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Hamilton 2.4CTW Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Platinum and 14k WG.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. PLATINUM Case with 14k White Gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Lady s White Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k white gold case with diamond lugs (15mm diameter). Silver dial with stick
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Bracelet Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold Signed 2 piece case, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Le Coultre VIntage 1960 s Ladies Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Stamford, CT
: 13.11mm Band width at case: 4mm Case thickness: 6.17mm Band: 14k white gold with diamonds Crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova White Gold Black Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One 14 karat white gold wristwatch with a case measuring 20mm x 40mm, centered around a black dial
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Watch Ciny Watch Co. Le Noirmont, circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
14K Gold and is filled with Diamonds and Rubies. The Diamonds are, VS G-H and there are one hundred
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Waltham Diamond Akoya Pearl Platinum Watch Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comes studded with 57 Diamonds!! MAGNIFICENT 14 LARGE SALTWATER AKOYA PEARLS 8.00-8.50 MM WHITE PEARLS
Category

2010s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Ladies White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire mechanical Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Tiffany vintage women's watch is crafted in 14k white gold and features a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
By Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the looks, a simple Diamond Watch. This watch has white dial, silver markers and the face has a
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Croton Nivada Grenchen Ladies White Gold Pave Diamond Wristwatch
By Croton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Croton Nivada Grenchen watch is composed of 14kt white gold. Features woven patterned straps
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Diamond Wristwatch / Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
natural diamonds. The flexible white gold bracelet gently wraps the wrist while the 124 sparkling diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Styled Curvex Tank Style Watch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
, hand made in white Gold is done in the "Curvex" style. This watch was produced as a dress watch with 3
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Watch - Manual winding 15 jewels. Yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Banker, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, Working, 17
Located in San Diego, CA
1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Banker, 14k White Gold Filled, Working, 12s Size, 17 Jewel, Openface
Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Wristwatch, 1924
Located in Miami Beach, FL
spacers to showcase the head. The watch head is platinum, and the later added band is 14k white gold.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K White Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Watch 3.00 cttw Nivada Grenchen
By Nivada Grenchen
Located in New York, NY
with box or papers. The case and bracelet are made of 14K white gold, the bracelet and case have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Platinum Diamond Ladies Swiss Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
A Ladies, white gold Oriental watch, featuring a two piece circular platinum case, Swiss movement
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Datejust 179173 Steel 18 Karat Gold White Dial 0.80 Custom Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Thickness 10mm Bezel Type Fixed Bezel Features 14K Yellow Gold; Custom set of diamonds 0.80cttw Bezel
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hamilton White Gold Diamond Top Hat Black Dial Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Originally designed as a men's watch, this fabulous white gold Hamilton is centered around a black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch Diamond Bezel and Dial Silver Mint
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
bezel is a custom made channel set, 14 karat white gold and consists of row of diamond with an estimated
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Vintage IGI Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Swiss Croton Timepiece
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
and round shaped, set in stunning platinum case with a 14 karat White Gold bracelet and clasp. It is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Other

Tiffany Co. Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Wristwatch Retro Mid Century 14K
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
watch portion is 14K white gold set with 30 radiant round brilliant cut Diamonds. The band is a yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rare Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Wrist Watch, scarce 14K Yellow Gold 33 MM 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Filigree Art Deco Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
-strand band of sapphire beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacers and clasp are 14K
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Omega Vintage Platinum Diamonds and Rubies Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
color Rubies. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, 1/8 inch wide 14K White Gold link bracelet
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lady s Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1950-1960 solid 14k gold hinged top buckle style yellow and white gold bracelet watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ROLEX Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP & Diamonds Beautiful Condition - Fully
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold Longines watch featuring an opal face and a diamond bezel. Metal weight: 23.79
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch. The watch features a round gold dial with
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Wristwatch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Style: Deco style Case Material: 14k Rose Gold with 8 White round diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin Lady s White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This stunning watch features a 14k white gold rectangular case set with blue and black enamel Art
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Rolex Diamond and 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 25 grams Measures: 7 Inch Bracelet Watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Movement Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 40.9 grams Length: 6.75 inches
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
watch made from 14 carat yellow gold. It features a star design in the centre which is made up from
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Hamilton White Gold Ventura Electric Wristwatch circa 1959
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Hamilton 14K White Gold Ventura Electric Wristwatch, Cal. 505 electric movement in working
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Ebel Yellow Gold Diamond Modernist Wide Mesh Style Mechanical Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent creation features a mesh style 14k yellow gold bracelet measuring 7.25 inches long
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Girard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch with Flip Cover, 1940s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 1940s Girard wrist watch is made in 14k rose gold with a flip down face cover. It holds 27
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies Diamond Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial 14 Karat Michael Anthony, New
By Michael Anthony
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
colors of light blue, white and slight pinkish with light reflection. The gold weight of the watch is 18
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantine-LeCoultre White Gold Mystery Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin-LeCoultre 14k White Gold Mystery Wristwatch, diamond-set indexes, manual-wind
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Beautiful Diamond Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
-clarity), set in 14k white gold. Total weight 12.70 grams. Fits up to a 6-1/2 inch wrist.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Geneva Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Quartz Wristwatch
By Geneva
Located in New York, NY
natural round diamonds. The white dial has black Roman numerals with gold-applied dots above them and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamonds Lady s Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds and a black cord band terminating in a 14k white gold clasp. The reverse of the watch case marked
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Diamond Bezel
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold features a beautiful diamond bezel and a 14 karat yellow gold link bracelet. The watch has a
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco C H Meylan Platinum 1.3ct Old European Baguette Diamond Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Hand Wound - Swiss Made Material: Solid .900 Platinum Case w/ Solid 14k White Gold Bracelet & Clasp
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Watch 1960s 14 Karat Gold Filled Self Winding Swiss Leather Band
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
& fancy shaped diamonds and platinum, 18kt & 14kt yellow, white & pink gold. Offering many designs such as
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Solid 14 Karat Gold Omega Watch Automatic Engraved New York Fire Dept Vintage
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold solid Omega watch from approximately 1950's in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Driver s Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Aspen, CO
studded, in star burst bezels, with 19 white diamonds totaling approximately .68 cts. The watch, in good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lucian Piccard 1950s Gold Diamond and Palladium Bracelet Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Lucian Piccard Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 14K White Gold 2 Piece case with a light textured
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium

RETRO 1938 Art Deco Lady Concealed Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
geometric patterns in solid rose gold of 14 karats with a very nice triangular links bracelet and a hinged
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Baume and Mercier .17 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
This is an elegant 14k yellow gold Baume and Mercier ladies wristwatch with a 32 round bright white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 30 X 26 MM Oval 2 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case, White
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Baum Mercier 1960s Yellow Gold and Diamond Iceberg Hidden Bracelet Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Chicago, IL
link design with White Gold and Diamond set top pieces in an "Iceberg" form, The center Section is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 1957 Vacheron Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Baltimore, MD
: 14k white gold Case size: 33mm Movement: Manual wind Crystal: Acrylic, slight scratches Strap
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White 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.