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Diamond Men s Wedding Band, Custom Brushed Finish, 14K Yellow Gold, 3/4 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds are bright white and look amazing in the 14 karat yellow gold setting. The top of the ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.99 Carats Round Brillant Diamonds Hip Hop Men’s Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Classy 4.99 Carats Round Brilliant Diamonds Hip Hop Men's Ring In 14K White Gold. Perfect Gift For
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Mens Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 8 princess cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your sophisticated style when you wear this men's diamond band ring in 14KT yellow gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 14 Karat Gold 1.44 Carat Oval Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This gent's ring is made in 14 karat white gold featuring one oval cut Emerald weighing 1.44 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White and Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Men s Eternity Band, 0.48 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s eternity band is 14K white and yellow gold. It features a pattern of fleur de lis with
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.9gr Stones: Diamond Diamonds: 3.75ct VS clarity G color
Category

2010s More Rings

Mens Chunky Squared Band Ring with Round Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold men's diamond ring features a striking geometric design with a strong, architectural
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Diamond Pavé in 14K Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural oval-cut Type A jadeite jade mens ring bezel set in 14K yellow and white gold with pavé set
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.15ct Natural Round Diamonds Mens Ring 14kt 12425
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.15ct diamond natural mens signet ring round, G-color Vs-2 clarity. 13mm wide 6.7mm depth 14kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Star Sapphire & Diamond Men's Ring Approximate Sapphire Weight: 9.71 Cts Diamond Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Gold Victorian Ring with Diamonds and Pink Coral Cabochon
Located in Venice, CA
gold ring. The coral has a beautiful matte surface with delicate wood-like graining. The cabochon is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Custom Men s Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Detailed Lion Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.06ct (approx.) (mouth) Total Carat Weight: 0.10 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Custom
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Diamond Men s Ring 14 Karat Gold Satin Finish, Man s Oval Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
jewelry collection! Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Round Brilliant Diamond Weight: .25 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Wide Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut diamonds. The intricate design makes this ring a perfect choice as a wedding anniversary ring for
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Men's diamond wedding band ring crafted in 10k white gold. The total carat weight of the ring is
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Princess Round Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men s Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and refined, this men's wedding band crafted in 0.33 carat Seven stone princess &
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Ridged Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking mens diamond ring blends timeless brilliance with modern sculptural design. Crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.45 Carat Old European Diamond Two Tone Gold Men s Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's men's diamond halo ring. Large 14k yellow gold setting with .50ct round center
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Round Diamond Yellow Gold Fleur-de-Lis Men s Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Treat the special man in your life to this diamond ring. These band ring are studded with 93 round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Cross Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond raised cross ring is a bold statement of faith. These band ring are studded with 65
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men s Cross Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond cross ring is a bold statement of faith. These cross ring are studded with 6 brilliant
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Bezel Set Nugget Statement Ring with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat & 22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Color: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Three Stone Men s Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
setting and crafted in 14 karat white gold. Total diamond weight is 0.15 carat. The white diamonds are
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men s Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
shines with 0.30 carat of diamonds in 14KT yellow Gold. The white diamonds are graded as H-I color and I
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Old European Diamond Art Deco Rose Gold Men s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920's Art Deco handmade men's diamond ring. EGL certified Old European cut 1.65ct center
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Nazarelle 3.70 Carat Round Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Signet Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This gent's ring designed by Nazarelle is made in 14 karat yellow gold featuring nine round cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men s White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 11.70 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 19.72 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut natural diamonds in pave setting in 14KT yellow gold. The white diamonds are graded as H-I
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Cross Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
by our inhouse experts in 14 karat yellow gold and embellished with 48 round diamond set in prong
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring A yellow gold ring set with a cabochon sapphire adorned with six
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men s Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Surprise the man you love with this splendid diamond band in 14KT yellow gold. Eleven bold 0.50
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Cross and Engraved Scripture Large Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features a powerful diamond cross at its center. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the face of the ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold, Black Cabochon Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinguished men’s ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and features a bold 11x9mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Custom made 14k Rose gold ring size 9.12
Located in New York, NY
Brand Custom made 14k Rose gold Gender Men Ring size 9.25 Stone Diamond Center .33ct Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

J.Ray Style Ruby Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
. Ruby: 2.20 carats, Baguettes Diamonds: 1.07 carats, Round Brilliant cut 14k White Gold RIng Size: 10
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Three Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. A diamond ring consisting of a center marquise with
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with ₤yra - a symbol of all Musicians for centuries in Rose
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Empire Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Fine Men s 18 Carat Grey Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 6.5, we offer ring re-sizing. In
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Coin Ring Men s Unisex solid 22k 25 Turkish Kurush 14k Rose Gold ØUS10 / 6.7gr
Located in SE
A ring with Turkish Coin. Solid 14k Rose Gold wide band featuring bezel set genuine Turkish solid
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold

1969 Turkish Coin Unisex Men s Ring 25 Kurush solid 22k 14k Gold ØUS6.5 /4.6gr
Located in SE
A ring with Turkish Coin. Solid 14k Rose Gold band featuring bezel set genuine Turkish solid Ø14mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Men’s 0.60 Carat Diamond Woven Design Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
the middle with a swivel design in white gold setting making the diamonds standout. The ring is 14k
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.35 Carat Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.35 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Round
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.05 Carats Total Round Baguette Cut Diamond Men s Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable men's ring, showcasing a 0.70 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set on a flush
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.10ct Diamonds Square Box Mod Deco Mens Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Mens Square Box Diamond Band .10ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamond Durable Built. Vs-2
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.10 Carat Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.10 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Made Two Tone Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds Size 9.25
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Men's Two Tone Ring Material 14K White Gold Diamonds 8.9ct Diamonds Clarity VS Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Mens Oval Cabochon Cut Star Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star sapphire and Diamond Sapphire Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mens Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Squared Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds adds timeless elegance. Set in a substantial squared 14 karat yellow gold band, the design
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.95 Carat Faint Brown, White, and Black Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
polished 14K white gold setting. Details: Item Type: Men's Ring Metal: 14K White Gold (polished) Size: 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond wedding band. Tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. The
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Men s Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Men's opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Men s Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top - Stamped 18k Weight: 11.9 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (fitted on
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.30ct 7.4 grams 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold men's ring set with rose-cut diamonds, total approximately 0.30 - G/H - SI - ring
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Mens 6 Diamond Center Ring with Square Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 6 large center diamonds and 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Men s 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum. The ring features 5 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.