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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Mangiarotti Pearl and Onyx Twist 18k Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds
By Mangiarotti
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds total 0.10ct, Onyx 0.50gr and pearls 3.50gr Ring size is Europe 53, US 6,65 can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning diamond and onyx ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The 54 round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meister of Zurich 18kt White Gold Ring with VS Diamonds and Frosted Black Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
atelier of Meister of Zurich. It was crafted in solid 18 karats of high polished white gold and mounted at
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Pear Shape Rock Crystal Ring with Diamond and Black Onyx
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
piece. 0.15 cts black diamond detailing. Set in 18-karat white gold. Ring size US 7 with interior
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luise Diamond Onyx Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Stylish ring in 18Kt white gold adorned with a stripe of onyx (0.39gr) on one side and a thin
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Bow Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels made of immaculate 18K yellow gold and embellished with resplendent diamonds
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
spark conversation. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Gold Ring circa 1925
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 An impressive carved black onyx and diamond cocktail ring of a bold Art Deco design is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Art Deco Inspired Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring 58 single cut
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luise Coral Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Onyx ring in 14kt white gold composed of two central cylinder-shaped coral embellished with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Ring 18k White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Iconic Cartier Panthere ring crafted in 18k white gold. This ring is truly phenomenal and sure to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

15.66 karat Emerald 18 karat White Gold Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Emerald white gold 18 karat onyx and diamonds cocktail ring Ring weight 21.10 grams Diamonds
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond, onyx and 18K white gold band from the "Panther" collection by Cartier. It features
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Luise Coral Onyx Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
(0.29Kt) total weight gr 8,80, make this ring a magnet.All it is mounted on 14Kt white gold. Will be
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Onyx, White Gold, Lizard Animal Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with 0.80 g of onyx body adorned with diamonds, 14K white gold paws studded with diamonds, ad 14K
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Onyx Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
australian blue sapphires, 1.50 g of onyx ring around. Total weight g 10.62. Diamonds ct 1.80 Emeralds and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, R...

Art Deco Style Carved Jade and Black Onyx 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese jade round flower with a small diamond in the center...The shank is also in 14k White Gold with
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men s Ring 1980s Onyx and Diamond
Located in Northampton, MA
see here, the detailing on this 14K yellow gold men's ring. This bold and unique vintage ring features
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

2.10 Carat Ruby Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.10 Carat Ruby Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.10 Carat Ruby Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.10 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.10 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.40 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Jade Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Jade Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Jade Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angel Skin Coral Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Skin Coral with a bezel set diamond. All framed in black onyx. Trimmed and set in a handmade 18k
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.93 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring with Black Onyx White Gold Square Halo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
black onyx for a added level of contrast to really make the diamonds pop! This beautiful ring is in
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oro Trend 18 Karat White Gold, .85 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx and Pink Coral Ring
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18KT white gold ring was designed by renowned Italian Jewelers Oro Trend . It has a
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1990s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 4.5 #14910
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 4.5- This elegant ring features one oval
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Oval
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ring set with onyx brilliant diamond up to 0.80ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with onyx ​​and brilliant cut diamond 0.80 ct G/H - SI2 - ring size U.S
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and 18 carat white gold set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Luise Amethyst Onyx Diamond Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Ring in 14Kt white gold is adorned with a central amethyst surrounded by onyx, white enamel stripes
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Marquise Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Diamond Onyx Cornelian Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming 14Kt white gold ring, embellished with 2 opposite stripes of diamonds,onyx and cornelian
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Coral Onyx White Diamond 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 0.45 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

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.47 Carat White Diamond 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 0.47 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 3.55 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring - 10k Scallop Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
commemorate an anniversary. Ring Information Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.46 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

J. P. Bellin Diamonds, 2 Emeralds, and Onyx Yellow Gold Panther Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18K gold and it is embellished with striking emerald and onyx stones and with approximately 1.05
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond, Onyx, Camphor Glass Art Deco Ring - 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold, 14k Rose Gold, & 14k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx and Diamond Efva Attling Little Bend Over 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This modern 18 carat white gold cocktail ring features an emerald cut onyx measuring 17.2 x 10.0mm
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2010s Swedish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Onyx Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Panthere's this one is unique. All the Diamonds are F in color and VVS in clarity, with Onyx pieces set
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Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

1.76 Carat Cabochon Ruby Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k white gold ring, this ring centers a lovely cabochon ruby that weighs 1.76ct
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Opal Onyx Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Impressive ring made of 18 kt white gold with a very captivating design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco navette-shaped dinner ring is composed of black onyx, center-pierced with a
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald with Ruby Diamond Onyx Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 6.50 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is forged from 18K yellow gold and features shanks set with glossy black onyx. Lastly, at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Partial Diamond Pave and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
contrasts is produced in this fantastic ring from Van Cleef & Arpels by combining the captivating onyx stone
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k 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.

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