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Diamond Butterfly Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.32cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: 14K Yellow Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.32 cts this ring is available in all sizes FOLLOW US ON INSTA
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 14k Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond and ruby ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Edwardian 14k Diamond Acorn Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A one-of-a-kind diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring
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1910s Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This brilliant ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases an intricate triple-cluster design
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Late 19th Century Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sphene Diamond Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A rare and captivating piece, this 14ct yellow gold ring features a vibrant natural sphene (also
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2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.28cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
elegant V-shaped ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and adorned with a delicate row of sparkling diamonds
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14k white gold ring featuring an intricate floral motif with swirling, openwork petals. The
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1960s American Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Used 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural 0.72cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.72 cts this ring is available in all sizes FOLLOW US ON
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly exceptional diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This incredible ring is crafted in
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1920s Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.85 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring 14k Gold 0.85 TCW Size 9.25 Certified $5,950 215643 Nothing says, “I Love you” more
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring. Classic moissanite engagement ring. Vintage style
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
$650 Sale Price / item
35% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Diamonds Fashion Ring 0.76 Carats G-H SI1-2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14 karat yellow gold ring featuring 25 diamonds with a total weight of 0.76 carats
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Section Diamond Fluted Band Ring 0.30 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 1.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Three section of diamond brilliants weighing 0.30 carats on a fluted motif band, in 14 karat yellow
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural vintage diamond ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring an elegant
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14k Diamond Adjustable Buckle Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous buckle ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and white
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1940s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Specifications: GEMSTONE: 32 round Diamonds carat
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Late 20th Century American Artisan 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond Claw Nail Ring 0.36 Carats G SI1 14 Karat White Gold 3.17 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond claw nail ring featuring 75 round brilliants weighing 0.36 carats, in 14 karat white gold
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14K Half-Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a refined, contemporary design
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Early 2000s American Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond solitaire ring in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.1 grams. The diamond is a round
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Snake Wrap Ring 0.30 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Snake motif wrap ring featuring one Pear shape diamond weighing 0.31 carats, in 14 karat yellow
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Snake Wrap Ring 0.30 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Snake motif wrap ring featuring one Pear shape diamond weighing 0.30 carats, in 14 karat yellow
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.35CTW Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K Yellow Gold 1.35CTW Diamond Cocktail Ring Radiant and refined, this diamond cocktail ring
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2010s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and diamond 14k gold ring. Minimalist emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamond. May birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond Heart Bezel Beaded Ring 0.17 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.11 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold featuring a three round brilliants weighing 0.17 carats on a beaded band
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Buterfly gold ring!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Butterfly design 14 kt
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k 1.01tcw Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k gold, it features two brilliant round diamonds totaling 1.01 carats, gracefully curving toward one
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mark Broumand 0.20 Carat Fancy Black and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14 K Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely diamond ring showcases an exquisite snake design accented with 0.20ct of white and
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

14K Ladies Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8182 14K Ladies Ring with 3.07ct Oval Shaped Burmese Ruby and 2.24 ct Diamonds. One purplish
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K White Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Ring. It depicts a queen like ring consisting of an
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20th Century American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Huge Peridot Diamond Glamour Ring 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This huge Peridot Diamond Glamour Ring is a magnificent example of a cocktail statement ring. It is
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Early 2000s American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Huge Peridot Diamond Glamour Ring 14K
Huge Peridot Diamond Glamour Ring 14K
$2,120 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Victorian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .08ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold, the
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1880s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring 1.01ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond solitaire ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 2 grams gross
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moissanite Diamond Skull 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Moissanite Diamond Skull 14k gold ring. Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement Ring. Moissanite halo
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Moissanite Diamond Skull 14k gold ring
Moissanite Diamond Skull 14k gold ring
$676 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Celebration Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut 1.00 CT H VVS2 14KT White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
: CELEBRATION CEL555912 Hallmark: 14K Includes: Elegant Ring Box - GIA Diamond Certificate Current Retail
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Diamond “Criss Cross” Band Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1990s Unknown Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions measure 17mm by 12mm.This brand new 14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Bypass Ring is presented in a
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant 14k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiant 14k White Gold Diamond Ring Experience the allure of our radiant 14k white gold diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Radiant 14k White Gold Diamond Ring
Radiant 14k White Gold Diamond Ring
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold 1.00tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage cluster ring crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, weighing 4.3 grams and sized 7
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond 14k Gold Leaf Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emerald 14k Gold ring complete with a leaf design that is finished with an Emerald and three round
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Celebration Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.98 Carat I SI1 14 Karat White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
/ SI1 Diamond Inscription: CEL2QEAps Hallmark: CELEBRATION FIRE 14K CEL2QEAps Includes: GS LABS
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Diamond Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold. There is .50tdw in Round Brilliant Cuts. Ranging
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k All Natural Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 14k All Natural Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring. Adorned with 8.25 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .40ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k mixed metals
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1910s Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This high set sapphire and diamond ring is not only pleasing to the eye, it's also comfortable
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Early 2000s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Double Row Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold band with ten round brilliant cut diamonds set on the front in a double row
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Late 20th Century American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Double Row Diamond Ring
Vintage 14K Double Row Diamond Ring
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Nugget Style Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
throughout Rings size 4.25 14K stamped in shank
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1970s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Apple Ring 14k Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage 1950s Apple Motif Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold A beautifully executed vintage ring from
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1950s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold This 14k yellow gold ring features a prong-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Open Ring 14K Gold Ring Diamond Promise Ring For Women Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Ring 14K Gold Ring Diamond Promise Ring For Women Anniversary Gift. A P P R O X T I M
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Multi Shape Diamond Chevron Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14 karat white Diamond: 1 pear cut= 0.55cttw Color: I-J Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 4 round
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Ring Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this modern Cuban link ring
Category

2010s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Halo Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Halo Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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19th Century Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Serpent-shaped ring set with 2.43 carats of diamonds and black diamond eyes. 14K rose gold, stamped
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Open Ring 14K Gold Ring Diamond Promise Ring For Women Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Ring 14K Gold Ring Diamond Promise Ring For Women Anniversary Gift. A P P R O X T I M
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite ring, crafted in 14k yellow
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold V Shape Diamond Ring Diamond Chevron Ring Dainty Bridal Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
V Shape Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.