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EFFY 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in San Fernando, CA
Effy Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7.5 Weight: approx 5.7
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant 14K white gold engagement ring features a single prong-set, round brilliant-cut
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro diamond 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Retro-era ring sparkles with four old European cut diamonds set in gleaming 14k white
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970’s 14k yellow gold ring showcases twelve radiant round brilliant diamonds
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1970s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This stunning piece is crafted in 14k
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Row Fluted Stackable Band Ring 0.06 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold ring featuring three rows of diamonds on a fluted design band, 0.06 carats
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Channel Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Channel Ring, featuring 5 channel set round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing
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20th Century Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Moonstone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 14k yellow gold ring, featuring a captivating teardrop
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with emerald and diamonds. May birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 3.5
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Used Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold Ring
$1,789 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Opal and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal and diamonds. October birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal and diamonds 14k gold ring.
Opal and diamonds 14k gold ring.
$528 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring. Emerald engagement ring. Oval emerald ring. Emerald gold ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
$713 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring. Emerald engagement ring. Oval emerald ring. Emerald gold ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring
$654 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring, featuring one centered prong set rectangular step faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring 0.96ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful diamond engagement ring! Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Designer Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Designer Ring 14k Gold Wedding Anniversary Ring Fine Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Round Brillant Diamonds 14K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pave 0.80 Cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Men's Wedding Ring In Fine 14K Yellow Gold. Perfect Gift
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k yellow gold ring features a vivid emerald center stone, accented by sparkling diamonds for
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Ladies Ring .45 ct H Color SI2 Clarity The center diamond is a round
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking cocktail ring featuring a dazzling array of round-cut diamonds, totaling 3.00 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band Wedding Diamond Ring Women Jewelry Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
$1,336 Sale Price
20% Off
CELEBRATION Grand 3 Stone Past Present Future 1.00 tcw Diamond Engagement Ring
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION Grand Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: CEL1096318
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Knot Diamond Ring Forever Love Diamond Knot Ring 14k Solid Infinity Love Knot Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
Knot Diamond Ring in 14k Solid
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in București, București
Radiance Refined Crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, this exceptional ring is a bold expression of
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2010s Romanian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Victorian Opal and Diamond ring. 14k Gold Victorian claw opal ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Victorian 14k gold marked tests appropriately 3.5mm center opal. 2mm diamonds 4 total 2.8grams
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagment Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 14k yellow gold engagement ring features over 2 carats of natural diamonds! The
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1990s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
, natural oval-cut diamond Solid 14K gold setting – durable and elegant Perfect as an engagement ring, a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Ring Curved Diamond Ring Thin Minimalist Statement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Curved Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Gold Baguette Baguette Diamond Ring Square Diamond Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Ring Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring Square Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely emerald and diamond halo ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible ring is made in 14k yellow gold with a rich blue sapphire and sparkly white
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Ring Cluster Diamond Ring Half Eternity Gift Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond Twig Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
If you love minimalist jewelry, you must have a stunning trillion diamond ring in your collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, featuring one centered yellow gold prong set princess
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Late 20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique ring is crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and showcases approximately 0.21
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Early 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Infinity Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Wedding Proposal Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Men s Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Modern designed men's ring features a straight row princess cut framed with round diamonds. The
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond navette ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14K White gold ladies ring with oval cut sapphire and small diamond accents. Weighs 4.2 grams, size
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond ring with 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 5.9 grams. There are
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold cocktail ring, featuring a striking cabochon-cut purple amethyst at its
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring Natural Diamond Curved Ring Tiny Diamond Stacking Ring Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Ring Natural Diamond Curved Ring Tiny Diamond Stacking Ring Minimalist Diamond weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Designer Fashion Diamond Ring Modern Design Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian revival diamond ring made of 14k gold. This rectangular ring brings together old-world
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Early 20th Century Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Leo Princess Brilliant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
ring, or a statement piece, this Leo Diamond eternity band is a beautiful symbol of everlasting love
Category

2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Curved Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold curved Diamond Ring. There is .80tdw of RBC Diamonds, Sizes are tapered from .20ct
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond engagement ring. Stamped 14KP and weighs 6.9 grams. The center diamond
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band. Total Carat Weight 0.24
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring. Diamond Weight: 0.10
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro 14k Diamond Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A romantic diamond ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, this
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring Women Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Ring Material 14k Yellow
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Celebration Round Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold 1.46 Carat
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION DIAMOND Style: Solitaire with Accents Serial Number: CEL553801 Metal: 18K White Gold
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This stunning 14k rose gold morganite ring is a true statement piece, combining the soft, warm hues
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring 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

Materials

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

14K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies marquise diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. The ring tests 57% gold with an XRF metals
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethysts and diamonds 14 karat gold ring. Total weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone
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2010s Asian Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Diamonds 14k gold ring
Amethyst and Diamonds 14k gold ring
$1,067 Sale Price / item
40% 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.