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Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Briolette Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond ring features a particularly large and attractive pearl of 17.5/18mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone South Seas Tahitian Pearl Diamond Due Perla Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
white/gray. The pearls are mounted in an 18k yellow gold hand fabricated setting. The ring is a size
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Black Diamond and White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold double open ring band, set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $38, 000 18KT Gold 20CT Conch Pearl Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
and Fancy Yellow Diamond Black Opal Ring. This Gorgeous Ring features 3 Gorgeous Conch Pearls at
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Gemini Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Gemini ring features a Tahitian pearl of 15mm diameter embraced by a male and a female
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & SilveR Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona Black Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
black, white and brown diamonds (5.40 total carats). US size 7 cn be sized. Alex Jona jewels stand out
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite, Mother of Pearl & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

【Vine Symphony】Golden Bloom Aurora 13-14mmTahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking celebration of nature’s beauty, this exquisite ring showcases a platinum-grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring with Tahiti pearl and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold 5.0 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a Tahitian pearl and black and white brilliant cut diamonds - ring
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1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Alex Jona White Diamond Black Rhodium 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat black rhodium gold ring band
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Everyday Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
price. This conch pearl ring can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Sagittarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Sagittarius zodiac ring features a bow and arrow design, the tip of the arrow carrying a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pisces Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Pisces zodiac cocktail ring features an untreated Tahitian pearl of 13mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.70 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Trilogy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This pearl and diamond trilogy ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates, in
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fish Ring Diamond Pearl Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The fish ring with diamonds features a fish holding a South Sea pearl of 11.5mm diameter in its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k...

Leo Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Leo zodiac cocktail ring features faceted rubies of brilliant color for eyes (approximately 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mings Large Silver Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 13.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Aurora Peacock Green Tahitian Pearl Ring is a mesmerizing blend of artistry and luxury. The 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
: diamonds and vivid red rubies, and a cultured round black pearl. The ring is a real statement with great
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...

10.5mm Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18K Gold Platinum with Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
round Tahitian pearl -- black but with gorgeous mauve-y pink overtones. Clever design makes this ring
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM
Located in New York, NY
RARE GORGEOS ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM Onyx, mostly common in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Mings Large Pearl and Jade Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
, brown, white and black Total Weight: 15 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold South Sea Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold South Sea Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring White rose cut diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

New French Natural Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
this design on the beginning of the ring band are 2 other diamonds. Size of the pearl : height : 1.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gol...

Vintage 18K Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl And Small Diamond Geometric Ring Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Italian square 18K gold, onyx and mother of pearl ring is geometric and so
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring with Black Rhodium
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat gold ring band with black rhodium, set
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Alex Jona Spiral Black Agate White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold dome ring decorated with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London South Sea, Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
(Total carat weight: 1.31ct) - 40 diamonds (Total carat weight: 0.43ct) - 18K white and black gold - USA
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...

Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold Filigree Band Ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Lustre Arc】Ribbon Twist Aurora Tahitian Pearl Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Aurora Black Tahitian Pearl Ring is a masterpiece of elegance and fluidity. Showcasing a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by famous Russian Ballet, this Prima Star Ruby and Tahiti Pearl Ring created by MOISEIKIN®
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Ring Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large and lovely Australian pearl of 17mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Pearl 17mm Diamond Ring Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond ring features a splendid pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

【Crown Radiance】Leopard Embrace Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embodying elegance and power, this exquisite ring features a magnificent Aurora South Sea pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Celestial Swirl Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary ring showcases a lustrous South Sea pearl at its heart, radiating unparalleled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Vine Symphony】Midnight Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by this breathtaking Aurora South Sea pearl ring, a masterpiece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Onyx Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.22ct Black Diamond with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6309
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.22ct Black Diamond with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid 14k white gold ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1.74ct Black Diamond with Clear Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6306
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.74ct Black Diamond with Clear Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid 14k white gold ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold

20mm Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring Art Déco style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features an exceptionally large and beautiful South Sea pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 19.5mm Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features an exceptionally large and beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Black White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
, showcasing 18 round cut black diamonds prong-set weighing 1.16 and 6 white diamonds, fot total carats 0.35
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Black Diamond Heart White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
heart black diamond weighing 1.65 carats, enhanced by 0.13 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold band ring by Marina B, featuring alternating black and white mother of pearl links
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

John Bagley Diamond, Onyx and Mother of Pearl Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the band. Alternating shapes of glossy black onyx and soft, pearly white mother of pearl create a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.29 Ctw Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
mined natural white colorless diamonds and a cultured round gray pearl. Tahitian pearls Tahitian
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mattioli Aruba Ring in Rose Gold and Black Onyx
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aruba ring in rose gold and black onyx Gold Weight gr.: 8.60 Products available on request in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne Black Diamond Petal Ring
Located in London, GB
The Flower Petal Ring in Champagne Diamond slices with Black Diamonds set in 18k Black and 18k
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2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18mm South Sea Pearl Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large and beautiful pearl of 18mm diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Opal Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
black and white enamel. The start of the ring is large, formed by small scales partially enameled black
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Black and White Pearl Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of black and white pearl rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Our selection of items includes 474 vintage examples as well as 853 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of black and white pearl rings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Mattioli and Alex Jona each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but pearl versions, from our inventory of 832, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut black and white pearl rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and uncut alternatives. Most of our black and white pearl rings for sale are for women, but there are 325 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Black and White Pearl Rings?

Prices for black and white pearl rings start at $99 and top out at $225,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,198.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Black and White Pearl Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.