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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

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

14K Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Sparkling 14K yellow gold ring features an elegant curve atop. This luxurious design is
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Early 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Timeless Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold – Brilliant Cut, 0.5 ct – Ring Size 56 A stylish classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Ring Gold Ring Women Pinky Ring Men Women Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Weighs 6.7g. .80tcw, Clarity- SI2-I1 Color - H-I. Size 6. The
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Diamond color grade: K. Diamond clarity: I. Ring size: 7
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Opal Ring 14k Gold Wedding Proposal Ring Gift Fine Jewelry Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Used Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
$2,148 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Elegant and timeless, this vintage floral ring is
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.41tcw 14K Emerald Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A mens' emerald and diamond channel set band. This band features natural baguette-cut emeralds and
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2010s American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

1.84tcw 14K Emerald Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A mens' emerald and diamond channel set band. This band features natural baguette-cut emeralds and
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2010s American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant 14K White Gold Ring with 2.1 ct Diamonds – Ring Size 60 – Classic & Refined This high
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant 14K White Gold Diamond Ring features 1.20 carats total weight of channel-set princess
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold and Diamond Ring Stackable Ring Unique Diamond Wedding Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a 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

14k Solid Gold Floral Minimalist Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 14K Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring. It depicts a white gold rectangle made of filigree and
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

VIctorian 14k Sapphire Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

1990s 14k White Gold Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
diamonds. 1990s 14k White Gold Tourmaline & Diamond Ring  14k white gold Gram weight: 3.9 grams 2.00
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1990s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 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

0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate Ring. The ring is 14K white gold. The center stone is a 0.50ct F/G VS The stone is a
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20th Century American Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Modern Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Diamond 7-RD-0,8 ct Diamond 72-RD-0,28 ct SIze US 7 Weigth 4,69 grams With a
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Diamond Heart Ring With Solitaire Diamond Pave Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in
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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 Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring For Women Gift Front Band: 3.3 mm
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Modern Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Diamond 24-RD-0,25 ct Diamond 25-RD-0,2 ct SIze US 6.5 With a heritage of ancient
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Classic Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Matching Earrings Avaliable Diamond 34-RD-0,21 ct Diamond 11-RD-0,51 ct SIze US
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Matching Earrings Avaliable Diamond 34-RD-0,21 ct Diamond 11-RD-0,51 ct SIze US
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Diamond 24-RD-0,25 ct Diamond 25-RD-0,2 ct SIze US 6.5 With a heritage of ancient
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
radiant sparkle. Crafted from 14k yellow gold and weighing 3.26g, this ring is designed in a size 5.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring Women Couple Promise Ring Jewelry. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural 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

14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold. Sapphire is said to
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1980s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Ring Parallel Bar Ring Diamond Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Bar Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose
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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

Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring Mounted with a sizeable 30 (+/- approx.) Carat Lapis
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. The center diamond is a .30 carat round brilliant cut, h color
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro diamond 14k yellow gold tank ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940s ring features 13 old European cut diamonds totaling 0.85 carats, set in sculpted
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Engagement diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.4 grams. The center diamond is
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring For Women Wedding Day Gift For Her Light weight can be worn
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Snake Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold Snake ring with sapphires and diamonds. September birthstone ring. Snake ring. Animal
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Striking Black White Diamond Skull Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This bold ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a striking skull and crossbones design
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. There is 1.00tdw in Round Brilliant Cuts. Clarity ranging
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring Gift Idea For Women Light weight can be worn
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Ring Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold. The center diamond is a round brilliant cut, .40 carats, i to
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.60ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This dazzling 14-karat yellow gold solitaire with accents style ring weighs 5.80 grams. It contains
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond Religious Ring Allah Diamond Ring Islam Allah Ring Ring for Her
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted Allah diamond ring is a perfect everyday wear ring to bring inner peace and
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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 Pave Diamond Nugget Ring for Men
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with refined elegance. The ring is adorned with 14 round diamonds, meticulously pavé-set to create a
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1970s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds And Pearl Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds and Pearl Ring. It depicts a Violet flower shaped ring with
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Diamond Flower Promise Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Flower Promise Ring - 14k White Gold. The center flower is comprised of 7 round diamonds G
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 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 Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold ring with diamonds. Marked 14k and weighs 4.4 grams. The center diamond is a
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 2.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold diamond cluster ring. There is 2.30tdw, the center stone is .30ct, and the rest
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Oval Carnelian Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage 14K gold statement ring showcasing a richly colored oval carnelian cabochon
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro diamond 14K white gold tank ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro tank ring embodies the bold geometry and confident presence of the 1940s, showcasing a
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr 14k yellow gold diamond ring. The center stone is a
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K .57ct Rose Cut Champagne Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring a bezel set rose cut pear shape diamond. The diamond has light
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Mens Diamond Signet Ring. 14k Diagonal Diamond bar channel ring. Flat Top
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Minimalist About this item Very unique Mens ring/band. Diamond Diagonal Bar set into a flat
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

14K White Gold Diamond Aquamarine Ring 3.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold with princess cut diamond and aquamarine. Marked 14k and weighs 3.9 grams. The
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Aquamarine, 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.