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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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engravable Ring - 14k Single .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a sizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
don't know the exact details (there is no certificate), but the ring is pure 14K White gold, a little
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Ring Eternity Diamond Band Ring Stackable Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Sapphire Ring Diamond 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage sapphire ring, featuring diamonds, made of 14k gold. The sapphire's gorgeous
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1990s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Oval Diamond Gypsy Ring 14k Yellow Gold, 1.14ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
ring centers around a classic three-stone diamond arrangement. The smooth, high-polish gold shoulders
Category

1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
diamonds with delicate milgraining and hand engraving throughout atop a brightly burnished 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Introducing this exquisite Pink Tourmaline ring
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring with marquise shaped diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.5 grams
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold for the top and Yellow gold for the shank. Six
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Infinity Band Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Infinity Band Diamond Engagement Ring Band Birthday Gift Jewelry. Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS This estate ring is finely crafted in solid
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Geometric Design Wedding Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Estate Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting with Rolex watch style design. Stamped 14k and tests
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Gold Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Wedding Ring Genuine Diamond Ring Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Brilliant Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond 1.18 ct. The diamond is has generally F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring
Category

2010s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Small Bezel Set Diamond Ring Dainty Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Small Bezel Set Diamond Ring Dainty Round Diamond Engagement Ring Base Metal Yellow
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Brute-Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14K yellow gold ring features a stunning brilliant-cut diamond securely
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1980s Unknown Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ladies Ribbon Style Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies ribbon style diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 6.7 grams. The diamonds
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.35 Carat Diamond Gold Round Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Engagement Ring With Crisscross. The ring is 14K White Gold. The center Diamond Stone is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
diamonds interspersed. The green tourmalines total .38 carats. Ring size is 6.5 The fine jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

GIA 2.56ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond emerald cut, 1 stone 7.81 x 6.22 x 4.34 mm approximately 2.01 total carats G color
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Diamond V Shape Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Fun V Shaped Ring. The ring is 14K Rose Gold. There are 0.40 Carats In Diamonds H/I SI. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Filigree Design
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Filigree Design Diamond Gold Ring Band. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.16 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.16 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Eternity Ring Diamond Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Ring Band Diamond Band In 14k Solid Gold Wedding Ring Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k two-tone gold and diamond cocktail ring. Stamped 14k 585 and weighs 5.2 grams. The white
Category

Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Genuine Diamond Flat Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Flat Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Gold Ring For Women Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: Cushion Cut= 1.00cttw Color: I Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Diamond Dotty Half Eternity Ring - 0.25ct
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in our London studio, this 14k yellow gold eternity style ring is adorned with white
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2010s British Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.90ctw Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - oval cut - 6 x 4 mm - approximately .70 carat - diamonds, 2 stones
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1990s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Striking Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a richly hued emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and one on each shoulder—adding sparkle and contrast to the organic design. The ring is stamped 14K on
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant engagement ring featuring a center round diamond weighting approx 0.70 carat and
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Lewisville, TX
side diamonds. The diamonds are G/H color and SI1 clarity. Set in 14k yellow gold, this ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K yellow gold diamond ring. Marked 14k and weighs 3.4 grams. There are five princess cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite emerald ring crafted in 14K
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise 2.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful cluster ring is made in 14k yellow gold with an exceptional combination of natural
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1980s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 1.40 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.40 TCW Certified $4,950 920938 This
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2010s American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Sapphire & Diamonds Band Material: 14k White Gold Stone Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring Band For Women Round Diamond ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring Band For Women Round Diamond ring Base Metal Yellow Gold Material
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 14K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 0.48 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Round Diamond Solitaire Ring . Petite 0.36ct Diamond Engagement Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band color: Yellow Style: Minimalist Petite engagement ring. High Quality Round Diamond solitaire
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

14k Round Diamond Solitaire Ring . Petite 0.28ct Diamond Engagement Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 5 1/2 US Materials: Rose gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

14k White Gold Diamond Ring Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Size 7.5 48 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds set in a
Category

20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold .15CTW Diamond Heart Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14K yellow gold heart fashion ring. This ring has two sideways hearts with diamonds .15CTW. The
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style 14k White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
This exquisite vintage-inspired ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a vibrant oval-cut
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be resized
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...

14K 1.52 carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring featuring an oval blue sapphire weighing 1.52 carats. It
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Antique Opal and Diamond Halo Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This elegant ring centers on a luminous white opal framed by a halo of glittering rose cut diamonds
Category

1910s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k 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.