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Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Geneva
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with an
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Gruen Platinum Case 14K White Gold Band Diamond Sapphire Women s Hand Wind Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
a blend of platinum and white gold, featuring intricate filigree detailing. The watch face is
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Vintage Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: silver dial with silver hour markers Band: 14k white gold bracelet Weight: 14.1 grams Does not come with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Diamond Omega Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Cincinnati, OH
watch a must have! 14 karat white gold Approximately 1.20 total diamond weight 34 round single cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Joseph Boillat Lady s White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joseph Boillat lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch with bezel set with 24 round cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Waltham 14 Karat Gold 17 Jewel Riverside Watch with Crocodile Strap
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Lexington, KY
, geometric face and sleek 14k white gold case. This watch runs, keeps time, and is ready to be worn! The case
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch
By Benrus
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: Benrus Case Material: 14K White Gold Band: 14K White Gold Bezel: 14K White Gold Dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Ladies White 14 Karat Gold Diamond Wristwatch Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
This Omega Watch has a solid 14K white gold case and a gold filled Band. *17 jewels movement* Hi
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Hamilton White Dial Watch with Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gold wristwatch has a case measuring 42mm X 20mm. The dial is a nice silvery white with diamond markers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Midcentury Ladies Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Cover Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
number of ladies during the 1950's and 1960's. Crafted in 14k white gold and set with round, baguette
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamonds and Lapis Ladies Watch 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 14k white Gold ladies watch by M & W Ullman, Switzerland, 17 jewel manual wind movement
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bulova Dior Watch with a Diamond Bezel
By Bulova
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned rare vintage Bulova Dior watch in 14K yellow gold, weighing 19.1 grams. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Omega 1960 Ladies White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece signed Omega case, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Diamond White Gold Mathey Tissot Dress Watch w Original Box
By Tissot
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
karat 14k white gold 6-1/2 inch bracelet band complements the stylish elegance of this impressive dress
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady s White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch Ref 6252 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch, Ref. 6252, circa 1950s. Handmade gathered
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex White Gold and Diamond Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case with Diamond set Lug tops
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum and White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14K white gold. Age wear.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Vintage Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch 900 Platinum 14k Gold Mechanical 2Yr. Wnty
By Bulova
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1950s Materials: 900 Platinum (case) & 14k White Gold (band) Stone Information: Natural Diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable Bulova 14k White Gold with approximately 0.25 carat of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid 20th Century Ladies Diamond Platinum and White Gold Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
to the watch is a 14k white gold and diamond band. The band closes with a double hinge closure and
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Perregaux Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Great Neck, NY
synthetic sapphires. Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 12.3 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.00
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Lady Elgin Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 1 carat of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Diamonds, Working
By Bulova
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Very Good Condition, 8 Diamonds of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Croton 0.69ct Diamond Swiss Watch w/ 14k Gold Bracelet
By Croton
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 14k white gold bracelet, both covered with approximately 0.69 carats of fine quality diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage LeCoultre Mystery Dial White Gold and Diamond set Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 LeCoultre "Mystery Dial" Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Jules Jurgensen Diamond Bezel Dial 14 Karat White Gold Wrist Watch
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Boston, MA
features a round 33mm face, encased in 14k white gold with a pave set diamond bezel. Its minimalist white
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Longines Diamond Watch. Vintage 1950s LONGINES Mens Wristwatch 22L
By Longines
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Extremely Rare late 50s Longines 14k white and yellow gold Men's wrist watch. Face and lugs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

7.80 Carat Round and Baguette H VS1 Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet Watches Style: Bracelet Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 6.5 Carat Diamond Number of Stones
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
-1960 added later. 14k white gold 57.5 grams Wearable length 7 to 7 1/8 inches – can be shortened
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Art Deco Emerald, Diamond and White Gold Bulova Beaded Dress Watch
By Bulova
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond spacers. Watch head, spacers and clasp are 14K white gold. The dial is signed Bulova. This is a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton "Top Hat" White Gold mechanical Wrist watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Art Deco Hamilton "Top Hat" Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. x 22 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's solid 14k white gold Omega dress watch with gorgeous diamond dial, c.1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 18K White Gold Diamond Watch - Mechanical . 18K White Gold ( 14.5 mm ) . Silver dial
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

1940s Rolex Diamond and 14K Gold Miniature Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
This 1940s Retro Rolex Diamond and 14K White Gold ladies watch features a .20 carat round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Antique 14k Diamond Encrusted Watch with Blue Sapphire and Pearl Band
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
encrusted working Watch stamped 14k Gold on the back - reworked into an amazing Pearl and Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Movado Lady s Diamond Bezel White Gold Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Stamford, CT
Lady's Movado 14k white gold wristwatch with a diamond bezel and diamond markers. Length: 27.18mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cypress Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Classic vintage bracelet wrist watch with diamonds in fourteen karat white gold. Has working Swiss
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
karat white gold with twelve diamonds, this circa 1947 working watch has a 17 jeweled movement. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Elgin Pocket Watch. Multi-Color Hunter Case with beautifully
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gruen Curvex White Gold Watch with Steel Speidel Band
By Gruen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late-1940s Gruen Curvex Precision 14K white gold men's watch on a flexible steel Speidel band
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Steel

Antique Belle Époque Sapphire Diamond Filagree Ladies Platinum Gold Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
having a marquise diamond in the center. The watch is marked Plat 14k on the band - the head is platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold

Omega Ladies White Gold Diamond Vintage Manual Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: round 14mm 14k white gold case, case set in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage LeCoultre 182 Mystery Dial 14k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch 480/CW
Located in Montclair, NJ
round cut diamonds which are set in 14k white gold bezels. The 2 piece dial features gold dagger hour
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Avignon 1.65 Carat Diamond White Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' Avignon 14k white gold watch. 40 round full cut diamond diamond bezel with a black satin
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Diamond Small Manual Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies 14k White Gold and Diamond Small Ladies Swiss Watch - Manual winding fine Swiss movement
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Hamilton 14k white gold "top hat" wristwatch, circa 1940s, manual-wind movement, silvered dial with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K.GOLD Item Details: Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Stones: Diamonds Weight: 18.1 grams Length
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
This Hamilton ladies watch has a rectangle watch case adorned with diamonds and a 14k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Hamilton Flip Top Diamond Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crystal, diamonds on case for a total weight of 0.55ct Band: 14k white gold bracelet, fits up to a 6-inch
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Ladies Pave Diamond 14 Karat Watch In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Dial: Pave Diamond Dial Bezel: Diamond Bezel Case Measurements: 18.7mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1884 Victorian Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Hicksville, NY
1884 Dainty Women's Wristwatch crafted in 14 Karat Gold and Features Diamonds Watch is full of
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with 1.50 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with 1.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.