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Cartier Panthère Diamond Pave, Sapphires, Emeralds and Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
luxurious 18K yellow gold whose enticing radiance is accentuated by a plethora of attractive gems. The ring
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The stunning snake ring features 0.46 carat of white round diamonds, the body is covered onyx. The
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 1.0 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.0 Carats of Diamonds. This Ring has also a
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring by Cartier. With137 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds Rubies Australian Blue Sapphire Onyx Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
center surrounded by 9K rose gold petals studded by little rubies; Around the petals there is onyx ring
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Men s Brushed 14kt Yellow Gold, Black Onyx Brutalist Ring w/ 3 pt. White Diamond
Located in New York, NY
features a three point white diamond in the center surrounded by an oval cut black onyx. The sides and
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

1980 s Vintage Onyx Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elongated cushion ring centers a white gold pavè field of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx Coral 0.85 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent Art Deco style 18k white Gold ring set featuring a 0,85 carat Old European-cut
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Vintage Ring 18Kt Gold with Black Onyx and Diamond
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
from natural black onyx. The top main element is set with 13 round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.78
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Les Delices de Goa Quartz Onyx Rose Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
-catching effect, this fabulous 18K rose gold ring from Cartier also boasts scintillating diamonds weighing
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Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring with Platinum Bezel
Located in Lexington, KY
mine-cut diamond in a platinum bezel against a bold black onyx tablet. This is a fantastic ring that
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.4 Ct. Coral Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 14k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Cabochon Coral with Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
coral accented by onyx and diamond. Handcrafted in 14k white gold. The perfect accessory for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Cabochon Cut Onyx and Diamond Ladies Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Pear Shape Cabochon Cut Onyx and Diamond Ladies Fashion Statement Ring features 18K stamped inside
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Vintage Onyx Diamond Ring Square 10k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage onyx & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Black
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier diamond onyx ring, circa 1990.
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
1990s Cartier Diamond Onyx Ring. Front onyx inlay with 13 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds in
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1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Moonstone Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Modern ring set in 18K white gold. The two (2) oval cabochon have a carat weight of 4.94 and the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Panda 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Onyx and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
ring's exterior is tiled with onyx and accented with white diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Incredible High Design Diamond Onyx Necklace Ring Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
said the necklace boasts over 10 carats of diamonds and the ring just over 5 carats. Unlike anything
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 5.41 Carat Onyx Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
has some green in it and reminds us of the sparkling warm waters of Hawaii. The 18k white gold setting
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Onyx Diamond Large Signet Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage large hand crafted signet ring in 18K white and yellow gold. The intricate detailing
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum Gold Carved Baby Face Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white adularescence Surrounded by old mine cut and rose cut diamonds weighing in total approximately
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men s Ring, 10k Nugget Texture
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and sophisticated diamond onyx ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This 1960's vintage ring
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
shoulders. The Ring was made in 18k White Gold Size US#7
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18K White Gold Panthere Diamond Ring is offered in estate condition inclusive of a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Gauthier 14 Karat Two Tone Spessartite, Diamond, and Black Onyx Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gauthier Material: 14K yellow and white gold Diamond: 25 round brilliant cut = .25cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 80s Diamond Geometric Ring Onyx 14k Yellow Gold Long Triangle Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage onyx & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified 9.80 Carat Carved Emerald, Diamond and Black Onyx Unisex Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
using 10 grams of solid 18K White gold, 1.30 carat White Diamonds and Black Onyx. The ring is currently
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Pomellato Capri 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Square Cushion Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
with a plethora of resplendent diamonds. The ring is exquisitely crafted from 18K white gold and it
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Vintage 1980s Fluted Onyx Diamond Ring Cocktail Jewelry 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted onyx & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.03 Emerald Cut and Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Unisex Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
carats of White Diamond are studded in in this ring, and 4 carats of Black onyx is used. The total gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

David Yurman Wheaton Onyx Diamond Ring Yellow Gold, 18k Round .14ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Wheaton Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970's estate ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The onyx and diamond ring features 12 round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.75 Elonged Square Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish onyx & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Ring with 3 Circles Paved with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
executed with 18 karat white gold inlay and set with diamonds. Admire the beauty and craftsmanship of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.26 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders bead set with single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.06 carat, eye-clean and white
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.26 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders bead set with single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.06 carat, eye-clean and white
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pink Opal Onyx Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
12.04 carats White Round Diamonds 0.56 carats Onyx 3.7 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral Turquoise Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise, natural white brilliants and 2 pieces onyx. Ring total weight 14.20 grams Diamonds weight 0.18
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral Turquoise Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise, natural white brilliants and 2 pieces onyx. Ring total weight 14.20 grams Diamonds weight 0.18
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lucea New York Amethyst, Black Onyx Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Onyx and white diamonds to complete the look. The ring is set in 18K white gold and makes for a great
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond and Gemstone Snake Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
perfectly completes the sight in this remarkable black rhodium-plated 18K white gold ring.Ring Top
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1960 s Onyx, Diamond Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
has a bezel set diamond inlaid in its center. The onyx is surrounded by a thin rim of yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

French Fluted Coral Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Infinity Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted coral & onyx cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat Diamond Parrot Statement Ring with Emeralds and Black Onyx
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3 Carat Diamond Parrot Statement Ring with Emeralds and Black Onyx This amazing show-stopper, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Full Diamond Pave White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
, Cartier created this astonishing 18K white gold ring embellished with lustrous diamonds, striking onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco style ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1950. It features rectangle cut
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 1.01 Carat Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat. This Ring was made in 18k White Gold Size US#7
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AKA Coral 4.10 Carat Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. This ring was made in 18k White Gold size US#7
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Jadeite, Fancy Yellow Diamond, Onyx Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Onyx, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds, set on black & purple-color plated 18K Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.00 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral 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 0.18 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones and white colorless diamonds. The design of the ring was inspired by the Indian Mughal, tutti
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Miami Heat 2013 World Championship Onyx Gold Executive II Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Miami Heat 2013 World Championship Executive II Ring Material: 10k Yellow and White Gold
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2010s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 10k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral 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 1.00 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral 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 0.95 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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