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Austern Paul Diamond Tank Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 14 Karat White Gold Leather
Located in Melbourne, FL
A charming 14 karat white gold ladies tank watch. The watch has .45 carat total weight of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Vintage petite round 14k whiite gold and diamond ladies' mechanical wristwatch with silk cord
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Geneve Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 14K yellow and white gold flexible bangle vintage Geneve cover watch circa 1960's. It has
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mathey-Tissot DeNiro 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Unisex Wide Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mathey-Tissot 14k White Gold and Diamond Ladies Wide Bracelet Watch. It is vintage but looks like
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20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Classic 14k White Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Longines Vintage Classic in 14k white gold on tan leather strap. Manual. 25 mm case size. Fine Pre
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex 1.00 Carat Diamond Watch Bezel
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14k Yellow gold. Diamonds: 1cwt. VS clarity. G-H color. Round brilliant cut diamonds. 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Girard Perregaux Vintage Diamond Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grosgrain strap and white gold adjustable snap clasp. This beauty has a 17 jewel movement with a caliber
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.90 Carat VVS Diamond Bezel Watch Bezel for Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14k yellow gold. Diamonds: 3.90cwt. VVS clarity and H color. Round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Lady s 14 Karat Fancy Diamond Omega Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Vintage Circa 1970 Constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold Clasp signed: 14K (Also
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 14K bi-colour gold watch suspending as a pendant from a matching brooch is enhanced into an
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Metairie, LA
crafted in solid 14k white gold. It is all original parts including the 19-jewel manual movement, hand
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Watch Top Hat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Gold Woven Band Mechanical
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
top and bottom, diamond markers and 14k white gold woven adjustable band. Band can be extended from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Plymouth Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Women s Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art deco, circa 1930's Plymouth watch with platinum case and 14K white gold adjustable mesh
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Bulova 1.75 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Bulova
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 1960, Retro Bulova 1.75 Carets Diamond & 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Wrist Watch features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Movado 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Whit Black Strap
By Movado
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Movado 14K White Gold Diamond= 0.15 ct total Width Mechanism Black Leather Dial= 17mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Longines Rectangular-Shaped 14 Karat White Gold Watch, 1950
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950 Vintage Longines 14k White Gold watch with Silver Dial with Applied Framed Diamond Dot and Bar
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Bezel 4.50 Carat VVS Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold 36mm diamond bezel Carat weigh total: 4.50 carats Clarity: VVS Round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Baume Mercier White Gold, Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in FR
Baume & Mercier 14k white gold, onyx and diamond wristwatch.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 36mm Datejust 16233 white Roman numeral 2.0CT Diamond jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Bezel - Custom 2.0Ct yellow gold diamond Dial - Custom white roman numeral Diamon Band - Two tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Retro Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Platinum Geometric Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Lombard, IL
Wonderful Retro Circa 1940 diamond ruby rose gold and platinum geometric style lady's wristwatch
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat G-SI2, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous 14k white gold diamond engagement ring featuring approximate 0.50ct round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

A gentleman s 1950 s Hamilton 14 karat Gold and Diamonds automatic wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Paris, FR
A gentleman's circa 1950's Hamilton in solid 14 karat yellow Gold and 6 Diamonds automatic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 6719 ladies two-tone 26mm MOP Diamond Oyster perpetual
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
- 25mm Metals - yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel - Yellow gold 1.0CT Diamond Dial - custom white MOP
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 6917 Emerald Diamond Two tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
, mm Dial - White emerald Bezel - Yellow gold emerald/diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Automatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Upcycled Longines 14k white gold and diamond quartz briolette earrings by G&GS
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The base for this glitzy little earring set was a brand new, never worn 14k white gold and diamond
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

14k White Gold 6.24ct VS-FG Diamond Chain
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss Watch Co is delighted to offer you this 14k White Gold VS FG 7-Flower Diamond Chain
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Evil Eye Amulet W Letter Charm Necklace, 14K White Gold Diamond Enamel Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafting Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Enamel Alphabet Charms Come in Various Styles and Are Sure
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

18k yellow gold, diamond, sapphire, topaz, emerald and ruby rainbow branch pin
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
gold, with 14k gold pin findings and bezels for the gems. The gems in this piece are a 2mm round black
Category

2010s North American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold

14KT White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Ring 3.7g
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 14KT white gold ring features a beautiful combination of natural blue sapphires and
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Hamilton Timepiece
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K white gold lady's Hamilton watch 17 jewel manual wind watch with black cord strap and 20 single
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Engagement Bridal Baguette Ring 1.10 Carat
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Weight: 6.60gr. Center Diamond: 0.70 ct. Colour: H clarity: SI
Category

