Family-run fine jewelry brand Dilys’ was established with the goal of creating adornments for modern Asian women that merge distinctive forward-looking style with tradition. To create the company’s bright, colorful and totally dazzling bracelets, rings, necklaces and other accessories, founder Dilys Young draws on Art Deco jewelry and a range of other modes and eras of design (Dilys’ transformable tiara necklace, for example, draws on Qing dynasty-era jewels). Young believes that professional women need to have choices in jewelry, with versatile options and pieces for all kinds of occasions.
Dilys’ began in 1991 as a maker of bespoke jewelry in Hong Kong. The company’s humble start allowed Young and her team of artisans to focus on the quality of design. Young traveled to trade shows in Taipei, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, establishing herself outside of the Hong Kong market and creating venturesome pieces — she designed various accessories that see both Art Deco influences and nods to Chinese culture in their geometrically rich arrangements of diamonds and integration of dragon motifs. Elsewhere, Young was using Paraiba tourmalines in Dilys’ cocktail rings and earrings long before the hypnotizing stone’s current surge of popularity.
By 2003, Young’s jewelry designs had reached a North American audience, and the founder took her collections to trade shows in Las Vegas and New York. Dilys' soon became known internationally. In 2008 and 2009, Dilys’ continued to reach new markets. The company launched its contemporary Novel and Lady collections and Dilys' acquired a new 4,000-square-foot facility in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, and operations expanded to meet the growing demand.
Shortly after celebrating 20 years in business, Young would open her Shanghai offices. Eventually, Young brought her daughter, Pearl Li, into the business. The University of the Arts London graduate helms marketing at the company and launched a sister brand, Young by Dilys’, to offer affordable accessories to today’s jewelry lovers. Another brand, D by Dilys', was founded by Li and Young in 2021 — it is focused on creating one-of-a-kind pieces with hand-picked gems for a younger clientele.
On 1stDibs, find Dilys’ rings, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry.
Dragon Motif Monochromatic Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dragons: the symbol of power, strength and good luck in Chinese culture, are alluded to in this bold 18 karat gold diamond ring that adds power to any look. Designed by the renowned yet private Hong Kong designer...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dilys' Dragon Motif Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dragons: the symbol of power, strength and good luck in Chinese culture, are alluded to in this bold 18 karat gold diamond ring that adds power to any look. Designed by the renowned yet private Hong Kong designer...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Blood Red Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful men's or woman's S. Georgios ring is crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity. White brilliant cut Diamonds with a tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of ros...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Massive antique ring, it represents the head of a lion the open mouth, which holds an antique- cut diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke Men's Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted men's signet style ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 16 round brilliant cut white diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, giving the ring a square shape. This stunn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an egyptian faience scarab set in 18K yellow gold. See our selections of scarabs to create your unique ring. Dimensions of Scarabs: 13x19x10mm HISTORY Un...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,884 / item
Lapis Gold Sculptural Dragon Gold Unisex Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique and pleasant unisex Ring mounted in 18k Rose Gold. The Ring features a dragon sculpture at two sides and a sparkling and large blu lapis. CONDITI...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Beautiful tank ring in gold, it is decorated on its top with a line of 4 beautiful rose-cut diamonds of round and oval forms. Above and below, 3 gold gadroons give relief to the plate. Total weight of diamonds : 0.50 carat approximately. Height : 15,6 mm, width : 13,8, width of the ring at the base : 2,2 mm, thickness : 7,3 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 7,8 g approximately. US Size : 7 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940's. Our opinion : An antique tank ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Head Diamond Multi-Color Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lionhead diamond Ring is decorated with Byzantine-era workmanship. This Lionhead ring -which is a symbol of strength, features white brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Geometric, this tank ring is set on its top of a blue sapphire, a white diamond and a ruby. Total weight of the ruby : around 0.3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent tank ring, it has in the center an antique brilliant- cut diamond supported by two antique- cut diamonds wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark. Massive antique ring, it is set on its top with large platinum claws of 3 antique brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum