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Diamond Navy Blue Enamel Flexible Italian Eternity Band Unique White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
enameling, the Glaze rings shimmer in serene luster. The transformable rings featuring enamels inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Georgian 18k Enamel Wedding Band
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, and features a thick stripe of black enamel. The enamel is adorned with a personalized
Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Venice Collection: White Gold Diamond Ring Designed with Black Enamel
Located in רמת גן, IL
SKU# 4006114 18k white and rose gold diamond ring designed with black enamel. the ring has a bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18 carat gold and black enamel ring has the words 'in memory of' across the front of it and is
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Diamond White Beige Cream Ivory Enamel Eternity Band Unique 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
enameling, the Ez Glaze rings shimmer in serene luster. The transformable rings featuring enamels inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
shimmering old and rose cut diamonds interspersed with intricate swirling black filled enamel decoration
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Green Enamel and Seed Pearl 14K Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique square shaped 14 karat yellow gold ring set with green enamel, seed pearls and a
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1800s Hair Locket Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
white enamel and the band splits into four. The inside of the ring has been hand engraved with the words
Category

Antique Early 1800s Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Blue and Turquoise Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent
Located in Venice, CA
Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent and an 18K Gold Black and White Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eye Black Enamel Snake Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eye Black Enamel Snake Ring. Handcrafted in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eye Black Enamel Snake Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eyes Black Enamel Snake Ring. Handcrafted in Italy
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2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate

White Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enamel diamond heart ring by J Dauphin. This Victorian revival ring is made in 14k gold
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

0.61Ct Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This dazzling Baguette Diamond Black Enamel Ring is a remarkable fusion of vintage flair and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k "REGARD" and Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stones are held within a rectangular centerpiece, which is decorated with black enamel work, which create
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
band featuring an off white and black enamelling all the way round the band. The romantic twinkling
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Antique 18th Century British Rococo Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1980s Bold Swirl Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
gold and showcases a hypnotic swirl motif of glossy black enamel and dazzling diamonds. The sculptural
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum Gold Single Round Diamond Bezel Set Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary black enamel 18 Karat yellow gold and round cut diamond ring, ca 1980. 18k yellow
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Heart Ring Black Enamel White Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Heart Ring with Black Enamel – 14k Gold Plated Silver by J DAUPHIN Victorian Memento
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2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Black Enamel Emerald Cut Purple Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 6.5
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking Black Enamel and Amethyst ring showcases a bold vintage-inspired elegance in 14K
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Style Heart Ring White Diamond Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel This Ring is made in 14k Gold Plated Silver Designer: J
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
family, of Norfolk gentry. The band is adorned with black enamel. The ring is centred around an urn
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Roman Malakov 1.53 Carat Round Diamond Two-Row Black Enamel Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
rows of black enamel. Diamonds weigh 1.53 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.55 Carats Total Round Cut Diamonds Black Enamel Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Channel set in-between two rows of black enamel, Finely made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810 s
Located in Firenze, IT
a late English Georgian mourning band, made of yellow gold and black enamel, to commemorate M
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a
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Antique 1770s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. The diamond is held within a milgrained bezel, and surrounded by a solid black enameled border. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Russian 14k Diamond and Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with rose cut diamonds held within bead-settings. The shoulders of the ring feature black enameling
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dior Leopard 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
. The 18k yellow gold band, adorned with black enamel spots, evokes the power and beauty of a leopard
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA 1ct Antique Marquise Cut Diamond Ring with Black enamel
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handcrafted in 18k recycled solid gold with black enamel around the marquise. The maze rings from LÖF's debut
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartment likely holding a
Category

Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Quartz Crystal Ring White Enamel Coctail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Quartz Cocktail Ring in White Enamel and 14k Gold Plate – J Dauphin The Crystal Quartz
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

18K White Gold GIA Certified 1 Carat Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Ring
Located in London, GB
. Using the classic black vitreous hot enamel surrounded by 18k white gold it transports us back to a time
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2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold

BAILEY, BANKS, AND BIDDLE Art Deco 14k Enamel Class Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
decorated with deep black enameling. The shoulders of the ring are marked "19" and "25", which refers to the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Hand-Engraved Enamel Signet Ring with Symmetrical Design
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant and bold 18 karat gold ring features elaborate hand-engraved and carved rhythmic
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k Diamond Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond navette ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Banded Black Onyx Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Banded Black Onix melon cut Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Aqua Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
ring features additional enameling, and 3 triangular shaped carvings. The remainder of the thick band
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and Enamel Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
subtle black enamel border, enhancing its radiance. The smooth plain band is crafted from 18ct yellow
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period Egyptian Revival ochre and black enamel 14K yellow gold cabochon carnelian ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian cluster ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Enamel Woven Hair Mourning Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique mourning ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

9K Gold Early Victorian English Enamel Portrait Ring, circa 1850 s
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely antique 9 karat gold English ring featuring an enamel miniature portrait painting of a
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Navy Enamel Black Dots Statement Ring, US 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Cocktail Ring, US 5, Gold Tone Front side is excellent, colour loss at back and band of inside. Barely
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Natural Emerald Stone 0.17 carats with black enamel in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unexpected choice, this 0.17 carat Emerald and enamel ring is a simple yet indulgent ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian English Enameled Woven Hair Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
tradition. Black and white enameled accents decorate the shoulders of the ring and the shield-shaped seal at
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Enameled Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
SI1-SI2 clarity. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with black tracery enamel work, which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the center & bordering black enamel, the old mine cut diamonds offer a beautiful shimmer with every
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Vintage Rock Crystal, Diamond And Enamel Ring, Circa 1980
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
it, with black enamel bands either side, mounted in platinum and 14ct white gold. Stamped "WEBB
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Enamel

Victorian Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Enameled Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
centerpiece, continuing along the sides of the band. The rich black enameled accents provide quite a striking
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

6.58 Carat Glass Filled Ruby Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
band features a sleek black enamel that frames the ruby and diamonds, creating a striking visual impact
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian English Mourning Ring with Enameling and Woven Hair
Located in Narberth, PA
border, completing the centerpiece. Black enamel also covers the band, with gold block letters that read
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Leopard Citrine and 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
gold band with a stunning citrine stone. The perfect statement piece for any occasion, this ring
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
Located in SE
foiled under. Crown is 8mm wide x 5 mm deep. The enamel is Black. Color of Gold has Orange tint. The
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Antique 1870s Swedish Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Gold And Black Enamel Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold and black enamel band ring 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 Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold and black enamel band ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A gold and black enamel band ring from Roberto Coin, Hidalgo and Nouvelle Bague — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a gold and black enamel band ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold and black enamel band ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold And Black Enamel Band Ring?

The price for a gold and black enamel band ring starts at $11 and tops out at $9,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,600.

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.

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.