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Mid Century Coral Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pinky Sz 3.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage onyx, coral & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

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

Jesse Monongya Coral Onyx and Turquoise Inlay Ring, Circa 1977
By Jesse Monongya
Located in New York, NY
A coral, onyx, turquoise and sterling silver ring by Jesse Monongya, 1977. Signed J Monongye 77
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Oro Trend 18 Karat White Gold, .85 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx and Pink Coral Ring
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
magnificent ring.The center section is tiered coral and onyx and is out lined with round brilliant diamonds
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1990s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Renaissance 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This ring has 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. This ring has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Renaissance 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This ring has 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. This ring has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 1970s Diamond Bar Ring White Coral 14 Karat Gold Square Stacking Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage white coral & diamond bar ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1970s Diamond Bar Ring Black Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Stacking Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage black onyx & diamond bar ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Carved Coral Diamond Emerald Ring and Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Create your signature look with these lovely jewelry set. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a central Natural Turquoise. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.12 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.05 Carats Natural Oval Cut Opal. This Ring has also Handcut Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.12 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.05 Carats Natural Oval Cut Opal. This Ring has also Handcut Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.18 Carat White Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring has also Handcut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.22 Carat White Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.14 Carats Natural Emerald Cut Emerald. This Ring has also Handcut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.18 Carat White Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Natural Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring has also Handcut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has Turquoise and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco and it is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Ruby White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.46 Carats Natural Oval Cut Heated Ruby. This Ring has Handcut Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a central Natural 1.80 Carats (Circa) Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.18 Carat White Diamond 2.10 Carat Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.18 Carat White Diamond 2.10 Carat Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Onyx Bombe Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage bombe ring made in Paris France circa late
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

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

1943 Signet Ring von Heijkenskjöld Intaglio Ring Red Onyx 18K Gold ØUS8/ 14gr
Located in SE
Great Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men with remarkable Coats of Arms hand - engraved into the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Ring in 18Kt Gold with VS Diamonds and White Coral
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
coral. Is accented on top, with a pave setting of 4 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.17
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1963 Signet Men Ring Onyx solid 18K Gold Signet Ring Ø 9.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone. Full set of Swedish
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Minerva Ring Intaglio Red Onyx 56/14K Gold ØUS 5.75
Located in SE
Antique Russian Unisex Signet Intaglio Ring dating to ca. ca. late XIX - early XX cent. in solid
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Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

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Onyx, 14k Gold

1859 Nordic Signet Ring Red Onyx solid 20K Gold Ø US5 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with plain band adorned with bezel set polished plate of natural Red Onyx stone 9 mm x
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Antique 1850s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

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Onyx, 22k Gold

1947 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5US / 5.65 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 3.18 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1949 Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5US / 4.25 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Inlaid Stones
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Geometric shaped stones of Black Onyx,Mother of Pearl, Lapis, Coral, Malachite,and Turquoise are
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yell...

1970 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 15 US / 4.15 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1917 Nordic AR or RA Signet Ring Red Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø US4.5 /3.65 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring from distant 1917 with twisted double wire band adorned with bezel set polished plate
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Double Swan Ring 18 Karat Emerald Diamond Collar
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ring in Onyx and it was also done in Coral but this all gold swan ring is very rare and comes with
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Jade Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 6.50 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Turquoise. This Ring has also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Jade Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 6.50 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Turquoise. This Ring has also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signet Intaglio Ring Sardonyx solid 18K Gold ØUS3.5 / 7.1gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring, hand-made ca.1900s -1920s in solid 18K Gold featuring natural, banded / two-layered
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
Love. It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ring is old, may
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Antique 19th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Jadeite Ring in Silver
Located in Northampton, MA
coral, diamonds. I'm not sure Americans of the 1920s would have understood the design vernacular of a
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Silver

1918 Signet Ring Men Blood Stone solid 18K Gold Ø US10 / 4.7 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men with articulated shoulders in solid 18K Gold + bezel set polished plate of
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Signet Men Ring 6ct. Blood Stone solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5US / 10.5 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men decorated with bezel set polished plate of Blood stone 12 mm x 11.25 mm / ca
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Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1920 Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US6.25 /2.35 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men or Women with plain wider band in solid 18K Yellow Gold adorned with bezel set
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a coral button in the upper part;in the middle,small onyx rings linked by structures in platinum
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Coral Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Luise Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring Ref: LU51932076263 Luise Onyx Coral Fancy Brown Ring Ref
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Flowers, Onyx Rings, Diamonds 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
coral secundum flower with ruby in the central part ad onyx rings of different sizes as pendant. Flowery
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Luise Coral Onyx Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
you like, you can match them with Luise Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring Ref: LU51932076263 Luise
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ring onyx with two structures studded with diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Eli Frei 18 Karat Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Drop Earrings
By Eli Frei
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Coral Teardrops, Pave Diamonds, Onyx Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 2 1/2" Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx

White Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Coral White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
buttom Diamonds 2.75 ct Emeralds 8.01 ct / 5 mm X 4 mm Coral 2.6 g / 10 mm X 7 mm Onyx Rings 10.80
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Marina j Coral, Diamond, and Onyx Woven Necklace with Coral Tassel and 14K Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coral, diamond, and onyx necklace with coral Buddha tassel and 14k gold is stunning. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, S...

Coral, Onyx, Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver, Flowery Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
onyx rings. The flowers and the rings are linked together by silver flowery details studded with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Red Coral Black Onyx Horseshoe Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
red corals and is adorned with black onyx. Weight: 6.93g Size: 3.5x2.5cm ——— If you have any
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold

Art Deco Coral Rock Crystal Diamond Samurai Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This Art Deco pendant necklace of artistic craftsmanship consists of a coral, onyx and diamond
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Luise Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Onyx Coral Fancy Brown Ring Ref: LU51931997173 Luise Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring Ref
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Tsavorite, Onyx, red amphoras 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and an onyx ring; and a lower part consisting of a coral elatius amphora pendant. These earrings
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Cuff-links Austrian Empire Diamonds Onyx solid 14K Gold / 7.32gr
Located in SE
long. Removable buttons made of Black Onyx 16 mm x 11 mm, Rose cut Diamonds in Silver bezels Ø 2.5 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 4.46 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy) Red Coral. These Earrings have also their matching Ring. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Marina J Graduated White Pearl Red Coral Long Necklace with 14 K Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tassel is 4.5 inches long with a 14k yellow gold clasp, large half cut white pearl, onyx ring, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...

Antique French Pendant Sapho Cameo banded Red Onyx Silver /9.3gr
Located in SE
Antique likely French Pendant featuring a cameo of Sapho hand-carved on banded Red Onyx with great
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Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Silver

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Onyx Diamond Ring Coral Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the onyx diamond ring coral ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 171 vintage or 49 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an onyx diamond ring coral ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing onyx diamond ring coral ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, SCALA GIOIELLI and Van Cleef Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an onyx diamond ring coral ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Onyx Diamond Ring Coral Ring?

Prices for an onyx diamond ring coral ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $486 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,405.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.