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Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold Ring Wedding Day Ring Light weight can be worn
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant Estate Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bypass Pinky Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate diamond 14K yellow gold bypass pinky ring 20th Century Bypass rings became popular
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Marquise Ring 1.00tdw, 9.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Ring. There is 1.00tdw. The accent Diamonds range from VS1-SI1 Clarity
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k white gold Art Deco Ruby and Diamond ring. The center stone is a pear-shaped 6 x 4
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold, Synthetic Beryl Diamond Ring, 7.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k rose gold , beryl and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.8 grams, 5.4 grams without
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, emerald, and diamond ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a central prong-set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Wave White Gold Band Ring 14K
Located in beverly hills, CA
complements any engagement ring. The band thickness is 5.2 mm. Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Diamond Total
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ring Guard Enhancer 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Clarity: SI2 Stone Cut: Round Band Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions: 16MM Ring Gap: 6MM Weight: 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Starfish Ocean Inspired Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
wear or special occasions, sure to make a charming statement. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring size: 6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.50 tdw, 3.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold diamond ring. The center stone is a round brilliant cut, .45ct, Clarity SI1, Color
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k GIA Emerald and Diamond Ring 4ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous emerald and diamond ring from the Retro (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the
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1960s American Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Unbranded Opal Ring with diamonds in 14K Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
to your jewelry collection. Opal Ring with Diamonds Material 14K yellow Gold Opal: 2.5ct Opal Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Vintage 14K Gold Onyx Diamond Foliate Design Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage graduating domed band crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a striking black onyx design
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring 1.01ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage art deco style platinum and 14k white and diamond ring. Someone sized the bottom
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14k Oval Diamond and Emerald and Diamond Spiral Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This amazing ring is a spiral of graduated, round faceted, bright green color
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20th Century Unknown Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Round Aquamarine and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 5.25 Total Weight: 1.8 Grams Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6 Beautiful 14K gold ring with a gorgeous opal in the
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring is heavily encrusted with round, princess, and baguette cut diamonds and is set in 14 karat white
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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

14K White gold Vintage Bypass Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this 14K White Gold Vintage Bypass Diamond Ring. Featuring a unique
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Mid-20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 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,...

Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
ethereal beauty of opal and the timeless elegance of antique diamonds. The face of the ring was originally
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Late 19th Century Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Palladium

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Princess 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies sapphire and diamond band in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 8.2 grams. There are 6
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ring showcases a vivid 2.85 carat oval ruby, flanked by
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1950s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Diamond Aquamarine Ring 3.30TCW 14k Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine Diamond Ring 3.30TCW 14k Gold Women Certified $4,200
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2010s American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand 14K white gold marquise-shaped cluster ring from the 1960s showcases a stunning
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Diamond Floral Flower Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
striking diamonds beautifully set into top. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teal Sapphire Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Teal Sapphire Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this bridal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Sapphire Halo Diamond Tacori Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Tacori Ring The ring features a 6.5x6.5mm Cushion cut
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring Guard 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .95cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Jade Diamond Satin Finish 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Diamond Count: 6 Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring .35tdw, 4.4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring .35tdw, 4.4gr 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. The
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamond trio ring. 3 stone Diamond .58tcws Ring. Engagement Ring. Solitaire
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Color: Gold Style: Minimalist Beautiful 3 stone Diamond ring Sparkles from all directions. Make this
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond

14k White Gold 1ct Blue Irradiated Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1ct Blue Irradiated Diamond Solitaire Ring This stunning Blue Irradiated Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

0.10ctw Diamond Criss Cross Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 6 stones single cut round 1.6 mm approximately .10 total carats G-H color, VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Inlay Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
, sparely diamond and violet tanzanite. The center of the ring features a bold 14k yellow gold oval
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring .35tdw 2.2gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center Diamond is a Round Brilliant Cut, weighing
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.76tcw Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a beautifully cut Old European diamond
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k shite gold Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold garnet and diamond ring, containing i oval cut "Rhodolite" garnet of gem quality
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Wave Bride Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Mini Cluster Stud Earring Four Diamond Stud 14k Solid Gold Everyday Stud Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - Size 6.5
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k White Gold Engagement Ring with Three 0.03ct. G/H SI2 Round Diamonds Thirty-Six
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.81ct Marquise Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold ring features a 0.81-carat marquise-cut diamond with I1 clarity and J
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A graceful ode to the Art Nouveau period, this 14K rose gold ring features an openwork floral motif
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.94tcw Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling vintage diamond band is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and set with multiple round
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14 Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst 3cttw Diamond 0.15cttw Weight: 6 grams Size: 6.25 - 6.5
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This stunning ring features a 10-carat pear-shaped emerald set in 14K yellow gold, surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1940 s .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet 1940's .49ct diamond (total carat weight) ring set in 14K yellow & white gold. This
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1920s Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Zircon with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Zircon: 1 Round cut = 2.25 ct Diamonds: 63 rounds = 0.77cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Vintage .30ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds old European cut, 1 stone 3.75 mm approximately .21 carat G-H color, I1 clarity
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marchesa 14K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 7 Hallmarks: MARCHESA 14K Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Stone: 1.10 CT Diamonds G VS- SI
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Round Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.25, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.40ctw diamond round band ring is a beautiful and classic piece of jewelry. Made from 14k
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Ladies Diamond Ring 0.50 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond band. Stamped 14k and weighs 9.2 grams. There are five round
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Natural Diamond Stone Shape: Round Center Stone Weight: 1.02
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Diamond Ring Used For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a 14k Diamond Ring Used?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Rings for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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