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2.03 Carat Victorian Revival Natural Diamond Ring 14 Karat Round Brilliant
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Inspired 1.53ct. Round, Brilliant diamond ring. Vs-2 clarity K color 7.40mm
Category

2010s American Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold European Cut Diamond Elongated Oval Ring w/ Tulip Sides
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage dinner ring was crafted from solid 18k white gold and features an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Moonstone and Seed Pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Art Deco 14K White Gold Ladies Ring With Moonstone & Seed Pearls Made in France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.84 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.84 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1930 s Art Deco 0.56 Carat Old European Diamond 14 Karat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- geometric and hand engraved with stylized foliate. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1930s. Ring Size: 5
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
band ring has been crafted in 14 k yellow gold with a 14 k white gold setting. The ring has a flared
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1942 Retro 0.93 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with SI clarity. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Inscribed with date '1942'. Ring Size: 7 1/4 & sizable
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Engagement Ring, 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Estate 14 Karat, circa 1953
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
carry on the legacy! 14K White Gold Approximate 0.44 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond, VS-1 clarity, J
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary 14 karat white gold and diamond eternity anniversary band. This ring is set with
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Classic Pave Diamond 1.32 Carat GIA Certified Princess Cut Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Classic Pave Gold Diamond Ring 1.32 Carat center Princess cut diamond Certified by GIA as K
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cut: Old European Weight: 1.30 carats approximately Color: J-K Clarity: SI Metal: 14k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Belle Epoque Diamond Yellow gold Swirl Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 18k yellow and white gold Era: Belle Epoque Circa: 1890s Hallmarks: French eagle head Size: 8-1/4 and
Category

Antique 1890s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamonds Daisy Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
-Colour: H -Clarity: VS Period : Modern Ring size : 51 - 5 1/4- K 1/4 Metal : 18kt gold Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
/white Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 2.57 total carats DESIGN ERA: Retro RING SIZE: US 7 - IT 14 - FR 54 - UK
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.59ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Size 6.25 Vintage Woods
Located in McLeansville, NC
- SI1 - I1 Metal: 14 White & Yellow Gold Weight: 2 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 6 mm Rise Above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Equestrian style 14k Gold and Diamonds Horseshoes Cigar Band Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
in 14 K tricolor gold and contains an eighteen brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire gold tapered shank Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
/SI2) set on a 14 karat white gold reverse tapered shank exudes fun and self-assurance. The modern
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond and onyx ring has been crafted in 14 k yellow gold with a 14 k white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cluster Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
1.20ct approximately. It is an absolute stunning ring. Weight: 8.8gr Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Antique Victorian Griffin Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Dragon Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.53 inches) rising 3.5mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.87 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat White Gold Scrolled Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scrolling design Tested as platinum-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1915 Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/20 Carat Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and rose gold plated ring. The ring features a central round diamond miracle set in a 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/20 Carat Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and rose gold plated ring. The ring features a central round diamond miracle set in a 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Opal Rose Cut Diamond Cluster 10k Yellow Gold Pinky Halo
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Opal cabochon measures 5.5mm, accented with 14 estimated 0.02 carat old rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fleur De Lis 0.45ct Diamond Ring Engagement 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond engagement ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo White and Yellow Engagement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 K white and yellow gold ring. The Zambian emerald measures 7x5 mm for a weight 0.71 cts. and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Hummingbird Conversion Ring Diamond Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally a vintage stick pin the hummingbird ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro 1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one emerald cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Dog Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Hound Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the stick
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Ring Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Sz 8 Cushion Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K White Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This engagement ring is
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster and Halo Signet Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
. • Metal: 10K Yellow White Gold • Average Gram Weight: 9.09 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: K-L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage 70s Nugget Ring 24k Gold Diamond 14k Stacking Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage nugget & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy EGL 1.18 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
round brilliant cut diamonds SI-I color, approx. .6cts Size 6.75 and sizable 18k white gold Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Sz 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.50ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal cocktail ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold and Princess Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Princess Diamond Wedding Band Size 6.5- This exquisite ring
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

0.42 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve round diamonds (K/L/SI2), with a total weight of 0.42 carat, are affixed to a 14 karat white
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 101 14KT) diamond engagement ring set with one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Navette Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Halo Two Color Gold Engagement Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 K White and yellow gold 8 x 6 mm Sapphire 1.45 Cts. 041 cts. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

JAMES ARNOLD FREW 1960 Sculptural Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold With Pearls Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Drawing inspiration from natural elements, he created unique modernist pieces using 10-14 K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
brilliant color and clarity. There are 50 round diamonds, .82 cttw. Available in 14 k yellow or white
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Panther Ring Sapphire Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage sapphire panther ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. 22 blue sapphires total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique 1.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.88 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1920s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #22446
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 Bold yet elegant, this vintage inspired ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Diamond Engagement Ring 1.01ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: A diamond engagement Ring Diamond engagement ring. Made of 18 kt White Gold, in
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.6 Ct Diamonds Sapphires Gold Twin Ring 14K Boxed, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
visible from each side. Gold 14 K ring, inlaid with about 2.60 Carats of white Diamonds and Sapphires with
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Etched Stackable Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Metal Type: 18 K White Gold Size: 7 Weight: 2.05g Hallmark: 18K Engraving: Feb. 11-1928 Width
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Diamond Two Tone Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold with diamonds set in 14 karat white gold with purity mark. Circa 1940. The ring is a size 6 ½ and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Floral Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1926
Located in Addison, TX
. Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.6 grams Hallmark: 18KW Engraving
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One estate 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond engagement ring set with one antique pear shaped
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960 Rare Cubism Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
pattern of volumetric elements. It was crafted in solid 18 karats of yellow and white gold and the volumes
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Flip Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pearl, it is made in 18k Rose Gold. This Ring can be re-sized. Complete with Bulgari Box, Bag
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lite Yellow 1.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
totaling approximately 0.90 carat, approximately H-K color, SI-I clarity. METAL: 14-karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14 K White Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 14 k white gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7631 vintage editions and 15918 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14 k white gold rings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Le Vian, Roshe Jewels and Alberto each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 18462 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14 k white gold rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 14 k white gold rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 14 K White Gold Rings?

On average, 14 k white gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,098, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $671,960 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About 14 K White Gold Rings
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.