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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

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

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
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1910s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

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

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

Every Day Diamond 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K Gold Matching Earrings Avaliable Diamond 54-RD-0,21 ct Diamond 15-RD-0,38 ct SIze US
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, all set in rich 14k yellow gold for a bold yet elegant statement.
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1980s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Hand Made 14K White Gold ring with Diamonds
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made 14K White Gold Gender Women Condition New Center Diamond 3.04ct Clarity SI Color
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Navette Bypass Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 9 stones round brilliant cut 2 - 3.5 mm approximately .40 total carats G-H color
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rubellite and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
diamonds. The design has been thoughtfully transformed into a ring with a custom 14k gold mounting
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Early 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Platinum

Mid Century diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid-century 14k white gold ring from the 1950’s showcases a central old European cut diamond
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1950s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's diamond cluster center halo ring in 14k white gold. The center diamond is 0.05 carats and is
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring showcases a luminous pearl embraced by brilliant diamonds
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20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 1.25ct Round Brilliant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 1.25ct Round Brilliant 14k yellow gold diamond ring. The center stone
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Open Circle Diamond Ring Semi-Oval Proposal Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Open Circle Diamond Ring set in 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Antique Diamond Conversion Ring of 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
the Georgian era to a modern fine jewelry collection. Materials: 14k gold, Silver, Diamond.
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Early 19th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring 1.60ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond engagement ring set in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 6.3 grams. The center
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shield Shaped Diamond Dinner Ring 14k
Located in beverly hills, CA
This finely crafted and very striking antique style dinner ring centers a bright bezel set European
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Late 20th Century Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue and White Diamond Flower Ring 14K White Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Gold Flower Ring Natural White Diamonds and natural blue treated diamonds Approx weight
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Diamond Geometric Dome Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 39 round brilliant diamonds Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in sleek white metal, this elegant ring features three brilliant round-cut diamonds set
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Band Ring with Diamonds Material 14K yellow Gold Ring Size 6.75 Band Width 7.8mm Shank
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 0.97cttw Diamond Setting Type: Prong and Channel Metal Type: 14K Gold Ring Sizes Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4 Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Flat Top Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant and Timeless. Set with Mixed-Cut White Diamonds. Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. 21st
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.61ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This captivating ring showcases a central round brilliant-cut diamond, elegantly flanked by two
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Flower Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Flower Band Designer Gold Wedding Bridal Band Fashion. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1990s. The Black Opal Diamond 14k Yellow
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1990s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Diamond. 1.00ct Cluster Ring. SI - I Clarity. Size 10.5. 4.5 grams
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Tourmaline and White Diamonds Solitaire Ring
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
7.73 gr 14K Gold 7.22ct Tourmaline 0.40ct Baguette Diamond 0.40ct Triangle Diamond
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.50tdw, 3.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond ring with 14k white gold setting. The mounting tests 14k with an electronic tester
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LOVE Design Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Love Design Diamond Ring is a beautifully crafted and romantic piece of jewelry that
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Coral Ring 14K Gold Band Cocktail Zivko
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Coral Ring 14K Gold Band Cocktail Zivko This stunning show case vintage ring is finely
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 0.91 TCW 3.19 Grams Certified $5,950 215101 Nothing says, “I Love
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1990s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vertical Diamond Cocktail Ring .75cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .75cttw Diamond Cut: Round
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Early 2000s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Figural Diamond Set Rose Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This charming ring is a figural rose motif, set in the center with a round
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20th Century Unknown Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 2.94ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Anniversary Ring Minimalist Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Anniversary Ring Minimalist Ring Gift 14k White Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bypass Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Stunning bypass diamond engagement ring captures sophistication and elegance. The curving twisted
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Safety Pin Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Ring Cuff Ring Women Birthday Gift Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Safety Pin Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Ring Cuff Ring Women Birthday Gift Ring Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Victorian Gold Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous 14 karat yellow and white gold ring boasts a beautiful natural Citrine. The Citrine
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
fit. Ring size: 4.5 Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 6.4 grams Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: SI
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2010s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage Italian classic large mabe pearl ring
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold contemporary emerald and diamond ring. The emeralds are baguettes, and the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.1tcw Marquise Diamond 6 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k yellow gold ring features six marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K White Gold Diamond Ring
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
$840 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14K Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring
14K Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K White Gold Diamond Ring
14K White Gold Diamond Ring
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
$1,040 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Ring
14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Ring
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
14k White Gold approx. 0.80ctw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold approx. 0.80ctw Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning 0.80ctw Diamond Engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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

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

14K White Gold White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold white pearl and diamond ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the width of
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50tdw, 9.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 14k using an electronic tester. The gross
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring With Ruby, Garnet and Diamonds. Orchid Flower Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold Wild Orchid ring with natural ruby, garnet and diamonds. July birthstone. Ruby gold
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2010s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Cushion 3.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Oval 1.95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Marquise 1.20
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian Ring Vanilla Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian Ring Vanilla Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian Ring Vanilla Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
LeVian Ring Vanilla Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
$1,000 Sale Price / item
21% Off
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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.