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1.8 Carat Oval Tsavorite and 1.5 Carat Diamond in 14 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
1.8 Carat Oval Tsavorite & 1.5 Carat Diamond in 14 KARAT WHITE Gold Ring Estate Approximately 1.8
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold

Oval 1.5 Carat Treated Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
6X8 Oval Cut Approximately 1.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6.0 Diamond
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring, Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Bezel set
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Ct Round Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Ct Natural Emerald, Marquise Stone and 2 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring a collection of natural Brazilian
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

42 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Line Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold 10 Carat
Located in New York, NY
42 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Line Tennis Bracelet 14 K Yellow Gold 10 Ct Meet the ultimate
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
. Gold: 14 carat white gold Weight: 12 gm Diamonds: approximate 1.85 Carat Emerald: 4.0 Carat Origin
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Retro Gold and Diamond Tassel Bracelet Watch (Not Functioning)
Located in Princeton, NJ
An attractive and special retro 14 karat yellow gold tassel bracelet with a mechanical watch
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

7 Carat Natural Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Natural Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3 Carat Cushion Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond approximately 1 ct Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 4.3 gram Ring Size 5.75
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval 12 Carat Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Brilliant cut approximately 1 ct , Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat Yellow Gold: 8.1 gram
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval 7.5 Carat Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12x10 Oval Cut Approximately 7.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 8 Diamond
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Oval Shape Garnet and 0.6 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 6 Carat Oval Shape Garnet & 0.6 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Oval Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue color
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, 14k Gold

7 Ct Oval Shape Emerald 1.5 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
french Clip Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these earrings are made of 14 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Ct Natural Emerald, Five Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Five Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Oval
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 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 Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Unisex Cocktail Ring 34 Grams 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Cocktail 34 Grams 14 K White Gold Ring Estate Unisex This is a Pear
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

7 Carat Oval Peridot and 1.2 Carat Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring Gold: 14 carat White gold Weight: 9 gram Ring size 7 Diamonds: approximate 1.2 Carat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yello Gold
Located in New York, NY
are made of 14 karat Yellow gold, weighing 6.3 grams. The fine oval cut emeralds, weighing
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.3 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald and 1.2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.3 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald & 1.2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Emeralds are very
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4 Ct Oval Shape Emerald 1.5 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, these earrings are made of 14 karat yellow gold and weigh 4.7 grams. Their design is simple yet
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.2 Ct Diamond Drop Cocktail Key Shape Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold 8 Grams
Located in New York, NY
3.2 Ct Diamond Drop Cocktail Key Shape Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold 8 Grams A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 K White Gold Emeralds are very precious
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald 1 Ct Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 4 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate Gold: 14 Karat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.25 Carat Heart Shape Tanzanite and 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.25 Carat Heart Shape Tanzanite and Approximately 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Natural Coral and 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds 14 Karat white gold 8 grams Intricate work on the sides of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow Pink Gold , Size 7
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7 Wide Band Tri
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

6-7 Pointer Each, 5 Carat Single Line Eternity 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Single line 6-7 pointer each , 5 Ct Contemporary 14 Karat Rose Gold & Diamond Eternity Bangle
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Carat Oval Shape Blue Topaz and Diamond Omega Back Clip Earring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Omega Back Clip Earring 14 Karat White Gold Two Blue Topaz
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Single Cut Cluster Diamond Ring 2/3 ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The center diamond is a full cut and about 0.35 Carat. Please watch the video. The images are doing
Category

20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring showcases a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.5 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring showcases a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meticulously cut to perfection
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Pear Treated Ruby 0.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent Treated Ruby meticulously cut to perfection
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the watch face, or Peek-a-Boo feature. The band is also composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold

6 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 1 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
carats of shimmering white diamonds, this brilliant Oval-cut gem exhibits the rich violetish-blue color
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

3 Ct Natural Zambian Emeralds and 1.2 Ct Diamond Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut round diamonds which has amazing sparkle Total diamond weight approximately 1.2 ct Ring size
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.68 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat Yellow gold , Weight: 6.9 gram with stone
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geneve 3.60 Carat Circular Brilliant Diamond 14K White Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet Watches Style: Bracelet Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3.6 Carat Diamond Number of Stones
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Retro tank watch ring in 18k gold and diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
French Retro tank watch ring in 18 karat gold and diamond with an octagonal shape, centered on a
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Genuine Natural Garnet Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Ct The bracelet is expertly crafted with 12 grams of 14 karat gold . Have a safety clasp. Standard
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12X10 Pear Cut approximately 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 Its a
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Huge Cocktail ring Approximately 14 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Stripes Black Onyx Men s Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 11, UNISEX
Located in New York, NY
Two Stripes Black Onyx Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 11 UNISEX RING 14 K gold 7 Grams
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.80 Carat, 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat WhiteGold
Located in New York, NY
2.8 ct. total weight. Round brilliant-cut diamonds. Set in 14kt White gold. Post and Screw back
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Pendant + Chain
Located in New York, NY
baguettes shape diamonds 14 Karat White gold Pendant and Chain Weight: 8.7 gram Length 18 " It’s very hard
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

2 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Metro Women 14 Kt White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
White gold and diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats. 14 karat Yellow gold with 15.6 grams Size
Category

2010s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Mystery Watch Diamond Bracelet w Accent Tassel Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
design of this mid-century diamond accented woven 14 karat yellow gold bracelet with unique mystery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Emerald Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 6.5 Inch
Located in New York, NY
simple and elegant bracelet The bracelet is expertly crafted with 9.2 grams of 14 karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Solitaire Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Solitaire Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Kt Yellow Gold Size 6 Brilliant cut
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.55 Ct Diamond Solitaire Diamond 0.90 Ct Pendant in 14 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Solitaire 0.90 brilliant round diamond Pendant crafted in 14 Karat white gold and densely set
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Cross Pendant with White Gold Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 K gold 5.0 Grams with 14 K gold Chain The pendant comes with a 14 K
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

10 Carat Round Black Onyx Unisex Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Ring featuring a stunning 10 carat round
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Karat white Gold 14 karat
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

8Ct Natural Oval Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 7 Inch Long This exceptionally
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tripod Pearl Earring with Matching Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Set
Located in New York, NY
Tripod Pearl Earring with Matching Pendant & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Set This spectacular
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.