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Vintage 14 kt. Yellow gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
In good condition, a 14 kt yellow gold cocktail ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds, with an
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Vintage 1950s European Jugendstil Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cougar Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
form meticulously enameled in fiery red and glossy black fired enamel, a technique that ensures
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emis Beros 0.85 Cttw Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
lovely iconic panther ring has 0.60 Cttw estimated diamonds, two emerald eyes and black enamel spots for
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

The Natasha Diamond 22 Karat Gold Overlay Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Diamonds. - Set in 22 Karat Gold overlay Silver. - Glossy Black enamel accents. - Disc diameter
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

French Retro tank watch ring in 18k gold and diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
French Retro tank watch ring in 18 karat gold and diamond with an octagonal shape, centered on a
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Handcraft Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
bracelet.Handmade by our artisans assembled with rose cut diamonds,rubies and black enamel This piece can be worn as
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Museum Quality Antique Antique Enamel Diamond Set Harp Memorial Ring circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel and diamond set harp memorial ring. Set with twenty two round old cut diamonds in
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Nigaam Art Deco 1.28 Ctw. Aquamarine VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
design and modern craftsmanship. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, this ring features a striking
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Fox Medallion with Diamond Eye Accent in Yellow Gold Scrollwork Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: the original coin was long gone and it had chipped black enamel on the sides. However, a nice ring
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Goshwara Emerald Cut Rock Crystal in a Bezel Setting with a Black Enamel Border
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
setting and a Black Enamel border in 18K Gold. Our Queen Collection was inspired by royalty, but with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bold Geometric Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with bold, curving black enamel patterns. Approximately 3.00 carats of diamonds; they are G-H color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moi Zaha Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 3.91g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.17ct Gemstones : Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Enamel

David Yurman Stax Five Row 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Band
By David Yurman
Located in London, GB
David Yurman Stax Ring with Black Spinel, Black Enamel and Diamonds in 18k Gold, Ring Non-Gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Virgin Islands Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One of a kind Cognac citrine Diamond ring 18KT gold RARE FIND
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind citrine cognac diamond ring with black enamel, the cognac is referred to a rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

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

22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

David Webb 13ct Yellow Sapphire 1.62ct Diamond Two-Tone Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
miner–cut yellow sapphire set in a bold bezel, framed by alternating sections of black enamel and pavé
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

10k Yellow Gold 0.80ct Lab Amethyst, Diamond Penn State Univ. 1989 Class Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in warm 10K yellow gold, this Penn State University class ring features a marquise-cut lab
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic Double Eagle 0.38ctw Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold Platinum Face
Located in Sewickley, PA
, rendered in white gold relief. Each shoulder displays an enameled black triangle with the number “32
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 9 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
cluster mount, with black enamel stations. The ring is fitted with an arthritis shank (can be replaced if
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 23.42 Carats Zambian Emerald. 2.91 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
natural diamonds , in round brilliant cut, of 2,91 carats. F color VS clarity, and black part of enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18Kt Gold, Brown Diamond 39.70Ct. Brown Quartz Oval Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.42 carats of round brown diamonds are precisely set with black enamel, tourmaline, amethysts and
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Quartz, 18k Gold

Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
is bordered with eight blue emeralds and on black enamel background. The ring features two diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape Natural Quartz Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement ring with Uncut diamond, Mother of pearl handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
black enamel work all around the border of the ring, this work is called "Partaash" in hindi and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

21.54 Carat Rubellite Fancy Color Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Diamond - 401pcs - 6.4cts Rubellite - 1pc - 21.54cts 18K White Gold Ring Size: US 7 (Can be adjusted
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Beauvince East West Diamonds Band (1.87 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The East & West diamond ring features black and white diamonds set in rose gold and further
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape Green Onyx Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 1.92 carats natural Mozambique Ruby Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Original David Webb Tiger Ring with green emeralds, diamonds, and black enamel. The Tiger ring by
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum With 17.18 Cts Diamonds Sapphire
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Rock Crystal Engraved Rectangular Shape Black Onyx Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

80 Carat "Mattress" Black Onyx Cushion Rubies Emeralds Sapphires 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Co 18kt Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
” piece also includes an array of beautiful diamonds with black enamel as the tiger stripes. The diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, a beautiful emerald ring with diamonds and black enamel. The ring does have a U
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Banded Black Onyx Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.68
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

5.16 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
accented by a halo of sparkling white diamonds. The center stone is beautifully framed with bold black
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
the settings of the diamonds. The ring is embellished with eight natural earth mined gemstones such
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

107 Carat Black Obsidian Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the antique jewels,like
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7 - Geometric design, centering a coral
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21st Century and Contemporary European Dome Rings

David Webb Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with 2.65 Cts Emerald and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle. Literature: David Webb, The
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

3 Round Carved Black Onyx Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention
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Early 2000s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock N Roll Regal Diamond Bolt Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Family Collection of rings features single cut diamonds, enamel, and 22 karat gold overlay silver rings
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2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

1899 Antique Ring natural 4ct Opal Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
A ring with the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring elaborate wrought shoulders and crown with
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Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Ring Set With 3 Coral Beads And Antique Cut Diamonds Enhanced With
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
black enamel filet decoration. this clasp has been nicely reassembled into an 18-carat gold ring. the
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

1.11-ct No Heat Color Change Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
, that changes from deep purple to bluish purple, accented by black enamel and round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam 1.3 Cttw. Art Deco Bloom Diamond Open Work Ring Size 7 in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
meticulously set to maximize their brilliance. Contrasting black enamel accents accentuate the ring's intricate
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2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam Art Deco 1.25 Ctw. Morganite/VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
with modern sophistication. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, this ring features a striking octagonal
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Gold

1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
with ornaments and Black enameled panels. The Crown has Silver clusters fused with Gold on the bottom
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Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1970s Frascarolo Bull Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Single cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies as
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Frascarolo Tiger Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, white, black, and red enamel with Single cut Diamonds and Round
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Diamond Cluster Large Impressive Statetement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
your favorite cocktail ring. There are 6cts (approx.) of round cut diamonds mounted in a black enamel
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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Citrine Zebra Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k white gold with a Citrine at the center weighing
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 5.50 carat Opal and 1.92 carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive opal and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The large pierced decorated
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old cut diamond. This trio sits amidst a duo of parallel champlevé black enamelled lines which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.