Solid White Gold Black Onyx & Bezel Diamond Scalloped Band Well Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 7.81 Grams Overall Width: 11.72mm (0.46") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.19mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 7.44mm rise off the...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold
Vintage English 18k Gold Oval Black Onyx Floral Sides Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cut - Multi Prong Set - Black Color - 21.5x15.5mm (approx.)
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Snake Viper Black Onyx & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with rich black onyx and brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Black Onyx Buckle Shoulder Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 16.15 x 12.08mm (approx.)
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx & Old Mine Diamond Filigree Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.06ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Black Col...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ferragamo 18 Karat Black Onyx Ring Size 4.50
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The band interlocks with a black onyx gemstone. Ring size US 4.50 Signed with the Ferragamo and 18k stamps.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Turquoise & Black Onyx Mosaic Cable Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Natural Genuine Lapis, Turquoise & Black Onyx- Round Faceted Cut Lapis- Custom Cut Turquoise - Custom Cut Black Onyx- Prong Set Lapis - Inlaid Set Turquoise & Black Onyx...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pasquale Bruni 'Ghirlanda' Onyx, Black Spinel and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and bold, this breathtaking cocktail ring from Pasquale's Bruni 'Ghirlanda' collection is masterfully handcrafted from 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,113Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Flower Statement Ring Elegant Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Weight 19,03 gram Size 17.5 Diamond 203-Round 57-0,67-4/7A Onyx 1-51,87 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
14k Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx .60ctw Pave Diamond Center Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 9.4 Grams Ring Size: 10 (Measured on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Hand Engraved Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.06ct (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 15.6x11.5mm (approx.)
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.18tcw 14K Black Onyx, Diamond & Natural Emerald Accent Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A large and swanky, multi-gemstone cocktail statement ring. The center stone features a 4-carat black onyx, cut in the shape of a marquise.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Square Shape Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K White Gold Men's Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Totaling 0.11 Carats. Finger size is 10 and can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes. If you need a different finger size, please l...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1936 Art Deco 10K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Men's Class Ring, 6.3g
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The centerpiece of the ring is a striking black onyx stone, measuring approximately 11.6mm by 9.6mm, which adds depth and elegance to the design.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold David Yurman Black Onyx And Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The ring is crafted from high-quality 18KT yellow gold and adorned with a beautiful onyx stone and 0.75CT-TW diamonds, making it a luxurious and timeless accessory for any wardrobe. ...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Natural 5.69cts Black Onyx, 7.54cts Opal & 1.52cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, OVAL-SHAPED ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a BLACK ONYX gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Onyx, 14k Gold
White Gold Black Onyx Citrine & 0.60ctw Diamond Open Work Unique Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 11.53 Grams Width: 12.4mm (0.49") (top of the ring - north to south), 5.5mm (bottom of the shank) Height: 9.1mm rise off the finger Size:...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold
Round Black Onyx Cabochon Diamonds Swirl Scroll 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking and unique ring. This piece features a bold black onyx set in a 14k rose gold band.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,749Sale Price|25% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Black Onyx Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx ring. High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 3.41 carats ruby mounted in high profile , accented with Black onyx.
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Black Onyx and .42 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18 karat yellow gold ring designed with a dome of Black Onyx. Fourteen round brilliant Diamonds set in a white gold are bezel set on top of the Onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold, Jade, Amethyst, Coral, Black & White Onyx Cluster Dome Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage cluster sculptural cocktail dome ring has beautiful detail of the 14K yellow gold in spiral forms interspersed with various round stones of jade, coral, amethyst ...
Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Black Onyx Shield Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Instantly recognizable as Art Deco style, the central triple diamonds is bezel set in white gold nestled on a glossy black emerald shaped onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
White Gold Diamond Star on Black Faceted Onyx Band Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic faceted black onyx domed ring decorated with a 18k white gold and diamond star burst design.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Inlaid Opal in Black Onyx Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opals - Custom Oval Cut - Inlaid - White Base w/ Nice Play Of Colors - 16x10.9mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - B...
