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Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian black enamel and yellow gold ring, comprising black enamelled panels, reading “In
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Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
bright rose gold, enameled on either side of the ring with 3 black enamel fillets. On top, a bezel with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

an 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Snake Mourning Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat yellow gold mourning ring featuring a diamond urn with an oval cushion-cut diamond
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Antique 1810s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bombe Ring is a true
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Men s Emerald and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Emerald and Black Enamel Ring 18 ct matte white gold 8.07 ct center emerald
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold Black White Enamel Mourning Band Ring, Early 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, England Period: Georgian Material: 18K yellow gold, black and white enamel Ring size: 17 (EU) / 6.75
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Enamel weight is 0.15 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 6.68 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Rolling Ring Yellow Gold Black Enamel SZ6 Amore Fide Love Faith
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 14K Rolling Ring Yellow Gold Black Enamel SZ6 'Amore Fide' 'Love Faith' This elegant ring
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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Upsilon Fraternity Badge Ring with Black Enamel Seed
Located in Palm Desert, CA
seeking a piece with historical significance. The combination of rich yellow gold, glossy black enamel
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 6.68 carats Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Morganite & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Diamond, Black Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
beautifully marries historical inspiration with modern design. Crafted in luxurious gold, this unusual ring
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

David Webb Diamond Black Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gap Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with VS2 clarity Flanked by opaque black enamel segments Glossy with minimal loss Stamped for platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Always a great hit David Webb pearl and black enamel ring with diamonds. It is bold and brave yet
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Faberge 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Brown Enamel X Band Ring
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage band ring designed by Victor Mayer for Faberge. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Man Bold Unisex 14K Gold Moonstone Ring with Black Enamel River Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
attention to detail. This bold and striking ring features a 14K gold oval cabochon adorned with a large
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Emerald Cut Purple Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 6.5
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking Black Enamel and Amethyst ring showcases a bold vintage-inspired elegance in 14K
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Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 8.65 carats Aquamarine, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Aquamarine & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Eternal Black 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Shine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Amazing Eternal Black 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Shine Ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Style Heart Ring White Diamond Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel This Ring is made in 14k Gold Plated Silver Designer: J
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2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hexagon Citrine Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the bold elegance of the David Webb Ring, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold. This
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2020s Bottega Veneta Intreccio Chain Ring Gold Pleated Silver and Black Enamel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Arnhem, NL
Bottega Veneta's the interlocking ring made of gold pleated sterling silver. Intreccio Chain ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.12ctw Round Diamond Black Enamel Navette Marquise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
top. The ring is further adorned with beautiful black enamel that outlines the lovey scalloped edge of
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Ring White Diamond Fleur de Lis
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Pure” Fleur-de-Lis Ring – Black Enamel, Black Diamond, Victorian Memento Mori Style 14k
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2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Hidalgo 18k Yellow Gold Ring Band Red Black Enamel Dots Beads sz 6.5 6mm
By Hidalgo
Located in Northbrook, IL
design with vibrant red and black enamel accents. The band is adorned with gold studs, adding texture and
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 1.33 carats, Tourmaline, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Tourmaline & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

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

Black Diamond Green Enamel Eternity Band 18 Karat White Gold Unique Italian Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Karat White Gold Genuine Black Diamonds & Italian Enamel 0.50 CTW Diamonds In-Stock Size 5-7 *The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Sugar Loaf Aquamarine Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian 1830s Hair Locket Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
black enamel detail. The inside of the ring has been hand engraved with the words 'The Life Of Esther
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Antique 1830s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum Yellow Gold Black Enamel Swirl Design Pave Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, back in the 1970's. This vintage cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bengal Tiger Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Bengal tiger ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Emeralds are set into the
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Black Enamel tapered Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Enamel

Alexis NY Transparent Red Black Enamel Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Transparent Red & Black Enamel Wrap Ring The body is made of sterling silver with a tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alexis NY Black Enamel Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Black Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut diamonds of 1 carat, black enamel, set on 18
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Coiled Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage 14k yellow gold snake ring, its coiled form brought to life with vibrant
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Natural Quartz Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds of 0,05 ct. each, for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold, black
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning David Webb enamel buckle ring, made of 18k gold and platinum, featuring diamonds. This
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring. A sublime Art Deco ring with a geometric, asymmetrical setting
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Triangle Cut Two Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band with Black Enamel
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Marquise Triangle Cut Diamond Two Stone Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Vintage David Webb Leopard Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by David Webb in 18K yellow gold, this vintage, whimsical leopard ring is textured with Webb's
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Octagon Sky Blue Topaz Diamond Black Enamel White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds and black enamel which represents power, richness and passion. 14K White Gold. Ring Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stack Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful enamel ring is hand set with .25 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Turqoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful enamel ring is hand set with .05 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Sapphire Enamel Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
embellished with black, white, and red enamel, evoking the opulence of ancient Egyptian motifs. At its center
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Nigaam 0.93Cttw. Diamond Black Enamel Chevron Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a touch of vintage glamour with this stunning Nigaam 18k white gold ring. This piece
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2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.