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14 Karat White Gold Diamond Studs
Located in Dallas, TX
14K White Gold Diamond Studs - Pair of diamond studs weighing .95 cts with F color and VS-2
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco-Style Ladies Watch Platinum 14k Gold Onyx Mechanical 2 Yr Wnty .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
and equipped with a crown set with a synthetic sapphire accent. Fastening with a 14k white gold clasp
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Exclusive women s diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
By Bulova
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K. Total weight: 16.49 g. The watch is
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Hamilton Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hamilton Diamond Watch in 14Kt White Gold & Platinum with 98 Mixed Cut Diamonds for a total
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lady s Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Retro Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
14k Rose Gold, Diamond and Natural Ruby Bracelet Watch with Decorated Concealed Dial and Unusual
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blancpain 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Ladies Dress
By Blancpain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 20mm round 14K white gold case, 0.60cttw diamond
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

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

1950s Universal Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Hicksville, NY
brilliant cut Wristwatch has an emerald shape with a bezel frame of 14 Karat white gold Crystal remains in
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

A White Gold, Diamond, and Onyx Watch by Baume and Mercier
By Baume Mercier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Smart 14k white gold,diamond and Onyx watch by Baume and Mercier. The 1 1/2" oval face with
Longines White Gold and Diamond Automatic Wristwatch with Black Dial
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES 14k white gold
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Earrings - . Dainty white gold earrings with six diamonds equaling .26
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Baume Mercier 1950 s Cocktail Watch. 14ct Elliptical White Gold (stamped)....
By Baume Mercier
Located in Canterbury, England
gold case stamped 14k with 4 diamonds set to the lugs, and two strand rope bracelet in 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Krementz Ladies White Gold Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By Krementz Co
Located in Cape May, NJ
Brand: Krementz Band / Madewell Watch Co movement Gender: Women's Metal: 14K White Gold Case
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
elegant diamond watch containing 6 carats in diamonds set in 14k white gold. Made by Hamilton which is
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 14 karats and fully decorated with engine turned swirl Guilloché patterns topped
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and 0.75 Carat Solitaire Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14k white gold engagement ring features a beautiful 0.75 princess-cut diamond as its center
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique HAMILTON WATCH with Diamonds in platinum and gold
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
total weigh: approx. 0.40ctw brand:HAMILTON metal:14K WHITE gold and platinum type:WATCH
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco CH Meylan Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classy Art Deco platinum watch with diamonds. Item #W0003 Metal: Platinum & 14K White Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
parts in white gold for the setting of the diamonds. The bracelet itself has a honeycomb geometric
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Vintage Ebel White Gold Diamond Wristwatch Retailed by H. Pommier, 1950s
By Ebel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Lady's watch created by Ebel for H. Pommier. in the 1950s. Made of 14 karat (tested) white
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies Dress Watch, Geneve Quartz 1.50 Carat Diamond Dial and Gold Textured Band
By Universal Genève
Located in Austin, TX
strap is a custom textured watch strap made with 14 karat yellow gold. The strap has a hidden clasp and
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1990s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

LeCoultre Mystery Dial White Gold and Diamond Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s LeCoultre "Mystery Dial" Wrist watch, 35 M.M. 14K White Gold 2 piece case, this watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

LeCoultre White Gold 1960s Asymmetrical Diamond Dial Mechanical Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s LeCoultre Wrist Watch, 14K White Gold Asymmetrical 2 piece case measuring 34 X 17 M.M
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lady s Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Rose gold, pink enamel and diamond pendant watch with natural pearl, gold, enamel and diamond chain
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Paul Breguette Estate 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Tuxedo Watch with Leather Band
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is an absolutely stunning tuxedo watch! This estate piece is made in 14k White Gold. It is 33
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Silver Dial 14 Karat White Gold Diamonds Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
hand diamonds style markers. It is completed with a white gold band that opens and closes with a
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1990s Wrist Watches

