1970s Onyx Ring
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Dome Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Onyx, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Dome Rings
Amethyst, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American More Rings
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings
Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Shadow Boxes
Onyx, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cufflinks
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Agate, Onyx
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 rings, vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- What is a black onyx ring worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A black onyx ring is a ring set with an onyx gemstone. Onyx is a semi-precious gemstone that typically comes in the color black.
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