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Diamond gold cluster ring in 14k Whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
14K White Gold Cluster Ring with Total 1.7ct A refined cluster ring crafted from 14K white gold
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20th Century German Aesthetic Movement 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond and Pearl Trefoil Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond and pearl double trefoil ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k
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1880s American Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Angular Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring stands out with its bold angular design. At the center is a round
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate 14k Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking emerald and diamond! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold, this ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.81tcw Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold floral ring is a graceful and timeless design set with 0.81 total
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Leaf Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral design ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Metal
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate 14k White Gold 0.94ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating ring featuring a round brilliant cut diamond set in a sleek band adorned with smaller
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K gold. It features a vivid blue oval aquamarine, weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Petite Victorian Gold Turquoise and Mine Cut diamonds. Ring can be sized by us or your
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage opal diamond 14k gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant and mesmerizing, this vintage cocktail ring from the 1990s showcases a captivating 6.35
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1990s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Opal, Ruby and Diamonds, Turtle Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal, ruby and diamonds. October birthstone ring. 14k solid
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Modernist 14K Gold Black Pearl Diamond Sculpture Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist 14K yellow gold ring, designed with architectural precision and fluid
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 1.15ct Diamond Ribbon Wave Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage ribbon-wave ring is finely crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing 4.7
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Bar Ring Two Bar Diamond Ring Double Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Two Bar Diamond Ring Double Bar Ring T Bar Diamond Ring 14k Gold Bar Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr 14k white gold vintage diamond ring, .25tdw round brilliant
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Late 20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Love Knot Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Scattered Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant and contemporary, this 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring features a stunning round
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Early 2000s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.25ctw Diamond Wedding Ring Jacket, 14k White Gold, Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
This gorgeous 0.25ctw diamond wedding ring jacket is the perfect way to make your special day even
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Diamond and Ruby Frog Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This whimsical ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a charming frog motif
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Early 2000s American Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.96 Carat Diamond Modern Dome Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Dome Shaped Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.66 Carats in White Diamonds G SI
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

14K White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.05ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring with open-work design. There is a mix of Pears, RBC
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Diamond Cocktail Floral Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design and dazzling sparkle. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the ring features a dramatic dome shape lavishly
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1970s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Emerald Ring with Double Diamond Halo
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring featuring a fine bright grass green Emerald surrounded by a halo of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k White Gold Citrine Diamond Butterfly Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k white gold citrine and diamond butterfly ring is a substantial dome-style cocktail ring
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1980s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Chain Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring SI Quality G-H Diamond Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Chain Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring SI Quality G-H Diamond Ring Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.50 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Free-form Diamond Cocktail ring. There is .50tdw in RBC Diamonds. The center stone is .20ct SI1
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut/ single cut 1.8 - 4.4 mm approximately 1.08 total carats FG
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.98tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a dazzling 0.98 total carats of
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set 1.54ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' diamond ring wedding set in a 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 7 grams. The
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carats Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Engagement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow & White Gold The center stone is 0.50 Carat F/G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Peridot Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Toi et Moi Peridot Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.20 Ctw V Shaped Diamond Ring 14K Gold Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your ring collection with our V Shaped Natural Diamond Ring Enhancer, a stunning 14K gold nesting
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features channel-set diamond, with a half eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round diamond moissanite spiral 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round diamond moissanite spiral 14k gold ring. Swirl Bypass moissanite engagement ring. 1 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Round diamond moissanite spiral 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round diamond moissanite spiral 14k gold ring. Swirl Bypass moissanite engagement ring. 1 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
girdle. 389196 There are two baguette-cut Diamonds surrounding the center stone. .09tdw Set in 14k white
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold .39ct Champagne Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K rose gold ring featuring a bezel set rose cut pear shape diamond. The diamond has light
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .30ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! The delicate ring is crafted in 14k
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1910s Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k white gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and
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Late 20th Century Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Nugget Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Diamond Nugget Ring in 14k Yellow Gold A striking vintage nugget ring crafted in solid 14k
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delicate Edwardian filigree ring, crafted in 14K white gold, captures the refined elegance of
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1910s Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 4.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Vintage diamond and blue sapphire ring in a 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the unique combination of marquise cut aquas & diamonds!! Ring Details Material: 14K
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20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K 1.13 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Weight: 1.13 carat Accent Stones
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2010s North American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Infinity Band Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Infinity Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in solid
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Filigree diamond shield ring. 14k Vintage diamond ring. Open Work Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Art deco Very beautiful diamond ring. Filigree open design shield with a center diamond set in a
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Floral
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Floral This absolutely stunning vintage ring is finely
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K white gold, highlighting a dazzling diamond at its
Category

Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Flower Engagement Ring 4.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold vintage engagement ring. The center Diamond is a Round Brilliant Cut and weighs
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.