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

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

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

2.56 carats Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.56 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 4.15 carats, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 4.15 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k 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

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

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Pear Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Webb Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 1 pear cut = 5.14ct Color: S-T Clarity: I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
by the beautifully stylized black enamel and the expertly cut diamond stones that weigh 0.17 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rainbow Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rainbow enamel Champagne diamonds 0.06 ct approx Can be stacked
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.28 Carat Black Diamond and White Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Black Diamonds: three round brilliant cuts = 0.28
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Roberto Coin 1.05 Carat Champagne Diamond and Black Enamel Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
highlighted by 1.05 carats in round brilliant champagne Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, with black enameling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is K color SI1 clarity. Thoughtfully accented by streaks of jet black onyx. Hand crafted in 18k gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold and Platinum Panda Black and White Enamel Diamond Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very cute ring by david Webb. Made in 18kt. gold ring in a form of a Panda Bear in white and black
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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Memento Diamond Emerald and Black and White enamel Butterfly Ring in White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
encrusted pieces set in 14k gold, and includes variations with gemstone inlay and enamel to express your
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White 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

Korloff 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat VS Diamond Black Enamel Modern Band Ring
By Korloff
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
yellow gold. The piece features round brilliant cut diamond in the centre (0.20ct, RW-W, VS). It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is K color SI1 clarity. Thoughtfully accented by streaks of jet black onyx. Hand crafted in 18k gold
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel Horse Motif Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
colored background. 18K White Gold Black Enamel Horse Ring with Diamonds. Diamond And Gold Breakdown
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Black and White Enamel Diamond Chevron Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K gold and platinum; set with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Torrini Black Enamel Ring with Pave Diamond Center
By Torrini
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Ring by Torrini, Featuring 10 Round Diamonds Totaling
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Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Emerald, Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Make a statement with this fantastic emerald ring! This 18 karat white gold beauty features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Flower Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 104 round brilliant cut = 1.52cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Horse Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 118 round brilliant cut = 0.68cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Georgian Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Star Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian gold, black enamel and cushion cut diamond star ring with two miniature locket
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Antique Early 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Vintage Diamond Enamel Gold Wide Band Ring
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold wide band ring. With black enameled sun rays emanating from a shimmering center square cut
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1990s English Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

2.51 Carat Enamel Brown Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Featuring a 2.51ct Brown Diamond, SI2 Clarity, Surrounded by Black Enamel.
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Nouvelle Bague Diamond Pave and Black Enamel White Gold Flower Bombe Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
accentuated by scintillating diamonds. The ring is crafted from 18K white gold and it weighs 12.9 grams. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.63 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern stye, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Black Enamel and 0.65 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This fantastic piece is crafted in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Moonstone Diamond Enamel Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
; moonstone is surrounded by a diamond halo and black enamel outside the diamond halo. Ring is set in 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold, Enamel and Diamond Bombe ring
Located in Firenze, IT
' design, black enamel set with diamonds weighing approx. 0.75cts Weight: 24 gr.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Otto Jakob Vintage Diamond Gold Enamel Ring
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
handmade black and deep green enameled mounting featuring a fine oval shape silhouette rose cut diamond
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Otto Jakob Vintage Diamond Gold Enamel Ring
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
handmade black and deep green enameled mounting featuring a fine oval shape silhouette rose cut diamond
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Black Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier ring with rubies, diamonds and black enamel 12.7 g 22.7 x 22 x 11 4.3 x 8.6 mm
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1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enameled Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Its lustrous hand-painted black enamel and delicate diamond accents, crowned by a brilliant white .35
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco style Turquoise, Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Art Deco style, Emerald, Turquoise & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco Enameled Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
details. Its lustrous hand-painted black enamel, and delicate diamond accents, crowned by a brilliant
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.50 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Black Enamel 14KYG Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950's vintage diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and black enamel accents. The ring
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Holly Dyment Gold, Enamel Gem Set and Diamond Face Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel gem set and diamond Face ring. Holly Dyment. Designed as a woman in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.35 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald, Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail/Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Black Enamel Cocktail/ Dome Ring set in 18K Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Victorian Diamond cluster ring in yellow gold with black enamel work and Russian Hallmarks
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Mid Century Gold .60ct Diamond w/ Scalloped Black Enamel 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.36 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 (We can
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.26 Carat White Diamond and Black Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold White Diamonds: three round brilliant cut = 0.26
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round brilliance diamond. The diamond halo is outlined with a black enamel on the outside of the diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round brilliance diamond. The diamond halo is outlined with a black enamel on the outside of the diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ambrosi Platinum Diamond Enamel Wide Ring
By Ambrosi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
double row of channel-set baguette-cut diamonds separated by black enamel with edges pavé-set with round
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Orange Cabochon Coral Diamond Black Enamel 18K Platinum Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stores. This ring is made out of sugarloaf Coral, Black Enamel and Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Colorful Flowers Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond enamel flower band (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love diamonds paired with black enamel!! Such a great contrast. Ring Details Material
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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

Antique 1860s European Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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.