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Rose Gold, Ebony and Diamonds Valadier Scheggi Ring
Located in Rome, IT
a series of unique pieces: diamonds, onyx, coral, white agate and wood curve into each other in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique, Art Deco, French, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and Diamond Ring. Rings like this are often known as ‘saddle’ rings due to their shape
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Extraordinary Untreated Turquoise and Diamond Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Tourmaline and diamond ring, circa 1900. Tourmalines come in perhaps the widest variety of colour
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Antique Edwardian, Platinum, Old-Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond ring, early 20th century. This diamond ring is claw-set with two circular-cut diamonds, the
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. ‘Cabochon’ is the name for a domed cut, and apart from free-form tumbled
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco, French, Platinum, Large Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1925. Sri Lanka is the most historically famous source of
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Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Peridot and diamond ring, circa 1910. Set with a peridot of an unusually citrus shade of green
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, 4 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink sapphire and diamond ring, 1920s. The pink sapphire at the centre of this ring is blessed with
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Incredible Antique, Belle Époque, 18 Carat Gold Peach Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Moonstone and diamond ring, circa 1910. At the heart of this ring is a wonderful peach coloured
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Belle Époque, 18 Carat Gold, Cabochon Sapphire and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1900. Art Nouveau, which appeared in a blaze of creativity at the
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring. Three-stone rings are a classic choice for an engagement ring
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Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Garrard Co. Coral Diamond Green Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Ring Set Suite
Located in New York , NY
to the front with circular coral cabochons, each highlighted with a brilliant-cut diamond cluster
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Vintage 1960s English Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Coral Onyx Malachite Diamond Gold Earrings
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay mother of pearl , malachite, coral and approx. 0.10ctw H/VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx

Rare Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet by Marzo Joailliers, Paris
By Marzo Paris
Located in New York, NY
were set into rings, pendants and brooches and accented with pavé diamonds and sometimes black enamel
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Coral Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stylish 18K yellow gold ring, featuring a Coral at the center flanked by 4 stripes of green onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic ring in 18kt yellow gold with undulating coral and black onyx, and round diamonds. Made in
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Trio Coral Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
18 karat yellow gold salmon coral, onyx and diamond ring. The ring is comprised of a center 14 mm
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Onyx Coral Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
custom-cut coral and onyx balancing the quarters. The ring tapers from 18 to 6 mm wide.
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
onyx and coral alternated with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Coral Diamonds Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
This exquisite ring is In 18K gold, geometric shape decorated with onyx mid-mount, adorned with a
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
weighs .74 carats and grades I color, Vs carity. And additional 1 carat of diamonds and custom-cut coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Retro Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
creations. A large cabochon of coral is framed in a “roulette wheel” of onyx and diamonds, .40 carats in
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Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold

Boucheron Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
textured 18k gold surrounded by diamonds. The rest of the gold on the ring is covered by black onyx
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, white gold, coral, black onyx and diamond ring, circa 1970. The ring is
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral Diamond Onyx Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut jet black onyx and near colorless diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Please contact us if you
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Retro Coral Onyx Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous fashion ring features a mix of coral and onyx gemstone that look great with the
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Late 20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Coral, Onyx, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
between two onyx , diamonds and tsavorite. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Coral Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring, featuring a 1.44 carat diamond, coral, and onyx
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Modernist Coral, Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Modernist ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring coral and onyx semi-circular
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring. Center stone is one (1) oval, cabochon cut coral measuring
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
shining diamonds and in the center there are emeralds, coral. diamonds 0.51 kt emeralds 0.93 kt onyx
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco dress ring centring on a coral bouton set atop a flat disc of onyx between rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Art Deco Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The online jewelry community offers plenty of Art Deco rings, but this Art Deco Diamond Coral Onyx
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Coral Onyx Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930, Platinum, Diamond, Coral and Onyx Ring, Extreme Deco Design! Measuring 1 X 7/8 inch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage 18K Coral Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, the ring features a bold design with inlay coral and black
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Coral Onyx Diamond Ring 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Coral Onyx Diamond ring is a statement maker. This ring is large with Sardinian Coral, orange
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
flanked by a smooth section of coral and one of onyx, resulting in a chic and approachable object of
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Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Modernist Gold Coral Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautifully made ring centers a 23.6 x 19.6 mm cabochon cut piece of coral set in yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art deco Coral Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
coral cabochon with a halo of diamonds bordered with a circle of onyx. At each side 3 diamonds are set
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bold French Angelskin Coral Onyx Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
are beautifully balanced by smooth, flat cabochons of black onyx, and the line of diamonds in the
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Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

VAN CLEEF ARPELS 1960s Coral Onyx Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A ring comprised of three tiers of juxtaposed bombé onyx, coral, and pave diamond sections, in 18k
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bulgari Coral Black Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, coral and black onyx band style ring. Bulgari. The polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate Platinum Diamond, Black Onyx And Coral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Revamp your look with this luxurious estate platinum diamond, black onyx and coral ring. Boasting a
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

18k gold onyx, coral and diamond cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This is a striking 1970's French made 18k gold cocktail ring. A large oval coral measuring 35mm x
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
intersected by 14 calibrated black onyx gems. The outer perimeter and ring set with 44 round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AKA Coral 4.10 Carat Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
French Cut Onyx 2 pieces 0.10 Carat and Brilliant Cut Diamond 20 pieces 0.21 Carat on the shoulders
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Coral, Onyx and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
black onyx and diamonds, the sculpted collage un-ignorable from its millgrain-edged bezel setting. There
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Spritzer Fuhrmann 1970s Coral Onyx Inlay Diamond Gold Ring
By Spritzer Fuhrmann
Located in New York, NY
1970s, 18k gold ring by Spritzer & Fuhrmann, set with inlayed coral and onyx, with approx. 0.12ctw
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Coral. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Diamonds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style. Size
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Revival Red Coral Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 2024 Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Ox Blood Coral 20 Buff cut black onyx Diamonds: 44 Weight: 0.45
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Central Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
secundum, onyx corners and details of diamonds. The origin of this ring goes back to the 1980s, it was
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx Coral 0.85 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Diamond with a calibré-cut onyx square frame, at each side there is a geometric design set with diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
center,onyx coral and diamonds Handcrafted by our craftsmen Diamonds weight 0.55 karat Coral weight 2.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds, Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
two gold structures mounted with diamonds and onyx. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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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.