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125 Carat Citrine Diamond Pendent or Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 125 + Carat Citrine and approximately 1.0 Ct Diamond Pendent/Necklace 14 Karat
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold art deco style channel set ruby baguette diamond stud earrings Art Deco, color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Band
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band 14 Karat White Gold 3 Row Band Size 6 Very clean
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 10 to 10.6 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Ct Natural Brazil Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 "
Located in New York, NY
. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat yellow gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

13 Carat Natural Tanzanite 2.5 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.5 ct The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16 grams of 14 karat White gold . Have a safety clasp
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 30 and diamond weighs is 0.60 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are 30 and diamond weighs is 0.60 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 13 grams of 14 karat
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

17 Carat Green Tourmaline and 4 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
17.16 Carat Green Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold, Estate This
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

240 Carat Citrine Diamond Pendent or Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
necklace . It features a large fine 240 ct odd shape Citrine set in 14 karat Yellow Gold. Comes with
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

45 Carat Ruby Drop and Diamond Hanging/Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
45 Carats of two Ruby drops and Diamond Hanging Earrings 14 K Yellow Gold This exquisite pair
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 18 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 & 1/2
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carat Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Two emerald weighing approximately 8 carats Total. I have taken video with
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 7.8 Grams Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 12
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carats. Standard 7 inch long. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 22.2 grams of 14 karat white
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

19 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carats. Standard 7 inch long. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16.2 grams of 14 karat White gold
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.8 Carat Round Baguettes Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
ring. 14 Karat White Gold 6.8 gm Size 6 Very clean and shiny diamonds. Total Diamond weight
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
pair made in 14 Karat White gold Emerald origin is Zambia Brilliant cut diamonds are surrounding the
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.6 Carat Diamond VS Quality STUD Earrings Women , 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9.8 Gm
Located in New York, NY
2.6 Carat Diamond VS Quality Rectangular STUD Earrings Women , 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9.8 Gm
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4 Carat Oval Citrine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4 Carat Oval Citrine And Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Estate Leisure cut
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.25 Carat Large Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
the brilliant round style, ensuring maximum sparkle and shine. Crafted from 14 karat gold, this
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
exceptional quality, with G-H color and VS2 clarity for the emeralds. Crafted in 14 karat Yellow gold, this
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

2.80 Carat, 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.80 ct. t.w. round brilliant-cut diamonds. Set in 14kt Yellow gold. Post, Screw back diamond floral
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.25ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent natural Zambian emerald
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Natural Marquise Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
bracelet is expertly crafted with 15 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard 7.0 inch long
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate two
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

38 Carat Diamond Necklace and Bracelet 180 Grams 14 Karat Gold Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
of Diamonds all mounted in 14 karat yellow gold. Weight of the necklace and Bracelet is is 180 grams
Category

Early 2000s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

150 Carat Emerald Beads and Diamond Hanging/ Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
150 Carats Emerald Beads & Diamond Hanging Earrings 14 K Gold This exquisite pair of earrings
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3 Carat Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
ct. t.w. round brilliant-cut natural rubies . Set in 14kt Yellow gold. Post, Push back diamond floral
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
the emeralds. Crafted in 14 karat Yellow gold, this necklace weighs 30 grams. The emeralds boast a
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1 Ct Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.0 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.0 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Natural Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80 Carat TDW Solitaire Round Center Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
Gold Ring + Band Prong set 14 K gold Stamped Diamond VS2 quality and G color. Very Clean diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

17 Carat Rubelite and 4 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Gold and weighs 14 grams, ensuring that it is both durable and lightweight. It comes with a
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold

1.7 Carat, 7 Diamonds Traditional Men s Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
1.7 Carat 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate This is a Nice
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

38 Round Diamond S Design Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.7 Carat, 7"
Located in New York, NY
38 Round Diamond 15-18 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 14 K Yellow Gold 5.7 Ct Line Bracelet Meet
Category

2010s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

28 Carat Oval Shape Natural Emerald 5 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
28 Carat Oval Shape Natural Emerald & 5 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Gold This spectacular
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

7.68 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.68 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

7.92 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.92 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings In 14 Karat Rose Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.80 Carat 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold A sweet, shimmery
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Pear Cut Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
, and orange. Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold weighing 11 grams, this piece is adorned with
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.02 Carat EGL, USA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Watch your love’s eyes sparkle when you propose with her dream ring! Beautifully crafted in 14k
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.5 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
set inside out , weighing approximately 10.5 carat total set in 14 karat white gold. Each Diamond is
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

24 Carat Emerald 1.8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.7 GM
Located in New York, NY
14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard 7 inch long. Authenticity and money back is guaranteed
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

24 Carat Emerald 1.6 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 23 GM
Located in New York, NY
48 and diamond weighs is approximately 1.8 ct. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 23 grams of 14
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

22 Ct Carved Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Known weight of 21.90 Ct Carved Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Post
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds. Oval Natural Ruby stud Post Earrings 14 Karat
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds. Oval Natural Ruby stud Post Earrings 14 Karat
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.8 GM
Located in New York, NY
. The bracelet is expertly crafted with 16.8 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard 7
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.5 Carat Very Large Diamond Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.5 Carat Very Large Diamond Hoop Gala Cocktail Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Emerald 1.5 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold S-Shape
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 6 Carat Emerald And 1.5 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Total
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

6 Carat Oval Shape Emerald and Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, these earrings are made of 14 karat yellow gold, weighing 3.8 grams. The fine oval cut emeralds
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

400 Carat Seed Pearl Necklace with Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Cap Clasp
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Total weight of diamonds: approximately 2.2 ct 14 K gold 6 gram Total length: 19-20 inch This
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Ruby 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
combination of a 3.5 carat oval ruby and 1.2 carat brilliant cut diamonds. Expertly crafted with 14 karat
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.