2010s Belgian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Cosmopolitan” Tourmaline and 26 Brilliant-cut Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Brilliant-cut Diamonds from Cober Jewellery. Cocktailring with a 14K palladium holding whitegold. A modern
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cober 14 Carat White Gold Princess-cut Diamonds of 0.156 Carat total Pendant
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
14 Carat white gold pendant with Diamonds Cober Jewellery Discover the Beauty of a 14K White Gold
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Wave” with 3 x 0.03 Carat Brilliant-cut Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
These are 14 Carat white gold earrings. in between the wave lines of the earrings are 3 x 0,03 ct
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14-Karat White Gold Earrings “Eyes” with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Kaunas, LT
More than just a piece of jewelry. These special 14-karat white gold earrings with 0.08-carat
Category

2010s Lithuanian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Timepiece
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dainty 14K white gold vintage Bulova is a 17 jewel manual wind watch. It is circa 1958 with
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Vintage 1950s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Corona avenue” white and yellow gold and a Diamond 0.12 ct Wedding Rings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
white- and yellow gold. The lady’s ring is set with a 0,12 ct. Brilliant-cut Diamond (E/LC). Made of
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober "Wave" with 3 Diamonds of 0.11, 0.07 and 0.05 Carat White Gold Design Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
14K White Gold Wave Ring with Brilliant-cut Diamonds - Cober Jewellery Hey there, jewelry lover
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White gold Wittnauer Timepiece
By Wittnauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K white gold 17 jewel Swiss movement Wittnauer watch with 44 single cut diamonds, 8 round
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold 1940s Small Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 14k White Gold Hamilton small wrist watch. White dial, black grosgrain strap with 50 small
Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Necklace Mother of Pearl Diamond Multi-Color Enamel Pendant
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 15.13gr. Diamonds: 0.02ct. E / VVS1 Enamel: Sky Blue, Red
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Can be worn as a Necklace with Pendant or Brooch Gold: 14K Yellow Gold. Weight: 35.98 gr. Coral
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artist Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Floating Triangle Hoop Earring in Gold with Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in Astoria, NY
requests! White diamond here is one stone of 0.2 ct within the watch dial and 1 semi-precious cabochon-cut
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2010s Greek Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, ...

Cober "Fancy Wave" with 2 Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
in White gold. About Cober Jewellery: Cober designs exclusive wedding rings, jewels and watches, all
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober with 3 0.01 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Fancy bi-color white-yellow Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
of 14K white and yellow gold with 3 Brilliant-cut Diamonds of first-class quality (E/LC) with a total
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Birdman Crystal Gold Necklace
By Luna Merdin
Located in İstanbul, TR
14K solid gold, crystal quartz and 0,060ct white diamond, hand-crafted necklace NEW GOBEKLITEPE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Cober "Double Wave" 0.37 Carat total 3 Brilliant-cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is a 14 Carat Yellow gold ring with 3 Brilliant-cut Diamonds. This ring is available in
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.3 CT Diamond Solitaire Art Deco Ring, Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring 1920s
Located in Rottedam, NL
and heavy ring is crafted in solid 585 (14 karat gold) and has a high-end elegant look! The band is
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

#1 Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
vintage watch chain. Tell someone that their number 1 in a forever way. 9ct yellow gold and 14 kt white
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

13.92 Carat IGI Certified 19th Century Antique Diamond Colombian Emerald Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 14 kt yellow gold Weight: 11.05 g Emerald: 10.42 ct Transparent green (Fine colour quality
Category

Antique 19th Century Colombian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Floating eye custom earrings with semi precious stones in gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
Floating eye pair of earrings made for you in 14k or 18k gold in any color of gold and the center piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Small Round Floating Pendant gold plated
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
bullet chain as seen in images 1,2,3 & 4. The price is for the pendant with the 20" long 14k gold bullet
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, White Go...

Cober “Bright green” with a 9.40 Carat green Tourmaline and Diamonds Pendant
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is a 14 Carat white gold pendant with a 9,40 ct. vivid clean green Tourmaline. Above the
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cober “Something Royal”with clear pink Tourmaline surrounded by 43 Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
a unique piece of jewelry that combines the beauty of Tourmaline, Diamonds, 14 Carat white gold, and
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Floating Triangle Bracelet in Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in Astoria, NY
Floating Triangle bracelet is a masterpiece; The collection is composed of Art deco watch dials from a
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2010s Greek Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Small Round Floating Earrings gold plated
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
The Small Round Floating earrings are made from an art deco watch dials that encapsulate semi
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...

Floating Art Deco Necklace in Gold and Precious Stones
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in Astoria, NY
special requests:) Here quoted is in 14k gold a white diamond stone of 0.2 ct within each watch dial and
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2010s Greek Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, 18k 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.