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14K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14 K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring. It depicts a wide white gold band adorned by three
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bridal Ring in 14k White Gold Introducing this exquisite diamond bridal ring, meticulously
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Stackable Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Stackable Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring This stunning Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14k Stackable Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Stackable Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring This stunning Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Stackable Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Stackable Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring This stunning Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage diamond 14k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring set with fifty-eight round brilliant cut and eight baguette cut diamonds weighing
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20th Century Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, side rubies and diamonds.Ruby statement ring. Ruby
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Used 14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
$726 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Romantic Morganite Diamond Accent Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This romantic ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and showcases a soft blush-pink morganite gemstone
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Modernist Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Modernist Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band This rare find is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
the top of the band. The pink tourmaline is .74 carats, and the diamonds total .14 carats. Ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

The LEO 1.39 Carat LEO Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 1.39 ct Total Weight 14K White Gold LEO® Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Heart Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
A vivid Zambian emerald sits at the centre of this 14k yellow gold heart ring, framed by a fine
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2010s American 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond V Beaded Fashion Ring 0.92 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI 5.3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14 karat yellow gold gold ring featuring 31 diamonds with a total weight of 0.92
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a stunning 0.87-carat Old European cut
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Early 20th Century Edwardian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring A timeless design with vintage charm, this 14K white
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1980s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Fashion Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Fashion Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite diamond fashion ring crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum + 14K .82ct Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum emerald and diamond ring featuring a genuine earth mined emerald weighing .82 carats with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 1.9
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.72ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond engagement ring in 14K white gold. Stamped 14K and weighs 2.5 grams. The center diamond is
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 3.8 grams. The center diamond is a
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Pave Diamond Cage Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Pave Diamond Cage Ring 14k Gold Wedding Day Ring Special Ring Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Striking Tourmaline Diamond Band Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This refined ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an elegant alternating design of deep
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite diamond engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 4.80 Carats 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut Morganite weighing 3.80 carats flanked with a diamond halo weighing 1 carat, in 14 karat
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2010s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Wrap Swirl Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Wrap Ring 14k Gold Wedding Swirl Ring Anniversary Gift Couple Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Crossover Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cross Ring Proposal Ring Gift Charm Light weight can
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Wave Style Diamond Ring Band Christmas Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Wave Style Diamond Ring Band Christmas Ring. Base Material: 14K Solid Gold. Main
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2010s Indian Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Ruby And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite elegance of our 14k white gold ring, adorned with stunning pink diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond band Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond band ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 56.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Sapphire engagement ring. September
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
$621 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Sapphire engagement ring
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2010s Turkish Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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 Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond cluster ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.2 grams gross
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Three-Diamond Ring 0.55ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Three diamond ring in 14k yellow gold. The center diamond is a .35ct carat round brilliant cut, I
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Mid-20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold and glamorous cocktail ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a vibrant citrine
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a beautiful aquamarine gemstone as its
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bubble Ring, which is also available in our shop. The four natural
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1990s Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 14k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This captivating piece, designed in lustrous white gold, features a central diamond surrounded by a
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Mid-20th Century Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond “G” Initial Ring 0.25ctw
Located in Miami, FL
Bold and refined, this vintage 14K yellow gold “G” initial ring is set with seven clean European
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1980s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Bubble Ring, which is also available in our shop. The four natural
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1990s Unknown Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Crossover Band Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 5.75, Vintage Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 14 stones - single cut round - 1.75 - 2 mm - approximately .25 total carats - F
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Early 2000s 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless ring made of 14k yellow gold and featuring 1.78-carat natural emerald in a halo
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1980s Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.95ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and marquise diamond engagement ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.9 grams gross weight
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Ruby Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful ruby and diamond ring from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow
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1960s Retro 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming vintage 14k yellow gold ring set with 0.60 carats of blue sapphires, accented by 0.20
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1980s Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.53 CT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a sparkling 0.53 CT diamond, set to maximize
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Late 20th Century Unknown 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 4.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k yellow gold sapphire and Diamond ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 4.6 grams gross weight
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Late 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage tanzanite diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage 14k gold ring centered with a 0.65 carat tanzanite, accented by 0.85 carats of
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1990s Modern 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Guard 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Guard Gift Light weight can be worn
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2010s Indian 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

9.20 Carat Ruby Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity, graded F for color. Crafted by Iris Fine Jewelry, the ring is set in 14k Gold, providing a warm
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1920s Art Deco 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Pavé Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold ring features a dazzling center stone surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring captures the timeless elegance of a
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Early 20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7 (Ring Size) 1.25 inches
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20th Century 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 14k Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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