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Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring with Enamel in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on the halo and the shoulder of the ring. The body of the ring is applied with black and white enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Blue Black Dots Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Navy Blue Black Dots Cabochon Enamel Chunky Statement Ring
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Jade Natural Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
deeply engraved foliate, complimentary to enamel pattern Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Designer Roberto Coin Diamond Enamel Snake Scale Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Designer Robert Coin Diamond and Black Enamel Snake Serpent Scale Ring. Hand crafted in 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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, ...

Frascarolo Milano Enameled Tiger Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Rubies
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
carefully decorated, with applications of black, red and white hot enamels. The eyes are bezel set, with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1866 0.76 CTW Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Antique Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with granulated detail Accented by opaque black enamel lines - glossy with minimal loss Inscribed 'G.L
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave, Ivory and Black Enamel Flower Band
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
beautifully embellished with stylish enamel and scintillating diamonds. The ring is splendidly designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Allsopp Bros. Art Deco Chrysoprase Enamel 10 Karat Gold Carved Floral Ring
By Allsopp Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and deeply carved to depict florals With stepped shoulders glossed in orangey red and black enamel
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Allsopp Bros. Art Deco Chrysoprase Enamel 10 Karat Gold Carved Floral Ring
By Allsopp Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and deeply carved to depict florals With stepped shoulders glossed in orangey red and black enamel
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique OB Ostby Barton 10K Yellow Gold 0.82ctw Diamond Masonic Enamel Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
design enriched with hand-applied black, red, green, and white enamel detailing. The ring features a
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Vintage 1920s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Late Victorian Ruby Enamel 14 Karat Gold Silver Antique Flower Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color - prong set in silver With a grooved flower-shaped halo of black enamel Opaque and glossy
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Scale Open Wrap Snake Ring - Size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an impressive style ring, crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring an open style full length
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Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Unusual Early Victorian 18K Gold Orange Agate Urn Intaglio Black Enamel Mourning
Located in London, GB
shoulders are beautifully enamelled with scrollwork inlaid in gold, whilst the black enamel on the band
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1.00 CTW Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blossom shoulders with black enamel remnant Stamped 18 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 5
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bengal Tiger Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry Enamel Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & unusual vintage enameled Bengal tiger ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Moonstone Diamond Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
displaying vivid blue adularescence Bezel set with a halo surround of glossy black enamel - minimal loss
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14.79 Spessartite Garnet Cabochon Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring 18K
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, red and gold enamel. A rich and exotic look for someone who is looking for something bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

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

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cabochon Navy Enamel Black Dots Statement Ring, US 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Cabochon Navy Blue Enamel Black Dots Statement Chunky
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Set in 18K gold, Art Deco Tourmaline, Diamonds and French Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
enamel technique in 18K yellow gold. The French enamel consists of black and white color. The weight of
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Georgian Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Wide Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique Georgian wide mourning band. Modelled with ornate 18 karat gold and set with black
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
measures approximately 0.75 carats. This ring features black enamel accents. We love this Victorian piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rubelite Sugarloaf and Diamond Enamel Halo with 18kt White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
tone. A simple diamond halo design with a touch of black enamel, a classic yet modern design that would
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, Enamel

11.33 Carat Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
surrounded by a diamond halo and black enamel. Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. Similar items are also
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Dickson Yewn Square Enamel Ring Sz 6.5 Band Diamond Flower Enamel Jewelry
By Dickson Yewn
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Dickson Yewn diamond & enamel square band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Rose Gold Custom Made "Evil Eye" GIA 0.78ct Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Victoria, BC
surrounded by a black enameled outer ring and the outer edges of the ring resembling eye lashes. $6,900.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Blue Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Turquoise blue enamel Diamonds 0.06 ct approx Can be stacked with
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2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
and ruby ring in 18k yellow gold and platinum with black and white enamel stripes 18 kt., the zebra
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco amethyst ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel 14 Karat Gold Greek Key Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flat band featuring black enamel in a Greek key motif all the way around Delicate gold textured
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif glossed with black, green, and red enamel Completed by delicately pierced gallery and shoulders
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Piaget Paris Panther Domed Enamel Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
bombe shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with applications of black enamel creating
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ring Size 6.5
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Simpsonville, SC
combination of 18K yellow gold, black enamel spots, a diamond-studded collar, and piercing ruby eyes. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut and White Diamond Rounds in 18 Karat and Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a handcrafted 18k and black enamel mounting size 11.75. The proportions of this emerald cut are
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian 1.20 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Enamel Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian 1.20 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel Ring. Featuring
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Enamel Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Houston, TX
pearls and blue, black and orange enamel, with rose gold birds on the shoulders. Circa 1930. Size is 6 1
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

1970s Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
with black enamel inlay dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds. The diamonds are VS1-VS2
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian "1886" old mine cut diamond and enamel engagement gold ring. Featuring an old mine-cut
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Blue Black Dots Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Navy Blue Black Dots Cabochon Enamel Chunky Statement Ring
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Blue Black Dots Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Navy Blue Black Dots Cabochon Enamel Chunky Statement Ring
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Otto Jakob Fancy Shaped Multicolored Sapphire Enameled Gold Ring
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
inspired delicate black enamel design on the back and side of the ring or not observe the intricate style
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Early 2000s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Green Enameled Sculpted Frog Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Art Deco Style, Carved Tourmaline and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very art deco and gorgeous carved tourmaline cocktail ring set in 18K gold using enamel technique
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Rosecut Diamond Enamel 1798 Memorial Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique rosecut diamond enamel memorial ring made in 14k yellow gold dated 1798. The ring is an
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Snake Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel, diamond and emerald ring. Signed Webb. The ring is designed as a
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Vintage 1960s More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

17.05 Carats Heart Cut Aquamarine Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
surrounded by a diamond halo and black enamel. Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. Similar items are also
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow & white gold. Green and black enamel frames a faceted oval cut synthetic blue stone that measures
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Georgian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning mourning ring has so much going on! On the outer of the ring there is a black enamel
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by grooved shank. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1860's. Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable. Measures
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1970 s Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous Tiger Ring features round brilliant cut diamonds and black/red enamel. The ring is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carnelian Ring Enamel Cocktail 14k Gold Filigree Jewelry Sz 5.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era carnelian cocktail ring (circa 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Ring Enamel Cocktail 14k Gold Filigree Jewelry Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era amethyst cocktail ring (circa 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Faceted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Revival Natural Pearl Two Dogs Enamel Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
enamelling details the dogs with black and red enamel, as well as contours of gold breaking the white enamel
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 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
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Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Blue Black Dots Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Signed at the rear. Vintage. 100% Genuine. UK size: N/O. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. _ _ ...
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Early 2000s French William IV Cocktail Rings

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Gold Plate

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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.