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Lust Pearls 0.18 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
cocktail ring features a stunning Onyx border with 0.18 carat brilliant cut white diamonds which are
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
Elegant Art Deco diamond black onyx and 14k white gold ring rounded navette shaped overall design
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eva Segoura White Opal Onyx Diamond Gold Panda Ring
Located in Paris, FR
In 18 k yellow gold, cacholong (white opal), onyx and brillant-cut diamonds (0.65 ct). Signed Eva
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Venice Cabochon Onyx and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
Cabochon Onyx and Diamonds Cocktail Ring - 18 karat White Gold - 31.70 carat Black Onyx - 0.60 carat White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Amethyst, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Dazzling 14 Karat White Gold, Onyx and Diamond Heart-Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
This impressive, large, glittering heart-shaped diamond and onyx ring is crafted in 14 karat white
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Dome Ring Onyx White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has 1.83 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Italian Pink Coral Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Cosenza, Italia
C. 1990 Pink Coral and Black Onyx Ring With 0.90 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold Stylish and
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Coral and Onyx Gold Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful vintage diamond ring features orange coral and onyx cabochons. Sophisticated yet
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Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Lizunova Onyx and Pink Tourmaline White Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
black onyx gemstone. Handcrafted in Sydney in 9 karat white gold. Matching earrings are also available
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring with Hand Engraving
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique antique Art Deco is made of 18k white gold with beautiful hand engraved details. The
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

De Grisogono India White Gold 7.65 Carat Diamond Onyx Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new 18k white gold ring by De Grisogono. Set with a total of 7.65ctw VVS F/G diamonds, and
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Paolo Piovan White and Black Diamonds, Onyx Ring in white gold black rhodium
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Ring in 18kt white gold which sets White Diamonds for ct. 0,74, Black Diamonds for ct. 3,10 and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bullet-Cut Black Onyx and Diamond=0.30cts 14k White Gold Wrap Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Bullet-cut black onyx and hand-set diamonds=0.30cts G color, VS clarity. Stamped DLS (brand) and
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.39 Carat Diamond Onyx Men s Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is set with 15 Round Cut White Diamonds that weight 0. 39 carats and also has Black Onyx
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2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond and Onyx 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
carat white gold. Marked with the purity 18K. Overall weight is 4.20 grams. Ring size 54 ( US 6 1/2
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18ct Rose Gold Pearl and Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Diamond Weight: 0.52ct Onyx Weight: 1.09ct Item Weight: 3.41g Ring Size: M, 53
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2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Gents Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
square heads. The diamonds weigh .20 carat and the diamonds have a row of onyx on each side. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Evangeline London
Located in London, GB
This fascinating rose ring is made of 7.5g 18K white gold, set with 117 piceces of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Piaget 18 Karat White Gold Possession Eccentric Movable Ring with Diamond, Onyx
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K White Gold Possession Eccentric Movable Ring with Diamond, Onyx Size: US Size 7.25 EU
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Pave Diamond Emerald Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K white gold pave diamonds ring from PANTHERE DE CARTIER collection. The ring set with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Original Art Deco White Gold, Onyx and Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
ne, Art Deco, 18ct white gold, onyx and old cushion cut Diamond ring. Featuring, one old cushion
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere De 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Emeralds Onyx Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Panthere de ring from Cartier, made in 18K white gold, set with 545 brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Signet Ring with White Diamond Pavé Detail
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also has white diamond pavé diamonds set on each side of the cabochon in the shape of triangles. This
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Cartier Ring, Claws Collection, Onyx and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 white gold Cartier ring "Claws" collection, made with brilliant cut diamonds and six onyx
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1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rare 14kt White Gold Diamond Star Onyx Ring, Size 6
Located in New York, NY
As soon as I saw this ring, I knew it was a rare piece, featuring a center diamond star in onyx on
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Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Cabochon Black Onyx, White Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cabochon Black Onyx, White Diamond Ring. Featuring a Cabochon Black Onyx, White Diamond Ring with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Torino, IT
, all of bombé form, fluted to create a wave motif. The ring is set in yellow and white gold with
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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond and Onyx Ring with Filigree
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique late Victorian Ring, circa 1890, is made of 14k yellow and white golds and has ornate
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Philip Andre 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Philip Andre onyx and diamond fashion ring in 18-karat yellow gold. Size, 5.5 Width, 28mm - 5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Le Secret Ring with Diamonds and Onyx
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
that contains a romantic and contemporary soul. Openable ring with cast base in yellow and white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail ring in gold sets with Diamonds, Amethyst and onyx
Located in new york, NY
This exquisite statement ring sets with 1 carats of white diamonds ,3.25 carats of square amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Onyx 72 Diamonds 0.72 Carats Cocktail Ring
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The Cocktail Ring in 18 carat white gold . with onyx The object
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

