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2.67ct Diamond Onyx Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling old European cut
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01ct Marquise Cut Diamond Onyx Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified marquise cut diamond that
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
.40 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Onyx Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.5 grams
Diamond Details
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2.52 Carat Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Emerald Onyx Mosaic Platinum Engagement Ring. GIA certified center Transitional brilliant
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1930s Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
.64 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring centers an ice white GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 0.64ct
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Enticing .64 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
quality calibre cut emeralds, onyx, and round cut diamond accents. The top of the ring measures 11.5mm in
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10 ct Diamond and Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco 1.10 ct Diamond and Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring. A fine 1.10 ct diamond is
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1930s French Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Formed as a rectangular panel of onyx inlaid with an round, old-cut diamond between shoulders to
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Onyx Ring Size 6.25 #16163
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Ring Size 6.25
This gorgeous 14K gold ring features a beautiful oval
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Halo Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
clarity, is set in a deep black onyx halo, providing a striking contrast. The ring's gallery is accented
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1.11 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Onyx Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one onyx. Accented by three single cut
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.01ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940's is this exquisite platinum and diamond ring featuring a halo of prominent
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Emerald Onyx Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Emerald Onyx Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring 16 round brilliant cut
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1980s Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beau Sterling Silver Sawtooth Bezel Set Onyx Ring Size 8.75 #14200
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sawtooth bezel onyx ring by Beau.
Size 8.75
A long oval onyx stone is set in a
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Seed Pearl Ring #16001
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold ring is accented with an intricate design on ring and band
Center round
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #16735
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.25
This elegant ring features one black onyx
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Substantial Onyx Intaglio and Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Seal Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb quality signet intaglio ring.
Solid 14 carat yellow gold example.
Set with an oval shaped
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20th Century British Late Victorian Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #16945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5
This gorgeous ring features a black onyx stone
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lisa Jenks Sterling Silver Onyx Bullseye Ring, Size 5 1/2 #14179
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Bold, modernist and distinctive Jenks design, features a round onyx bezel set with an etched
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75 #14990
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75
This gorgeous ring features a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Filigree Onyx Diamond Ring #16587
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Filigree Onyx Diamond Ring -
This beautiful onyx diamond ring features 1 single
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1930s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond GIA 1.26ct Old European Brilliant Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.5
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Diamond and Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage diamond and onyx ring in 14k yellow gold. Ring size: 7.5.
This Diamond ring is currently
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
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Yellow Gold
Diamond and Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage tear drop shaped diamond and onyx ring in 14k yellow gold with approximately 3 round
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
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Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1950s Tiffany & Co. Onyx Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.75
Metal Type: 14K Yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx Quartz Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel with an oval-shaped surround of carved onyx
Measuring 8.5 x 15.5 mm - opaque glossy black with
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.50 Carat Art Deco Opal Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.8 grams
Center
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold 1933 College Ring Size 5.25 #17164
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rochelle ring features oval black onyx set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold by Tiffany & Co. Inner
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1930s Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Victorian ring in 14k with approximate 1 ct center diamond.
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Victorian ring in 14k with an approximate 1 carat, J color, SI1 clarity center European cut
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8 Karat Gold Black Onyx Rectangle Large Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Vintage Cabochon Onyx and Diamond Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
is a beautiful alternative for an engagement ring. The oval shaped cabochon onyx is encircled by near
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Late 20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1963 Signet Men Ring Onyx solid 18K Gold Signet Ring Ø 9.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn
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1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Left Facing Lady Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1960.
It features an onyx cameo
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond Opal Onyx Cocktail Marquise Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
make a unique engagement ring, or a special addition to any antique jewelry collection!
I’m Teresa
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.71 in D 0.12 in L 1.26 in
Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an
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1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 2.05 in W 1.26 in D 0.67 in
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.38ct Diamond 0.16ct Ruby Onyx Wall Clock Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.63 in L 2.09 in
Art Deco 1930 Dangle Earrings In Platinum With 10.52 Ctw In Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
engagement rings.
