Victorian Onyx Ring
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Antique 1870s English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Onyx, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...
20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s North American Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fashion Rings
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s Unknown High Victorian Fashion Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Onyx
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Band Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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- What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an onyx ring symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In ancient Persia and India, people often wore onyx jewelry to protect themselves from evil. As a result, many people associate the rings with good fortune or safety. Others equate the gemstone rings with memory or the Leo and Capricorn zodiac signs. Shop a variety of onyx gemstone 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.
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.- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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