Late Art Deco 18k White Gold and Diamond Ring

A striking embodiment of late Art Deco sophistication, this 18k white gold and diamond ring, circa 1935, reflects the era’s fascination with geometry, precision, and modern elegance. Crafted in luminous white gold—a metal that rose to prominence in the 1930s as a sleek counterpart to platinum—the design showcases clean lines and balanced symmetry, hallmarks of the Art Deco aesthetic.

Set within this refined composition are old European cut and single cut diamonds, their hand-faceted forms offering a softer, more romantic scintillation than modern stones. The old European cuts, with their rounded outlines and deep proportions, glow with a warm, candlelit brilliance, while the single cuts add delicate flashes of light that enhance the ring’s intricate structure.

Together, these antique diamonds lend depth and character to the piece, bridging the transition between 19th-century craftsmanship and 20th-century modernism. The result is a ring that not only captures the bold spirit of the Art Deco period, but also preserves the poetic sparkle of an earlier age, one that was timeless, elegant, and rich with history.

• Circa 1935

• 18k white gold with 18k stamp, with “EWR” maker's mark.

• 1 old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat, accented by 8 single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total weight, graded E-F color, VS-SI clarity

• Size 6, resizable 

• Estimated gross weight: 3.3 grams

• Excellent vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, wear appropriate with age