Art Deco 14k White Gold, Green Chrysoprase, and Enamel Bezel Ring

A striking example of Art Deco design, this circa-1930 ring celebrates the era’s fascination with color, geometry, and bold contrasts. Crafted in cool 14k white gold, the streamlined bezel setting frames a vivid piece of green chrysoprase, whose luminous apple-green color brings a fresh, modern character to the jewel.

The chrysoprase is accented by enamel, adding another layer of color and craftsmanship to the composition. The pairing of translucent green gemstone, white gold, and enamel is distinctly Art Deco, reflecting the period’s departure from the delicate naturalism of earlier jewelry in favor of stronger silhouettes and a more graphic aesthetic.

By the 1930s, white metals had become closely associated with modernity and sophistication. Jewelry designers embraced platinum and white gold as ideal counterparts to vividly colored gemstones, while enamel offered opportunities for saturated, architectural blocks of color. Influenced by modern art, architecture, and the streamlined forms of the Machine Age, Art Deco jewelry often sought beauty through simplicity, symmetry, and contrast.

Dating to approximately 1930, this ring captures the confident spirit of the later Art Deco period. Its combination of glowing chrysoprase, crisp white gold, and enamel creates a jewel that feels simultaneously elegant and distinctly modern, a small but compelling expression of the era's enduring fascination with color and form.

• Circa 1930

• Slightly effacted “14k” mark, tests 14k white gold

• 1 cushion cabochon shape green chrysoprase measuring approximately 11.67 x 9.71 x 4.80 mm

• Size 5, resizable

• Estimated gross weight: 4.2 grams

• Fair vintage condition, slightly out of round, moderate enamel loss, wear in the form of minor scratches, wear on gemstone, and wear appropriate with age