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H. Stern Onyx 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring is yellow and white gold Bisected by calibrè cut onyx in a curved arch motif White
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Toi et Moi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Black Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Iconic eighteen-karat yellow gold bypass ring with a polished onyx inset to the crest and six round
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère Diamond White Gold Openwork Panther Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Diamond Openwork Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold. A stunning structure of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Onyx Ring, circa 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
., they are set in 18K yellow gold. The fine white diamond are European cut, near colorless (H) and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

British 1882 Victorian Diamond Onyx Enamel 18 Karat Gold Flower Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rose cut diamond, bezel set, in a carved onyx flower featuring white banding as its
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Revival Hexagon Shaped Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco Revival ring. An unusual cut diamond in hexagonal shape framed with a row of pre
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Pave Diamond Emerald White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Cartier Panthere ring featuring the finest Cartier round brilliant cut diamonds, the
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Spirit Coral Sugar Loaf Onyx Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold. Yellow gold ring with geometric lines, it is set on its top with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Cartier ‘Panthere Lakarda’ diamond, emerald and onyx ring set in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18kwg Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald Onyx Walking Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 18k white gold diamond Panthere De Cartier walking panther ring with emerald and onyx
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthère Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold Panthère de Cartier ring. Set with onyx, emeralds and 365 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
fully encrusted with brilliant diamonds, 6.52 carats in total. Emerald set eyes and an onyx set nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Diamond Double Lizard Ring Sz 6.5 Estate 18k White Gold Garnet Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish contemporary lizard ring crafted in 18 karat blackened white gold (circa 2000s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Double Headed Swan Ring In Black Onyx With Diamonds Emeralds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
, formed of carved and fluted black onyx, the necks embellished with a diamond and emerald collar, the
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

1905 Edwardian Platinum and Yellow Gold 1.05 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.0 grams Center
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds amounting to 0.20ct, the captivating darkness of the onyx stone provides excellent aesthetic
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds amounting to 0.20ct, the captivating darkness of the onyx stone provides excellent aesthetic
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.52 Carats Pear Diamond, Black Onyx Pearl Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Art deco style, Diamonds, Black Onyx & Pearls Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Fancy Color and White Diamond Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 0.76 carat fancy color diamond and 0.75 carats of white brilliant round diamond are set with 1.70
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s La Triomphe Bold Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1960s 18K yellow and white Gold Dome Ring by La Triomph, Set with 3.50 Carats of fine White
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Sensational Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
crafted of solid 18 Kt white gold (marked) in the finest manner and over cared in the slightest detail
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Full Diamond Pave Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
fabulous ring where the majestic beast is crafted expertly from 18K yellow gold and embellished with F
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chrysophrase and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, chrysophrase and diamond cocktail ring, of tapered design set down the center
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matching Trisko 14k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond Stackable Bands Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This listing is for both ring 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stackable band. 10.8
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Emerald-Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dress Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
circular onyx weighing a total of 14.2ct with articulated 18ct white gold embellished with diamonds and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White...

Cartier Diamond Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k white gold Cartier diamond ring from the Panthere De Cartier collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
and features round brilliant cut Diamonds mounted in 18k Yellow Gold. This Ring cannot be re-sized
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders ++ Ring in rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Double Panther Diamond Ring by Cartier. Rare piece, part of Cartier's "Panthere
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring Camphor Glass Onyx Filigree Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
karat white gold. Camphor glass measures 17mm x 8mm. Onyx is inlaid into the mount. Note: slight chip
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx

Art Deco White Diamond Jade Cabochon Cut Turquoise 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 0.35 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vanna K Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
By Vanna K
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Vanna K pink sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Princess cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier French 6.57 CTW Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Panthere Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
structural face with a black onyx nose and pierced mouth French assay marks for 18 karat gold Numbered with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier 18K White Gold and Diamond ring from the Cartier De Panthere Collection. Set
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sunita Nahata 21.00 Carat Blue Topaz Ring in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
topaz, diamond and semi-precious gemstones ring in 18K white gold. London Blue Topaz: 21.11 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Jade 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 0.30 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Jade 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 0.30 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Jade 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 0.30 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Jade 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 0.30 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamonds Onix Enamel Leopards Dagger Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Emerald Diamonds Onix Enamel Leopards Dagger Gold Silver Cocktail Ring Presenting the stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White G...

Cartier Diamond Emerald Gold Panther De Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Dover jewelry is offering this 18K yellow gold Cartier ring from Panther De Panthere collection
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Panthere de Cartier Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Panthere de Cartier ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold, encrusted with 365 diamonds
Category

2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphires on each shoulder. Hand fabricated in 14k yellow gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS 1970 Paris Bombe Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
chrysoprase. Embellished with twelve white colorless diamonds. This design was made from the late deco period
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

CARTIER Paris Iconic Walking Panthere Ring 18Kt Gold With 4.69 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
famous Maison Panthere in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The panthere animal is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Gaia Gemstone Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts shanks accented with onyx, rubies and ~.04ct of diamonds
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

20 Carat Lander Blue Turquoise Black Onyx Beautiful Ring 18K
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
of the world’s turquoise. The ring has a 20 carat Lander blue turquoise with onyx and white diamonds
Category

2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 1960 Paris Bombe Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold Platinum with 0.78 Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
fluted cabochon cut carved from natural black onyx. Is suited with a inner spring ring sizer. Accented
Category

Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

RAYMOND TEMPLIER 1930 Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
patterns. The ring was crafted with several parts made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold and .800 silver on top
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Van Cleef Arpels Black Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
boasts gorgeous 18K yellow gold shanks accented with a pave of 1.64ct of diamonds and black onyx. Lastly
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
creativity. The entire 18K gold ring is encrusted with lush white diamonds of fine E color and VVS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond and Green Garnet Walking Panther Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A rare vintage Cartier diamond and green tsavorite garnet walking panther ring, from the 'Panthère
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Black Mother of Pearl Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with onyx and diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ASCH GROSSBARDT Vintage 14K Gold Diamond MultiGem Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in San Fernando, CA
lapis lazuli, green chalcedony, white mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and orange coral Channel of round
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.