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Twisted Rope Ring w Diamond Multi Row Band in 14K Mixed Metal 76 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White-Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 76 Diamond Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

Ring with citrine and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 15.1 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with citrine and old mine cut diamond. 0.50ct – G/H – SI – ring size U.S
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

RIng with opal, ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver ring set with a central opal surrounded by a ruby ​​and rose-cut diamond
Category

1990s Dutch Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

.20ct Natural Diamonds Circles Loop ring 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cuts / Full cut Brilliants 14kt. yellow gold. Ring size: 7 We may resize. Ring is 13mm wide 8.8
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Baguette Halo Gemstone Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
- Natural Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.40ct Color: HI Clarity: SI ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

East-West Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Dome Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire & Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.44 CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut East-West Yellow Beryl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 Step into elegance with this stunning 14 karat white gold ring, featuring an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.20ct. Natural Baguette Diamonds Eternity Ring 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.20ct Natural diamonds eternity baguette ring. G-color Vs-2 clarity. Ring: 3.8mm wide Depth
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Channel Set of Wedding Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cuts = 0.26 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
10 diamonds on each side of the band Ring wide: Approx. 1.5mm Precious Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ready
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Delicate Champagne Color Diamond Ring Center-0.37 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
jewels are set in a classic setting with each gem individually prong set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Yellow Gold Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

3.50 Carat Citrine Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow and white gold citrine and diamond cocktail two tone ring. The 3.50ct Pear shape citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond and Ruby Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual diamond and ruby bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14k
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

14k Two Tone Contemporary Diamond Horseshoe Swirl Ring, App. 0.29 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold and yellow vermeil ring. This lyrical looking ring is made up of a beautiful white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

.15 Carat Diamonds Cross Over Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crossover Classic .15ct. Natural Round Cut diamond G color Si-1 clarity 14kt yellow gold Ring
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ctw I-J Cabochon Emerald 1.00ctw I-J SI2-I2 Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
warm 14K yellow gold prongs, radiating a vivid green hue that evokes timeless luxury. Accentuating the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite Diamond womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trilion Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center -0.74 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: 0.74 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.2 Material: SALT N
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Odera Rose Cut Diamond Ring Center-0.62 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: 0.62 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.2 Material: SALT N
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This men’s wedding band is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with five round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist brutalist ring with inset diamond, rubies and emeralds in a wide 14k yellow gold mounting
Category

Vintage 1960s More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Delicate Rustic Icey Pear Diamond Ring Center 1.59 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.60ct Natural Fancy Color Shades of Yellow Diamonds Wave Swirl Band Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
diamonds Durable Built. Vs-2 Si-1 clarity H color. 14kt yellow gold. 3.6 Grams Overall ring: 2.3mm
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Round Brilliant Galaxy Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.50ct Color: Galaxy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Vintage Diamond No Heat Natural Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
when looking at this Vintage Diamond and No Heat Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring. It is just show
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This exquisite pearl ring in 14k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Round Rustic Emerald Diamond Ring Center, 0.31 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diamond Side Gemstone Shape: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 1.28 Setting Type: Prong Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ring with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with ruby ​​and old mine cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Arts Crafts Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This wonderful 14K yellow gold ring is from the 1910 Arts and Crafts period. It features a craved
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solitaire Raised .30ct Round Diamond Engagement ring 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
.30ct Natural round Cut Diamond Ring vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow gold 2.7 Grams Depth
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02ct Natural Diamonds On Coil Wire Wrap Ring 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
-2 clarity Very good Cuts / Full cut Brilliants 14kt. yellow gold. Ring size: 6 We may resize
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Italian Gold Eternity Band with Natural Diamonds Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
2 mm thick Metal Options: 14k Gold Gold Colors: White, Rose, Yellow Please note that this ring is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Organic Design Round Diamond Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 1.31 Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.6 Carat Opal 6 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The fabulous Opal ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The extraordinary oval cabochon opal has brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.20 Carat Asscher Cut Green Emerald Double Halo 14k Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14K White and Yellow gold ring feature a 5.20 - Carat Asscher cut Natural Green Emerald from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Prong-Set Diamond Open Cuff Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dazzling, upscale charm. It is designed in 14k yellow gold and wraps beautifully around the finger. Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Three Stone Blue Topaz Ring 6 Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Band Stacking Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
TOPAZ, THE WHITE DIAMONDS AND THE 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD SETTING CREATES A MAGICAL RING. IT CAN BE THE
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K yellow gold in Victorian era, circa 1890s, stone weights 3.67 Carat by measurements, ring is in
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.80ct Natural Diamonds Band Ring 14kt Gold 12432
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.80ct Natural Round Diamonds Band Ring H-color Si-1 Clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 4 grams 6mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.05 ct Amethyst Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are nestled within the cutout grooves of the shank. This 14k white gold pear amethyst ring will take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Old European Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art Deco old European cut diamond ring is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. This beautiful ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ocean Blue Zircon Hammered Ring Asymmetrical 14k Gold Hammered Band Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
ring for extra comfort) Material: 14k Yellow Gold (solid)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K 14K Two-Tone Diamond Wedding Band 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond wedding band in 18k yellow gold and 14k yellow gold setting. The ring is stamped 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Inlay 18k Yellow Cocktail Ring - Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold / Ring size: 7 Measurement: 19mm across x 19mm wide x long x 5mm high Weight: 8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Restored Vintage Natural Diamond Petal Tulip Deco Ring .12ct 14kt gold
Located in New York, NY
.12ct Natural round Cut Diamond Ring vs-2 clarity G color. 14kt yellow gold 3.5 Grams Depth
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Amethyst and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Genuine Gem Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
ring fit for a queen! 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Green Amethyst Gemstone Weight: 6.04 Carats Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Ruby Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Stacking 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
five Rubies and eight Diamonds are set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - just a romantic wonderful combination
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Channel Diamond Wedding eternity Band. Unisex Diamond channel eternity ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Classic Unisex Wedding Band. 14k Yellow Gold. Single Row channel set diamonds. Ring was sold by KAY
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

14k White Gold Natural Aquamarine Seven Stone Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
stamped with their mark. 585 certifies that it is 14K gold along with the Royal Crown and Leopards Head
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

1/5 Ctw Cuban Link Diamond Ring, Full Eternity Band, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
touch of unique elegance with our 0.23 Ct Chain Natural Diamond Ring. Crafted in radiant 14K rose gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Natural Citrine womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful 14k White Gold ring has been set with five vibrant golden Citrines, equally sized
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
encircle the entire ring. All diamonds are bezel set in 14k yellow gold. It's an Estate piece so all
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.10 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Raised Halo Mod Deco Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
gold 5.5 grams. Ring is 9mm wide current ring size: 6.5 We may resize, please inquire. $11,000
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
natural diamonds that encircle the entire ring. All diamonds are bezel set in 14k yellow gold. I did not
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.