Onyx Bead 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1970s

A single sphere of polished black onyx sits atop a ribbed, fluted gold mount, the dome's parallel grooves radiating outward like sun rays and catching light in narrow bright lines against the onyx's flat, matte-black surface. That contrast is the whole design: warm, textured gold surrounding a cold, glossy black bead, with nothing else competing for attention. The fluting isn't just decorative; it gives the substantial dome real visual lift, keeping a ring this size from reading as heavy or blunt. Onyx's deep, light-absorbing black makes it a natural foil for gold, a pairing 1970s jewelers returned to often for exactly this kind of bold, graphic statement piece. At nearly 24 grams, this is a ring built for real presence on the hand. Excellent condition; no visible chips, scratches, or damage to the onyx.