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14kt Yellow Gold 1.25cttw 7 Baguette Diamond Ring, Texture Design, Size 9, 9mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique 14kt yellow gold texture design ring with 7 diamonds that are approximately 1.25cttw. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco Retro 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 14kt Gold Platinum 5.54ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
details in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with parts accented in platinum for the setting of the diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

Designer Effy s 0.25 Carat Diamond Two Hearts Dangling/Drop Earrings 14 Kt Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat White Gold gold . Weight of 14 K gold 3.1 grams
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Designer Effy s Natural Ruby and Diamond Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold + Chain
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Natural Ruby & Diamond Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat White Gold with chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

6.5 Carat DTW Diamond Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
white gold and features an astounding 6.5 carats of sparkling round diamonds. Often referred to as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

3.50 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, Italy. This bracelet is all about the 3.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ombré Australian Opal Diamond Gold Bubble Band Ring, Just Jules 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold and accented by fourteen individually bezel-set round diamonds. Size 6.5 (can be sized
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s Elegant Dangling 3.63 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Elegant Dangling 3.63 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold One of our premium
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
This stunning diamond bracelet is a contemporary piece. The setting is 14K white gold and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

38.5 Carat Tanzanite Necklace Diamond Pendant with Chain 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
size diamonds round around tanzanite only enhances its incredible beauty. 14 K Yellow gold 21 gm with
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage 1.38 Carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings by Bulgari / Bvlgari; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry
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1990s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.5 Carat Tanzanite 2 Ct Diamond Pendant Earring Set 14 Kt Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
center tanzanite in the pendant and in the earrings. Diamond Weight approximately 2 Carats. 14 K gold
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Diamond Tennis Bracelet With 29.75 Carats in Large Diamonds
Located in Derby, NY
set in a classic 14 kt white gold four prong mounting. A sturdy under locking clasp keeps your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Carat Natural Sapphire 2.0 Carat Diamond Hanging/Drop Earring 14Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
in 14 Karat white gold . 14 K gold 7 Grams Diamonds: approximate 2.0 carat , Very nice shiny
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Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.2 Carat Oval Shape Emerald .5 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. All prong set diamonds, with a total carat weight of approximately 0.5 carats, 14 Karat white gold
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 40 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 10 grams of 14 karat
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

8 Carat Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold New
Located in New York, NY
crafted with 12 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Two tone gold yellow and white gold
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Effy s 5.5 Carat Oval Natural Tanzanite 2.2 Ct Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Effy's 5.5 Ct Oval Shape Natural Tanzanite & 2.2 Ct Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold Oval shape
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.18 Carats Total Weight Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
a watch. An iconic American style, this bracelet does it all. Finely fabricated in 14k white gold
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Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

50 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 50 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s 14ct Oval Shape Natural Ruby 11 Ct Diamond Necklace 14KY Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
approximately 14 ct 14 Karat white gold 39.3 Grams Natural Beryl Cut: Oval I did not get Professional
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Two Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
comes with a 18 inch 14 K gold chain Pendent is 1.6 inch wide 1.6 inch tall you can wear the pendent
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearls Strand Necklace 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ball Clasp 6 ct
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearls and one 14Karat white gold studded with diamonds. Estate piece pearls of significant
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

1.0 Carat Graduated Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
This bracelet is an estate piece. The bracelet is 14k white gold and features 7 sparkling diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 3.10 Cttw Tennis Bracelet
Located in Derby, NY
diamonds are mounted in 8.24 grams of 14 kt white gold in a four prong setting. The bracelet is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

5 Carat Tanzanite and 1.2 Ct Diamond Half Moon Pendant or Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
inch 14 K gold chain Pendent is 0.6 inch wide 2 inch tall Please look at all the pictures Its very
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
bracelet setting is 14k white gold, features 5 diamond links, 5 custom cut sapphire links, and 13 intricate
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

15.6 Ct Sapphire and 2.8 Ct Diamond Stud Earring and Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
perfect set made in 14 Karat white gold . 14 K gold 16.5 Grams Diamonds: approximate 2.8 carat , SI1
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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Seventies 4.0 carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
white diamonds (H-I color, SI1 clarity) set into curved white gold links connected by rich yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Large Fresh Water Earrings Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Gold Grey Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Earrings Set in 14Kt White Gold. Total Weight: 14.74 Grams Shape & Cut: Baroque 1 BEAUTIFUL Large FW Fine
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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Maker's mark for Krementz Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 x 1 inch
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Estate 39.06 Ct Tanzanite Necklace 1.35ct Solitaire Diamond, TDW 7Ct, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
size diamonds round around tanzanite only enhances its incredible beauty. 18 K Yellow gold 21.15 gm
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

2.50 Carat Antique Style Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beautiful diamond bracelet is an antique reproduction. The setting is 14k white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt Two Tone Round Diamond Ring, Modern Off-Set Design, .20cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold ring accented with 14kt white gold 4-prong setting for eight round-brilliant
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2010s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 65 Ct Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
23 carats, G-H color, VS2 clarity. 14 Karat white gold 120 Grams Emerald: Total Weight 65 Carat Each
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

35 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
, VS2 clarity. 14 Karat white gold 41.5 Grams Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

5 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold chain Color: Deep Green, Transparent Very Fine Color Quality Cut: Heart shape
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Marina J. Unique Woven Pearl Necklace with Vintage Blue Enamel Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue enamel, diamonds, and pearls the centerpiece, originally the cover of an antique pocket watch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Goose Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14k yellow gold chain necklace featuring a unique, elegant goose design interlocking the chain
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Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Baume Mercier 14k White Gold Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Baume Mercier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WEIGHT: approx 0.20 CTW COLOR/clarity: F/VS brand: BAUME&MERCIER metal: 14K WHITE GOLD
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton White Gold Diamond Bezel Vintage Manual Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hamilton 14K White Gold Diamond Watch - Manual winding. 14K White gold (34 mm) Round
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Concord Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Crystal Faced Wrist Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Towson, MD
14K yellow gold, it is powered by a reliable quartz movement. The white dial showcases a 12-hour
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lady Watch Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bulova 1950
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
and this ladies' diamond and 14k gold delicate evening watch is the epitome of class in a timepiece!
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00ctw Diamond Watch in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
round cut brilliant diamonds that total up to 1.00carats and set in 14K White Gold.
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2010s American Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Concord White Gold Les Palais Diamond Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 14 Karat White Gold Concord Les Palais Quartz Watch With Diamond Bezel & Mother Of Pearl
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J Vintage Diamond Watch with Pearl and Sapphire Band and 14 K White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These dividers add a shine and luxury to the watch. The 14k white gold watch face has original diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladys 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Omega 14k White Gold Diamond Women s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mid 20th Century Omega White Gold Diamond Watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Baume Mercier White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch 6"
By Baume Mercier
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just an elegant, classy 14K white gold Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Family/Model: Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Bulova ladies' watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jules Jurgensen 14K White Gold Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Beautifully designed ladies dress watch by maker Jules Jurgensen, stunning in 14K white gold and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Embellished Bulova Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Lightweight and 41 single-cut diamond adorned, this 14K vintage Bulova wrist watch has a link style
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bejeweled Vintage 3.00ctw Diamond Croton Ladies Watch in 14K White Gold
By Croton
Located in Bloomington, MN
watch, a true testament to timeless elegance. Meticulously crafted in 14k white gold, this beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Rolex 14k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage ladies' Rolex cocktail watch is crafted in 14k white gold and features a
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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.