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Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 0.8 Carat Diamond Ball Clasp in 14 Karat White
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 1.1 Carat Diamond Ball Clasp in 14 Karat White
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.8 Carat Round Baguettes Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
ring. 14 Karat White Gold 6.8 gm Size 6 Very clean and shiny diamonds. Total Diamond weight
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

24 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carats. Standard 7 inch long. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 22.2 grams of 14 karat white
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 Pear shape
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

7.68 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.68 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Floral Design Diamond Dangle Earrings, Like New, Screw Back Post
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely 14kt white gold dangle style earrings that have a screw back post and backing. The earrings
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 5.78 cts Zambain emerald 0.58 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Weight : 0.65 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose Gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

10.5 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
set inside out , weighing approximately 10.5 carat total set in 14 karat white gold. Each Diamond is
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

24 Carat Emerald 1.8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.7 GM
Located in New York, NY
14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard 7 inch long. Authenticity and money back is guaranteed
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

24 Carat Emerald 1.6 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 23 GM
Located in New York, NY
48 and diamond weighs is approximately 1.8 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 23 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.8 GM
Located in New York, NY
. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16.8 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard 7
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 13 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring in 14kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
color . Origin Zambia 14 Karat white gold 7.6 gm with stone There are brilliant cut round diamonds
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 16 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring in 14kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
color . Origin Zambia 14 Karat white gold 9 gm with stone There are brilliant cut round diamonds
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Bracelet Vintage Pery Watch GIA Deco VVS Rare Fine 10.04 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
VINTAGE BRACELET WATCH BOXED! HUGE BREATHTAKING HEAVY PIECE. Gorgeous Sparkling VVS Brilliant White
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.25ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent natural Zambian emerald
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant Enhancer, 12.3mm White Pearl, 1.78cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
The 14kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant Enhancer is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines
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2010s Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and multi-gem floral bouquet brooch in white gold, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Designed
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.5 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold 1970s
Located in New York, NY
12.5 Carat Amethyst and 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail /Engagement Ring in 14 karat White gold,Estate from
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 10K White Gold Diamond Clasp Two-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Two-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace – 10K White Gold Diamond Clasp – 70.27 Grams – 15
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Oval Pink Rhodolite Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, size 7, 3 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt white gold ring with three 6mm x 4mm oval rhodolites and three round brilliant diamonds of
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2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring, Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Bezel set
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.2 Ct Diamond Drop Cocktail Key Shape Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold 8 Grams
Located in New York, NY
3.2 Ct Diamond Drop Cocktail Key Shape Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold 8 Grams A fabulous pair of
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 K White Gold Emeralds are very precious
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Ct Natural Zambian Emeralds and 1.2 Ct Diamond Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut round diamonds which has amazing sparkle Total diamond weight approximately 1.2 ct Ring size
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat WHITE Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Brazil
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Oval Peridot and 1.2 Carat Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring Gold: 14 carat White gold Weight: 9 gram Ring size 7 Diamonds: approximate 1.2 Carat
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.3 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald and 1.2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.3 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald & 1.2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Emeralds are very
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Tanzanite White Diamond One-of-a-Kind Art Deco Yellow Gold Ring, Just Jules
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
brilliant-but white diamonds totaling 0.54 carats. Size 6.0 (can be sized). Signed JR with 14k hallmark
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2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...

3 Carat Cushion Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond approximately 1 ct Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 4.3 gram Ring Size 5.75
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Monte Carlo Champagne and White Diamond Clip Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds It's a unique and playful option. All Brilliant cut Diamonds 18 K Gold : 14 Grams Diamond
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2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Colombian Emerald Three rows of Baguettes diamonds 14 K White gold 7.5 Gm Diamonds: approximate
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Kt White Gold Diamond 18 Ct Pink Sapp Floral Bouquet Broach 30.4 GM
Located in New York, NY
vintage 1960’s pin is in pristine condition. Diamond and Ruby Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond "L" Initial Pendant Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
This elegant 14k white gold and diamond "L" initial pendant necklace is the perfect charm for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5 Carat Pear Treated Ruby 0.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meticulously cut to perfection
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meticulously cut to perfection
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring showcases a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring showcases a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Peek-A Boo Swiss Geneva Watch
Located in Boston, MA
, revealing a hidden Swiss Geneva watch secured within a 14K yellow gold case. The manual wind crown allows
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Natural Coral and 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds 14 Karat white gold 8 grams Intricate work on the sides of the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
: 0.750Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose Gold ✦ Setting
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

14kt Yellow Gold White Pearl Diamond Earrings, Clip-on Omega, .20cttw, 14x11mm
Located in San Diego, CA
-white pearls that radiate elegance. Surrounding the pearls are 24 single-cut diamonds totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carat VS/E Quality Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Carats Diamonds Necklace / Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Amazing diamond shape Necklace with
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Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Carat Tear Drop Rubelite and Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Tear Drop Rubelite & Diamonds Necklace 14 K White Gold Necklace 14 K White Gold This
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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 66 and diamond weighs is over 1.8 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 17.5 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. This eternity band features Gypsy set or burnished, the bright white diamonds , 14k gold band
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

19 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carats. Standard 7 inch long. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16.2 grams of 14 karat White gold
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Agate Enamel 14K Antique Swan Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged optional bale and watch pin Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Krementz & Co. Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. This bracelet is all about the 9.0 carats of brilliant white diamonds
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Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow Pink Gold , Size 7
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7 Wide Band Tri
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Unisex Cocktail Ring 34 Grams 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Cocktail 34 Grams 14 K White Gold Ring Estate Unisex This is a Pear
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Wedding Ring, 1.74 CT TDW
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 18K White Gold & Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Wedding Ring, 1.74 CT TDW - $11,000 Appraisal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 2.66 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
: Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.10 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 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.