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Men s Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt white gold set with one onyx 2.75 cts and 52 diamonds 0.43 cts Size 55          
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

1926 14K White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 3.25 #23638
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1926 14K White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring Bold meets brilliant in this 14K white gold ring
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Vintage 1920s Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Twisted Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds and Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
BVLGARI FLIP DIAMOND ONYX 18 K WHITE GOLD RING, Size 49, very tiny (US ring size 4.75
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Onyx 1.27ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage 18K white gold, onyx and diamond ring—would make a lovely wedding ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
clarity, set in the center of an oval-shaped onyx plaque and mounted in 10kt white gold.
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Late 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

1.09 Carat Round Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
comprised of 0.06 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds. This ring is set in 14K White Gold, and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, onyx and one topaz and diamonds flower
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1990s Italian Fashion Rings

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

18 Karat White Gold 1.70 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.70 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Engagement Ring Radiance originates from the
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2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold Bvlgari flip ring. One side of the spinning face plays host to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gucci "Chiodo" 18k White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Featuring a sleek black onyx top framed by sculptural contours, it’s accented with pavé-set
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, 1.94 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 18 kt. white gold diamond ring is handcrafted by the renowned Italian designer
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Men's Ring in White Gold 18 Karat is all hand-made and features a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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

Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
contrast, adding depth and definition to the design. The balance of black onyx, red coral, and white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Aventura, FL
allure of the ring. Period: 1940's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt White Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds & Onyx
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with E-F color and VS clarity, as well as emerald eyes and onyx accents all set in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari White Gold Pave Diamond and Black Onyx Flip in 18kt Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
Bvlgari Pave Diamond & Black Onyx Flip Ring Style: Flip - Rotating Metal: 18kt White Gold Size
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, onyx, diamonds, and white gold makes this jewel a masterpiece of elegance, perfect for those who love
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Coral, Emerald, Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral on an onyx dish with an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Onyx and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white gold. Ring Size: US 7 - ITA 14.5 - French 54.50 - UK O Tot weight 12.9 gr Diamonds 1.30 Kt Onyx
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Onyx Green Agate Coral White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing fashion ring in 14K white gold ring mounted with coral sphere in the center surrounded by
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Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

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

Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Dome ring in 14 kt white gold structure formed by sections of onyx and diamonds which alternate
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With elegant filigree setting, a black onyx center is elevated on this lovely Art Deco white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx, Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with an onyx disk enclosed in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Sapphire, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central sapphire between two lateral onyx
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 18 Karat white gold cocktail ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. A round shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

18K White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Statement Ring, Art Deco–Inspired
Located in Miami, FL
. Metal: 18K White Gold Diamonds: Approx. 3.00 carats total, brilliant cut Accent: Inlaid black onyx
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Delmonico Ruby and Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
, stunning ruby, diamond and onyx ring. Additional information: 18Kt White gold, 4.95 grams Ring Size : 6.00
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

BVLGARI 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Spinner Ring Size 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
jewelry store. 18k white gold Weight: 18.8 grams (approx.) 6.25 ring size Spinning top diamond onyx ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubrum Coral, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in white gold studded with diamonds. Laterally, onyx and tsavorite. Diamonds 1.50 ct Tsavorite 8.74
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2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Bulgari Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Flip Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring centers an 11.0 mm circular disk center that flips on an axis One side is bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Pearls Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Ring in 18-karat white gold, Contrariè model This contrariè pearl ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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

Bulgari Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Flip Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring centers an 11.0 mm circular disk center that flips on an axis One side is bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.5 #18050
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.5 This beautiful ring was crafted form 14K white
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 5.10 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 4 Karat White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
onyx and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The Art Deco style frame is ornamented with
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Onyx Art Deco Ring 14k Single Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI1 Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold, accented with black onyx, and pave-set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds. Made in
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Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 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 Band Ring by Cartier. With 264 Round brilliant
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2010s French Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Claw Onyx Cocktail Ring, 2 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Make a fierce and glamorous statement with this bold cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold Ring , Diamonds Onyx Rose Cut Modern Cluster Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Ring , Diamonds & Onyx Rose Cut Modern Cluster Ring WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Coral, Green Agate, Onyx, White Diamonds, White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous Fashion cocktail ring in 14 kt white gold mounted with a movable onyx plate (3 cm X 2.2 cm
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Black Onyx Checkerboard White Onyx 10 Diamond Ring Retro 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Retro Ring of carved Black Onyx and White Onyx set with eight sparkling white Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
specs of triangular and square shape black onyx. This 18K white gold band works with any outfit, day or
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Opal Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Opal, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold is a captivating fusion
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

1980s European 18k gold, onyx and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful European 18k gold and onyx cocktail ring is adorned with white gold and 0.35 c round
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Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Onyx Mother Pearl Decorated Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
shine of gold and to the fineness of diamonds is added the crowning art of micromosaic, which grew
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #22532
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This stunning ring features black onyx set in
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Black Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
commemorate an anniversary. Ring Information Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.46 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pasquale Bruni Ghirlanda Onyx, Black Spinel and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in London, GB
is masterfully handcrafted from 18 carat white gold. Taking center-stage is an impressive oval onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

.98 Carat Diamond Onyx White Gold Star Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Black onyx and pave diamond star cluster cocktail ring. 81 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorite, Onyx, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro cocktail ring in 14k white and rose gold structure, mounted with an oval onyx base with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a modern edge. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 5.84 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This beautiful ring contains a center oval black onyx that contains a white gold plaque in a
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Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings

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

Vintage 1.1 Carat Black Onyx and 0.24 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage onyx ring has been crafted in 18k white gold The lozenge shaped frame
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Gentleman s Onyx and Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
oval onyx at its center. A 0.25-carat diamond is elegantly set in a 14 karat white gold square mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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