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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. Opal stackable ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Used 14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
$444 Sale Price / item
53% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow and diamond band ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The diamonds are round
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring #23705
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring Radiant and refined, this 14k rose gold band shimmers with
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20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Used 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
14k Gold Diamond Round Diamond Solitaire One Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.03 CTW round cut solitaire diamond ring is set in a bezel setting which makes it a perfect
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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 Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite beauty of our White Diamond and Green Emerald Cluster Ring, a stunning piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Round Band Diamond Ring 14k Gold Birthstone Ring Birthday Gift Ring Diamond Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Band Diamond Ring 14k Gold Birthstone Ring Birthday Gift Ring Diamond Band Metal Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Used 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Solitaire Diamond Ring Hexagon Halo Ring Enhancer 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Enhancer For Solitaire Diamond Ring Hexagon Halo Ring Enhancer 14k Gold Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Radiant Crossover Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This radiant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a striking crossover design set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian 14k Rose Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun and sparkly ring is made by LeVian in 14k rose gold and features bright white diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Radiant Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 0.38-carat marquise-cut ruby
Category

19th Century Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k 2.54ct Emerald Diamond Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural emerald Stone size: 2.54 carat Accent Stone: Diamond Accent
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2010s American Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Marquise diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 4 grams. The center diamond is a .30
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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. 14k solid gold
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Graceful Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This graceful ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a vivid cushion-cut tanzanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Amethyst Ruby 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 14k Gold ring from the late 20th century featuring a thick band with a round cut Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Graceful Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This graceful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a sophisticated crossover design set
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Anniversary Ring Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis 14k Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this beautiful lapis cocktail ring! Circa mid-20th century, this ring
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Ring Guard 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .75cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cocktail ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.5 grams gross weight
Category

Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Cluster Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Clarity: SI1/SI2 Stone Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Width: 11MM Weight: 5 grams Diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k White Gold. The ruby cabochon is 7 carats plus
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1960s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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

Materials

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

14K Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8173 Fourteen karat (14K) yellow gold natural emerald beryl and diamond ring. An oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Ring Guard 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .75cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mint Green Quartz Trillion Shape Diamond Ring 3.35 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Trillion shape Mint Green Quartz gemstone ring, 3.11 Carats, flanked with 29 round brilliants
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring 2.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond eternity ring. Tests 14k and weighs 2.9 grams gross weight. The
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds
Category

1960s European 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring size 7 107 Baguette and Round Diamonds, Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Asian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k gold blue topaz ring features a round, prong‑set topaz center stone paired with a slim
Category

Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Band in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.1 grams. The diamonds are round, single
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Effy 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This Effy 14k white gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds, creating a bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxe Ruby Panel Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Luxe Ruby Panel 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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxe Ruby Panel 
Diamond Ring in 14k
Luxe Ruby Panel 
Diamond Ring in 14k
$2,556 Sale Price
20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold diamond band ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.8 grams. The diamonds are round
Category

Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with garnet, sapphires and diamond. Red garnet ring. Minimalist garnet ring. Clusted
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
Garnet, Sapphires and Diamond 14k gold ring
$480 Sale Price / item
50% Off
14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Early 2000s European Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold This stunning engagement ring is crafted in 14k white
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond 1.9 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, excellent Trio diamond ring set in pure 14k gold. Three round cut diamonds that are
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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 Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous engagement ring is made in 14k yellow gold with a brilliant, bright white, marquise
Category

1980s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Round ruby ring. Ruby
Category

2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
$480 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage diamond 14k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970’s 14k white gold ring shimmers with a central 0.50 carat round brilliant diamond
Category

1970s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round White Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round White Gold Ring Band. Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond 1.75 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond
Category

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

Materials

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

14K Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
An elegant 14k Victorian ring, featuring a lively old mine cut diamond and a hand carved mount. The
Category

1890s Victorian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Heart ring. Valentine
Category

2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
$480 Sale Price / item
50% Off
14k White Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This vivid demantoid garnet and diamond ring was made in 14k white gold with incredible detail
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1980s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Diamond Triangle Solitaire Diamond Triangle Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triangle Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset
Category

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

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold 0.66tcw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
19.5 x 7.7mm Ring Size: 6.25 Hallmark: LE, 14K Item #: BR-1343-071224-14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The center diamond is an oval
Category

Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring highlights a vivid cushion cut blue sapphire framed by sparkling
Category

1990s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Estate 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a brilliant round-cut diamond at its center, flanked by smaller round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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