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Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Black Enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning ring. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold it has a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sweet mourning band with black enamel and fine gold detail. This ring features a locket front
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly and Black Enamel Fashion Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 201 round brilliant cuts = 1.75cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chanel Gold Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Chanel Enamel Cocktail Ring designed by Chanel for there 11A collection in 2011. Features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Art Nouveau Enameled Black Opal Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Nouveau (ca1900) era! This exquisite ring is made of 14kt yellow gold and holds a single large black opal
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

14.79 Spessartite Garnet Cabochon Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring 18K
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is set in an 18k yellow gold bezel and the wide, sculpted band showcases gorgeous enamelwork in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Navette Mourning Ring, Black Enamel and Pearl, Ivy Leaf, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
central black enamelled panel set with three split pearls, the pearls arranged to form an ivy leaf. It
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Black Enamel Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Black Enamel Ring. This classic band is crafted
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian 18 Carat and Enamel Gold in Memory Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
died 18 April 1834 aged 34" Modelled in 18ct Gold and black enamel accents, the scroll detailed band on
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Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, weighing approximately 1.87 carats, are set in a gold band that is accentuated by the black enamel and
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Jade Cabochon and Inlaid Black Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. Overlapping the ring on either shoulder is a triangular shape piece of rich, black enamel that beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Enamel and 0.65 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 18kt yellow gold, and has an impressive enameled design. Resting at the center is a gorgeous six
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Memento Memorial Gold and Enamel Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1864 Rose Gold Memento memorial Ring, 3/8 inch wide band and measuring 3/4 X 1/2 inch across
Category

Antique 1860s British More Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Early Victorian Black Enamel and Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind antique early Victorian black enamel and diamond mourning ring set in 18k yellow
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Antique 1860s European Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Panthère 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Enamel Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
spots are applied in black enamel, while the eyes are set with striking emeralds. Included Items
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Limited 2011 Chanel Gold Black Enamel Cocktail Ring sz 7
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Chanel Enamel Cocktail Ring designed by Chanel for there 11A collection in 2011. Features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Antique Victorian Green Paste Black Enamel 18k Gold Ring Unusual 19th Century
Located in London, GB
vivid green colour and sits majestically in the unusual mount. The bezel is accented with black enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Mid-19th Century 18 Carat Gold and Enamel in Memory Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Lovely example of a mid 19th century 'In Memory' band with detailed with black enamel and on the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Enamel + Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with glittering diamonds. A border of rich black enamel surrounds the ring and creates a split shank
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Vintage 1920s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Mixed Metal

Gucci Black and White Enamel and Gold Tone Tiger Head Cocktail Ring with Fringe
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gold tone Gucci ring with large black and white enamel tiger detail. Red crystal eyes. Four pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Ring. This gorgeous ring
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pear Rose Cut Diamond w/ Black Enamel Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and unique-looking antique ring crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Flower Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Flower Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Black Eternity Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
"Shimon's Creations" patterned black enamel spinning band ring in 18K white gold with signature
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Ruby and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
cruciform. Ornate black enamel work can be found at the under-gallery which terminates at either shoulder
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Antique 1620s Renaissance Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cabochon Black Yellow Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches, Light colour loss at band. Signed at the rear. Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mia Nardi 18K White Gold Rosa Ring in Black enamel with Orange Sapphire Center
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
white gold, forming a stunning rose motif. The black enamel petals move and open ever so slightly to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Enameled White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
background, this majestic 18K white gold ring from Roberto Coin boasts glistening white diamonds, nifty brown
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring 0.70ct
Located in Narberth, PA
the ring feature black enameling, which incorporates scrolling and arrow-motifs. The enameling
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Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Chanel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Black Enamel Ladies Designer Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
COCO Chanel Pearl and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Fashion Statement Ring. French gold. Designer marks
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2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring has chunky old mine diamonds on it with black enamel
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring .4ct
Located in Narberth, PA
shoulders of the ring are decorated with deep black enameling, which includes stripes and foliage-motifs. A
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Black Opal Diamond Enameled Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
! This exquisite ring is made of 14kt gold, and holds an Australian black opal at the center of a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Citrine Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing a stunning ring that exudes elegance and sophistication: the 14 karat yellow gold ring
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted 18k yellow gold and black enamel. The top of the ring has chunky rose cut diamonds on
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted 18k yellow gold and black enamel. The top of the ring has chunky rose cut diamonds on
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid Victorian Glazed Locket Front 18 Carat Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold and black enamel and features a glazed locket front. The inner of the ring is engraved, reading "T
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian In Memory Of Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
'In Memory Of' in black enamel with a carved floral border. The ring has been very well preserved and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Banded Agate Mourning Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central banded
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Green-Yellow Sapphire Enamelled 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. This feminine flower ring features a gold band decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k 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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique 1850s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Hair Enamel "Sacred to Affection" Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Fair-Good (minor losses to enamel) Era: Victorian Year: 1860-1875 Metal: 10k Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.25
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Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss Enamel Portrait Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming and intricately enameled ring with a portrait of a country maiden. Her brightly colored
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

David Yurman Stax Five Row 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Band
By David Yurman
Located in London, GB
David Yurman Stax Ring with Black Spinel, Black Enamel and Diamonds in 18k Gold, Ring Non-Gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Virgin Islands Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Hardstone Enamel 14 Karat Gold Shield Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring centering an oval cameo of banded carnelian, measuring approximately 14.6 x 11.5
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Black multiformis gold plated ring NWOT
Located in Capri, IT
combines its unique structure with a touch precision. A symbol of courage , the black enamel rings out with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Antique French Victorian 18K Yellow Old Mine Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique French Victorian 18K Yellow Old Mine Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

British 1882 Victorian Diamond Onyx Enamel 18 Karat Gold Flower Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
petals Set in a matte gold mounting with scrolled enamel work fully around shank, black with some loss
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Dendritic Agate and Garnet Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
flat cut garnets. The band has black enamel and reads: " Thos. Ogilvw Ob. 19 Nov. 1766 A: 28." The
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Antique Mid-18th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Leopard Cat Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rendered in white gold. The tail wraps around the finger with black enamel spots. The colorful ring is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Onyx, Diamond Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
of attractive detail. The top and bottom of the ring features a smooth black enamel finish along the
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Enamel, Diamond + No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Ring 5.63ct Center
Located in Narberth, PA
gently into a polished gold band (stamped "14K" inside). A magnificent ring, this would be a phenomenal
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel

Georgian Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
inscription in black enamel on the band: “ROBT ANDERSON * DIED 12 OCT 1771 AGED 50." Such detailed and
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Antique 1770s Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian Garnet Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
large garnet cabochon set in 18k gold. The band is adorned with white and black enamel and is engraved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Original David Webb Tiger Ring with green emeralds, and black enamel. The Tiger ring by David Webb
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 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.