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.64 Carat Round Diamond Two Tone 14k Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's wide diamond fancy link ring. Masterly woven twisted 14k yellow gold links
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Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Graduated Three Row Square Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stunning ring is a graduated three row band style, with a center row of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Double Wave Band Set With Scattered Diamonds, Size 6.75
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring is a two row, wave style band, decorated with scattered
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Flower Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold vintage ring features two rows of flowers that connect to create an open filigree
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1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Natural Diamond Mens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A Solid Gold Gents ring set with a Genuine Natural Diamond. This Sparkling Diamond adds a touch of
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

585 Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl, and Diamonds This extraordinary 14-karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 46 round and baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels SI/H Natural Baguette Diamond Wide 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI/H Natural Baguette Diamond Wide 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring features a wide band with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1 4/5 Ctw Round Full Eternity Wide Band Diamond Ring, 5 row 14K Solid Gold, SI G
Located in New York, NY
, natural diamond ring, wide band gold ring, 14k gold bridal ring, eternity ring, infinity ring, chunky gold
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Geometric Twist Diamond Pave Band 0.20 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
or make it for you in a wide range of ring sizes. Diamond total weight may vary with ring size. For
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Teal Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring Center 1.90 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
scattered round brilliant diamonds in weight of 0.13 carats. The ring is 1 MM wide and 1 M thick. Experience
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Early 2000s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Woven Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique front placket of woven fourteen karat 14k yellow gold is enhanced with vertical lines
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Early 2000s Mexican Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k gold, this wide band ring brings together structure and sparkle with five
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Eternity Broad Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this wide band ring is set with rows of natural round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF04-120424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
understated design. Crafted from 14K White Gold, it features a 2mm wide band and a top height measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
tapered sides set with pear-shaped diamonds. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring mixes geometric and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Thick Pinky Ring Textured Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-cut emerald paired with sparkling round diamonds, set in solid 14K yellow gold with a textured shank
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2010s North American Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Oval Diamond Broad Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. ★DESCRIPTION★ Designed in 14k rose gold, this wide band ring features alternating pear and oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Geometric Round Solitaire Diamond Men Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This geometric diamond ring showcases a round natural diamond bezel set at the center of a wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Topaz Pearl Womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Solid 14K Gold ring has been set with one vibrant London Blue Topaz, 7x5mm (0.28" x 0.20") and
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2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. 3 oval violet blue tanzanite, approx. 1.50cts 8 round diamonds, G
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Oval Diamond Broad Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. ★DESCRIPTION★ Designed in 14k rose gold, this wide band ring features alternating pear and oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 70s Nugget Ring 24k Gold Diamond 14k Stacking Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage nugget & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the gold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Cubic Zirconia Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring has been hand set with a beautiful selection of
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2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Big Diamond Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold circa 1960 s 3.40 Cts
Located in Wailea, HI
Stunning Vintage 1960s Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold – A True Statement Piece ✨ Description: Step
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Granat Bros. 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous Art Deco Granat Bros old cut diamond cluster engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and 18k
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Amethyst Diamond Halo Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
vibrant purple gemstone is enclosed by natural diamonds in a wide gold border, adding dimension to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.51ct Color: I Clarity: VVS1
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 2.00 Ct Round Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wide Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

"Columns" Ring in Hammered 14K Yellow Gold with 36ct Hessonite Garnet Cabochon
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
inclusions. This stone is 22mm x 15mm and weighs 36.2 carats. The ring's face is 23mm tall and 21.5mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14k Diamond Enameled Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful diamond navette ring from the Art Deco (ca1930)! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.2 carats Champagne Diamonds in Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Champagne Diamonds, size range 2.9mm - 1.1mm - Approximately 2.2 total carat weight - 14k yellow gold
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2010s Canadian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Arts and Crafts 14K Gold Silver Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible antique Arts and Crafts old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
sculpted and high-polish finish in 14k solid gold. Each loop cradles a pear diamond in a secure prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14k Diamond Engagement Ring 0.15ct
Located in Narberth, PA
is crafted in 14k yellow gold and white gold, and features a central .15ct old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Cabochon Shape Smooth Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Gold Diamonds Channel Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
remarkable creation. 14K Yellow Gold/ 0.40 CTW Diamonds. Natural Brown Smoky Quartz Cabochon.
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Tri Color Gold Designer Wide Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 210 round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful Victorian old cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver top. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.02ct Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ri
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Floral Band Half Carat, 50 Carat Diamond Wedding Band in 14k Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
, please allow 3 weeks for us to make the ring up. This ring is also available in 14k rose gold and 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #20706
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6 This elegant wide band features 20 round
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold and Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring, App. 1.33 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This spectacular ring is a four leaf clover motif, set with pear brilliant cut
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Minimalist Double Chevron Diamond Ring in Two-Tone 14k Gold LR51826
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
this lovely double chevron ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 36 round brilliant = 0.72cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trillion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 26 baguette cut = 1.50cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
crafted in 14k yellow gold. The band has diamonds and natural rubies alternating around the entire ring
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emerald Flower Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Cultured Pearl Shape: Round Carat: 2ct ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow / White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Set With Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ring Set With Emeralds and Sapphires This stunning Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold, Pear Emerald and Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This outstanding ring contains three pear shaped faceted round, deep green
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Large Pink Tourmaline (App. 6.62 CTS) and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This stunning ring is a Lady Di style, with a large faceted oval shape, medium to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men s Onyx and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage men's Onyx & Diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. This beautiful ring features a rectangular
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Pearl Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Wide 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect wide 14k yellow 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Five Star Jewelry and Asch Grossbardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Wide 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring starts at $398 and tops out at $7,995 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,820.

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.