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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

Diamond, Crystal and Black Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with crystal and black onyx. The ring features round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

1.05 Carat Fancy Diamond Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.05 Carat Fancy Diamond Emerald Onyx Diamond 18K W/G Ring This special Art Deco ring is designed
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold Art Deco carved flower black onyx ring featuring three (3) single cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Morris Onyx and Diamond Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
design features a bold black onyx backdrop, elegantly contrasted by two rows of bright white round
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Pelage Onyx and Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A rare Cartier onyx and diamond Panther Pelage cocktail ring set in 18k white gold. From the now
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent Cartier emerald onyx diamond 18 karat white gold Lakarda Panthere ring. This
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Nerval Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
outstanding ring from Van Cleef & Arpels combines shimmering 18K white gold and luscious diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modernist Gold Coral Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautifully made ring centers a 23.6 x 19.6 mm cabochon cut piece of coral set in yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Onyx Nerval Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold diamond and onyx Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Nerval collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magerit Babylon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
weighing 5.75 carats isn't compelling enough, this astonishing 18k yellow gold ring from the Babylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Magerit Babylon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
weighing 5.75 carats isn't compelling enough, this astonishing 18k yellow gold ring from the Babylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Handmade Onyx and Diamond 10k Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
“HANDMADE,” the ring is centered with a rectangular onyx measuring approximately 21.55 x 10.62mm. Inlaid at
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Onyx and Coral Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold band from Bvlgari boasts the pastel coral stones, stunning onyx stones and lustrous diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

1939 Onyx and Diamond Ring, Signed “Cartier Inc.”
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18k white gold in 1939, the ring is designed as opposing, yet symbiotic, sides of smooth
Category

Vintage 1930s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds and 2.43cts of onyx studs in 18k white gold. Size 55 / US 6 1/2
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Diamond Pave and Onyx Studs Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold ring from Cartier. Ring Size: 7.25 and 7.5 Band Thickness: 8mm Ring Top Height: 15mm Included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Onyx Cameo Ring, 10k White Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An unusual vintage 10k white gold Onyx cameo ring. It has a black onyx cameo with a soldier in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

1900s French Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
a splendid antique cut diamond slightly marquise in shape. The bed of this onyx and diamond ring
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Onyx and Diamond Fidji Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring with onyx covering the whole ring and a gold ellipse on the top set
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Womens 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Topaz and Onyx Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and boasts an avant-garde design featuring white diamonds, blue topaz, and black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Handcraft Onyx Frog 18 Karat White Gold Aventurine Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Spectacular ring made entirely by hand in 18k white gold. A frog made of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 14KT) ring set with one 16.6 x 12.2mm oval onyx in a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Filigree Onyx Diamond Dome 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning Art Deco ring is a masterpiece of vintage design, crafted in 14 karat white gold. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
onyx and a total of 0.93 carats of diamonds. Ring Size: 7.0 This item is offered in brand new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Oval Ruby Black Onyx 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond, ruby, and onyx cocktail ring handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The center oval
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring - 10k Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds and 2.43cts of onyx studs in 18k white gold. Size 55 / US 6 1/2
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white gold studded with diamonds and a central turquoise. Externally, a round of diamonds. This ring was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Marquise AKA Coral Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style marquise coral with onyx and diamonds ring in 14k white gold. Centered with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise AKA Coral Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style marquise coral with onyx and diamonds ring in 14k white gold. Centered with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and black onyx ring has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18 k white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Onyx Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and chic Onyx and Diamond ring made in 18k white gold . The diamond weight in the ring
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2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

18 Karat Gold Onyx Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and chic Onyx and Diamond ring made in 18k white gold . The diamond weight in the ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Diamond Ruby and Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
polished white gold this ring is perfect for those who embrace daring style with a touch of classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Green Agate, Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing retrò ring in 18 karat white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mens Art Deco Masonic Gold, Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Art Deco mens Mason ring circa 1940. It is 10 karat yellow and white gold, black onyx and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Kabana 14K White Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Mother of Pearl Onyx Ring
By Kabana
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique Kabana 14K White Gold 0.25 ct Diamond Mother of Pearl Onyx Ring features a simple band
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Chopard Five Floating Diamond and Onyx Gents Ring
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brilliant floating diamonds. Diamonds are E/F in color and VS in clarity. Gemstone Details: Onyx Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous contemporary ring featuring white sparkling diamonds and black onyx gemstone. The ring is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

1920s Antique Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique black onyx ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Nigeria Diamond and Onyx Pave Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant design and lavish décor. The ring is exquisitely crafted from classy 18K yellow gold and expertly
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Style Jade 0.30 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Filigree Ring. Featuring one old European
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 9.5 grams. It is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.10 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.10 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This ring has 0.35 Carats of White Diamonds. This ring has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.50 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.40 Carat White Diamond 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.47 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.47 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.40 Carat White Diamond 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfectly matching white, clean diamonds seamlessly orbiting the ring. Designed in glistening 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome 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.