1950 s Ladies Unique Diamond Cocktail Watch 4.2 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is perfect without discoloration, it is 14K White Gold and the length is 18cm, 7 1/8" long. This
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hamilton Vintage White Gold and Diamond Gents Tuxedo Mechanical Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Hamilton Tuxedo watch, 34 M.M. 14K White Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton factory set round
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Mimo Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage Mimo* cocktail watch has been crafted in platinum and 14k white gold. This ladies diamond watch
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress/Cocktail Swiss Watch in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage retro 1950's diamond and ruby set ladies dress/cocktails watch in 14K rose gold. Mechanical
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Vintage 1950s British Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Clinton - Champ Watch Co. Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Clinton - Champ Watch Co. Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts a 14K yellow gold square case
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Longines Watch on Emerald Band
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
set in 14k white gold. The rest of the band is four rows of emerald beads.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Retro White Gold Diamond Ruby Art Deco Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Bienne, Switzerland circa 1940. It features a white gold covering protecting the watch face. It features
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
Tiffany Co., the pocket watch is crafted in 14kt gold, and boasts a magnificent double-sided design
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Marina J. 18k Vintage Diamond Encrusted Watch with Pearls Black Spinel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind piece by Marina J. This unique bracelet features a vintage 18k White Gold Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum White Gold Diamonds Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1935
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, which attach to matching rectangular links with diamond inlays. The 14k white gold chain consists
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vacheron Constantin-LeCoultre White Gold Mystery Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
& Constantin-LeCoultre 14k White Gold Mystery Wristwatch, diamond-set indexes, manual-wind movement, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1941 Tiffany Co. Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Watch bracelet centers a domed rectangular cushion case Face is white with antique style gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum

Rolex 14 Karat Vintage Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 14k Yellow gold Case Diameter: 20mm Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
decorated with baguette cut diamonds. Similarly, the head and watch case cover are neatly set with round and
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ladies Platinum 3 Carat Diamond Hamilton Cocktail Watch Circa 1930
By Hamilton
Located in Cape May, NJ
14k woven white gold and is hallmarked "Kreisler 14k U.S.A." The piece measures about 6.5" around
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Elgin Pocket Watch, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, 1928, 17 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin Pocket Watch, 14k White Gold filled, 1928, 17 Jewel, 44 mm Case, Chronograph, Excellent
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

1960s Yellow Gold Diamonds Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's wristwatch in 14 karats yellow and white gold, shell hallmark. The bracelet of the watch is
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Green Pave Diamond Ring with White Diamond Halo
Located in Dallas, TX
cts treated green diamonds set in 14K White gold ring with rhodium accents. Surrounded by .43 cts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Rhodium

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

LeCoutre Vacheron White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
mystery dial features double diamond markers, set in white gold. as if a galaxy were trapped within. The
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Riker Brothers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold This Riker Brothers
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pery Swiss Watch c.1930
Located in Cape May, NJ
knotted pearls with a 14k white gold clasp. The movement is a 17 jewel mechanical movement by the Pery
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Jaeger Lecoultre White Gold Rare Mystery Galaxy Manual Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Men's Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery 14k Galaxy Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case (33mm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Mystery Diamond Gold Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Hicksville, NY
Sophistication Face of Watch crafted in 14 Karat White Gold Features 13 Diamonds - eight of which are
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Spaulding Vintage 14 Karat Aquamarine Ladies Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Vintage watch is made in 14K White Gold with serpentine straps and two huge Aquamarine
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby manual Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 14k yellow and white gold Diamond Ruby Longines watch from Estate of Jackie Collins
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Platinum Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Art Deco Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated 14k gold and platinum snake bracelet/wristwatch includes one karat of diamonds
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 2.76ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2.76 (approx.) Material: Case & Bracelet: Platinum - Safety Chain: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CHARLES AERNI 1938 Art Deco Lady Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid rose gold of 14 karats with very nice double tubogas-chains bracelet. It is embellished with
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Movado 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Engraved Vera Petree
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold case with diamond bezel, plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: white dial with Arabic
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre Vintage Ladies Platinum Gold and Diamond Mechanical Cocktail Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
wide 14K White Gold Bracelet set with single cut Diamonds, total Diamond wight for the piece is 2.50
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Baume Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier Ladies 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewel movement. 14k
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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.