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Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Large Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diamonds of 1.47ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS, 2 pear cut Emeralds and Onyx, made in 18k White Gold. The
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Large Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diamonds of 1.47ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS, 2 pear cut Emeralds and Onyx, made in 18k White Gold. The
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, onyx and diamond ring, of tapered design set down the center with round
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco inspired 14k white gold, with center H color SI clarity, round brilliant cut diamond. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Design Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold mounted with 5.43 ct of onyx unique shape piece, studded all around by 0.43 ct of little white
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Vintage 1970s Retro Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Diamond Ring Retro 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Retro Ring of carved Black Onyx set with three sparkling white Diamonds set in 14 Karat
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage White Agate and Onyx Cocktail Ring set with Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Porto, PT
A Vintage White Agate and Onyx Cocktail Ring set in White Gold with 20 Diamonds weighing 0,21 ct
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Handcraft Onyx 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white and yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond and onyx ring by Cartier. The unique ring is made up of a cushion shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold 2.18 Carat Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Southampton, PA
This Picchiotti cocktail ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with onyx stones and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Damiani D.Lace White Gold Diamond and Onyx Cushion Ring
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
The striking offbeat combination of classy white diamonds and majestic black onyx dazzles us yet
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Onyx Fashion Diamonds F Color Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fashion ring in 18k white gold mounted with a onyx
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben White Agate Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt yellow gold ring with five cabochon white agates , four cabochon onyx and 0,18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a an oval onyx with a central sapphires and details in white gold studded with diamonds. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 # 19550
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 This lovely ring is decorated with
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds, Topaz, and Onyx Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
ring boasts a stunningly fashionable appeal. The ring is crafted from 18K white gold and it is
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Onyx Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
gold, the brilliant ring is completely embellished in not just sparkling 0.50ct diamonds, but multiple
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired 18 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco style ring in 18K White Gold with diamonds and Onyx. This ring is hand engraved
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave and Oval Onyx Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold and it is set with a stunning onyx and with a plethora of dazzling diamonds that weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Womens 18K White Gold Diamond Amethyst and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye. The ring is made of 18K white gold and is almost completely covered with black onyx. For a hint
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Pave Onyx and Emerald White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
gleaming 18K white gold and it weighs 22.8 grams. This fabulous ring is lustrously decorated with a
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 3.5-3.75 #22473
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 3.5-3.75 This striking ring features a bold
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20th Century Fashion Rings

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

Cartier Pelage Diamond and Onyx Eternity Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful Cartier Pelage band/eternity ring set in 18k white gold. The band is pavé set
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, white gold, coral, black onyx and diamond ring, circa 1970. The ring is
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

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

18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring KO25911RBZRU
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made of 18 white gold and boasts shanks accented with white onyx. Lastly, the domed portion of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

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

18K White Gold Art Deco Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
It is hard to beat the timeless combination of Onyx & Diamond. This lovely cocktail ring was
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

14 Karat White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.75- This lovely ring features one
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20th Century Fashion Rings

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Multi-gemstone, White Gold

Cartier Tiger Stripe Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and refined diamond, onyx and 18K yellow gold ring by Cartier. It features very high grade
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Paloma Picasso Zellige Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COMJ007 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Description: 18k White Gold Onyx & Diamond Paloma Picasso
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
total weight, round brilliant 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 & can be sized
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Diamond Mother of Pearl and Onyx 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
carved Mother of Pearl, and framed in a single row of Onyx and Diamonds. The ring is made in 18K white
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Onyx, Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring mounted with a band of onyx and, on it, a structure in 14 kt white gold mounted with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

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

Onyx Druzy Pearl Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant, custom made onyx druzy quartz and 14k white gold ring. Piece features a large cultured
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian Black Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Dress Ring, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage Italian black onyx and diamond dress ring, set with a square, sugar-loaf shaped, cabochon
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Pave Diamond and Black Onyx Box Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 31 round single cut = 0.15cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panthere Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco onyx and diamond filigree ring mounted in gold circa 1930. The black onyx, navette-shaped
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Multi-Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
of 18K yellow gold and is accented with black and red onyx. Lastly, a bed of white diamonds sits atop
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Panthere de Cartier Diamond White Gold Ring Black Onyx Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of emerald, the nose - of black onyx and the marks - of white diamonds. The ring size is 6.5 USA, 53
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

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

Cartier Double Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Double Panther Panthere Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring by Cartier. WithRound
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2010s French Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Emeralds, Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
two gold structures mounted with diamonds and onyx. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Roberto Coin White Onyx Diamond Rose Gold Dome Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
rose gold and is tiled with white onyx and set with diamonds. Diamond Carat Weight:0.50 Ring Size
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20th Century Italian Dome Rings

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cameo Onyx Diamond Gold Flip Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
So interesting and timeless, this ring can be flipped to have the cameo and diamond side up, or
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Antique 1830s English Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring by Cartier. With 137 round brilliant cut
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2010s French Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Cartier Menotte Ring with Diamonds and Onyx in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
collection features a design crafted in 18 Karat white gold and set with brilliant-cut F-G and vvs diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Onyx, Sapphires, Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing band ring in 14 kt white gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

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

Diamond Pave and Onyx Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This classy 18K white gold ring features a chic and elegant style. Its gorgeous design is adorned
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Panther Diamond Emerald Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Black Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco white gold, diamond and onyx ring, France, set in the center with an old European-cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Panther Claw Onyx and Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful vintage Cartier Panther Claw diamond and onyx ring, set in 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Rubrum Coral, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a rubrum coral between two structures in white gold studded with diamonds.Laterally, onyx and
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2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.