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18K White Gold Art Deco-Style Onyx and Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of Art Deco–style earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a mesmerizing
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Diamonds Pearls Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant necklace.Handmade by our craftsmen assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Handcraft Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Ruby Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop necklace. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx and Emerald Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking combination of bold onyx, vibrant emeralds, and dazzling diamonds. The openwork design
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Onyx 0.95 Karat Diamonds "Smoking" Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Classy Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Onyx 0.95 Karat
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Carved Green Jade Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Dangle 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
white gold. Each earrings are adorned with diamond and onyx set in geometric shape on their top part and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Adamas 18K White Gold Cornicello Diamond Onyx Necklace, Italy 2020
By Adamas
Located in New York, NY
century, 2020, suspends 6 graduated cornicelli in black onyx, topped simply with white gold loops, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Hexagon Shape Orange Citrine Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Unveil timeless elegance with our Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring. The captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Turquoise Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant necklace. Handmade by our artisans assembled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
natural Black Onyx surrounded by a bezel of White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.35 Carat. This is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
turquoise in the central part and, on of it, a pearl and laterally,two onyx. All the structure is studded
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with E-F color and VS clarity, as well as emerald eyes and onyx accents all set in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Black Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Onyx gives
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.07 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Black Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
combination of radiant diamonds, vivid rubies, and sleek black onyx creates a mesmerizing contrast that exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning Tsavorite, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Black Onyx Designer Earrings Diamond Pave 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
promise of perfection and purity. These earrings are set in 14k Solid White Gold. You can choose these
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Black Onyx Designer Earrings Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
are a promise of perfection and purity. These earrings are set in 18k Solid White Gold. You can choose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 42.96 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 42.96 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Drop Earrings This contemporary royal jet
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2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow, White, Gold Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Onyx Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: round brilliant = 0.31cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Carved Jet Black Onyx Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12626 White Stone
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
10mm White stone & Black Onyx Earrings. Earrings 32 x 23mm 14kt yellow gold 10.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Green Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond pendant, centrally set with a round emerald with in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere Panther Pave Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Emerald Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panthere Panther Pave Diamond, Black Onyx, Emerald Earrings by Cartier. The Cartier
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1990s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Chrysoprase Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
black onyx and diamond accent. This charming piece is a winsome adornment perfect to mark a milestone
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .75 Carat Brown Diamond Onyx White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and onyx hand detailed dangle earrings. GIA certified 2 round brown diamonds both with an
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With elegant filigree setting, a black onyx center is elevated on this lovely Art Deco white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold Black Onyx Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.30 cts Diamonds 16-18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold

18k Pink Tourmaline And Black Onyx With White Gold Statement Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Item Code - NFJSD-1807 Metal Purity - 18k White Gold Gemstone - Tourmaline And Black Onyx Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Pearl Onyx 1.3ct Diamond Pendant Necklace, Italy 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat white gold necklace with a 15mm diameter pearl, onyx spacer, and diamonds
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Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Green Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Dangle 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond dangle earrings, centrally set with a round emerald with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM
Located in New York, NY
RARE GORGEOS ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM Onyx, mostly common in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Bulgari Bvlgari Elements Onyx Station Bracelet 7 1/2" White Gold 18k Cable Chain
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Bulgari Bvlgari Collection: Elements Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Halo Octagon Shape Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Onyx - Custom Cut - Octagon Shape - Bezel Set - Black Color - 8.2mm
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Black Octagon Onyx Art Deco Style Halo Unique 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond are set in octagonal shaped onyx. A stunning piece to match with your everyday look. 14K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Onyx Art Deco Style Wide Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
open geometric panels set with Asscher cut diamonds, rubies, and onyx, all set in 18k white gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Onyx and Diamond Shield Shape 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, milgrain set with round diamonds and French cut onyx punctuated the natural oval emerald. 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

New Art Deco Style Lavender Jade Onyx Diamonds 18 K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco in style, each white gold drop earring
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Tanzanite Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. A round shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White gold Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond ring, centrally set with a round emerald with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Statement Ring, Art Deco–Inspired
Located in Miami, FL
. Metal: 18K White Gold Diamonds: Approx. 3.00 carats total, brilliant cut Accent: Inlaid black onyx
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Emerald Cut Art Deco Style Blue Topaz Onyx White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
emerald cut sky blue topaz, edged in outer frame of black onyx. 14K White Gold. Information Style: Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Ceylon Round Sapphire Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A contemporary Art Deco design rectangular ceylon, onyx and diamond ring crafted in white gold. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Black Onyx S Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Chanel Small Necklace Available in Green Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Estate Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Bead Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fine 18k white gold necklace on a black cord features all natural emerald beads, diamonds and
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Green Onyx Enamel Ring Antique 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Art Deco Enamel Ring with a stunning rectangular Green Onyx in the
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond, Onyx, and White Gold Cosmos Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx, and White Gold 'Cosmos' Clip Earrings These earrings have flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Van Cleef Arpels White Coral, Onyx and Diamonds Set
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with white Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turquoise, teal, and indigo blues, are accented perfectly by smaller onyx beads. 18k white and yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chrysocolla and Onyx Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow and White Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turquoise, teal, and indigo blues, are accented perfectly by smaller onyx beads. 18k white and yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold, 2.04 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
shaped black onyx stone. The entire outline of the oval has been set with white round brilliant diamonds
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier A Lakarda Panthère 18K White Gold Tsavorite Onyx Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Tsavorite Weight Approximately 18.84 g Ring Size 51 Condition
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2010s French Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Exquisite Cufflinks with Diamonds Onyx
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Exquisite Diamonds with Onyx Cufflinks . Only One Pair. 18 Diamonds - 0.96 CT 2 ONYX - 8.23
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Orange Carnelian Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
shape carnelian. The upper part is decorated with shimmering diamonds, and donut shaped black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx and Diamond Teardrop Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Paisley drop onyx and diamond pendant in 18 karat white gold. Glamorous style pendant with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, 2.47 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Tiger Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
pattern. The diamond & onyx sections cover the wrist ,with polished white gold sections finishing the
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1990s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Onyx Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of white onyx jewelry 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, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1507 antique edition and 1468 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of white onyx jewelry 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of white onyx jewelry over the years, but those made by Cartier, Luigi Ferrara and SCALA GIOIELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an object in our assortment of white onyx jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Onyx Jewelry?

On average, a piece of white onyx jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,596, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.