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.
D by Dilys' Certified Brazilian Paraiba Everyday Band Ring in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Minimal for the everyday yet still quite the statement, the neon-glow of this ICA-certified 0.67ct trillion-cut Brazilian Paraiba takes the stage on this solid 18K gold band ring. ...
Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Dilys' Blooming Rose Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A blooming rose - the universal symbol for love, beauty and gratitude. Dilys' Blooming Rose Solitaire Diamond Ring features a round coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dilys' Certified 3.57ct Brown Diamond Transformable Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring's graceful yet lively silhouette – quintessential to Dilys’ – is adorned with a carefully-selected mix of fancy yellowish brown diamonds that are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Chalcedony White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, centering a cabochon Namibia blue chalcedony weighing 8.65 carats. The shoulders are set with white dia...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 2.52 Carat White Diamond Certified 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a 2.52 round cut diamond, F color, VVS2 Clarity, HRD certificate. Ring size US 6.5- EU 12. Can ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.51ct Peach Tourmaline & Yellow Diamond Knot Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and undeniably seductive. The Forget Me Knot Peach Tourmaline Ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, its extraordinary 10.51ct cushion-cut peach tourmaline held between sculptural talon claws. Diamond-encrusted golden ropes embrace the centre stone before resolving into two powerful knots, creating the unmistakable silhouette of the collection. Hidden...
Tourmaline, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Stackable Everyday Diamond Eternity Band Ring, Christmas Gifts
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond eternity band in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love which wil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Design Citrine Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating warmth and elegance, this minimalist ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a captivating 1.63-carat golden-yellow citrine at its center. The cushion-cut stone is ...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65ct Fancy Intense Orangey Brown Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning contemporary 1.65 carat natural fancy intense orangey brown diamond and 1.54 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$836Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Cut Emerald and Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 4x4mm 0.20ct Natural Emerald at the center - 18 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.18ct - D-F in color and VS in clarity, with Heart and Ar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, 1.49ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intriguing and splendid halo-style engagement ring is a gorgeous celebration of timeless elegance, crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. At its heart is a bezel-set cushion brilli...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold with GIA Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 0.30ct Marquise Cut Diamond (F/SI1),...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Circle
By Boucheron
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Authentic Boucheron Ring, Diamond Ring, solid 18K White Gold Ring, Circle Ring. The serial number is PRG29652, size 50, 15.92mm. The center round brilliant cut diamond is .25 carat, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$424Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Natural Ruby Everyday Stacking Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Natural Ruby Everyday Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape re...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Sun Diamond Cocktail Ring '2.58 ct Diamonds' in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Sun Diamond Cocktail Ring is a stunning ball of fire with its yellow orange center and concentric halos of orange, pink and white diamonds. It is a absolute showstopper. Center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Dilys' Unheated 24.82 Carat Green Tourmaline Sugarloaf Ring
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very rare find with an exquisite transformable design, featuring the ring jacket, unique to Dilys' High Jewellery. 1 GRS Certified Unheated Green Tourmaline...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Dilys' 4.99ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural gem materials are always the focus with Dilys’ original designs. Green tourmalines are known to be nature’s best healing stone for the heart as it channels and stimulates hea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold