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Roman Malakov 1.53 Carat Round Diamond Two-Row Black Enamel Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
rows of black enamel. Diamonds weigh 1.53 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Mourning Ring In 18k Gold With Enamel Circa 1814
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, made in 18k yellow gold and black enameling, is dated 1814. The ring has a center crystal that is well
Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Purple Amethyst Ring and Black Enamel
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modern ring exudes elegance and sophistication with its sleek design and luxurious
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Enamel

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Enamel + Pink Tourmaline Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Enamel + Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds Giotto Collection Ring
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold and features a single chunky old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring Enamel Round Opalescent Purple 18k White Gold 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Merian Collection Opalescent Purple Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds About
Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cocktail Ring White Gold White Black Diamonds HandDecorated with MicroMosaic
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 Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Masonic Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 18k White Gold with Rose & Yellow Gold Accents - Enamel Work on the Star Total Weight
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Cluster Ring Size 5 #23051
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Cluster Ring Size 5 This bold antique ring
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Black Rose Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Guaynabo, PR
in black enamel in its petals. It is surrounded at its petals borders with 96 grain diamonds. On the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
Located in SE
foiled under. Crown is 8mm wide x 5 mm deep. The enamel is Black. Color of Gold has Orange tint. The
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fucsia Enamel + Rodolite Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fucsia Enamel + Rodolite and Diamonds Giotto Collection Ring. White
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds . In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds . In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is finely
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds . In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

1.55 Carats Total Round Cut Diamonds Black Enamel Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Channel set in-between two rows of black enamel, Finely made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgian Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Hair Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
urn image which adorns rich, black enameling and fine old Mine and Rose Cut diamonds which are set
Category

Antique 1770s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Phillips Brothers Son Diamond and Enamel Memorial Ring, English, circa 1872
Located in London, GB
Phillips Brothers & Son diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1872. Set with twenty cushion shape
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Antique 1870s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

David Webb Vintage Rock Crystal, Diamond And Enamel Ring, Circa 1980
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
it, with black enamel bands either side, mounted in platinum and 14ct white gold. Stamped "WEBB
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Enamel

Ring White Gold White Black Diamonds Sapphires Quartz Topaz MicroMosaic Insert
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 Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Striped Enamel Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
enamel, over 18k yellow gold. The Diamonds are graded as F color, VS clarity. The ring is a size 6.50
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring Yellow Gold Black Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with 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 Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Leopard Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
covered by black enamel, giving it a sleek and elegant look. To add a touch of glamour, the leopard ring
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Quilted Ethyl Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds weigh ~0.10 carats F/G VS color and clarity Black enamel within the lining
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

1960s Vintage Frascarolo 18 Karat Gold Ruby Enamel Tiger Cocktail Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. The piece is crafted in 18K gold. It features rubies and enamel (white, black, red). Signed: “FC
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Cab Black Onyx Ring Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
brilliant cut Diamond in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k white gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

Citrine Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious Citrine yellow gold diamond ring, style and glamour are in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious amethyst rose gold diamond ring, style and glamour are in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern Rose Gold Diamond Onyx Zebra Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern 18k rose gold wide ring, featuring zebra stripes design, set with black onyx and approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, intricately detailed with woven Hair within the ring, further decorated in Black Enamel and set with Pearls
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

NWT $61, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Black Opal Diamond Ring. Ring consists of Rare Fine Magnificent Black Opal surrounded and Framed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Vintage Unisex type Ring set with bezel set cabochon cut natural Black Onyx stone accented with old
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Leopard Ring Size 6.5 #22701
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Leopard Ring Size 6.5 Bold and sculptural, this stunning leopard ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2.26 Carat Diamonds Eternity Band 14 Karat and Black Enamel 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Modern Deco + Vintage Deco touch Ring is set with rounds diamonds & black enamel on outer, seems
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Bone Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also in 14k White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Black Onyx 14k Gold Ruby Cab Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an engraved Black Onyx Classic surmounted by an Oval Ruby
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Rubellite Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamonds and black enamel detailing, creating a dramatic contrast and vintage charm. A perfect statement
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent Aquamarine Enamel Ring 1 Oval cut aquamarine 2.50 CTS
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
sarounded by 8 Pear shape Diamonds 1.06 CTS 148 Round brilliant cut diamonds 0.92 CTS Black enamel top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tutti Frutti Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
include 2 large diamonds set on the ends of the rings. Made in 18k yellow gold with black enamel accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K 13.33 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
-G, VS diamonds weighing 1.18 carats, and black enamel. This elegant modern ring is perfect for any
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Black Onyx Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Black Onyx Ball measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Jade and Black Onyx 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the antique jewels
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Grand Piano Diamond Gemstone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k gold ring showcases a creative grand piano design, highlighted by a pavé diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with applications of black enamel. It is mount in the center with one natural earth mined white agate
Category

Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
is bordered with eight blue sapphires and on black enamel background. The ring features two diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Style Citrine Cameo Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the ring. Made in 18k rose gold with brush finish and hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

HRD 14K 14.92 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
, VS diamonds weighing 2.78 carats, and black enamel. This elegant modern ring is perfect for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cougar Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Gorgeous cougar ring in 18 karat yellow gold studded with diamonds and with two emeralds in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.03 CTW Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Antique Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by glossy opaque black enamel as mirrored pattern Displaying minimal loss Completed by high polish
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Noble Star 18k Rose Gold Ring with Open Concept in Black White Ceramic
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:11.41g, Diamond:0.73ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring, Engraved Shank
Located in New York, NY
A vintage solitaire with subtle distinction, this 14KT yellow gold ring features an engraved shank
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Criss Cross Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this open ring merges black enamel bands with crisscross rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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.