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Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Open Bar Diamond Ring Parallel Bar Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Open Design Open Bar Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14K 2.88ct Blue Zircon Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring featuring a specialty cut blue zircon weighing 2.88 carats. The zircon is a
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1940s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Eternity Diamond Thin Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stackable Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Diamond Thin Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stackable Ring Band Additional information: Base
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.60cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a set within a halo of
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Contemporary 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
contemporary diamond ring, made in 14k white gold, is a stunning copy of an original 1920s ring. This version
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1950s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Attend an event and turn heads with this beautiful round diamond pave ring. This 14 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby 14K Gold Horseshoe Vintage Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome 1940's Horseshoe Ring 8 - Brilliant Round Diamonds 3 - Round Rubies 8 grams 14kt Yellow and
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1940s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mesmerizing 1960s emerald and diamond ring features an elegant design crafted in 14K white and
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

Minimalist Dainty Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Present.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist Dainty Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Present. Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.25cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a set within a halo of
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 1.04cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, SPRING-SHAPED ring is crafted from 14-carat YELLOW gold and features a set within
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring Designer Floral Diamond Handmade Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring Designer Floral Diamond Handmade Ring Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 8.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' sapphire and diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.7 grams. The
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set in 14k gold. The central ruby captures attention with its rich red hue, while the surrounding
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Vintage style sapphire ring. Marquise sapphire ring. Blue
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
East West Chalcedony Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
East West Chalcedony Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Ring Diamond Accent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 14k gold coral ring with a diamond accent. At its center sits a vivid coral bead
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1970s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features an oval amethyst, approximately 6
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Mid-20th Century American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Round Ruby, Diamonds Amore 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round shape natural ruby and diamonds. Two sides wearable love ring with
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Round Ruby,  Diamonds Amore 14k gold ring
Round Ruby,  Diamonds Amore 14k gold ring
$528 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Citrine Cabochon and Diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with citrine cabochon and diamonds. Vintage inspired citrine ring. Citrine candy ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with garnet and diamonds. Flower gold ring. Round garnet ring. Metal: 14k solid gold
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Garnet and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Garnet and Diamonds
$480 Sale Price / item
50% Off
14K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring 6.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Australian opal ring with diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 6.9
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chevron Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Ring V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Ring V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring Total Carat
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Crown Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Ring Stackable Diamond Crown Ring Band Material Natural
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Diamond Daisy Flower Petal Ring. Heat bluing 14k Gold Rose Petal diamonds
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in middle
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Ring 8.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Peridot and diamond ring in a 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.2 grams. The oval
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Infinity Curved Diamond Ring 14k Solid Natural Diamond Wedding Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Infinity Curved Diamond Ring 14k Solid Natural Diamond Wedding Minimalist Ring. Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Contour Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Contour Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k 585 White Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Gold White Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size: 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Direct .50ctw Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
: "14k" *Diamonds Direct* SKU: R3685 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.9 grams. The diamonds are
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k white gold and diamond solitaire ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 2.2 grams. The diamond is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with natural sapphire and diamond. September birthstone ring. Pear sapphire ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Statement Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Statement Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Over Garnet Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cross Over Garnet Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Ring Wrap
Located in Bloomington, MN
This vintage ring wrap is beautifully crafted in 14k white gold and set with .33 carats of single
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Arrow Diamond Ring - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
piece that combines the elegance of diamonds with the warmth of 14K yellow gold. This exquisite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Spiral Cuff Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Spiral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Spiral Cuff Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Spiral Diamond Ring Additional information: Metal
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2010s Indian Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Graduated Diamond Cuban Link Ring 0.52 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G VS1-VS2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold fashion ring featuring a diamond center Cuban link containing 78 round
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Wedding Set Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set round brilliant
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Late 20th Century Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Oval ruby ring. Vintage Inspired
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
$660 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Double Halo Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Double Halo Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sculptural Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamond. July birthstone ring. Ruby Stackable Ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamond
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamond
$480 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Lustrous Tanzanite Diamond Pavé Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a vivid oval tanzanite accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Ring With Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat 30 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

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

14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Stackable Ring Gold Crown Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Art Deco Diamond Ring Wedding Stackable Ring Gold Crown Diamond Ring. Diamond Weight: 0.06
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Levian Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Cocktail
By Le Vian
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Levian Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Cocktail This authentic LeVian ring is crafted in solid 14K
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Couples Initial Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Alphabet Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Couples Initial Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Alphabet Anniversary Ring. Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Verona Florentine Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this men’s ring features a timeless and refined design. At its center
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1980s Unknown Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k Yellow Gold. The ruby weighs 6.91 carats and the
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Oval Cluster Ring made in 14k yellow and white gold. The rubies and diamonds are
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Burnished Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Burnished Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This antique ring is crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal and diamonds. October birthstone ring. Vintage style opal
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
$576 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.