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Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 14 Karat Rose and White Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Coral, Onyx Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Gorgeous ring in 14 karat white and rose gold structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Onyx Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Onyx Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents 1.12 total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisitely crafted from prestigious 18K white gold and embellished with resplendent diamond stones that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring R-14-021016
Located in Southampton, PA
intriguing sight for this 18K white gold ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gucci Horsebit Diamond Agate and Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
gold and set with black agate and onyx as well as diamonds that weigh 0.75ct in total. Included Items
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Diamond Inlay Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 15 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oro Trend 18K White Gold Black White Onyx Diamond Ring
By Oro Trend
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring from Oro Trend is fabulous and shines with diamonds. It is made of 18K white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Diamond and Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold is spun into twin arcing ropes. The trejectory of the band's detailed strength and texture
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Diamond and Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold is spun into twin arcing ropes. The trejectory of the band's detailed strength and texture
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 18k, France. This thirties Arts Decoratifs ring stylishly combines black and white
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Diamond and Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold is spun into twin arcing ropes. The trejectory of the band's detailed strength and texture
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
like motif with rose cut diamonds on either side. #R0022 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 9.9 grams
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring. Set in 18ct white gold with onyx and diamonds for circa
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent emerald, onyx and diamond 18 karat white gold Panthère de Cartier ring, 2018. This
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Diamond and Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold is spun into twin arcing ropes. The trejectory of the band's detailed strength and texture
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine, Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
Located in Derby, NY
white gold. You'll love wearing this vintage inspired ring! Metal Type : 14k White Gold Metal Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Nicole Miller Onyx Diamond Gold Filigree Ring
By Nicole Miller
Located in Southampton, PA
Swirls of glittering white diamonds over deep black onyx add a sensual contrast to the design of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold Black Onyx Ring Set With 3 Diamonds, 0.85ct
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct white gold ring featuring a smooth black onyx centerpiece, elegantly complemented
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl Inlay and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Onyx 1.98 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Superb art deco style ring, it is set in the center with a brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 This lovely ring features one
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Full Diamond Pave Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring boasts an endearingly fashionable appeal. The ring is made of 18K white gold and set with emerald
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx and Ruby Cabochon Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond details: Approx. 0.50ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald and Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A spectacular 18k white gold Cartier diamond, onyx and emerald ring from the Panthere De Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Dome Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Retro ring in 14 kt white gold structure, mounted with a
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1990s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.66 Ct Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Southampton, PA
ring’s opulence and charm comes from the striking onyx and the masterfully set diamond stones that total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Onyx Diamond Gold Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The epitome of the Cartier Panthere collection are the onyx and diamond pieces set in white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

G. Fiorini 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave "G" Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
blend of white gold and diamonds that beautifully brings out the striking color of the expertly cut onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bracelet Ref: LU51932036873 Luise Queenly Pearl Onyx Mother of Pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Renaissance Style 0.20 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow and White Gold. This Ring has a 0.20 Carats White Diamond. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Renaissance Style 0.20 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow and White Gold. This Ring has a 0.20 Carats White Diamond. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Onyx Carnelian Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Band ring in 14kt whithe gold embellished with a central carnelian in the middle of two stripes of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Denver, CO
the center of a rectangular-shaped onyx plaque and mounted in 10kt white gold. Stamped "10K" and "GDC."
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art deco Coral Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. Oval in form, this ring features a central double claw set oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Damiani Brill Diamond Black Onyx Large White Gold Ring
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Black Onyx Large Ring by Damiani. With 5 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Onyx Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal beast is articulated in a precious ring design from Cartier. A panther’s limber 18K white
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Onyx Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal beast is articulated in a precious ring design from Cartier. A panther’s limber 18K white
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Onyx 14 Karat White Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inset in a white gold square form head with an onyx surround Deeply carved with a radiated burst motif
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Panthere De Cartier Pave Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Bypass Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Panthere De Cartier diamond panther head bypass ring set in 18k white gold. This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Vintage Diamonds and Onyx Small Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made of 18K yellow gold and it is set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS clarity that
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20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamonds and Onyx Small Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made of 18K yellow gold and it is set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS clarity that
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20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1.99 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamond. This Ring has 0.19 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has also Onyx. This Ring
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
an old cut diamond and in between the onyx are 12 small old cut diamonds set in white gold, The
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1970s onyx Diamond gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stylish retro Italian diamond and black onyx large cocktail ring is set in 18K yellow gold
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1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka Black Onyx with White and Black Diamonds Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Judith Ripka Material: 18k yellow gold Center Stone: checkerboard faceted black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

An Onyx And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The carved onyx disc with an applied old brilliant-cut diamond, within a scalloped rubover setting
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Renaissance 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This ring has 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. This ring has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k 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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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Pave Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Panthere Ring with Pave Diamonds, Emerald Eyes, and an adorable Onyx Nose
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Old European Cut Diamond Onyx White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold. This Ring has a 0.22 Carats White Old
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Menotte Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Menotte Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring is a luxurious and elegant piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garnet, Onyx 18K White Gold Italian Made Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
absolutely stunning. In addition the black onyx and fine diamonds frame this impressive center stone. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Onyx Paved Large White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Onyx Paved Large Ring by Cartier. With 545
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

Bucherer 18 Karat White Gold 4 Diamond and Onyx Rectangle Signet Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Southampton, PA
designed in fashionable 18K white gold to embellish your finger. Ring Top Dimensions: 20mm x 12mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Onyx Diamond Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
brilliant cut diamonds and 2.43cts of onyx studs in 18k white gold. The ring measures 18mm wide .70" wide
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx Gold Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
) these 60 diamonds weigh approximately 2.35 cts. Bands of onyx accent the white diamonds creating a bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.