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IGI 14K 15.58 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
gold band with natural F-G, VS diamonds weighing 1.00 carats, and black enamel. This elegant modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K 18.78 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
18.78-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K yellow gold band with
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
enhance the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Italian Venetian Bonbonniere Bonbon Box solid 830 Silver / 200 gr
Located in SE
deformation occurs in general or if band of the ring changes shape or becomes deformed. Such misfortunes may
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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

1916 Neo Classical Empire Bonbonniere Bonbon solid Gilt 830 Silver / 280 gr
Located in SE
deformation occurs in general or if band of the ring changes shape or becomes deformed. Such misfortunes may
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Neoclassical Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
customization any stone on the ring becomes loose, if any deformation occurs in general or if band of the ring
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Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
band of the ring changes shape or becomes deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
band of the ring changes shape or becomes deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Austrian Set Neckalce + Earrings Citrines Pearls Silver 18K Gold/ 27.7gr
Located in SE
, natural Citrines and Seed Pearls Décorations are accented with black Enamels. The Citrine stones in this
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
gold case, White enamel dial with black Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds. There is a dust ring
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1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
Gold, Silver, and Enamels. Length of the egg including the hanger 21mm / or without 17 mm x Ø 10 mm at
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mill graining, a
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

1974 Soviet Union Russian Greek revival Pendant Quartz Cameo / 10.3 gr
Located in SE
toned Gold. Stone is lab made Black Quartz / artificial Onyx ( Mohs 7 ) . Cameo is cast with great
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Vintage 1970s Russian Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold

Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
River Pearls accented with Black Enamel. All parts of this set were hand made on the territories of
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
occurs in general or if band of the ring changes shape or becomes deformed. Such misfortunes may occur
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

Antique Austrian Bracelet + Brooch 50ctw Turquoise Pearls Gilt Silver 18cm 52gr
Located in SE
decorated with natural Turquoise stones, Seed pearls and accented with black Enamel. Hand made circa 1900s
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Marcus Co. 1910 Edwardian Bangle Bracelet In Platinum With 3.16 Ctw In Diamond
By Marcus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Dresden. It was in Europe that he discovered enameling techniques which were not common in the US at that
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

22K Gold Black Enamel Floral and Striped Infinity Band Ring Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The sum of all sums is eternity.. This intricately hand engraved band, called the Silk Shadow Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k White Gold Ring and Black Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18k white gold men's ring features a sleek strip of black enamel running down the center
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2010s Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Bucherer Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Enamel Band Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new with tag Bucherer ring, in 18k gold with black enamel and approx. 0.82ctw SI/Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, Enamel

1/2 ct. White Topaz and Black Enamel 14K Gold over Sterling Silver Band Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the uniqueness of our White Topaz and Black Enamel 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver
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2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel

22K Gold Handmade Decagon Shaped Black Enamel Band Ring with Sapphires by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
connections. There is an interesting interplay of gold textural dots and black enamel on either side of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gigi Black Enamel Banded Pearl Ring with Mother of Pearl
Located in Atlanta, GA
wears daily, and the sense of empowerment they evoke, the Gigi Black Enamel Banded Pearl Ring is a piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Nikos Koulis Feeling Black Enamel, Diamonds and Yellow Gold Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Jackson, WY
elegant style. This ring features a baguette and trillion white diamonds and black enamel set in 18K
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2010s Greek Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold, Black Enamel Diamond Star Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Modern and sleek, this 14k white gold band really shines! The band is painted in black enamel, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Gold and Enamel Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant Gucci ring, with yellow and black enamel squares around the band, with looks to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
& Black Enamel. The three band design has one band of pave diamonds all weighing 0.50 carat. Yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto coin black enamel and diamond ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k white gold black enamel and diamond ring
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Early 2000s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Peach Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Green Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gold Twist Ring with Black White Enamel - Size 7
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The open silhouette of the gold-plated Gaia Twist ring is striped at the tips with polished black
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Pyrite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Twist Ring with Black White Enamel - Size 8
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The open silhouette of the gold-plated Gaia Twist ring is striped at the tips with polished black
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Pyrite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Twist Ring with Black White Enamel - Size 6
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The open silhouette of the gold-plated Gaia Twist ring is striped at the tips with polished black
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Pyrite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

White Sapphire Accent Black Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring series features three created white sapphire pave set heart between black enamel
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2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Diamond and Enamel Men s Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
band features artfully cut white diamonds that are arranged in a geometric pattern with black enamel
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1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Edwardian Era Rosecut Diamond Enamel Cigar Band Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful and unique antique Edwardian era circa 1900-1905 14K rose gold cigar band style ring
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Enamel Hair Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) seed pearls and black enamel in a buckle motif, on a 9k yellow gold band, 7.50 X 1.0
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding and Fashion Plain Eternity Greek Style Enamel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high polish finish and black enamel coating. Width is 8.8mm. The band can be worn as a wedding ring as
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding and Fashion Plain Eternity Greek Style Enamel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meandra Duo Enamel band is inspired by the Greek Key Pattern and made in solid 14K yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring, "Franciscus South miles" England, 17th century Gold, traces of enamel Weight 3.3 gr
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Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Monochrome Black Ring Hand Painted Gold Plated Stainless Steel w/ Fire Enamel
By NOORÈLLE
Located in Woodbridge, CA
Elevate your style with our exquisite 18k gold-plated stainless steel ring. Hand-painted with
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2010s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

1.06 Carat Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold with a stunning black enamel inlay and embellished with natural white diamonds. This is truly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Zebra Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Nashua, NH
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Zebra Ring. The ring is designed with black enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Owl Silver 925 Black Diamond 0.20 Carat Band Ring
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
, goldsmiths and enamellers. The high-quality and carefully selected materials include gold and platinum
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2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Limited Edition Gigi Enamel Ring in New Colors with Mother of Pearl
By Adore Adorn
Located in Atlanta, GA
wears daily, and the sense of empowerment they evoke, the Gigi Black Enamel Banded Pearl Ring is a piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Gold Twist Ring - Size 6
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The open silhouette of the gold-plated Gaia Twist ring is striped at the tips with polished black
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Pyrite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Mourning and Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
bezel, with scrolled black enamel* band reading "JAMES SHIPPARD OB:20 JUN:1735 AE:38", fashioned in 18k
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Antique 1730s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver

Moonlight Ring Evil Eye 18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver w/ Zirconia Stone
By NOORÈLLE
Located in Woodbridge, CA
. DETAILS: ✦ Material: Gold-Plated Stainless Steel ✦ Gemstone: Cubic Zirconia ✦ Black Enamel
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2010s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Georgian in Memory of Locket Memorial Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb Georgian memorial ring dedicated to "Mrs Janet Patrick, died 20th July 1825". The band is
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era 18K gold ring, which provides us a mighty monochrome: The black
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Ring Black Enamel Square
By Isabel Alexander
Located in Reston, VA
Unique ring with an art-deco vibe featuring diamonds all around the enamel adorned square and the
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Black Enamel, Seed Pearl and Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Mourning Ring - 19th century - 18k yellow gold, seed pearl, enamel Lovely and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and Black Diamond Enamel Ladybug Gold Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
purity. An 18k gold ladybug sits center stage, its body made up of red enamel with yellow and black
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring Lips, in Rose Gold and Black Enamel and Diamonds Piercing
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
Ring in 18-karat rose gold band, black enamel lips and white diamond piercing This item comes
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1874
Located in Glasgow, GB
Victorian 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, inscribed with 'IN MEMORY OF
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian More Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.