This vintage 14K yellow gold onyx ring features a glossy heart-shaped black onyx tablet, bezel-set and accented at the center with a tiny natural old mine cut diamond — a rare antique cut that brings soft, candlelit sparkle to the bold black surface. Elegant engraved detailing along the shank adds texture and depth to the piece.
Though unmarked, the ring has been tested and confirmed solid 14K gold. The lack of a hallmark is consistent with its history: a previous owner had the ring professionally resized down to a petite size 2.75, making it a perfect pinky ring today. During resizing, hallmark stamps are often thinned or removed entirely — a typical occurrence in older rings that have been customized over time.
Sourced from an antique shop in Eastern Pennsylvania, this piece likely dates to the 1940s–1960s, during the Victorian revival era when heart motifs, black onyx, and old mine–cut accents enjoyed renewed popularity.
Details
• Metal: 14K yellow gold (tested, unmarked)
• Center: Polished heart-shaped black onyx
• Accent: Natural old mine cut diamond (approx. 0.01–0.02 ct)
• Size: 2.75 (pinky ring size)
• Shank: Vintage hand-carved detailing
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor patina. Evidence of resizing at base of shank.
• Estimated origin: USA
• Estimated era: 1940s–1960s Victorian Revival
This vintage 14K yellow gold onyx ring features a glossy heart-shaped black onyx tablet, bezel-set and accented at the center with a tiny natural old mine cut diamond — a rare antique cut that brings soft, candlelit sparkle to the bold black surface. Elegant engraved detailing along the shank adds texture and depth to the piece.
Though unmarked, the ring has been tested and confirmed solid 14K gold. The lack of a hallmark is consistent with its history: a previous owner had the ring professionally resized down to a petite size 2.75, making it a perfect pinky ring today. During resizing, hallmark stamps are often thinned or removed entirely — a typical occurrence in older rings that have been customized over time.
Sourced from an antique shop in Eastern Pennsylvania, this piece likely dates to the 1940s–1960s, during the Victorian revival era when heart motifs, black onyx, and old mine–cut accents enjoyed renewed popularity.
Details
• Metal: 14K yellow gold (tested, unmarked)
• Center: Polished heart-shaped black onyx
• Accent: Natural old mine cut diamond (approx. 0.01–0.02 ct)
• Size: 2.75 (pinky ring size)
• Shank: Vintage hand-carved detailing
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor patina. Evidence of resizing at base of shank.
• Estimated origin: USA
• Estimated era: 1940s–1960s Victorian Revival
