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Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 14K 5.87 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring is set in 14K White Gold. It features a Oval cut Sapphire
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1980s Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Dazzling Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This dazzling cluster ring is crafted in 14k white gold and set with approximately .80 carats total
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is side diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.75 We can
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1990s Artisan 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cross Ring .40cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Total Stones: 8 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Wedding Band 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

Pear Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Enamel gold ring. Floral ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" ring with enamel green leaves with emerald, diamonds in 14k gold. Open ended ring with
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel

1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. Surrounded by .60 carats of fine white diamonds (G color and VS clarity
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Early 2000s North American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Cutout Diamond Band Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 38 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring Platinum Shield 14K Gold Band Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Platinum Shield 14K Gold Band Antique This antique ring circa the 1910s is finely
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Early 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring This stunning Rose Gold Diamond Ring is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Stackable Diamond Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Effy 14k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Signet Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy 14k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Signet Ring This stunning Effy Panther Signet Ring is ready
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Concave Band Diamond Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 52 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Austro-Hungarian victorian garnet diamond 14k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
saturated depth. Rose cut diamonds, with their softly faceted surfaces, lend the ring an unmistakable period
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Crossover Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This vintage crossover ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases approximately .50 carats
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Filigree Onyx Diamond Ring #16587
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Filigree Onyx Diamond Ring - This beautiful onyx diamond ring features 1 single
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Classic Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: Round Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 4 grams **Appraisal Included Diamonds are Natural. Not enhanced
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dazzling Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing our stunning Diamond Solitaire Ring
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage This dramatic vintage sapphire and diamond
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.790cts Diamond Baguette Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, Radiant-shaped Ring is crafted from 14-carat white gold and features a set within
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Oval Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural tanzanite and diamonds. December birthstone ring. 14k solid gold
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Natural 0.314cts Diamond Baguette Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
striking diamond ring is a bold statement piece crafted in luxurious 14-carat white gold. It features a
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring. Snake open ended ring. Adjustable gold ring
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2010s Asian Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.59 Carat Amethyst Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Horizontal Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold The center stone is an Marquise Amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Belly Button Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Belly button ring in a 14k white gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 2.3 grams. The
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Sapphire Ring Band 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (stamped). Three square cut natural blue
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Band 14k Gold Leaf Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond accents. Three larger diamonds are spaced evenly across the center of the ring. Five smaller
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Exquisite Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Exquisite Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold Introducing this exquisite diamond engagement
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.31ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic vintage engagement ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, set with a brilliant 1.31 carat
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Panther Cat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
panther motif with vivid green eyes, elegantly holding a diamond-studded ring in its mouth. The panther is
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, adorned with one prong set old European cut diamond
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Late 20th Century Modernist 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Baguette Baguette Diamond Minimalist Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Magnificent Baguette Diamond ring is a one-in-a-million ring. This fine gold diamond ring has
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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

15.00ct Green Tourmaline 1.25ct Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
tones of the diamonds while allowing the lush green of the tourmaline to stand out. The ring has a solid
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage DANKNER 14K Sapphire Diamond Buckle Ring
By Henry Dankner Sons
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Dankner 14K yellow gold sapphire and diamond buckle ring. 7 baguette cut sapphires: 1.50ctw
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Late 20th Century American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond and sapphire ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gold and diamond engagement composite ring. This triangular ring is made with 96 round and 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring Citrine with Diamonds
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold Citrine and diamond ring, 10.32 Grams TW. The dimensions of the oval Citrine are
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20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Diamond Fashion Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Exquisite Diamond Fashion Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite diamond fashion ring
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Cubic Zirconia Diamond Ring 7.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k white gold CZ and diamond ring. Tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer, and weighs
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Curved Diamond Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Stackable Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold curved diamond wedding band. This stackable band features a curved design
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 0.24 Carat Diamond Leaf Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning Diamond leaf ring is meant for peace and abundance. This minimalist ring can be
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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 Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.07 ctw Diamond heart infinity ring is a unique piece that doesn't come around easily. This makes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Mid-century Flower Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Flower Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, centering a richly hued cabochon-cut emerald
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k white gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1ct
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite Edwardian (ca1910s) diamond engagement ring! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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1910s Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Pearl Ring 7.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond and pearl ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.1 grams
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Vintage style emerald ring. May birthstone ring
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2010s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Owl Ring with Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Owl ring with tanzanite and diamonds. December birthstone ring. Tanzanite ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Vibrant Amethyst Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Amethyst Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring showcases a
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Tanzanite Ring 14K Gold Band Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Tanzanite Ring 14K Gold Band This beautiful estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.21 Carat Diamond Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Classic Half Band Ring. The ring is 14K Yellow Gold. There are 0.21 Carats in Diamonds G VS/SI
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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.