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Syna Yellow Gold Hex Band with Black Enamel and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black enamel details Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco style, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art deco style, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Modernist Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
amethyst diamond gold ring is irresistible. With an eye-catching center set sugarloaf cabochon amethyst
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Cocktail Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and enamel tiger cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The tiger head ring is set
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately 1.60 cts. and black enamel accents. The Ring is set in 18KT Yellow Gold. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Artist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with 5.80 carats of citrine, accented with 0.77 carats of diamonds and black enamel. At the center of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
diamonds. It is adorned with black enamel which is of average condition. Weight: 4.33g Size: 18.25 (US 8
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Set Enamel Le Baiser Du Dragon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond and enamel ring by Cartier from the Le Baiser Du Dragon collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Skull Ring with Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
Black enamel head and white enamel bones, 18kt rose gold, ruby and rose cut diamond. Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian old mine cut diamond enamel and gold ring circa 1890. The navette-shaped shaped design is
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted 18k yellow gold and black enamel. The top of the ring has chunky rose cut diamonds on
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.57Ct Jet, Black Enamel and 9k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian 0.57 carat jet, black enamel and 9 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1800s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Enamel 2.20 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by floral motif black enamel shoulders; no loss Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 6
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Coral, Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
juxtaposed with black enamel and bright diamonds. Meticulously fabricated in the 1920s, this beautiful ring
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
with black and white enamel detailing, set with single cut diamonds for whiskers and ruby eyes. A
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamonds Onix Enamel Leopards Dagger Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Emerald Diamonds Onix Enamel Leopards Dagger Gold Silver Cocktail Ring Presenting the stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White G...

Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set in a six pronged mounting with enameled surround and shoulders. Opaque glossy black in color
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Natural Oval Ruby Enamel Gold Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds (.50 carat total weight), and black enamel. The top measures 12
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted 18k yellow gold and black enamel. The top of the ring has chunky rose cut diamonds on
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave and Black Enamel Large Oval Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
with lustrous white diamonds and striking black enamel, offering an incredibly eye-catching appearance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Fish Cocktail Ring Ruby Eyes Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
gold and platinum in a coiling fish motif featuring a black enamel lattice pattern and cabochon ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18k Yellow Gold with Enamel Work
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful cocktail ring with a big uncut diamond centre, and enamel Work all around the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Charles Turi Diamond Enamel Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Swirling Vintage Ring
By Charles Turi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by puffed rows of black enamel - glossy with minimal loss Alternating with segments of high
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Ring. This gorgeous ring
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Frascarolo Italy Enamel Gold Zebra Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in Napoli, NA
decorated with fine black, white and red enamel, and adorned of diamonds on the comb. Made in Italy, circa
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel and Carved Green Jade Ring in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Wide yellow gold shank decorated with black enamel. From the Ancient World collection, you can
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k 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
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.90 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite 3.90 Carats White Round Diamonds 0.41 carats Black Enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Enamel

3.58 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite 3.58 Carats White Round Diamonds 0.37 carats Black Enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Enamel

Roberto Coin Enameled White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
background, this majestic 18K white gold ring from Roberto Coin boasts glistening white diamonds, nifty brown
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 4.80 Ct. Peridot and Diamond Halo Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
  Stone: 4.80 Ct. Peridot (11.25 mm), 1.16 TCW Diamond (2.75 mm, 0.083 ct.)  Material: Black Enamel
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Green Tourmaline Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
enhance the aesthetic appeal, black enamel is delicately applied outside the diamond halo, adding a hint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Leopard Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Henderson, NV
black enamel spots. Made in Spain in the early 1990s. 9 Diamonds: 0.05ctw. Color: F-G, Clarity: VS1 2
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Hermès 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Clic H Ring
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a fabulous vintage Hermès logo ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. It is adorned with black
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

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
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

7.30 Carat Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round diamond. The diamond halo is outlined with black enamel. A simple yet modern design. Truly a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k 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
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Scale Open Wrap Snake Ring - Size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond: 0.02ct Material: 18k yellow gold and enamel Measurement: 20mm tall x 15mm across x 8mm high
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Chic Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Silver Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds adorned with black enamel and fancy yellow diamonds with diamond-ruby accents on the
Category

Vintage 1960s European Cocktail Rings

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
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion 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.