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3.64 Cts Natural pink sapphire earrings in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose Gold ✦ Setting : Prong
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

5 Carat Oval Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue color
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, 14k Gold

6 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 1 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue color
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
is Swiss signed for the Gruen Watch Co. and the case is Swiss, crafted in solid yellow gold of 14
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Carat Genuine Natural Garnet Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Ct The bracelet is expertly crafted with 12 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Two Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
has yellow and White gold both . Diamond part is white gold and opal part is yellow gold . Please look
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

13-16.5mm White South Sea Round Pearl Necklace - AAA Quality, 29 Pieces +Diamond
Located in New York, NY
with a diamond-embedded 14 karat white gold ball clasp, providing a secure and luxurious finishing
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Shape 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12X10 Pear Cut approximately 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 Its a
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fan-shaped and accented with rows of diamonds. It’s suspended from a modern 14k white gold chain with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

38 Carat Amethyst 3 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 38 Carat Amethyst 3 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern Pendant Necklace in Gold and Silver with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Moon pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat white gold and sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold,...

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Ribbed Shield Pendant
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
open chain with hexagon charm holder. 14 Karat Gold with White Diamonds (1.2mm & 1mm) 13mm wide x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

White South Sea Pearl with 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl with 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Earrings 18 K Gold Beautiful estate piece The
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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie/Drop Earrings 14Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie Earrings 14 Karat Gold A
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yello Gold
Located in New York, NY
are made of 14 karat Yellow gold, weighing 6.3 grams. The fine oval cut emeralds, weighing
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
. perfect matching pair made in 14 Karat White gold Emerald origin is Zambia Brilliant cut diamonds are
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.25 cts Natural emerald and 3.76 cts pink sapphire earring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
✦ Diamond Shape : Round cut ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.350 carat METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.67 cts Zambian emerald and 0.73 cts sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
: Excellent ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.45 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

8 Oval Emeralds 3.2 Carat Emerald Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 7 "
Located in New York, NY
no diamonds , just simple and elegant bracelet The bracelet is expertly crafted with 8 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

40 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7.5"
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 40 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7.5
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Gold with Band
Located in New York, NY
Gold with diamond band , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat White gold , Weight: 7.2
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.6 Ct Round Tanzanite 3.6 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Post Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite and 3.6 ct of Rose cut Diamond made in 18 Karat White gold 18 Karat White Gold: 8.2 Grams
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring /pendant 14 Karat White Gold Approximately 5.5 Carats of Diamond , all are brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Customisable Natkina Rare Blue 8.63ct Topaz Diamond Drop Dangle Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Multifaceted expressions of seduction, confidence and passion. White GOLD 14K Diamond 6-RND-0.04ct
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2010s Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage 1 Ct Diamond Face Pendant with hat 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Pendant crafted in 14 Karat Yellow gold and densely set with sparkling bright white (G-H color) round cut
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 9.33 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose Gold ✦ Setting : Prong
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

30 Ct Natural Heart Shape Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 7"
Located in New York, NY
14 karat White gold .including the stones. Have a safety clasp . No Diamonds , No bling ...... Just
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platina/Gold Later Art Deco Brooch/ Pendant with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Later Art Deco Brooch/ pendant made of 14 kt white gold and platina set. The brooch is made like a
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 10 to 12 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Karat white Gold 14 karat
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

17 Carat Green Tourmaline and 4 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
comes with a 14 K white gold Chain Pendant is 2.2 inch long and about .8 inch wide. Cut: Cushion
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

28 Carat Citrine Diamond Pendant Matching Earrings 14 Karat Gold Chain Set
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 28 Carat Citrine & Diamond Pendant & Matching Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds , 14k gold band ring shines brightly and is a perennial favorite of all from our
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.25 Carat Large Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
natural diamond pendant, which boasts over 1.25 carats of white natural diamonds. Each diamond is cut in
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Triple Rope Round Brilliant Diamond Bracelet, .20cttw, 23.6 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold triple rope bracelet with 14kt white gold settings with 10 round brilliant
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1990s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant, Like New Condition, Vibrant Purple
Located in San Diego, CA
, G / SI and the diamonds are set in white gold to enhance the color of the diamonds. Feel free to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Earrings, Friction Posts, Stamped, .12cttw, 3 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
in color, SI in Clarity, and set in white gold prongs. The earrings are stamped 14kty 'ADDG' and
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum Black Onyx Diamond Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum black onyx and diamond pendant with 14K white gold fancy Deco link chain. The center
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fine Italian 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Solid 18 K Italian Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Cultured Pearls & 1.0 ct Diamonds Capturing the
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1990s Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...

14kt Yellow Gold Graduated Round Diamond 1.40cttw Hinged Hoop Earrings, 14.9 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
. The diamonds are set in 14kt white gold prong heads graduating in size from 4mm to 2.25mm in size. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

11 Ct Oval Rubies and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.50 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 11.5 grams of 14 karat
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

28 Carat Oval Shape Natural Emerald 5 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds , with a total carat weight of approximately 5 carats, 14 Karat white gold 71.5 Grams Emerald
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14kt Yellow Gold 11mm Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Enhancer .15cttw, 6.7 grams
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning pendant enhancer is made of 14kt yellow gold and features an 11mm white cultured
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.6 Carat Leaf Shaped Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pin or Brooch Affordable, Estate
Located in New York, NY
0.6 Carat Leaf Shaped Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pin or Brooch Affordable, Estate Set with two colors of
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

22 Pointer Each, 29 Ct Single Line Eternity 14 Kt Gold and Diamond Bangle, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Single line 22 pointer each , 29 Ct Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold & Diamond Eternity Bangle
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2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Blue Topaz and Diamond Omega Back Clip Earring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Omega Back Clip Earring 14 Karat White Gold Two Blue Topaz
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2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

8 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 30 and diamond weighs is 0.60 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 10 to 10.6 grams of 14
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.7 Carat Tanzanite 2.5 Ct Diamond Two Circles Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.7 Ct Tanzanite & 2.5 Ct Diamond Two Circles Pendant/ Necklace 18 K White Gold Tanzanite Weight
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 30 and diamond weighs is 0.60 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite pendant surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat White gold. Weight of
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite and 2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant/ Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite pendant surrounded by brilliant round cut Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat White gold. Weight of
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural pink sapphire diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K/18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose Gold ✦ Setting : Flush
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2010s Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Botanical Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This artisan pendant necklace is made of 14 karat white gold and sterling silver with a huge rock
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Diamond Bamboo T Bar Necklace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
pendant is composed of 14k yellow gold faux bamboo sections with round diamonds in between each. The
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2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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.