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10.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.30 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.65 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

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

8.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.60 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Suggested
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Mother s Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
diamonds enhancing its allure, this pendant is a true work of art. Created from 14k white gold and weighing
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2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

6.20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
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2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond and Chain
Located in New York, NY
. A versatile and heartfelt adornment, the 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond is not merely a
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique pair of 14kt Gold and Platinum men s Shirt buttons with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
formal ensemble. Period: Antique Metal: 14K Rose Gold Platinum Stones: Natural Diamonds Diameter
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Early 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
diamonds, fancy-shaped diamonds, and a variety of gold options (including platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in
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2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Vintage Tiffany Co 14K Yellow Gold Money Clip Engraved Diamond Pattern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Money Clip – Engraved Diamond Pattern Circa 21st Century
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Early 2000s American Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Luxury Apple Green Jade Guanyin Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
: 7.3 mm x 5.5 mm Material: 14K Yellow Solid Gold Secondary Stone: Genuine Diamond, Secondary stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Bracelet 4.5ctw natural Sapphire solid 14K Yellow Gold / 18 cm / 16gr
Located in SE
Bracelet from 1950 - 1960s for Men and Women in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with six natural
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Located in SE
Bracelet from 1950 - 1960s for Men and Women in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with six natural
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Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
6mm 1 old mine cut diamond, approx. total weight .10ct, I, SI 14k Rose gold Stamped: 14k Top to bottom
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Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1.05 Carat Round Beaded Diamond White Gold Open Work Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish and
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
variation inspired by Queen Victoria was the "spark" ring set with a single tiny diamond -- a metaphor for
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Pearl
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The flower is embellished with applications of non-glossy
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mens 1 CTW Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold mens 1 CTW diamond fashion ring. This mens ring has 24 diamonds on the face and
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Men s Diamond Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: SI3 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 9 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Mens Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish diamond band ring for mens. Designed with versatility in mind, the mens ring can be worn
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Mens Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish diamond band ring for mens. Designed with versatility in mind, the mens ring can be worn
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mens Single Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish diamond band ring for men's. Designed with versatility in mind, the men's ring can be
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men s Ring 0.75 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring 0.75 Carat Round Diamonds. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G-H
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Two Tone Gold Men s Diamond Ring 0.65 TCW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Tone Gold Men's Diamond Ring. Consists of a total of 0.65ct princess cut diamonds in a channel
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2010s Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Men s Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
14k White Gold Men's Diamond Ring Men's Diamond Band 14k White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.14ct Color
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2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Men Stone Blue Topaz Diamond Ladies Ring.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K Yellow Gold Weight= 2.1 gr Size= 9 Diamond= 0.10 Ct total Men Stone Blue Topaz= 1.5 Ct
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

14K WG 13.20ct VS Diamond Synthetic Ruby Men s Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy 14K WG 13.20CT VS diamond & synthetic ruby men's ring size 7.75. This intriguing piece of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Men s 14K White Gold Diamonds Rotating Spinner Ring for Him by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Men's Powerful 14K White Gold, Diamonds Spinner Ring for Him by Shlomit Rogel. This Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Powerful Men s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Powerful Men's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel. In the center of
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Powerful Men s 14K White Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Powerful Men's 14K White Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel In the center of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Brushed Finish 14k White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Vintage Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Brushed Finish 14k White Gold Men's Ring. This is a handsome ring
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Vintage 1950s Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Men s Spinel and Diamond 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on the side. This ring is two tone with 14K yellow gold around the Spinel and 14K white gold band
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Men s Moonstone and Diamond 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a vibrant Moonstone center with brilliant cut diamonds along both sides
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Heartbeat Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold and can be sized up or down one size. 14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring - Diamond weight
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 2.30 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond 14K White Channel Set Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish men's diamond band is the perfect way to upgrade any look. Featuring 2.30 ct. tw. of
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Birks Designer 14K Vintage 0.55CT VS1/F Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring
By Birks
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Birks designer 14K vintage 0.55CT VS1/F diamond solitaire mens ring size 10. This outstanding piece
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s Tanzanite Cushion and Diamond 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
quality brilliant cut diamonds and is set in 14K white gold. It comes in a beautiful box ready for the
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men s Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men's Gold Ring. Bottom width is approximately 4mm. The diamonds
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K White Gold Condition: Excellent Size: 9 Gemstone: Diamond Diamonds Used: 5 Item Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with .64 Cts in Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Eye catching mens diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.64 cts in invisible set princess cut
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Mens pave diamond ring 14k white gold. Round brillliant cut diamonds total approx. weight: 3.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Men s Brushed White Gold Wedding Band
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This men’s wedding white gold band is made with 14k white gold. It’s brushed in the center and
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Men s Spinel and Diamond 14KWY Two tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
quality brilliant cut diamonds. The center stone is bezel set in 14K white and gold. It comes in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Men s Aquamarine and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
by brilliant cut diamonds and is set in 14K white and yellow gold. It comes in a beautiful box ready
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Half Way Men s Diamond Band 1.5 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Solid Gold Half Way Men's Diamond Band 1.5 ct. tw. All of our diamonds are earth mined, 100
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Spessartite and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is set in 14K white and yellow gold. It comes in a beautiful box ready for the perfect gift
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Dice Medusa Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Diamond Medusa Ring features 12 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawless Round Brilliant cuts
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Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mens Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weigh 0.29 Carats. The Total Carat Weight of the ring is 0.91 Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Old Euro Diamond Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
This is the ultimate men's ring, centered with a 1.50 carat Old European cut diamond grading H in
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Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
4.59 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Diamond Pinky Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Five diamond men's pinky ring. This ring has a grill installed for comfort. The diamonds are bright
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2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Mens 14k Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mens 14k gold diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 199 vintage editions and 278 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect mens 14k gold diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A mens 14k gold diamond ring from Alberto, DGI and Effy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a mens 14k gold diamond ring for sale for men should be easy, but there are 116 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Mens 14k Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a mens 14k gold diamond ring starts at $396 and tops out at $66,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,499.

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.