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Rose Gold-Plated Contemporary Ink Bracelet by the Artist with Pink Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
contemporary jewellery was originally designed as minimalist sculptures in white gold with cube cut smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White...

Berca Original 1960 White Diamond Hand Inlaid Onyx White Gold Setting Cufflinks
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1960 Smart, Chic yet Timeless 0.32 White Diamond Brilliant Cut Hand inlaid Onyx 18k White
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rose Gold-Plated Contemporary Ink Bracelet by the Artist with Rose Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
features seven 15x15x3 mm rose onyx gems. The collection has been showcased in the pages of Harper's Bazaar
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Oval Onyx Diamond Halo Cuff Links 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Oval Onyx Diamond Halo Cuff Links 14k White Gold Unleash the charm of our Oval Onyx Diamond Halo
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx and Diamond on White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Onyx and Diamond on White Gold Ring. Italian Contemporary work.
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910 This fine jewelry
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Boar Pig Onyx and Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
. Mounting in 18 Karat white gold. All AVGVSTA jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Swirl ring set in Black Onyx & full cut clean & white Diamonds. Very chic
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 24-RND-0,2-G/SI1A Onyx 1-1,52ct Weight
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
$3,614 Sale Price / item
20% Off
White Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A smooth piece of white onyx sparkles on top of this modern styled ring. It is accented with 0.57
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Gold Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
famed Art Deco period. The Oval Black Onyx centers an Old European-cut Diamond, weighing approx: 0.45
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx White Onyx 44 Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the finest and most dramatic Black and White Onyx and Diamond Necklaces we have seen
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

80s Pink Tourmaline Onyx Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Gold Round Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage pink tourmaline, onyx & diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 30 inch White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace that features 9 round translucent Green Onyx Beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx

1.56 Carat Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Onyx & Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage ring in 18k white gold structure with an onyx base and flowery decoration in white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Crab Coral Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. A pair of fun crab made in coral and onyx 18 kt white gold while the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Prism Bar Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, onyx prism bar cufflinks, mounted in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Evil Eye Onyx Ruby White Diamond 18K White Gold Eye Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 15.5"/16.5" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "44 White Diamonds 0.36 CT 1 Onyx 0.97 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant cufflinks are crafted in fine 18-carat white and yellow gold, giving them a refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Onyx, Diamond, and Rock Crystal Pin/Pendant – 0.72cts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18kt White Gold Onyx, Diamond, and Rock Crystal Pin/Pendant – 0.72 Carats of Diamonds A stunning
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with four carved pieces of onyx and between of
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Vintage 1970s Albanian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Elisia Onyx Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A unique Elisia diamond onyx gold ring from Bulgari, featuring round brilliant cut diamonds, onyx
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Coral Onyx Sz 9.75 Platinum Plaque Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era diamond, coral & onyx ring crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.15 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, black onyx and 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Hot Air Ballon Pendant Vintage Diamond MOP Onyx 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Hot Air Ballon pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Mother of pearl and onyx
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Onyx Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Step into the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite 18 kt white gold necklace, a masterful
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Cufflinks with White Diamonds Black Enamel Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your formal attire with these exquisite 18k Yellow and White Gold Yin and Yang Cufflinks, a
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2010s American Cufflinks

Materials

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

Elegant Black Onyx Diamond Pendant In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
in luxurious 18ct white gold, this pendant features a stunning black onyx centerpiece adorned with
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wander France Onyx Diamond Brooch/Pendant 18K Yellow White Gold
By Wander
Located in Dallas, TX
Wander France Onyx and Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 18K Yellow & White Gold. Elegant french brooch
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

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

Contemporary White Gold Diamonds and Onyx Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic contemporary ring, with a diamonds flower design that's embellished a onyx hexagon. All is
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 30 inch White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace that features 12 round, translucent, Green Onyx Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Emerald Onyx and 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
expertise in design and craftsmanship, featuring a sleek panther motif crafted from 18K white gold. The
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Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

70s Fluted Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted onyx & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Onyx Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.5
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B. Onyx Quartz White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx and quartz bangle bracelet. 8 custom cut black round onyx intermingled with 4 custom cut
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20th Century Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Diamond, 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful 18k white gold earrings will dress up any daytime or evening outfit! Rich black
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamonds Onyx Beads Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamonds Onyx Beads Necklace Marked: 750 14K (On the Clasp) Approximate
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings This earrings are not original Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 40-RND-0,24-G/SI1A Onyx 2-1,87ct
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Earrings
Exclusive Onyx Diamond White Gold Earrings
$2,848 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Marina B. Onyx Quartz White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx and quartz bangle bracelet. 8 custom cut black round onyx intermingled with 4 custom cut
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani 18K White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Ring
By Damiani
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Damiani 18K White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Ring Diamonds 0.42ctw Made in Italy Size 4 Retail
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Handcraft Ebony Skull 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Barrel Cufflinks
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 Karat white gold cufflinks. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Coral and Onyx White Gold Earrings
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Red coral and Onyx white gold earrings Youthful and bubbly make it ideal for any occasion gold gr
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Early 2000s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

Panther Panthere Peridot Onyx Lacquer Large White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Peridot, Onyx, and Lacquer Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, White Gold

Modern Onyx Diamond White Gold Dangle Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Necklace (More Colors Available) Diamond 82-0,25-4/6A Onyx 5-4,25 ct Weight 7,48
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Onyx Drop Earrings - White Gold 18k Pierced
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Bulgari Bvlgari Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, commands attention with its deep black color. Accentuating the onyx are round-cut white diamonds, totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Cosmos Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
a flower design crafted in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds and
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Alex Jona Onyx Aventurine Monkey s Fist Knot 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, crafted in Italy, hand carved Aventurine and Onyx Monkey's Fist knot
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Aventurine, White Gold

White Onyx Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique cocktail ring featuring 20.65 carats of white onyx. The sharp colored white onyx swirls
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2010s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating pair of Art Deco Revival earrings handcrafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Stylish Single Earring White Black Diamond White Gold Ruby Onyx Titanium
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
‰ Titanium 1000‰ White Diamonds Black Diamonds Onyx Quartz For any questions please feel free to ask.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Onyx, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant dangle earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds on the upper part and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Malachite White Onyx and Diamond Duck Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
features lush green malachite from Zambia, creamy white onyx from Mexico, and sparkling diamonds from South
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold

Handcraft Ebony Dice 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Barrels Cufflinks
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 Karat white gold cufflinks. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

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.