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Andreoli Black Enamel Peridot Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring Silver 18 Karat Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Black Enamel Peridot Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring Silver 18 Karat Gold This Andreoli ring
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel

Sim and Roz 14K Gold Black Enamel Ring with 0.21 Carats Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
From the Vortex Collection, Alignment Ring is crafted of 14K yellow and rose gold inlaid with black
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Eye popping contemporary 18KT white gold and black enamel ring featuring a 13.86 mm beautiful large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Black white enamel ring in white gold. Wrapped with (0.50ct) matching diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Black & white enamel ring in 18k white gold wrapped with approximately 0.50 carat in matching black
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Pink Gold Ring with Amethyst, Black Diamonds and Salmon Pink Enamel
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
surprising colours and elaborate details. The ring features 18 Karat gold, in pink color, combined with
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

10.79 Carat Rubellite Black Enamel and Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
approximately 10.79 carats insert within a yellow gold bezel embraced by black enamel futher enhanced with pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Gray Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Charlotte Allison
Located in Mountain Brook, AL
14k YG "Coal" Enamel Ring with Grey Pearl and Diamond Halo (Dia 0.28cts). From a luncheon to the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sapphires and diamonds for a combined weight of 0.50ct. The ring is then painted with dramatic black enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.01 Carat Emerald Carving Diamond and Black Enamel 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
approximately 11.01 carats with shimmering diamonds highlighted with black enamel with a total diamond weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold, White Diamond and Enamel Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
, White Diamonds and Black Enamel. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to select your usual size.
Category

2010s Belgian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rose Opal Black Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Rose Opal Black Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold. This ring features rose opal top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Enamel Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold, and It is engraved and black-enameled on the shoulder. A mid 20th century piece. US size: 2 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Bold Ruby Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Bold cabochon ruby diamond black enamel gold ring
Category

Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo Black Enamel and 0.72 Carat Diamond Ring
By Hidalgo
Located in Pikesville, MD
wearable yet unique. Jet black enamel is laid perfectly around a bezel set sparkling .72 carat round
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
in diameter and one old European cut diamond at the centre 2.5mm. The ring is hand crafted in 18
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique Early Victorian Era Black Enamel Gold Solitaire Bombe Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilshire is splendid early Victorian era (circa 1850) 14k yellow gold bombe style ring centering a
Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Roberto coin black enamel and diamond ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k white gold black enamel and diamond ring
Category

Early 2000s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Poppy Flower Red Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Findikli, Beyoglu
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Poppy flower Enamel Ring 0,19 Carat Black Diamond 0,81 Carat
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Black and Yellow Diamond Enamel Bee Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
tourmaline and black diamond accents. Sitting firmly on a textured gold band, this ring will turn heads and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era 18K gold ring, which provides us a mighty monochrome: The black
Category

Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Black Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiger Polished Enamel Diamond Fashion Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
, or yellow 18kt gold. The ring features a tiger with a long tail that serves as the shank. The
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

1.06 Carat Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold with a stunning black enamel inlay and embellished with natural white diamonds. This is truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Iconic David Webb Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring by David Webb, decorated with black enamel and diamonds. Ring size 6, ring top
Category

20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.03 Carat Emerald Carving Coral Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
secondary surround of coral cabochons weighing approximately 1.80 carats and highlighted with black enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Rhinoceros Beetle Turnable Ring with White Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
Hot enamel rhinoceros ring in 18K gold, with inner rotatable ring in brown gold and outer ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Peach Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Green Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nikos Koulis 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite White Diamond Black Enamel Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Oui collection 18K white gold cocktail ring with 2.48 cts tanzanite in black enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Nikos Koulis 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite White Diamond Black Enamel Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Oui collection 18K white gold cocktail ring with 2.54 cts tanzanite in black enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Alicha Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold with Black Enamel Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
prosperity. Alicha ring in 14k rose gold with black enamel & diamond by selda jewellery Additional
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

0.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond and Black Enamel 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
glimmering diamonds creating a beautiful contrast with black enamel that frames the gemstones with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.66 Carat Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Convertible Cocktail Ring, 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning Art Deco style Cocktail ring has .66 carats of GH VSI Diamonds, Black Enamel and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Mourning Black Enamel Rosecut .70 Carat 18K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous black enamel, rosecut diamonds totaling .70 ctw set in 18K solid yellow gold navette
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nikos Koulis 18 Karat White Gold Apatite White Diamond Black Enamel Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Oui collection 18K white gold cocktail ring with 2.32 cts apatite and 2.06 cts white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

OTTAVIANO Gold Platinum Diamond and Enamel Dome Ring
By Ottaviano
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, black enamel and diamond dome ring. The central diamond weights 0.91ct H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Enamel 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
carats creating a beautiful contrast with black enamel that frames the gemstone further flanked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Araya 0.32 Carat Diamond Trillion 2.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby Black Enamel Ring
Located in Mumbai, HM
- 0.32ct Trillion Diamonds Coloured Stone Details - 2.05ct Ruby Oval Gold Details - 6.48gm 18 Karat
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
prosperity. Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel by Selda Jewellery Additional
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
prosperity. Tian Long Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond and Enamel by Selda Jewellery Additional
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Inspired Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
weight. Ring features hand painted black enamel. Diamond quality is approximately G color, SI1 clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Ebony Green Peridot Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Very original ring in black ebony wood on which a green peridot gem surrounded by diamonds has been
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Enamel, Rose Gold

Diamond Emerald Illusion Fashion Ring with Red Enamel in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Fashion Enamel Ring, with an emerald illusion set on black enamel with 18Kt Gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

AnaKatarina 18 Karat Gold, Ruby, Enamel, and Diamond Elements Earth Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
18k Yellow Gold, Malachite, .009ct Ruby, ..032ct Diamonds, and Black Enamel Design Inspiration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Amethyst and 20 Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Naples, FL
This Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ring Has Halo Of 20 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Approximately 2.00 Carats
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Amethyst Onyx Diamond and Enamel Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
lavender enamel and accented by .30 carats of white round brilliant diamonds which have a color and clarity
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Enamel Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Gold Ring
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold. This Ring has 0.14 Carats of White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

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

Hi June Parker Black Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bunny Signet Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Signet ring designed in mind for cute animal lovers with black enamel and diamond baguette side
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold Rock Crystal Diamond and Enamel Dome Ring
Located in Verona, IT
18kt white gold dome ring featuring diamond, rock crystal and black enamel, Usa 1990's
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Stephen Webster Dynamite Bombé 18 Carat Gold, White Diamond and Enamel Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Dynamite Enamel Bombe Ring. Set in 18ct white Gold with tapered baguette cut white diamonds (1.37 carats
Category

2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Victorian Fashion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Victorian ring is 14K yellow and white gold and pave set with 26 old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Gold Diamond and Green Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Ileana Makri Black Enamel and Baguette White Diamond Piano Cocktail Ring
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold Piano ring finished with Black enamel and set with baguette diamond "keys" with
Category

Early 2000s Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold black enamel diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gold black enamel diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A gold black enamel diamond ring from David Webb, Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd and Mousson Atelier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and rose cut alternatives. Finding a gold black enamel diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 52 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ring?

Prices for a gold black enamel diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $319,341, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,925.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.