Black Onyx Georgian
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Kirman Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Georgian Solitaire Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Earrings
Onyx, Silver, Cut Steel
Late 20th Century English Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, Citrine, Onyx, Amethyst, Chrysop...
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cufflinks
Gold Plate
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, White Gold
Black Onyx Georgian For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Black Onyx Georgian?
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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to tell if your black onyx is real or not is to use a scratch test. Because black onyx clocks in at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, it can’t be scratched by softer materials. Use a copper penny or a steel knife and scratch the surface of your stone. If the object leaves a scratch on the stone, it isn’t real black onyx. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine black onyx jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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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