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Spaulding Vintage 14 Karat Aquamarine Ladies Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Vintage watch is made in 14K White Gold with serpentine straps and two huge Aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Art Deco Style Diamond "Hamilton" Watch with Diamonds on Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Art Deco Style diamond "Hamilton" watch with diamonds on link bracelet, containing 44 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet - 14K Yellow gold bangle with a row of brilliant pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated
By Bulova
Located in San Diego, CA
1930's Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14kt Rose Gold Rolled Gold Plated, serial number 5195968
Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Concord 14 Karat Gold MCS White Mother of Pearl Diamonds Quartz Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
movement which is cased in a white gold case. It has a round shape face, diamonds dial, and has hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Silver Dial 14 Karat White Gold Diamonds Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
hand diamonds style markers. It is completed with a white gold band that opens and closes with a
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Blancpain 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Ladies Dress
By Blancpain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 20mm round 14K white gold case, 0.60cttw diamond
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Riker Brothers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold This Riker Brothers
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Enameled 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Enameled 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Brooch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

1930s Hamilton 14 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Second
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1930's Hamilton 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Seconds, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin Pocket Watch, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, 1928, 17 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin Pocket Watch, 14k White Gold filled, 1928, 17 Jewel, 44 mm Case, Chronograph, Excellent
Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Cartier Tank Allongee Lanieres #2544 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Allongee Lanieres 18K White Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch Model: W15364W3 / 2544
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Swiss Quartz Men s Watch
Located in New York, NY
quartz movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, date, diamonds dial and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

14 Karat White Gold and 0.75 Carat Solitaire Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14k white gold engagement ring features a beautiful 0.75 princess-cut diamond as its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This ladies evening watch is set with diamonds around the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Allongee Lanieres 2544 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Box
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Allongee Lanieres 18K White Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch Model: W15364W3 / 2544
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Tissot Ladies circa 1980s Diamond and 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch Signed "Saphir"
By Tissot
Located in Kingston, NY
an approx .18 carat diamond weight. Another diamond sits timelessly at the 12 o’clock mark. The watch
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Movado 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Engraved Vera Petree
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold case with diamond bezel, plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: white dial with Arabic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Case with 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 28.38mm by 23.88mm rectangle 10k yellow gold-filled
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch WE1002S3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Color 18K White Gold Band Material Band Type Lug Width 14-14mm Clasp Type Double fold over clasp Clasp
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1960
By Hamilton
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat white gold women's Hamilton mechanical watch, set with thirty-six (36) single-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Period, Rose Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible Retro period ladies manual wind cocktail watch crafted from 14 karat rose gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Art Deco Lapel Watch Pendant Pin Diamond Platinum Gold Enamel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, enamel and set with rose cut diamonds. The pin part is made of 14 karat white gold. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Enamel

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond 0.58 Carat Quartz Ladies Watch 10/5440
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Indices: Dots Bezel Type: Diamond Band Color: 18K Yellow Gold Band Material: Yellow Gold Band Type
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation 18 Karat Gold Black Dial Ladies Watch 123.55.31.20.51.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950's 2.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold ladies cocktail watch; part of
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Watch
Located in Bethesda, MD
-karat white gold and diamond accents.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Hidden Watch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Featuring A Hamilton 17 Jewel Manual
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum Quartz Watch Witch Diamond Bezel
Located in Towson, MD
Quartz watch with platinum case, and a 14 karat white gold clasp on a 8.5’’ black cord band. Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Watch Co. in solid yellow gold of 14 karats end embellished with engine turned guilloche, toped with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

2.16Ct Diamond, Platinum 14k White Gold Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.16 carat diamond, platinum and 14 karat white gold ladies watch made by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats end
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

1996 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16233 Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 99.40 grams 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metals were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Diamond Datejust Pearlmaster Super Masterpiece Big Karat Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
round brilliant cut diamonds, a gold "Super Masterpiece Big Karat" bracelet set with approximately 174
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Dress Watch, Geneve Quartz 1.50 Carat Diamond Dial and Gold Textured Band
By Universal Genève
Located in Austin, TX
strap is a custom textured watch strap made with 14 karat yellow gold. The strap has a hidden clasp and
Category

1990s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Vintage 5.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Rose and White Gold Ladies Watch
By Eterna
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 5.72 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow, rose and white gold ladies
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
movement and made with nearly 2 ounces of 14 karat yellow gold. Individual tapered links and a hidden fold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 14 karats and fully decorated with engine turned swirl Guilloché patterns topped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Enamel Gold Pocket Lapel Watch, 1890s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
created in Switzerland in the 1890s. Made of 14 karat (stamped) yellow gold and beautiful enamel and
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Vintage Omega Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Quartz Watch on Woven Mesh Bracelet. The Bezel Contains 26 Round
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Yellow Gold Diamonds Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's wristwatch in 14 karats yellow and white gold, shell hallmark. The bracelet of the watch is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Midcentury Movado Diamond 14k White Gold Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Movado Diamond 14k White Gold Wristwatch. Featuring 10 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Longines Mystery Diamond Gold Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Hicksville, NY
Sophistication Face of Watch crafted in 14 Karat White Gold Features 13 Diamonds - eight of which are
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Longines
Located in Hicksville, NY
Beautiful 1960s Longines Designer Quartz Wristwatch Crated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charcoal Grey
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1950s Universal Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Hicksville, NY
brilliant cut Wristwatch has an emerald shape with a bezel frame of 14 Karat white gold Crystal remains in
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Rolex for Tiffany Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet
By Rolex for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Metal: 14 karat gold / Manufacturer: Rolex / Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / Circa 1930-1950 / Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Datejust Pearlmaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
round brilliant cut diamonds, a gold "Super Masterpiece Big Karat" bracelet set with approximately 174
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Diamond 14k Gold Lady s Wristwatch Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Jaeger LeCoultre diamond 14k gold lady's watch is a fine timepiece made by one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ebel White Gold Diamond Wristwatch Retailed by H. Pommier, 1950s
By Ebel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Lady's watch created by Ebel for H. Pommier. in the 1950s. Made of 14 karat (tested) white
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Mimo Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold; part of our diverse vintage watch and diamond jewellery collections This stunning
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

CHARLES AERNI 1938 Art Deco Lady Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid rose gold of 14 karats with very nice double tubogas-chains bracelet. It is embellished with
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
made with impeccable care to the details. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and accented with
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Buckle Watch Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
0.75 carat total weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hidden Watch. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Watch Conversion Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco 1950s watch - recently converted to bracelet Composition: 14K White Gold Hallmark
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with Rose Gold Diamond and Watch Style Band Ring
By D Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A bold Watch Band Style Ring with Diamonds and the Roman Numerals: XII, III, VI, IX with the center
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 248 vintage or 174 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 14 karat gold diamond watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, LB Exclusive and Incogem each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14 karat gold diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch?

On average, a 14 karat gold diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $25,597 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.