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Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .40 Carat Men s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
the sizing. Please contact for additional sizing options. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 8.75- This sparkling band features 16 round
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold Ring Comfort Fit Round Cut .50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Surprise your groom with an exquisite wedding band he will appreciate for a lifetime! Crafted in
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set of Two Diamond Enhancer Bands, 14k Gold Guard Rings Wedding Round Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
pair of enhancer bands! Composed of 14k white gold, these two guard rings sparkle with a gorgeous array
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Size 6.25- This sparkling wedding band features eight
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.925tcw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage band ring features five brilliant-cut diamonds totaling
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 1.00 CTW Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Two-Row Fishtail Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for J.R. Woods & Sons Circa: 1950s Ring size: 4 and sizable
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1950s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.75- This lovely band features 43 round
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage diamond 14k white gold eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring from the 1990’s is set with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire V Wedding Band, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire V wedding band. This contour band features a V
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

Scalloped Diamond Wedding Band Ring, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond wedding band ring. This stackable band features a
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.5- This sparkling ring features 13 princess cut
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Two Tone Diamond Star Set Wide Wedding Band - Size 5
Located in Great Neck, NY
Retro diamond wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. The ring features diamonds set
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1950s Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stackable Wedding Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and diamond stackable wedding band ring. This ring features a thin design
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1980s Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.5 #5284
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling wedding band features 1 round graduated diamonds set in polished 14K white gold
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Unisex Vintage Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring features a rounded curvature and a gleaming polish Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Size: 7.5 Gram weight: 3.82 This exquisite vintage
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1980s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.20ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, Ring, Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Make a subtle statement with this stunning 0.20ctw diamond wedding band. Crafted in 14K white gold
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 6 #22521
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 6 This elegant wedding band features seven
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Floral Wedding Band, 14K Yellow White Gold, Bi Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow and white gold floral wedding band. This stackable band features a white
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Baguette Diamond Band, 14K White Gold, Diamond Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold round and baguette cut diamond band. This stackable band features
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weight: 4.58 This elegant vintage band from the 1990s is crafted in 14K white gold and features 4
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

Retro Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Wedding Band - Size 5. This beautiful band has
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold half eternity band showcases seven warm, fancy brownish diamonds
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1990s Modern Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold, Low Profile
Located in Austin, TX
This domed wedding band is 6 millimeters wide, with graceful accents of a milgrain finish along the
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Rose Gold Ruby Cigar Wedding Band Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Very sweet vintage floral pattern wedding band in 14K rose gold, ruby adorned flower with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro Art Carved 14K Two Tone Diamond Star Set Wide Wedding Band Size 7
By Art Carved
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible Retro diamond wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. The ring features diamonds set
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1950s Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

5-Stone Partway White Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
5 Stone Partway White diamond Wedding band. 14K White Gold Center diamond is aprox .50 carats. 4
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1990s American Modern Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide Gold Cigar Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5, Wide Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
This wide gold cigar band is a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that will make a bold statement
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage diamond 14k white gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring sparkles with 18 G-H color diamonds, offering graceful brilliance
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1990s Modern Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.5- This sparkling ring features 13 princess cut
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wedding Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage wedding band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The band features fine mille grain
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band. Featuring six round mixed cut sapphires
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Ring Stackable .33 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pledge your love and lifetime devotion with this exquisite wedding band! Fashioned in popular 14k
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band 14 Karat Round .95 Carat Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 5 3/4 - 6. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Tiffany Co. Classic Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Tiffany and Co. Classic Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This Classically designed
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5 #14477
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5- This sparkling band features 25
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20th Century Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4. This beautiful wedding
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1970s Unknown Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Yellow Gold

Five Stone 0.40Ctw Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.4. These diamonds, set in a 14k yellow gold band, exhibit a G
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 #23635
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 Timeless and elegant, this stunning 14K white
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 #23635
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 Timeless and elegant, this stunning 14K white
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 26 round brilliant cut
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

1940 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band ring with a raised orange blossom motif fully around With milgrain detail edges
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1940s Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Vintage Retro Diamond Ruby Wedding Band Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 14k rose gold band ring showcases timeless craftsmanship and delicate vintage charm
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1980s American Retro Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Tapered Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K white gold, this band ring showcases a continuous row of tapered baguette-cut
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury Baguette Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Baguette Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 53 baguette cut
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1950s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

0.15ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, French Set
Located in McLeansville, NC
This elegant 0.15ctw diamond wedding band is the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle to your look
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, French Set
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stamps: 14K A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It has been
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Size 7
Located in Henderson, NV
Classic eternity band ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a continuous row of round-cut blue
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring Band Size 6.5 #19954
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds set in classic 14K white and yellow gold. (Diamonds set in white gold; band is yellow
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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

Stackable LOVE Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5, Love Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
from 14k yellow gold, this ring features a love design that wraps around the band. The ring is a size
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Uneek Ruby Diamond Stackable Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring
By Uneek
Located in McLeansville, NC
special day. Crafted in 14k white gold, this delicate, fancy thin diamond band features a sparkling array
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Thin Diamond Curved Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, Ring, Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.12ctw Thin Diamond Curved Wedding Band is an elegant and timeless addition to any jewelry
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Round Diamond Curved Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.60ctw baguette round diamond curved wedding band is the perfect way to add some sparkle to
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1970s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 7, Stackable Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add a touch of sparkle to your wedding day with this beautiful 0.30ctw thin diamond wedding band
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1990s Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Band Cigar Ring 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Wedding
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage wide band cigar ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry 6.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage diamond wedding band (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Five
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact wedding bands 14k gold vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 93 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a wedding bands 14k gold vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing wedding bands 14k gold vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Artcarved, Tiffany Co. and Concierge Diamonds Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any wedding bands 14k gold vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 43 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also single cut and baguette cut versions for sale. When shopping for a wedding bands 14k gold vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage?

The price for a wedding bands 14k gold vintage starts at $279 and tops out at $3,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $685.

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.

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 Wedding Bands 14k Gold Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.