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Diamond and Watch Band Style Ring, 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold
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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Gold Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet with Watch Charm by Verdura
By Verdura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet with Watch Charm by Verdura, composed of 14k yellow gold. With a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 4 marquise, 1 princess, 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Trumpet Flower Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890. Measures: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 inches. Total weight: 6.0 grams. Beautifully
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch Hand Winding Automatic 3.5 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch Hand Winding Automatic approximately 3.5 cts
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Circle Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Single Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 55 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: 6 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14-Karat White Gold Platinum and Diamonds Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Tarzana, CA
14-karat white gold platinum and diamonds Swiss Hamilton vintage ladies wrist watch working
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss More Clocks

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet This spectacular bracelet features 58 single cut
Category

20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Company Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 2 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 disc shaped opal = 0.33ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Paul DitiSheim Natural Ruby Diamonds Bangle Watch Bracelet 14 Karat
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in New York, NY
Estate Limited Paul Ditisheim Swiss Bangle Watch Hugh Grade Automatic Movement - Working Order
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Necklace with a 14 KT Solid Gold Diamond X Clasp This item has been Certified, Inspected and Appraised by
Category

2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Sea Serpent Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white Completed by pin stem and locking closure with watch hook Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond “I LOVE YOU” Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 55 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 24 emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Company Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Hand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Ruby: 1 round cut ruby located in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Navette Ring. The Oval sapphire is approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate White Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate diamond and gold bracelet showcasing 1.60 carats of white H/I diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Designer Effy s Expresso Diamond and Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Expresso Diamond & Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Post Earrings
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Necklace/ Pendant 14 Karat White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Necklace/ Pendant 14 Karat White Gold With Chain 18" Long Approximately 1 ct of
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautifully detailed 14k yellow gold owl brooch is adorned with approximately 0.50 carats of emeralds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

3.5Ct Pave Diamond Necklace 28.4 GM, 14 Karat Gold Necklace , UNISEX
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Ct Pave Diamond Necklace 28.4 GM, 14 Karat Gold Necklace , UNISEX Introducing a luxurious 3.5
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round Baguette Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
suspended from a 14 karat white gold cable chain measuring 16 inches long (1.3mm thickness) with lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whiplash Floral Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 x 1 inch Total weight: 5.3 grams Blooming
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Krementz Winged Dragon Pearl Watch Holder Pin
By Krementz Co
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a magnificent Victorian watch holder pin by Krementz featuring a fantastic dragon design
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Diamond Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Dragon Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mark for Riker Brothers Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1904 Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 inches
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

Tsavorite and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite And Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inch 80 round diamonds
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Sapphire and Diamonds Flower Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hooked watch pin Numbered with maker's mark Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Measures: 7/8 x 15
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14...

1 Carat Each Solitaire Diamond Total Diamond 2.04 Carat Earring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud Earrings Over 1 carat VS clarity and G Color diamonds set in solid 14 karat White gold
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1 Carat Each Solitaire Diamond Total Diamond 2.04 Carat Earring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud Earrings Over 1 carat VS clarity and G Color diamonds set in solid 14 karat White gold
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Each Solitaire Diamond Total Diamond 2.02 Carat Earring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
in solid 14 karat White gold with post backs Total Diamond Weight exact 2.02 Carats 14 K Gold
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.01 Carat Total Diamond Adjustable Bracelet in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond bracelet was built by popular request. 45 round brilliant cut diamonds skillfully, 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With watch pin Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches Total weight: 5.2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Natural Marquise Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7 Approximately 1.5 ct of
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold, 11 Grams, Estate, Affordable
Located in New York, NY
A statement of simple, classic elegance, this 14 karat White Gold Bracelet with Diamond from
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain App0roximately
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s Diamond Flower Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain 20" L There are
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Effy s 1.64 Carat Blue White Diamond Dangling Earrings 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
the top . This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat gold . Weight of 14 K
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold, Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. round brilliant-cut diamonds Set in 14 kt White gold. Post, diamond floral cluster stud earrings. It's
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Designer Effy s Black and White Diamond Celtic Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Black and White Diamond Celtic Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold This spectacular
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 7 5 pieces , approximately 0.5 Carat of
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Designer Effy s Natural Black and White Diamond Dangling Earrings 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat White gold . Weight of 14 K gold 4.3 grams Fine
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Goddess Athena Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by pin stem with closure and watch hook Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 1/8
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Designer Effy s 1.60 Carat Expresso Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Expresso Diamond & White Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14 Karat white Gold Post
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Riker Brothers Victorian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent medium blue in color with a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy s Blue and White Diamond Celtic Pendant /Necklace 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's Blue and White Diamond Celtic Pendant /Necklace 14 K Rose Gold This spectacular
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Designer Effy s 0.73 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy'S 0.73 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Total Approximately
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.