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Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Bypass Ring - 14k European and Mine .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: European
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Old European cut Diamond Ring Platinum 14K Gold Estat
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Antique Edwardian Sapphire Old European cut Diamond Ring Platinum 14K Gold Estate This beautiful
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique-Style 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic fusion of vintage charm and refined craftsmanship, this 14K white gold filigree ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Argentine Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Style Diamond Bezel Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Details Band Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This captivating piece, made from 14K yellow gold, features a central design adorned with 0.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Large Chinese Carved Jade, Natural Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
of harmony and beauty in nature. Tested for 14K gold The pearls have a rich luster and silvery white
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Ring 1.45 Carat G VS in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring Style: Refurbished Antique Ring Gold: 14K White Gold TCW: 1.45
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Platinum GIA 1.56ct Old No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Color - 0.50ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.56 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
single-cut diamonds.  Ring Information Style: Edwardian Filigree Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Crafted in fine 14K white gold, the geometric detailing captures the glamour of the 1920s, evoking an air
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
shoulders. Hand fabricated. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Total weight: 4.60 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace the beauty of timeless sophistication with this exquisite Edwardian-style engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14kt Gold and Platinum 5 Diamonds Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Style: Edwardian Metal: 14Kt Gold & Platinum Stone: Diamond   Ring size: 9 1/2 (resizable). Total weight
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Target White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Embrace the beauty of timeless sophistication with this exquisite Edwardian-style engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.36cttw Diamond Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold anniversary ring from the Edwardian era. The ring is set with 3
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Eight Prong Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-10 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold White Opal Cluster Vintage Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
angle. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
vintage feel. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Weight: 4.80 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Celebrate love with this stunning Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style-style engagement ring, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Floral Cluster Engagement 14K White Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Rose White Gold. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Total weight: 3.90 g. (approx. total weight) Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.51 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade 14k white gold engagement ring from the Edwardian era is centered with a
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Aquamarine Vintage Style Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 (Resize Available) Total Gemstones Weight: 0.59 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Quatrefoil White Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring displays four feature cabochon opals
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian 14 Karat gold and diamond engagement ring. With a round brilliant
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14k GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount Ring 17.00ct
Located in Narberth, PA
of 14k white gold, the ring has a fairly wide band that tapers in size towards the shank. The
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum 14K Gold Fancy Yellow Old Euro Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum 14K Gold Fancy Yellow Old Euro Three Stone Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Wide Band Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
choice for those who seek a timeless yet distinctive symbol of love and commitment. 14K White Gold. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Peridot and White Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.07 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.20 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising two large old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Dome Ring 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking handmade diamond dome ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring showcases a masterfully carved amethyst intaglio, featuring the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This jaw dropping ring, an Art Deco design piece of art is made of white gold and features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Venice, CA
the central component and added a split shank 14k white gold band. We love that the ring covers a nice
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount. The sapphire is a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 1.18Ct Ruby and 0.66Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse Edwardian rings collections. This
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
antique design gold filigree rings equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Double Round Stone 14k gold EngagemenDouble Round Stone 14k gold Engagement Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3.4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14ct Yellow Gold Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique dress ring Showcasing an antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian GIA Cert 1.41 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14k white gold ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold GIA 1.23ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
w/ White Gold Baskets Weight: 2.52 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Moissanite wedding 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite ring. Edwardian style moisaic ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size. Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Moissanite wedding 14k gold ring
Art Deco Moissanite wedding 14k gold ring
$676 Sale Price / item
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Edwardian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely phenomenal chrysoberyl ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900) era! Made of 14kt white
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Natural Diamond Vintage Style Wedding Carving Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.35 carat. (approx.) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Chalcedony and Enamel Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
-west. The ethereal chalcedony is set in a 14k gold mounting, framed by alternating bands of blue and
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Two-Tone Ornate Diamond Ring Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Two-Tone Ornate Diamond Ring Diamond in 14k Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k two
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Hand Engraved Lucky Nail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
hand-engraved scrolling foliate along the surface of the nail. We cast the pendant in 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14KT White Gold Round Smoky Quartz Bezel Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
everyday wear Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.88 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N
Category

2010s Indian Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Natural Diamond and Emerald Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.780 carat. (approx.) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond engagement ring. In 14k white gold. With a ca. 0.82 ct
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian 0.55 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bead set in a white gold octagonal form head with a pierced yellow gold gallery Bombé shaped and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco .5 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The diamonds are set in White Gold. The remainder of the ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Garland Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
striated piercing and draped garland motif Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 7 1
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.04ct
Located in Narberth, PA
-style ring has a mixed metals design crafted in 14k gold and platinum. At the center is a single diamond
Category

20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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14k White Gold Edwardian Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k white gold edwardian ring 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 Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k white gold edwardian ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k white gold edwardian ring over the years, but those made by Julio Benez and Larter Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 14k white gold edwardian ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 107, is particularly popular. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 14k white gold edwardian ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k White Gold Edwardian Ring?

On average, a 14k white gold edwardian ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,599, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $12,075 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

Questions About 14k White Gold Edwardian Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.