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Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Guard 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Guard Gift Light weight can be worn
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Engagement Ring 1.20ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A timeless diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this
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1920s Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morganite Ring With Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat 30 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Ring 1.06ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 3 oval diamond ring in 14k yellow. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.8 grams. The center diamond is
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 2.58tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold ring showcases 2.58tcw of diamonds arranged in an elegant floral leaf
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Trio Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 14k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Blue Topaz Diamond 14K Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted in 14K gold, 3.96 carats blue topaz and .38 carat diamonds. Also available
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.4 grams. The center
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Clover Ring Dainty Minimalist Diamond Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time and embrace the timeless elegance of our 1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring. This
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Ladies Diamond Ring 0.82ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Ladies' Diamond Ring Tests 14k and weighs 6.6 grams. The center diamond is a round
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Panther Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in 14K White Gold. The ring features 1.02ctw of brilliant round
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men s Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 11.7 grams. The diamond is a round
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Row Estate 14K Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Only One available Description: This elegant estate ring features a classic 14K gold band
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Cross Ring Two Tone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rare piece, the 0.19 ctw open cross diamond ring is hard to find. This is the ideal birthday
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K White Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in București, București
Refined Sparkle, Timeless Grace Crafted in polished 14K white gold, this delicate ring is a
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2010s Romanian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold This 14k white gold ring features a refined cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.40 Carats Round - Brillant Diamonds 14K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pave 4.40 Cts Round Baguette Natural Diamonds Unisex Heart Ring In Fine 14K Gold. Perfect Gift For
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking ring featuring a central round brilliant diamond, flanked by marquise and round cut
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k/Platinum Aqua Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous aqua and diamond halo ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cocktail Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cocktail Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.74tcw Diamond Enhanced Blue Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a total of 1.74 carats of diamonds paired with 0.22
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow-White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow-White Gold Diamond
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Rhodolite Diamond Band Ring 4.15 CTTW 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold band ring featuring three cushion cut faceted Rhodolites weighing 3.94 carats
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Black Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 1.88ct Color: black Accent Diamonds: 64
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond engagement ring set! These gorgeous bands are crafted in 14k white gold. One
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morganite Ring With Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat 30 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco diamond 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco ring in 14k white gold glitters with 1.25 carats of antique and brilliant cut
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1930s Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Biwa Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Biwa Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.33ctw Diamond Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5, Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 17 stones - round brilliant and single cut - 1.6 - 2.25 mm - approximately .33
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Band
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, .47tcw Round Brilliant - Size 5.75 The center stone is .45ct, Round
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Gold Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Band Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Antique Diamond Ring 1.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.7 grams. The center diamond is an
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Flower Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold diamond ring that features approximately a 0.90ct Marquise center diamond
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 1970s features a striking duo of trilliant cut diamonds totaling
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1970s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage diamond 14k white gold bow ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring sparkles with nine round brilliant cut diamonds, offering timeless
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1980s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams. The diamonds are
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K GIA 0.5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: GIA Certified Natural Diamond Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Size
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2010s North American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold Women Wedding Ring Dainty Ring. Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embody elegance and sophistication with our 14k Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Sapphire Ring, Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring, Ring Set of Two
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Total Diamond Weight: 0.14 carat Ring Guard Band Width: 1.5mm
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Shine bright with this exquisite 0.70ctw diamond cluster ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Ladies Diamond Swan Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a graceful swan motif
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Early 2000s American Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby

14k Gold Diamond Baguette Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A 0.21 ctw solitaire baguette diamond with G color and VS clarity is set in the middle of a narrow
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Gold Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring Diamond Cuff Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Vintage 14K Gold Quilted Ethyl Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage gold quilted ring band made by a boutique brand Ethyl. Circa 1960's Details: Two
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Mid-20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

14K White Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in București, București
Delicate Brilliance in White Gold Understated and timeless, this 14K white gold ring captures the
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2010s Romanian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage ruby diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vibrant vintage 14k yellow gold ring adorned with 0.70 carats of vivid rubies and 0.50 carats of
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20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Baguette Wedding Ring Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds handset
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage ring features a fluted dome design crafted in 14k yellow gold and accented
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1970s Russian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Ring This exquisite ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Ring Pear Cut Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade Diamond Fashion Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Filigree Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted diamond Band ring is set with 45 diamonds which totals to 0.45 carat weight. Our one
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2010s American Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Three Row Claw Ring 0.45 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1-2 3.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14 karat white gold ring features 24 round brilliants with a total weight of 0.45
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Diamond Ring Used For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k diamond ring used you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 14k diamond ring used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k diamond ring used from Le Vian, Roshe Jewels and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a 14k diamond ring used for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10969 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Diamond Ring Used?

Prices for a 14k diamond ring used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,470,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,006.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About 14k Diamond Ring Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Cartier is known for only using 18k gold in their products, as well as platinum. Their attention to quality in materials and workmanship have contributed to their reputation for luxury. Shop an array of authentic gold and platinum Cartier pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier does indeed use real diamonds for its rings. Cartier chooses only gems with little or no fluorescence, and sources most of its diamonds from RJC-certified companies. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.