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

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Chic 18K yellow gold, diamond, emerald and black onyx ring from the "Panthere" collection by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique French Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 0.15 carat diamond and black onyx, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Panthere Diamond Onyx Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Band Ring A vintage Cartier diamond band ring in 18k gold
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art deco Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. In a rectangular form, this ring is adorned with a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Emerald Onyx Tricolor Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The universal Cartier panthere ring from the 1990's with emerald eyes, onyx nose, and tricolor 18k
Category

20th Century French Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Peridot and Onyx Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
faceted look. The ring is covered with black enamel spots and boasts a black onyx nose as well as two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1928 Rare Jean Despres Onyx Silver Pyramid Ring
By Jean Despres
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Despres, Rare Onyx and Silver (Marked) Pyramid Ring created in 1928. The signature engraved
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Silver

CARTIER Panthere Diamond Onyx and Gold Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and impressive 18k yellow gold, onyx and diamond dome ring from the "Panthere" collection, by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From  Van Cleef & Arpels, a  back onyx and diamond ring. ♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Phillipine Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
that flows straight into the black onyx creating the stunning color combination between the black
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

1915 .25 Carat Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Single Cut Carat: .25 carat total This ring features 4 french cut square onyx. It is from the art deco
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Cartier Menotte Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
carats and completed with bullet-cut black onyx tips. Made in France circa 2004. Measurements: 0.78
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Tsavorite Onyx Black Lacquer Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Tsavorite Black Onyx Ring. With 2 Tsavorite Garnets in the eyes
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Cartier Black Onyx Diamond Panthere 5-Row Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Cartier ring featuring the famous Panther design in 18k yellow gold. Made in 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

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

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx

Cartier Panthere Rare Diamond Emerald, Onyx and Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Important and rare estate 18K yellow gold, diamond, emerald and onyx ring from the "Panthere
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring with Black Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Cartier Tank 18k White Gold Ring With Black Onyx. This 100% authentic Cartier Tank 18k white gold
Category

1990s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired French GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Onyx 18k Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished onyx. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum with French hallmarks. Circa 1980. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Ring with Round brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Onyx Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A lovely antique Art Deco French cut onyx wedding band set in platinum. The band features facetted
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Nerval Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
0.13 carats. Made in France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.78" (20mm) width. The ring size is 6 - EU 52
Category

1990s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

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

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Onyx Emerald Tri Color Gold Trinity Panther Ring Band
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
emeralds in the eyes, and 1 adorable small black onyx stone in the nose. This ring comes with an original
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.59" (15mm) width. The ring size is 7.5 - EU 56. Resizable. Sizing
Category

1990s French More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

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

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Set White Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, France. This confidently chic Arts Decoratifs ring stylishly incorporates the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double Panther Panthere Emerald Black Onyx Yellow 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

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Modernist 18 Karat White Gold and Black Onyx "Tank" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist ring was realized by Cartier- one of the world's finest purveyors of jewelry
Category

20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1970s VAN CLEEF ARPELS Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable Duck ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1970's. Made of 18k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples 18k yellow gold ring set with onyx and a small round cut diamond. Ring Size 52
Category

2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Bow Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
amounting to 0.12ct as well as stunning onyx stone for exceptional visual balance. Ring Size: 6.0 (51 1/2
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Insert Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
accented with black onyx. Both fit perfectly into the larger main ring for a gorgeously unique look. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1963 Georges Braque Gold, Onyx and White Agate Nautos Cameo Ring
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare 18K gold (marked), Onyx and White Agate cameo ring by Georges Braque (1882-1963
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Turquoise Diamond Gold Bombe Style Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels Bombe style cocktail ring set with the finest Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Évasions Joaillières Diamond Pink Opal Black Onyx Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pink Opal And Black Onyx Beads, Pink Sapphire Évasions Joaillières RIng by
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Onyx and Peridot Openwork White Gold Panther Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
appeal. The ring is made of 18K white gold and decorated with onyx and peridot stones. Ring Size: 10 Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

Panthère De Cartier Peridot Onyx Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold with black lacquer spots, faceted peridot eyes and a black onyx nose. Made in France circa
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Emeralds and Onyx
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cartier ring in 18K yellow gold with emeralds and onyx. Weight of the ring is 15.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring. Set with carved lapis lazuli and onyx, highlighted
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Gold 100th Anniversary Panthere Spotted Lacquer Onyx and Tsavorite Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
this most beautiful big cat. Here is a very rare Cartier 100th Anniversary Panthere Ring. This is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold

1970s Van Cleef and Arples coral, onyx and diamond ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A timeless 70s piece from the legendary french maison Van Cleef and Arples. A ring that warms the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cartier Menotte Baguette Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and elegant 18kt white gold Cartier Menotte Baguette Diamond and Onyx Ring. Bypass diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 43 round brilliant
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels has created a ring of contrasting charms. The 18K Yellow Gold rises from a
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Panthere Turquoise Onyx and Emerald Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Collection Turquoise with Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald & Onyx Accents
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Resizing charge* Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cabochon 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Resizing charge
Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
probability of French origin. This onyx and diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Ring 18k White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
eyes and carved onyx gemstone as the nose. The ring is meant to be worn on any finger, as the panther
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Onyx Diamond Flower 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx & Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.