ASPREY White Gold Diamond Onyx Ring
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of onyx and five bars of pave diamonds alternate in a black and white pattern. The best part is that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Coctail Ring Third Eye White Gold Blue Sapphires and Onyx
Located in PARIS, FR
. Size 54,4 US7 18k White Gold 12.4 g Set with natural blue sapphires 0,52 ct and onyx Made in France
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Onyx 0.53 Round Cut White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.53 Carats of Round Cut White Diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Pave Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Pave Black Onyx Cocktail Ring This modern ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Andreoli Diamond Pink Sapphire Onyx Flower Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Pink Sapphire Onyx Flower Cocktail Ring 18KT White Gold. This ring features 1.25
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely retro ring, made circa 1930. Made in white gold 18K, set with onyx and a rose cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond and Hand Carved Onyx Daisy Flower Ring
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold, diamond and hand-carved onyx ring Edition 1/2 Hallmarked UK Size N/O Inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Floral Ring
By Burdeen s Jewelry
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
Very interesting piece made of 18kt white gold and hand carved black onyx and diamonds. The floral
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold ring with diamonds and sculpted black onyx. The ring shank has a beautiful
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral Onyx Round Cut White Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 14K White Gold. This Ring has 0.12 Carats of Round Cut White Diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Deco 4.80 Carat Emerald and Diamond Onyx Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
this ring. There is also almost two carats of white sigle and brilliant cut round diamonds set in a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Youmna Fine Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold with Onyx, Agate, Diamonds Capri Ring
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Metal: 18K White Gold Precious Stones: Onyx, Agate, Diamonds (approximately 1.5ct, 14 rose cut
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Triple Row Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in new york, NY
-karat white gold and set with 1.74 carats of white diamonds and beautifully cut onyx. The ring size is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist More Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Bombe italian design. Carved mediterranean coral and onyx enhanced with 89 diamonds weighing
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Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

Allure Diamond Ring
By Eraya Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
Pair this beautiful ring with matching necklace and Earrings to elevate your style. Black Diamond
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Emerald White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, onyx, emerald, white diamond. H:2.8cm, W
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2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

12.31 Carat Black Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's stylish ring features a prominent bombe design crafted in 18K white gold. Pavé set with
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, 1940s Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
navette-shaped onyx plate accented with a sparkling diamond. The crown of the ring measures 1.1 x 06 inch
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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ananya Nazar Ring Set with Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamonds
By ANANYA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
Ananya Nazar Ring set with Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamonds Set in 18K White gold Total diamond
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond Onyx Smoky Quartz Enamel 18k White Gold Nova Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
. The Nova Ring is handcrafted using 100% recycled 18k white gold. Each gemstone is natural, ethically
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Essex, GB
This utterly stunning diamond and onyx ring simply aches with Art Deco charm. The old European cut
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Ananya Celeste Ring Set with Topaz, Onyx and Diamonds
By ANANYA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
Ananya Celeste Ring set with Topaz , Onyx and Diamonds Set in 18K White gold Total diamond weight
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Parrot Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern figurative high ended design 18K white gold ring. Cabochon blue Sapphire estimated weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ottaviano Onyx Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Ottaviano
Located in Verona, IT
Beautiful white gold, onyx, diamonds and ruby ring. Diamonds are about 0.40 carats and the ruby is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Cartier Black Onyx Diamond Baguette Gold Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Cartier 18K White gold LOVE ring set with high quality Baguette Cut Diamonds and Black Onyx. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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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.