 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Art Deco 0.80 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Art Deco 0.80 CTW French Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total H/I color with VS2 to SI1 clarity Accented by milgrain edges Tested as platinum Circa: ...

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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring

Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This eternity band holds 20 rubies and each measure approx 10pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 2.7g

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band

Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 22 channel set Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats. Circa 1930s 5.5mm wide Size 4

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Platinum Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band
Handmade Platinum Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band

Handmade Platinum Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco Inspired Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band Made in Platinum.

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Round Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
Round Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

Round Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Platinum eternity wedding band studded with 28 bead-set round brilliant cut diamonds, featuring milgrain detailing and high p...

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2010s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Engraved Platinum Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Platinum Fine Milgrain 2mm Unisex
Engraved Platinum Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Platinum Fine Milgrain 2mm Unisex

Engraved Platinum Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Platinum Fine Milgrain 2mm Unisex

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Hand-Engraved Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable This exquisite handcrafted wedding band is a celebration of timeless elegance a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Platinum

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Band. Alternate Half Eternity Wedding Band 2.35mm
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Band. Alternate Half Eternity Wedding Band 2.35mm

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Band. Alternate Half Eternity Wedding Band 2.35mm

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 5.75 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Half Eternity Band Band Width: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Half Eternity Wedding Band. Round Diamond Notch Band Platinum 2.20mm
Tiffany Half Eternity Wedding Band. Round Diamond Notch Band Platinum 2.20mm

Tiffany Half Eternity Wedding Band. Round Diamond Notch Band Platinum 2.20mm

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Country of Origin: Spain Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Ring Jewelry Style: Half Eternity Band ...

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2010s Spanish Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links
Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links

Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond and Tsavorite Wedding Band. 1.20ct Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 3.30mm
Diamond and Tsavorite Wedding Band. 1.20ct Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 3.30mm

Diamond and Tsavorite Wedding Band. 1.20ct Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 3.30mm

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum

Vintage Deco Diamond Band Sz 8 Platinum Wedding Ring Eternity Fine Jewelry 1933
Vintage Deco Diamond Band Sz 8 Platinum Wedding Ring Eternity Fine Jewelry 1933

Vintage Deco Diamond Band Sz 8 Platinum Wedding Ring Eternity Fine Jewelry 1933

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1933), crafted in 900 platinum. Full cut diamonds total an estimated 1.10 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity). The ring epi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA

Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 1.50 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band / Statement Ring Style: Bypass, Vintage, Milgrain, French Des...

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Half Eternity Diamond Band. Round Brilliant Wedding Band Platinum G VS1 2.05mm
Half Eternity Diamond Band. Round Brilliant Wedding Band Platinum G VS1 2.05mm

Half Eternity Diamond Band. Round Brilliant Wedding Band Platinum G VS1 2.05mm

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band. French and Round Eternity Band 8.77m
Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band. French and Round Eternity Band 8.77m

Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band. French and Round Eternity Band 8.77m

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 5.25 US, Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Width Of Band: 8.77mm Band Style: Et...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Single Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring 2.59mm Size 7.25
Art Deco Single Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring 2.59mm Size 7.25

Art Deco Single Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring 2.59mm Size 7.25

Located in New York, NY

Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Single Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7.25 ...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco platinum eternity band you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 630 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco platinum eternity band among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco platinum eternity band from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art deco platinum eternity band of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 296, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also square cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco platinum eternity band, 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 Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band?

Prices for an art deco platinum eternity band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $307 and can go as high as $19,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,750.

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.