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David Webb White Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
David Webb could is definitely the king of enamel, and this fish scale design cocktail ring is a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black And White Enamel Retro Motif Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black and White Enamel Retro Motif Ring This striking ring by David
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14k Diamond Enameled Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful diamond navette ring from the Art Deco (ca1930)! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in silver for the settings of the diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Russian 14k Diamond and Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with rose cut diamonds held within bead-settings. The shoulders of the ring feature black enameling
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Enameled 0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1830) era! This gorgeous 18kt gold ring features a
Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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

Edwardian Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. The diamond is held within a milgrained bezel, and surrounded by a solid black enameled border. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 18k YG, Platinum and Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Naples, FL
in Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold And Black Enamel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire Enamel Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
history, symbolism, and artistry into a wearable treasure. Materials: 18k gold, diamond, sapphire, enamel
Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 1980 s Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Buckle Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossed with opaque black enamel Completed by rounded yellow gold shoulders and shank Stamped for platinum
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate SOHO Italian 18K Diamond Black Enamel Yin Yang Paisley Cocktail Ring Sz 7
By SOHO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A well done ring by maker SOHO of Italy crafted in 18K white gold and finished with flawless black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the center & bordering black enamel, the old mine cut diamonds offer a beautiful shimmer with every
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Enameled Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
the colorful ruby center! The original black tracery enameled motif decorates the edges of the
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Statement Natural Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
black enamel in sharp geometric panels, the contrast between the luminous diamonds and deep enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Natural Emerald Stone 0.17 carats with black enamel in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unexpected choice, this 0.17 carat Emerald and enamel ring is a simple yet indulgent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold

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
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pavé Diamond Flower and Enamel Ladybug Split Shank Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Playful elegance meets refined craftsmanship in this charming diamond ladybug ring. Crafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Enamel, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold. This stunning piece features a solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
diamonds ring head diameter 8.18mm with black enamel on ring sides ring was made in russia during the
Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Baguette Diamond French Enamel Contemporary Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A classic 18 karat gold baguette diamond contemporary band has a black and white french enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Roberto Legnazzi Enameled Tiger Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
black enamels. Embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones Diamonds: The tiger
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, English, 1879.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in
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Antique 1870s English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
applications of purple and black glass enamel. The ring is embellished with a great assortment of twenty-nine
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 0.18 Carat. We have inlaid black enamel workmanship around the
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, ...

Diamond Turquoise Light Blue Enamel Eternity Band Unique Stretch 18K Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
& Italian Enamel 0.50 CTW Diamonds In-Stock Size 6-8 *The ring can stretch up to two sizes due to its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Diamond Navy Blue Enamel Flexible Italian Eternity Band Unique White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Enamel 0.50 CTW Diamonds In-Stock Size 6-8 *The ring can stretch up to two sizes due to its flexible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 4.25Cttw Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
with pink, white and black enamel petals. The total diamond weight is 4.25 carats. The diamonds are of
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Greek Key ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Solitaire 1ct Salt Pepper Diamond Grey Enamel 18k White Gold Ring total 1.17ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Solitaire 1 ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Light Grey Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 10
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2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold

David Webb 1980 s Jade Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Floral Vintage Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fluted wide gold band glossed with opaque black enamel Centering an oval shaped jade
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Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Donald Claflin Coral Diamond Gold Platinum Enamel Ring
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
, gold, platinum, and black enamel dome ring has a powerful one-of-a-kind personality. Signed Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Designer MAZ Large Black and White Enamel Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Honolulu, HI
and features black and white diamond shapes enameled in a checkers design. This dome ring measures
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Late 20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel
By William Eaton
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite relic of the past, this antique 18K gold memorial ring from 1831 with pearls and black
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Italian Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
& Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in rich black and accented with 14 pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.00CT Black Diamond with Red Enamel Halo in Platinum Fluorescent
Located in Chicago, IL
1.00CT black diamond that has a red enamel halo surrounding it.
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Black Diamond, 18k Go...

Natural Pink Sapphire Stone 0.30 cts w black enamel in 14KRG Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking backdrop of black enamel. Crafted in 14K rose gold, this floral-inspired piece is not just a ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum 18K White Gold Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Black Enamel, Pearl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
rock crystal pearl and diamond ring by David Webb. Crafted in Platinum and 18k white gold this David
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, E...

Natural SI/H Baguette Diamond Enamel Arrow Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural SI/H Baguette Diamond Enamel Arrow 14 Karat White Gold Ring features a arrow shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural SI/H Baguette Diamond Enamel Arrow Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural SI/H Baguette Diamond Enamel Arrow 18 Karat White Gold Ring features a arrow shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Giorgio Chilleri Bow Cocktail Ring 18 kt Gold 1.80 Cts Diamonds Onyxes Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
black onyxes. The four panels at the sides are embellished with applications of black hot enamel
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Beige Cream Ivory Enamel Eternity Band Unique 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
Karat Yellow Gold Genuine White Diamonds & Italian Enamel 0.50 CTW Diamonds In-Stock Size 7.5-9.5 *The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unique Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Enamel Red Coral Glaze Ring Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band Unique 18
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2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Enamel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : FANCY DIAMONDS, BLACK ENAMEL Weight : 2.3GR Diamond Carat Weight
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

6.58 Carat Glass Filled Ruby Diamond Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
band features a sleek black enamel that frames the ruby and diamonds, creating a striking visual impact
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite Colombian Emerald set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cut emerald weighing approximately .53ct. This gem is set in an octagonal field of black enamel, which
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro French Yellow and White Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
- Diamonds: 0.20ct, bezel set - Design: Squared form with red and black enamel accents - Style: Retro
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Milano Stackable Links To Love Trio Rings In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Enamel
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
one is embellished with application of black and green enamel and natural diamonds. Diamonds: Mount
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds, including 3.00 carats of rare black diamonds and 3.31 carats of brilliant white diamonds, lending
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, ...

Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and Enamel Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond solitaire ring taken from the Victorian period. The centrepiece is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel Swallow Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds. Cabochon Ruby set as
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cabochon Star Ruby Diamond Enamel 1980s La Triomphe Ring
By La Triomphe
Located in New York, NY
round cut diamonds and the gallery is decorated by 3 rows of leaf-like elements with black enamel. All
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Enamel

Ring White Gold White and Black Diamonds Black Pearl Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
shine of gold and to the fineness of diamonds is added the crowning art of micromosaic, which grew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.