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1.00 Carat Round Diamond Onyx White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
round bezel set diamonds, separated by circular onyx rings. 14k white gold. 160 round diamonds, H-I SI
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Golf Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Onyx
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Gold Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Onyx Length: 16"/17"/18" 48 Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Coral Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
luxury and refined beauty. In conclusion, these 18-karat white gold earrings with turquoise, diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black-Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with the bright white diamonds. Made in 18k white gold and ready to take your outfit to the next level
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Coral Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Arrow 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
coral cabochon is set in white gold and adorn with a millgrain. The perfect brilliance of the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Art Deco Style Coral Onyx Diamonds 18 K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut yellow diamond, an onyx disc attached to two rings set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds, and
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

New Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx Diamonds 18 K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco-style drop earrings, each featuring an
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx Emerald Art Deco Style Target Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Charming Art Deco style target earrings featuring a diamond center surrounded onyx, round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
white diamonds. This supple 18ct white gold bracelet plays host to alternating trios of rectangular-cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Centering lovely Oval-Cut Black Onyx, framed by 53 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 14.4
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20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Centering lovely Oval-Cut Black Onyx, framed by 53 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 14.4
Category

20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
includes : An antique ring set with a two-layered cameo on onyx, oval in shape representing the profile of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Centering lovely Oval-Cut Black Onyx, framed by 53 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 14.4
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20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage black onyx and mother of pearl, 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Onyx, Diamond and Jade Bracelet
Located in London, GB
, and one smooth cut piece of forest green Jade. A total of 20 white diamonds highlight the deep colours
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Accent Sky Blue Topaz Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 8.38 Grams Metal Type: 18K White Gold Chain Clasp Type: Spring Ring Chain Type: Rope Chain Length: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Onyx, Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage onyx, 0.08 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

New Art Deco Style Lavender Jade Onyx Diamonds 18 K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco in style, each white gold drop earring
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality set with black onyx, seed pearls and very well color matched diamonds displaying a fine white
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Black Onyx S Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Chanel Small Necklace Available in Green Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 4.46 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.36 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 4.10 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5.62 CTW Diamond Onyx Cufflinks Christmas Gifts in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 5.62 CTW Diamond Onyx Cufflinks Christmas Gifts in 18K Gold featuring natural onyx of 5.62
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

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

Antique Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring fastening. This onyx and diamond cross pendant necklace has been independently tested using state
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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique onyx, pearl, 0.98 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Shape Red Coral Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous piece is set in 14k white gold with a Art Deco geometric style frame featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American elite. Platinum and 18K White Gold, Round brilliant-cut diamonds, onyx plaques, and pear-shaped
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 6.90 Carat White Diamond Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.40 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
An onyx, diamond and ruby 18 karat white gold butterfly necklace This fun necklace features two
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oro Trend 18KT Gold, 2.00Ct. Diamond, Black Onyx and Pink Coral Deco Bangle
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18KT white gold bracelet, designed by renowned Italian Jewelers Oro Trend has a
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1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Rock Crystal and Cabochon Onyx and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Rock Crystal Onyx and Diamonds. These beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Pink Opal and Black Onyx Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style earrings composed of a flat ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Large Scale White Onyx, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings by Albert Lipten
By Albert Lipten
Located in Palm Beach, FL
by highly regarded designer, Albert Lipten. At their center are 16mm natural snow white onyx
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum black onyx pendant necklace on a white gold diamond chain. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" 18k white gold trace chain via an integrated ring loop to the upper border of the design, and secures
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
apparent damage to the white gold chain or pendant. The rock quartz crystal, onyx, and diamond are all
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Japanese Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 18kt Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold embellished with coral and onyx rings and an amazing pendant (length:9 cm X diameter:5.5 cm
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Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Filled, & White Gold Filled, Colors" "This Item Is Listed As 18K Yellow Gold Filled In This Listing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Filled, & White Gold Filled, Colors" "This Item Is Listed As 18K Yellow Gold Filled In This Listing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Nathalie Jean 0.58 Carat Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly around the neck, their geometry
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Pearls 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Turquoise Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
gold with Australian pearls, turquoise, diamonds, white agate, and onyx represents an excellent example
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

80s Pink Tourmaline Onyx Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Gold Round Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage pink tourmaline, onyx & diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean 0.79 Ct Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly on the hand, their geometry pierced by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
-nine natural earth mined gemstones such; white colorless diamonds, black onyx and Italian red coral. A
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Northampton, MA
white diamonds, a 12mm ring of glossy black onyx, and then a second larger "D" shaped diamond encrusted
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade

Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant / Locket in solid 18K White Gold inlaid with a hand-carved cameo of Maenad
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Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Black Onyx Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 5.59 carats. The Blue Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Onyx Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This antique cross is set in flat onyx and features geometric lines. It is set with applied antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Set in 18K Gold, 26.80 Carats Ethiopian Opal, Onyx Diamonds Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous, fun yet classic Opal, Onyx Bracelet set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Emerald Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the custom cut Mother of Pearl is 4.41
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Earrings Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds Antique
Located in New York, NY
atop 14 Karat White gold as was typical of the Art Deco period. We have the matching ring in another
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
accented with Diamonds in Silver clusters. Bacchus or Dionysus - the God of the Grape Harvest, Wine
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Carat White Gold White Diamonds S Size Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat in White Gold, White Diamonds & Black Onyx with White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco Morganite, Ruby, Black Onyx Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganites is 4.79 carats. The weight of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

18kt White Gold Sand Dollar Earring with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Sand Dollar earrings with blue topaz (approximately 20 cts) and diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Citrine, Iolite, Amethyst, Kunzite, Onyx, Peridot, 18k G...

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Diamond And Onyx Rings White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of diamond and onyx rings white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 1210 antique edition and 1200 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of diamond and onyx rings white gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of diamond and onyx rings white gold from Luigi Ferrara, Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond and onyx rings white gold for sale are for women, but there are 914 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond And Onyx Rings White Gold?

On average, a piece of diamond and onyx rings white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,199, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $575,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.