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10 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 15.8 grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Two-Tone 5 Carat Diamond Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A statement of true, classic elegance, this 14 karat two tone Gold Bracelet with Pave Diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Natural Emerald & 1 ct Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring, Estate Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 14 Karat White Gold: 2.1 Grams Stamped for 14 K Gold Ring Size 6.5 ( can be altered for free
Category

Early 2000s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

16 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Brazil Natural
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 ct Natural Brazilian Emerald 4.5 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 8 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold This
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

1.0 Carat Pear Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 4.5 Grams
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are 66 and diamond weighs is over 1.8 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 17.5 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Channel Set Citrine Diamond Contemporary Ear Studs
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold taper baguette channel set citrine diamond contemporary ear studs. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

12 Carat Emerald 2.2 Carat Diamond Flower Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat Emerald 2.2 Carat Diamond Flower Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold This
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The D-shaped 14 Karat Gold Custom Cut Gradient Color Taper Baguette Citrines with Diamonds Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

65 Carat Amethyst 8.5 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 65 Carat Amethyst & 8.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

80 Carat Amethyst 3.5 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 Carat Amethyst & 3.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

19 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Earring, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
color and quality. perfect pair made in 14 Karat Yellow gold Gold 17 Grams Diamonds: approximate .40 ct
Category

Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams of 14 karat Yellow gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Zambia
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Tear Drop Rubelite and Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Tear Drop Rubelite & Diamonds Necklace 14 K White Gold Necklace 14 K White Gold This
Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
13.2 grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin Zambia
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 7
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

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

38 Carat Natural Amethyst 9 Ct Diamond Cocktail Earring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 38 Carat Natural Amethyst & 9 CT Diamond Cocktail Earring , 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Channel Set Amethyst Diamond Contemporary Ear Studs
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold taper baguette channel set amethyst diamond contemporary ear-clips. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

23 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald 1.6 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold A
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Ct Natural Brazil Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 "
Located in New York, NY
. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 12.3 grams of 14 karat yellow gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Treated Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Treated Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 8.9
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

75 Carat Lapis 9.5 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 75 Carat Lapis & 9.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain This
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant, Like New Condition, Vibrant, 8.9 grams
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 14kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant, Like New Condition, Vibrant Purple Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold This luxurious pair
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This luxurious pair of
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 9 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3.5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 8 Pear shape
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 11.5 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.8 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 9 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald Ring . 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval Shape
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 16 Carat Oval cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inches
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and shiny
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carat VS/E Quality Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Carats Diamonds Necklace / Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Amazing diamond shape Necklace with
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

7 Carat Natural Brazil Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with 10.2 grams of 14 karat yellow gold . Have a safety clasp . Standard 7 Inch long. Emerald Origin
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

84 Round Diamond 3-4 Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold 7 " Long
Located in New York, NY
84 Round Diamond 3-4 Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold 7 " Long Meet the nice and simple
Category

2010s Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

36 Ct Oval Ethiopian Opal 2.5 Ct Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 36 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 ad 1/2 All 8
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 11 All 8 diamonds are
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

45 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 45 Carat Natural Aquamarine & 2.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat white gold
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Bracelet Tennis Bracelet w 103 Round Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
color at F-G. We also offer this bracelet in 14 karat white gold at the same price! Wear one or mix the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Curb Link 3 Row Bracelet
Located in Newton, MA
Wrap your wrist in our versatile Italian made 14 karat yellow gold bracelet offered by Alex & Co
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold Size 7 Very clean and shiny
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.5 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold 1970s
Located in New York, NY
12.5 Carat Amethyst and 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail /Engagement Ring in 14 karat White gold,Estate from
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

68 Carat Amethyst 2.2 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 68 Carat Amethyst & 2.2 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

80 Carat Amethyst 3.5 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 Carat Amethyst & 3.5 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.