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Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 0.99 CTS H VS2 14K Yellow Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 033759
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Early 2000s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.05 CTS H SI1 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 6 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 733775
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Early 2000s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Sunstone Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
. The ring is crafted of 14k white gold and is a size 6 (sizeable).
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Leo Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Cut 1.64 CTS I SI1 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 6 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 206863
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Early 2000s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Celebration Grand Diamonds Five Diamond Band Ring 14kt White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebration Grand Five-Diamond Band Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: CEL722948 Metal: 14kt
Category

2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible blue green tourmaline set within a halo of diamonds in a 14k white gold ring. The
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Used 14k Tourmaline Diamond Ring
14k Tourmaline Diamond Ring
$2,175 Sale Price
25% Off
Diamond Engagement Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Engagement Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features diamond
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Peridot Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful 3.24 carat peridot stone set within a halo of diamonds in 14k white gold. The peridot
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Used 14k Peridot Diamond Ring
14k Peridot Diamond Ring
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
14k Alexandrite Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds in 14k yellow gold. The alexandrites have great color change and weigh .89 ctw, and the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Used 14k Alexandrite Diamond Ring
14k Alexandrite Diamond Ring
$3,745 Sale Price
30% Off
GIA 1.52 Carat Radiant Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond gold ring features a clean, modern silhouette. At the center is a 1.52ct radiant-cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Pebble Ring with Blue Sapphire from K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
K.Mita's one-of-a-kind 14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Pebble Ring features a 0.725 Carat rose cut Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Opal Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon genuine Australian opal with diamond accents. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Australian
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Twisted Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This sophisticated ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and showcases a graceful twisted design adorned
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Twisted Diamond Ring in 14k
Twisted Diamond Ring in 14k
$1,492 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Diamond Ring Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 6.25 (Ring Size) Approx. 1.25 carats
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds. Flower ring. Round tanzanite ring. Small ring with
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
$431 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with genuine spinel and diamonds. Minimalist spinel ring. Octagon spinel ring. Peach
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2010s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
$461 Sale Price / item
30% Off
14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 (Ring Size) Approx. 2 carats (Sapphire
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Spinel, diamonds 14k gold ring. August birthstone ring. Diamond halo red spinel ring. Spinel
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2010s Russian Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
Spinel, Diamonds 14k gold ring
$599 Sale Price / item
37% Off
Garnet, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet, diamonds 14k gold ring. January birthstone ring. Round garnet ring. 14k solid gold
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Garnet, Diamonds 14k gold ring
Garnet, Diamonds 14k gold ring
$431 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Amethyst, diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Massive amethyst 14k gold ring. Flower ring with amethyst. February birthstone ring. Amethyst
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Amethyst, diamonds 14k gold ring
Amethyst, diamonds 14k gold ring
$1,511 Sale Price / item
30% Off
14K Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14K Gold and Diamond Ring size 5 1/2 ,gross weight 4.5 grams
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Introducing this exquisite engagement ring, meticulously crafted in
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K YG Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold flower ring features a radiant floral design adorned with sparkling
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1980s American Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Garnet Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An ornate vintage 14k yellow gold ring presenting a garnet within a double halo of diamonds, with
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Garnet Diamond Ring
Vintage 14k Garnet Diamond Ring
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Retro 14k Moonstone Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous moonstone and diamond ring from the Retro (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, the
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1960s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Emerald Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing emerald ring crafted from 14k gold, featuring diamonds. The four-prong set emerald
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Ring Band Graduated Baguette Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ring Band Graduated Baguette Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds accentuating its elegance. Crafted in 14k gold with a silver plate, the ring reflects meticulous
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1890s American Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate

14K White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Simple And Delicate. The wedding band is 14K White Gold. The band is 3.0mm wide. The ring is a size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14K Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Orange Opal And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 oval opal. Approx. 16 round
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Late 20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Dainty Criss Cross Diamond Ring Stacking Ring Promise
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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 Ring Certified Moissanite Ring Round Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Delhi, DL
Details are here below: Item No- PJR26730 Metal- White Gold Metal purity- 14K Hallmark Hallmarked
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2010s Indian Classical Roman 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Ring Round Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Delhi, DL
Details are here below: Item No- 18670 Metal- White Gold Metal purity- 14K Hallmark Hallmarked
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2010s Indian Classical Roman 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and glamorous 14 karat yellow gold cigar ring features an extraordinary display of
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunning 14 karat white gold fashion ring showcases an extraordinary arrangement of 158 round
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Clover Ring Engagement Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Birthday Gift. Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k Solid gold featured with natural white sparkly
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Minimalism style yellow
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
$575 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
elegant ring showcases a unique rose-cut diamond at its center, accented by a delicate halo of brilliant
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
x 11.6 x 10mm Ring Size: 7.5 Hallmark: 14k Makers Mark WS Item #: BR-1416-100324-09
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond Knot Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This gorgeous ring is hand-forged in 14k solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Teal Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural Green Sapphire Stone size: 1 carat Stone Shape: Emerald Cut
Category

2010s North American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Double Diamond Ring Dual Diamond Ring Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset
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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 Tiger Diamond Signet Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Bold tiger signet with pave diamonds 14k fully hallmarked 15mm round 32 diamonds Diamond size
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2010s American Artisan 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond engagement ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.2 grams. The
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Ever Us
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EVER US Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 2 round cut= 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I2
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Ruby, Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with heart shape ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Two sides wearable
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Heart Ruby, Diamonds 14k gold ring
Heart Ruby, Diamonds 14k gold ring
$539 Sale Price / item
43% Off
1.35tcw 14K Three Stone Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic Colombian emerald and diamond engagement, statement, or right-hand ring. Dexterously
Category

2010s North American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Trefoil Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
in 14k yellow gold, this ring features three mine cut diamonds held within six-prong settings, which
Category

1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bypass Zircon Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bypass Zircon Diamond Ring in 14k This 14k white gold ring features a vibrant prong-set blue
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Bypass Zircon 
Diamond Ring in 14k
Bypass Zircon 
Diamond Ring in 14k
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Ring Delicate Engagement Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring/Engagement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Diamond 0.90 cttw Color H-I, Clarity SI1-SI2 Weight: 2 grams
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 14K Gold Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Approximate Dimensions: 7 (Ring Size) 3 cm (Width) 3.4
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
ring, crafted from high-quality 14-karat yellow gold, captivates with its refined luster and harmonious
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14k yellow gold ring featuring a sparkling cluster of natural diamonds. The diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.11ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.11 carats, set in
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2010s Israeli Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.01 carats, set in
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3.08CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K White Gold 3.08CTW Diamond Ring This exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond Ring features a total
Category

Early 2000s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Diamond Ring Used For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a 14k Diamond Ring Used?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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

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

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

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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

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

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

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