Collateral: This pair of earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
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W 0.55 in L 1.77 in
Pietra Dura Victorian 18 Karat Gold Flower Bouquet Mosaic Chain Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, LT
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century French Victorian Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Marquise Step-Cut Onyx 10k Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This 1930s onyx solitaire would make the perfect onyx engagement ring and an excellent Mother's Day
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, 10k Gold
Art Deco 1930s Onyx and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
heirloom.
Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition: very good
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Warrington, PA
Antique Tiffany & Company Engagement Ring set with Amethyst, Onyx and Diamonds
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Dramatic Onyx Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A fantastic diamond, sapphire, and onyx engagement ring in luxurious platinum. Centered by a 0.75
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Dramatic 0.56 Carat Onyx and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A dramatic diamond engagement ring in 14 karat white gold. Centered by a 0.56 carat European cut
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Art Deco engagement ring with diamonds is crafted in solid platinum and weighs approx
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Onyx Target Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and onyx target ring set in platinum. This unique piece centrally features a
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1980s British Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Fabulous Diamond Emerald Onyx Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Art Deco style diamond, emerald and onyx ring. The center european cut diamond weighs
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Art deco Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
A magnificent Art Deco ring, featuring round cut diamonds, surrounded by onyx and a fine diamond
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco white gold, diamond and onyx ring, France, set in the center with an old European-cut
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring a square-shaped onyx centering a round diamond weighing approximately 1.85 carats, size 8
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elaborately designed geometrically inspired Art Deco cocktail and or engagement ring is
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx 1.77 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
A magnificent Art Deco style 18k white Gold ring set featuring a 1.77 carat Old European-cut
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Diamond and Onyx Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Quintessentially Art Deco in style, but dating from the 1940s, this distinctive ring centres a 1.07
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1940s Unknown Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Onyx Diamond Ring Sterling Silver 11.9 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Onyx Diamond Ring Size 7.5 Sterling Silver 11.9 Grams DY15
TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
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1990s American Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Triangular Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning rare Art Deco Design triangular diamond and onyx vintage ring set in a classic original
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
European Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
this vintage stunning diamond, emerald, and onyx ring is crafted in solid platinum. Showcasing a
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #16078
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 5.75-
This lovely ring features one oval onyx
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20th Century Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Design 2.75 Carat Trapezoid Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning rare Art Deco Design trapezoid 2.75 ct cut diamond and onyx vintage ring set in a
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
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Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage onyx engagement rings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and platinum. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage onyx engagement rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Gilbert Albert and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 15, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut vintage onyx engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our vintage onyx engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings?
Prices for vintage onyx engagement rings start at $1,110 and top out at $23,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,200.
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.
Questions About Vintage Onyx Engagement Rings
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023A vintage engagement ring is generally any engagement ring that dates back 20 to 80 years. Rings that are 100 or more years old are antiques. The design of a vintage engagement ring is influenced by each era's artistic visions, cultural movements and preferences in materials, gemstones and motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can buy vintage engagement rings from many sources. Local estate sales, auctions and secondhand shops can be good local sources. Another option is to shop for vintage pieces on trusted online platforms. You can find a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023You can find vintage engagement rings in many places. If you want to shop in person, check out second-hand stores, auction houses and estate sales. Browsing the collections of trusted online platforms can also allow you to quickly discover many vintage pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether halo engagement rings are vintage depends on their age. Any ring made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage, while older pieces are antiques. Halo engagement rings emerged during the Art Deco period and have remained popular since. As a result, you can find many antique and vintage examples, as well as contemporary rings that show off a central gemstone surrounded by a halo of accent stones. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of halo engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, vintage engagement rings are popular among some people. Many find the details of rings produced during the last 20 to 99 years to be visually appealing. In fact, some contemporary jewelry makers even draw inspiration from vintage designs. Some people also prefer vintage rings because they inherit them from relatives or because they like the idea of wearing an engagement ring that has a history. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There are several reasons why people buy vintage engagement rings. Some prefer the way jewelry looked in decades past and select vintage pieces that fit their tastes. Others choose vintage engagement rings to get a unique, one-of-a-kind piece or like the idea of their jewelry having a long history. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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