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3.18 Carat Diamond Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Flip-Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
hands Band: 14k white gold band set with diamonds, bracelet fit for 6 1/2-inch wrist Weight: 9.5 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Manual Wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 33mm 14k white gold circular case, plexiglass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Rope Bulova 23 Watch
By Bulova
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous mid-century Bulova watch in 14k white gold set with diamonds and featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Hamilton Ladies Diamond White Gold Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant Hamilton ladies evening wrist watch featuring a rectangular face within a diamond frame
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1950s-1960s Hamilton Diamond Ladies Watch, 14k Gold 2 Year Warranty .62 Carat
By Hamilton
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Hamilton Era: 1950s - 1960s Materials: 14k White Gold (case); Black Fabric Cord (band); Stainless Steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Gold Diamond Ruby Bracelet/Watch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny bracelet in 14kt yellow and white gold with a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 16mm 14k white gold oval shaped case, round
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
open the flap and you have the time. This 1940s wristwatch by Altair is 14k white gold with prong set
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Blancpain Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch with 18k Bracelet
By Blancpain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 20mm round 14K white gold case, .60cttw diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Gold Diamond Syn. Ruby Mechanical Swiss Dress Bracelet Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage wrist watch was crafted in Switzerland from solid 14k yellow gold during the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ladies 14kt White Gold 1.00cttw Diamond Hamilton Watch 1970 s, Quartz, Warranty
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies 14kt white gold diamond Hamilton watch with 56 diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw that are G
Category

Vintage 1970s American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Sybe Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Flip Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Dial: white stick 17 Jewel Measurement: watch will fit
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams
By Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 34mm x 14mm rectangular 14k white gold case
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Waltham 14k White Gold Diamond Wristwatch Signed, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Waltham 14k White Gold Diamond Wristwatch. A Waltham 14K White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

CHANEL Chocolat Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Digital Watch Nº 14/19
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
watch from Chanel, as its name says, features a finely crafted 18 carat white gold bracelet designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k white gold case with diamond bezel and Art Deco style lugs (16mm diameter
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Baume and Mercier 14k Yellow Gold .40 Ct Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Baume Mercier
Located in Perry, FL
Vintage 14k gold Baume & Mercier Watch features a manual movement, silvered dial with gilt hands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre by Vacheron Constantin White Gold Hebrew Inscription Manual Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold DIMENSIONS: 38 mm X 33 mm CIRCA: 1961 MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960 s Rolex Ladies Dress Watch with Original Tag, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch with Original Tag, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Concord 29-62-266 Les Palais Ladies Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bezel: Round brilliant diamond bezel Dial: Mother of pearl diamond dial Bracelet: 14k yellow gold
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Retro Ruby and Diamond Pink Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
Retro ruby and diamond watch featuring 16 diamonds with an estimated total weight of .70cts and 9
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k white gold case with diamond bezel and Art Deco style lugs (16mm diameter
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vacheron Constantin Diamond Mystery Dial, 14K White Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
exclusivity and refined elegance. This exquisite wristwatch, crafted from 14K white gold and adorned with
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

HAMILTON Diamond and White Gold Ladies Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Dress Watch - Manual winding, 14k white
Category

American Wrist Watches

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Webster, NY
G-H color and average VS clarity. There is approximately .88CTW of diamonds in this 14K white gold
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
movement Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Length: 7 1/8 inches Width at widest: 11/16 inch Total
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s Vintage 5.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Rose and White Gold Ladies Watch
By Eterna
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ladies vintage gold and diamond watch has been crafted in 14k white, rose and yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, Approximate .75cts Outside case: 14k gold Inside case: Omega Watch Co D6672 4458901 Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: white roman dial Reference # Geneve Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
frame 14ct white gold bracelet measuring 6¼", including the watch. It is pavé set with 78 round-cut
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Hamilton Platinum and White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Case Material: Platinum Band Material: 14k Gold Size: 7" Weight: 18.9 grams BR-1532-030625-05
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a domed cushion watch face and case featuring a glass window, gold hands, and dot motif
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Surprise Watch Bracelet
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Surprise Watch by Ulysse Nardin, Soft Mesh Bracelet with Hinged
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Hamilton Lady s White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 14k white gold case with diamond bezel and lugs, 16mm x 38mm. Silvered dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Longines 14k White Gold 30mm Mechanical Fancy Lug Diamond Dial Wrist Wat
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Gross
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tissot Ladies Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Tissot
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
protective crystal, push/pull crown Band: 14k white gold link bracelet with fold over clasp, will fit 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Movado Watch / Brooch
Located in Troy, MI
mechanical watch. 4.75" x 2" Diamonds= 0.60 Cttw est. Rubies= 7.50 Cttw est. Sapphires= 13.50 Cttw est.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

American Lady Diamond Watch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage American Lady Diamond Watch in 14Kt White Gold with 40 Round Cut Diamonds for a total
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940 s Diamond Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch Introducing the Hamilton Vintage 1940's 1.00ctw Diamond 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Citrine Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square rose gold watch face and case featuring a glass window, sleek blue hands, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Girard-Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond bezel, plastic crystal Band: 14k yellow gold band with box and tongue clasp Dial: white dial with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Type: Wristwatch Weight: 17.90 grams Dial color: Black Case Material: 14K White Gold Case back
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Quartz Watch Witch Diamond Bezel
Located in Towson, MD
Quartz watch with platinum case, and a 14 karat white gold clasp on a 8.5’’ black cord band. Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
is a square foxtail and measures 6" in length. Stamped on the back is 14K GOLD. The watch has a total
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwach
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines Vintage 1960's round wristwatch in a solid white gold case with factory diamond dial
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Rose and Yellow Gold Flip Top Covered Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
watch where the diamonds are is set in platinum and of course lots of rubies. This is one of those
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mathey-Tissot Ladies White Gold Diamond Pave Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Southampton, PA
exudes the beauty of dazzling jewelry items. Made of 14K white gold and lavishly embellished with
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baume Mercier White Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k white gold case with diamond bezel (33mm diameter). Silver dial with stick
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Watch Co. in solid yellow gold of 14 karats end embellished with engine turned guilloche, toped with
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hamilton Lady s Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
on the two links which connect on either side to the band. The bracelet is made of 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1940 s Women s 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Rolex Wristwatch Antique Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Cut White Diamonds ✔ Metal: 14K Yellow Gold ✔ Condition: Good ✔ Complications: None ✔ Gender Style
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre White Gold Diamond Vintage manual wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: round 13.1mm 14k white gold case with fixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900 Swiss Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Pocket Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with Swiss assay marks for 14 karat gold and Grenchen, Switzerland Numbered with maker's mark
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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14k White Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k white gold diamond watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 14k white gold diamond watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k white gold diamond watch from Hamilton, Rolex and Effy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 14k white gold diamond watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 922 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 14k white gold diamond watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k White Gold Diamond Watch?

Prices for a 14k white gold diamond watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $250,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,799.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.