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Double Horse Diamond Cabochon Black Spinel Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Palladium
By Zorab Creation
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
round brilliant-cut white diamonds weighing 1.26 carats total, round brilliant-cut black diamonds
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.72 Carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Apple and Snake Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Apple Snake ring in 18kt white gold set with 102 diamonds 1.93 cts, 357  black diamonds 7.02 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gol...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Oval Cut Zambia Emerald. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...

Bow Heart Ring Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Heart & Bow Diamond Ring – 14k Gold-Plated Silver, Raw White Diamonds — J Dauphin This
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2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Chalcedony, Tanzanite, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by black and white diamonds and,externally, tanzanite. This ring was totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18.5mm Pearl Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a voluminous South Sea pearl of 18.5mm diameter. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.85ct Round Cut White and Black Diamond Men s Wedding Band in 18k Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band features 1.85ct of round cut diamonds, both black and white, set elegantly against the edgy metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
stunning ring is unique as a design and features White Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0,20 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
stunning ring is unique as a design and features White Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0,60 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum GIA 2.72ctw Mosaic Black Opal w/ Diamond Sided Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Color w/ Very Nice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 11.5mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave' ring, containing 56 round full cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 0.36ct. Snake Scale Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
occasion. Check out the full collection on our storefront! Black Onyx & Diamond Snake Scale Ring in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
with Black Rhodium. The gorgeous piece features 3 Brilliant cut Diamonds. The center diamond is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Pear and Trapezoid Cut Diamond and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary 19.2 Karat White Gold Ring with Black Rhodium Finnishing and set with: - 1 Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Late Art Deco, 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A really beautiful late Art Deco ring in 14 karat white gold set with diamonds. The central
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
created a perfect background for white diamonds: 0.80 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamond Center and 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.74ctw Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6675
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.74ctw Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6675 ♥ Solid 14k white
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18.42Carat Blue Topaz Heart Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
accentuating the brilliance of the ring. The combination of white gold and rhodium black gold enhances the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Diamond total weight of 0.42 Carat in the center and 4 White Brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Solid Platinum 2.69ctw GIA Black Opal w/ Twisted Shoulder Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Color w/ Amazing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

Platinum 5.50ctw GIA Australian Oval Black Opal Open Work Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.50ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 5.50 (exact) Material: Solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Man Band Ring Size 10 Polished
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
white diamonds, Burnished in black rhodium. The 18k yellow gold ring is a size 10 US and can be resized
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
traditional white diamonds, it features hand-selected anthracite diamonds, known for their stormy grey tones
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2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...

"Shield" Converted 1970s Ruby Diamond Cufflink Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
white gold. This ring weighs 12.4 grams. * We made this cuff link's mate into a slider pendant
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
shows the ring in white gold with a 1-carat oval diamond, not a cushion-shaped diamond.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background finished with Black Rhodium. This Gorgeous Ring features a Center Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond, 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

14k white gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bark Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Gresha signature bark ring with 5mm blue sapphire weighing .50pts. and 10 diamonds
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique velvet look on the background, finished in Black Rhodium. The stunning ring features 9 Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Diamond Ring and Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Navette Diamond Ring, meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Blue Topaz Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background finished in Black Rhodium. The beautiful ring features 4 Brilliant cut Diamonds in a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium...

Crest Signet Ring Diamond Skull Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted skull with natural white diamond eyes. The ring follows the Memento Mori tradition from Victorian
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Platinum 1.67ct Oval Cabochon Black Opal w/ Diamond Bypass Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.21ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1.67
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background finished with Black Rhodium. The stunning ring features 1 Emerald-cut Diamonds total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Greek Key Diamond Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
design is decorated by white Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total weight of 2.23 Carats. This band can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Diamonds total weight of 0.80 Carat. This gorgeous piece can be also ordered in all White, or Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Black Gold Diamond Rhodium Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique velvet look on the background, finished in Black Rhodium. The stunning ring features 9 Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamond Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring centering a concave rectangular onyx tablet Opaque matte black and
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Agaite "Pond" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold black rhodium "Gresha" signature bark design ring with 40 round full cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Mosaic Style Diamond Ring and Black Enamel
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. The centerpiece of the ring features a mesmerizing display of white baguette diamonds totaling 1.79
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

14mm Tahitian Pearl 1.09 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
elegance and enhancing the overall brilliance of the ring. The diamonds are carefully set in a pave setting
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Crest Signet Ring Skull Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Skull Signet Ring – White Diamond Eyes · Gold-Plated Victorian Memento Mori by J DAUPHIN The
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass

Luca Carati White Brown Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.89Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, black rhodium, white and brown diamond cluster cocktail ring. This ring is pave
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

11.32 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sunburst 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design. Made in 18k white gold, boulder opals are just as beautiful and natural as black opal at a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Spinel was featured in an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx .60ctw Pave Diamond Center Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 9.4 Grams Ring Size: 10 (Measured on
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Halo Men s Band 14K Yellow Gold .25 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This black onyx and diamond man's ring is stunning piece has a genuine black onyx gemstone set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro French Yellow and White Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
craftsmanship, blending the warmth of 18-karat yellow gold with the brilliance of white gold. The ring features
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Five Diamonds in 18 Karat White Ice Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune ring with six layers of gold and five diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Ring with Four Diamonds in 18 Karat White Ice Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
diamonds, handcrafted in 18 karat White Ice gold. Inspired by sand dunes, with satin texture. Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Mabe Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely 18 K white Gold (partially black Rhodium to create a dramatic look) Cocktail Ring
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. It is a top-quality
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Grand Sample Sale Ring 3/8 Cts White and Black Natural Diamonds, 14K White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring 3/8 cts White and Black Natural Diamonds, 14K White Gold
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The simplicity of the black onyx with the white of the diamonds works so well! With a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

13.54 Millimeter Tahitian Pearl in 18K White Gold Diamond Ring 1.50 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with round diamonds totaling 1.50 carats and one black Tahitian pearl measuring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Black Diamond White Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black diamond white diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect black diamond white diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing black diamond white diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Roshe Jewels and Natkina each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our black diamond white diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 522 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Black Diamond White Diamond Ring?

The price for a black diamond white diamond ring starts at $11 and tops out at $235,400 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,000.

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.

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.

Questions About Black Diamond White Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    White, or colorless, diamonds are generally the most valuable diamond variety. Black diamonds are certainly more rare than white ones, but the latter is generally more expensive.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What black diamond rings symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Charisma, power, passion and self-assuredness are some of the characteristics commonly associated with black diamond jewelry. Shop a range of diamond gemstone rings from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black diamonds can make good engagement rings because they symbolize authority, power and passion. They also can be less expensive than clear diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Black diamond engagement rings are popular for many couples. An antique, new or vintage black diamond engagement ring is an edgy, dramatic choice. Just keep in mind that with diamonds, it's all about sparkle, and the darkness of a black stone obscures its fire and brilliance. If the inky opacity of a black diamond seems a bit extreme and you'd like a little light to shine through, consider a gray diamond, which can be cut for maximum brilliance. Brides with a taste for the cool and unusual might also consider salt-and-pepper diamonds, which have white and black inclusions that produce a silvery gray, speckled look. Find black diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether black diamond engagement rings are bad luck depends on a person's individual beliefs. In Italy, rubbing a black stone like a black diamond is considered good luck by some people. However, in India, black diamonds are a traditional symbol of bad luck. Find a variety of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.