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Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
creativity of the designers to use different color and stone combinations. The ring exemplifies this thought
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 5-3/4 and may be resized to fit.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. France Gold and Onyx Architectural Design Ring for Him or Her
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful late 20th century French Tiffany ring is truly striking and is beautifully crafted
Category

Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The striking color combination of black onyx and yellow gold has been recreated by the Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fashioned with a jet black bead of onyx that is nicely complemented by descending beads of 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fashioned with a jet black bead of onyx that is nicely complemented by descending beads of 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fashioned with a jet black bead of onyx that is nicely complemented by descending beads of 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Anna Hu Jade, Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
, and accented with black onyx and round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 1.88 carats. The ring measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and smooth onyx inlay. Ring Size: 10 Band Thickness: 7mm Ring Top Height: 3mm Ring Top
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Black Onyx Gold Camellia Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature Chanel Camellia ring. Made of 18k white gold and black onyx. The ring is size 9.25. The
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Camelia Black Onyx Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" Black Onyx Medium Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bright green emerald eyes with an onyx nose. Signed Cartier and numbered. Accompanied with original box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond, Onyx, and Emerald Panthere Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pave diamond, onyx and emerald Cartier Panthere ring. Signed CARTIER PARIS. Approximately size 6-1
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
joined by glistening 18k yellow gold. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size
Category

Vintage 1960s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

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
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Menotte Diamond Black Onyx Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Menotte Ring by Cartier. With 20 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Onyx Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal beast is articulated in a precious ring design from Cartier. A panther’s limber 18K white
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Onyx Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal beast is articulated in a precious ring design from Cartier. A panther’s limber 18K white
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, fortune and love from Van Cleef & Arpels. Designed with jet black onyx that is decorated with a single
Category

1990s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

BOUCHERON PARIS 18kYellow Gold Onyx Ring Vintage Circa 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Condition: Great Signature: Boucheron / French marks / OR 750 Ring Size: 6 Stones: onyx
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Cartier Panthere Pave Diamond Emerald Onyx Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This majestic "Panthère" ring by Cartier is finely crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished
Category

Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco French 3.25 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French 3.25 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Onyx Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French jewelry house of Boucheron. Featuring a clean, sleek cabochon onyx that has been surrounded by a
Category

1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and sophisticated diamond onyx ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This 1960's vintage ring
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Pearl Onyx Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pearl, Emerald, and Onyx Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art deco Coral Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. Oval in form, this ring features a central double claw set oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Onyx Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
The iconic Alhambra Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra onyx diamond ring. The iconic cloverleaf design is
Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Double Panther Black Onyx Emerald Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Panther Emerald & Black Onyx Ring. With 4 Emerald Eyes, and 2 Onyx Noses
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panthere Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With24 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Pave and Onyx Studs Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Brilliantly employed for a tasteful contrast and eye-catching effect, the stunning onyx stones are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Nerval Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
0.15 carats with captivating onyx stones posing as petals. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8) Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Nerval Onyx Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Nerval Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels, onyx and diamond Philippine ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
jewelry design. Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Designed as five rows of round
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Lacquer Onyx Peridot Gold Ring Size 64
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Bold and desirable 18K yellow gold, onyx, peridot and laquer ring from the Panthere collection by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold

French Cartier Diamond Onyx Garnet 18 Karat White Gold Caresse D Orchid Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
garnet - viridian green in color With calibrè cut onyx as geometric petals - opaque black with excellent
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Onyx Diamond Panther Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic diamond and onyx panther bombe ring by Cartier circa 1980. Round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 diamonds, VS clarity, G
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring 1.10 Ct Set inPlatinum
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco 1.10 ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, which would be a beautiful engagement ring A
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Onyx Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ring has chunky french cut onyx set around the entire band. Some
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
this fantastic ring from Van Cleef & Arpels, the stunning onyx is smartly contrasted by the 0.17ct of
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
brilliance in all its glorious beauty, the captivating onyx stones are a perfect addition to this majestic
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
brilliance in all its glorious beauty, the captivating onyx stones are a perfect addition to this majestic
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
, nifty emeralds and a stunning onyx stone. Retail Price: $20,100.00 (Plus Tax) Ring Size: 9.5(60) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of the "Panthere
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

CARTIER Panther Diamond Emerald Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Black Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Green Chalcedony Emerald Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Green Chalcedony, Emerald, and Black Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of the "Panthere
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget 18 Karat Gold and Onyx Ring
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring features 18k gold, onyx and 34 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.12 carats D-E
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
numbered 5K89.4 with French hallmarks. The ring measures 27X14mm, size 5.75 sizable.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Pearl Onyx Tsavorite White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pearl, Tsavorite, and Onyx Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Onyx Ring France For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact onyx ring france you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 36 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an onyx ring france from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing onyx ring france — no matter the origin — is easy, but French Collection, Georland and Mauboussin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any onyx ring france from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Onyx version from the 26 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a french cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an onyx ring france for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Onyx Ring France?

Prices for an onyx ring france can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $787 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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.

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.

Questions About Onyx Ring France
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What an onyx ring symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In ancient Persia and India, people often wore onyx jewelry to protect themselves from evil. As a result, many people associate the rings with good fortune or safety. Others equate the gemstone rings with memory or the Leo and Capricorn zodiac signs. Shop a variety of onyx gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The material of the ring setting is a driving factor in what a black onyx ring is worth. An onyx ring with a sterling silver ring setting can be purchased at under $30 as well. Black onyx is a semi-precious gemstone, with prices ranging from $1 to $500 per carat. Find a collection of vintage and designer black onyx rings on 1stDibs today.
  • A black onyx ring is a ring set with an onyx gemstone. Onyx is a semi-precious gemstone that typically comes in the color black.