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Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Eye Shaped Black Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely unique vintage ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features wide, gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo .24 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 18k Gold Black Enamel Zig-Zag
By Hidalgo
Located in Greensboro, NC
attire! Crafted by Hidalgo in glistening 18k white gold, this ring is fashioned in a sophisticated band
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 1.51 carats, Ruby, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, Ruby Cocktail / Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold, Black Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

1970s Persian Turquoise Black Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
rings of black enamel. Currently a US size 7.25 (sizable upon request). In excellent condition. This
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Black Enamel Scroll Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 56 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features natural
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and gem-set cheetah ring. This ring features a cheetah head motif
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1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Black Enamel Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, an impressive mabé pearl and diamond ring. The 18 karat gold ring features a 22mm
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Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, 4.51 carats, Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Diamonds Black Enamel Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cushion-cut diamonds on black enamel. The start of the ring is wide, openwork and chased. Total weight of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Wellendorf Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spinning Band Ring Size 8.5
By Wellendorff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold band features black enamel design interlocking with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 1970 Vintage Black Enamel Crossover Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
other one is embellished with applications of hot black enamel. Weight: 34.60 Grams, (22.18 Dwt). Size
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Pearl, Turquoise and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful hand made 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a
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Antique 1820s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Black Enamel Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1970 s Marquise Diamond Black Enamel 14 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Gents Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's vintage marquise diamond ring hand crafted in brushed 14 karat yellow gold. The marquise
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Cocktail Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
black enamel and cabochon cut ruby eyes is accented with a total of ~0.30ct of round diamonds set in 18K
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

2.56 carats Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Metal: 18K Solid Yellow Gold ✦ 18K Gold Weight: 4.53 gm Approx. ✦ Gross Weight: 5.32 gm Approx. ✦ Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 4.15 carats, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 6.78 grams. The Gross weight is 7.66 grams. The dimensions of the ring are
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Signed 18K Gold Enamel Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Kingston, NY
David Webb authentic and Signed 18K Yellow gold with white and black enamel in a zebra stripe
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Andrew Clunn Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow gold and platinum and large Mabe maPearl and enamel ring with Diamonds by Andrew Clunn
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow 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

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
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Asprey 1960s Diamond Black Enamel Bow Ring Hammered 18 Karat Yellow Gold French
By Asprey
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 1960s Asprey Diamond and Enamel Bow Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Designed as a stylized bow, the
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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 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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.75 Ct Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds are framed by painted black enamel leaves. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century 1.95 Carat Yellow Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Incredible antique bangle ring, it is closed
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Enamel Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Victorian buckle ring in 18K gold and black enamel . This striking ring is engraved "Sarah
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18kt White Gold Black Enamel Pierced Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Bold Cartier 18Kt White Gold and Black Enamel Band. One size - 10.1/4. Can be slightly adjusted
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Aquamarine, Emerald Black Enamel Art-Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic Aquamarine & Emerald cocktail Ring crafted in 18K gold with Diamonds & Black Enamel
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 1.22 carats, Rose Cut Diamonds Black Enamel Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, natural Diamonds & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave and Black Enamel Large Oval Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
This fantastic Roberto Coin ring is beautifully crafted from elegant 18K white gold and embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tiled Black Enamel Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting a captivatingly bold design, this exquisite Asch Grossbardt ring is a statement piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Goshwara East-West Opal Oval with Black Enamel Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold. From 'G-One' Collection is the perfect cocktail ring to have in your personal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Louis Comfort Tiffany Co. Black Opal, Diamond and Enamel Ring
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 18 karat gold ring with black opal, diamonds, and blue and green enamel by
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

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

19th Century Napoleon 3 Black Enamel Natural Pearls Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
by a streak of black enamel. The ring consists of 4 gold threads which meet at the base. Diameter of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Korloff 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat VS Diamond Black Enamel Modern Band Ring
By Korloff
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
adorned with black enamel and “Korloff” logos. Weight: 5.19g Size: 17.75 (US 7.5) Cannot be resized
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Nouvelle Bague White Gold Diamond Enamel Band Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
White gold, black enamel and diamond band by Nouvelle Bague. Cigar band shape ring. Diamonds shaped
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold 4.80 Ct. Peridot and Diamond Halo Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 14k yellow gold with an enamel accent, this piece is both bold and elegant. Weight: 9.7 Grams
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k TT Gold 0.90ct Pave Diamond Clusters on Black Enamel Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
surrounded by black enamel. The old single cut diamonds are pave set in white gold in groups of 4, totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Emerald Coral Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful 1960s 18K yellow gold Emerald Coral Diamond Enamel ring by David Webb. Features an
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

1910s Heart Shaped Amethyst Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
framed by 1.50 carats of brilliant diamonds and accented by black enamel. The 14k yellow gold mounting is
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Vintage 1910s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Roulette Spinning Diamond Enamel Ring 14k Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage 14K Gold Roulette Wheel Ring with Spinning Diamond – ca. 1975 A playful yet luxurious
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

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. 100% Genuine. UK L/M. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Natural 36.29 Carat Emerald Carving Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Black Enamel
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful classic yet chic emerald carving ring set in 18k gold with black enamel and diamonds
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Lapis and Blue Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
beige will make the ring stand out even more. You can wear a classic white shirt or a black dress to
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glossy black enamel next to the shining gold always catches my eye. Perched on top of the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

David Webb Rock Crystal, Black Enamel Yellow Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous standing out bold ring with domed rock crystal in the center Size 6. There is an
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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Frascarolo Italian Enamel Diamond Ruby and Gold Zebra Ring, Circa 1967
By Frascarolo
Located in London, GB
A vintage Frascarolo & C., Italian, enamel ruby and gold zebra ring, designed as a three
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Antelope Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and enamel and diamond and ruby ring. The ring is designed as an antelope
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Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Gold And Black Enamel Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of gold and black enamel rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel. Our collection of these items for sale includes 100 vintage editions and 55 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to gold and black enamel rings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but David Webb, Andrew Glassford and Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 74 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, cabochon and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold and black enamel rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold And Black Enamel Rings?

Prices for gold and black enamel rings start at $1 and top out at $319,341 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,650.

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.