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx, Tourmaline and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* One of a kind art-deco vibe emerald cut Tourmaline ring, set in 18K white gold with Diamonds, black onyx and Rock Crystal.
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.70 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.70 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Engagement Ring Radiance originates from the marquise and princess cut diamond center of this exclusive ring, capturing attenti...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dramatic Large and Impressive Circa 1930 Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a remarkable black onyx diamond ring from the 1930s, crafted from 14kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style ring features onyx in a beautifully ornate yellow gold oval shape setting with a small bezel set diamond in the center. A fine piece jewelry you will cherish in y...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
8.25 carats, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Green Agate & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Hexagon Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A true statement piece that encapsulates elegance and boldness. This exquisite ring features a vibrant green agate center flanked by lustrous onyx, all beautifully set in high-qualit...
Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Oval Black Onyx & Old Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 25.8mm (1") (top of the ring -...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond & Tsavorite Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful statement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large black onyx solitaire with fine diamond and Tsavorites accents throughout.
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dome 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Emerald, Diamond, and Onyx Art Deco-style dome ring is a bold and captivating statement piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Teal Turquoise & Black Onyx Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Statement Dome Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring featuring a bold design with turquoise and black onyx inlays set in a polished gold band.
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, 1.94 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously set with 1.94 carats of fine white brilliant diamonds flanked by hand carved fluted black onyx. Ring size 6. Sizing available Signed Picchiotti
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Onyx Signet Ring, Size 9.5, Circa 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sophisticated 14K gold ring showcases a sleek, bezel-set black onyx in a classic circular shape.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Cabochon Mandarin Black Onyx & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 White Diamonds 1.13 CT 1 MXMT 21.83 CT 18 Onyx 4.23 CT 18KR 10.73 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Black Onyx and 0.46 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat black onyx and 0.46 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewell...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This elegant ring features a striking black onyx centerpiece, accented by 0.50 carats of round-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Pearl and Black Onyx Flower Rose Antique Style Cocktail Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This wonderful Art Deco inspired ring is bold and sparkly with a great eye to detail. The ring features a large oval smooth onyx. The center is flower and leaves motif, set with a di...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx.
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hexagon Shape Orange Citrine & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Unveil timeless elegance with our Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring. The captivating hexagonal design features a sunshine citrine, complemented by bold black onyx and ...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Rubellite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold and natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Black, Starr and Frost Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual diamond and black onyx ring by Black, Starr and Frost in which the two gems appear to be interlaced. The ring has round brilliant diamonds that weigh approximately 3.2 carats...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
DILHAN 18k Recycled Gold SU Wave Ring Large with Black Onyx Matte
By DILHAN
Located in London, GB
A larger and bolder iteration of the SU WAVE ring, in which voluptuous shape and volume state the themes of rebirth and renewal. A carved single stone incorporated in a radiant gold ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 7.03 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx and Morganite Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A marvel of exquisite craftsmanship, the 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring showcases a stunning 7.03 carat diamond, complemented by black onyx and morganite accents.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Masonic Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 14.8x7.2mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut -Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Ruby & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Unleash bold elegance with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired marquise shape ring. A striking combination of radiant diamonds, vivid rubies, and sleek black onyx creates a mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape Natural Quartz Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Black Onyx,measuring 23 mm. x 26 mm x 8mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Natural Rock ...
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Two bars of black onyx accent the ring. Total diamond weight 1.10 carats Total ruby weight 1.97carats Finger size 6.75 sizing options may be available Stamped 18K 750
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Lozenge Shape Black Onyx & Diamond Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 3.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 22.70mm (0.89") (top of the ring...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Vintage Unisex type Ring set with bezel set cabochon cut natural Black Onyx stone accented with old European cut Diamonds in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band and crown...
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Heart Shape Ring with Black Onyx, a central Old European Cut Diamond and a wonderful shield design in 10 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.
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