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6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamonds Band Ring 14 Karat Classic Channel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Channel band 1.00ct. diamonds H-color, Vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold 5mm wide 14kt
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Black Onyx Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning Modernist 14k Gold Ring. Featuring an Oval Onyx Stone with small diamond accents
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Pearl, Blue Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Fresh Water Pearl, Sapphire & Diamond Pearl Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

.04ct Natural Diamond Satin Barbed Wire Form Ring 14kt gold 12420
Located in New York, NY
.04ct natural diamond barbed wire form ring. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold 4.4 grams 11mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 55 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Monumental Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Yellow Gold Gemstone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: 55 Cut: Emerald Color: Light blue Clarity: Transparent
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond White Gold Multi Row Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 113 round and baguette cut diamond set
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Band 0.82 Carat in 14 Karat Rose Yellow White Gold, Stackable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gold. We can make this for you in a wide range of ring sizes and 14 karat rose gold or yellow gold or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Ring Wedding Engagement Band Ring Antique Appraised $5681
Located in New York, NY
diamonds create a period jewel of the highest quality. The jewels are set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14Karat White Gold Bypass Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
your romance. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling and Gold Square Citrine App. 13.74 Cts and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver and gold ring. This interesting patterned sterling silver ring features a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color Diamond ring. .52ct. Natural, Fancy Yellow Orange Brown Diamond Full cut brilliant
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Solid 14k White Gold Natural Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Gold. This ring was Designed and Made in England, is available in a wide range of sizes and will be
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Kunzite, Diamond, and Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, a choice that provides a warm, rich backdrop for the gemstones, ensuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Kunzite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Clyde Duneier CID 10 Carat Blue Topaz Ring 6 Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS SET IN A STUNNING DESIGN IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE MAGNIFICENT
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.99 Carat Total Oval Ruby and Pave Diamond Square Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
plain, solid 14 karat yellow gold finish with a ridged design. This unique piece really pops on the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Domed Cocktail Ring in Two-Toned 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstone: Tourmaline and Diamonds Tourmaline Count: 1 Tourmaline Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Two-Tone Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring. The dazzling split band ring features twenty-three
Category

1990s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Two Tone Pear Shaped Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k two tone Center Diamond: pear cut = 0.90cttw Color: H Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

11.15 Carat Oval Cut Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, reflecting light with every movement. Set in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, the topaz exudes a cool azure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.74 Carat Diamond Wrap Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.74 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wrap Cocktail Ring features pear cut and round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the exquisite
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cathedral Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14Kt yellow gold. 4.8 Grams Ring is 9.2mm wide Depth: 6.7mm size 5.75 Resizing Service is
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.58ct natural rubies and diamonds ring Flat band
Located in New York, NY
. .92ct natural round side diamonds G color vs2 clarity Ring is 8.5 mm wide 4.5 mm depth. 14 karat
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Triple Rope Band Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handmade 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby Diamond Triple Rope Band Ring. The ring features five
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro More Rings

Materials

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

Retro Gold 4.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold ballerina ring, circa 1970, centered with a cushion-shaped natural blue
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Flower Net Bombe Ring, Diamond
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
ring size than your normal one. - CUSTOMIZE - Can be ordered in 18k, 14K yellow rose or white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1990s Salt And Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Swirl Dome 14k Yellow Gold Ring from the 1990s is channel set with various graduated baguette cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Mens Band Ring Signet Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Zambian Emerald Wedding Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Diamond Zambian Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring features pear cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

3.60tcw 18K Natural Rubellite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
. Dexterously handcrafted in gleaming 18k solid, yellow gold. This ring features a genuine AAA+ quality
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cross Over 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 Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Opal Diamond Navette Victorian Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This wonderful antique Victorian opal and Rose Cut Diamond Ring is set in 14K gold. The ring
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat "X" Channel Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14kt. Yellow & white gold 8 grams. current ring size: 8 May be resized, please inquire
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Durable
Located in New York, NY
. yellow gold. 3.6 grams ring is 7mm wide current size: 4.5 (can be resized, please inquire) depth
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Citrine 8 Ruby 10 Diamond Butterfly Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Insect
Located in New York, NY
extraordinary Butterfly. The ring is an Art Deco - Hollywood Regency Retro ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rosé Gold Crown Ring Colored Brilliants 0.72 Carat
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
A very sculptural crown ring was created using CAD design. The 11.2 mm wide band has small
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold...

Kallati 14 Karat Two Tone Diamond and Black Enamel Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Kallati Material: two tone gold Diamond: round diamond= 0.07cttw Color: H Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.8ct Natural Kite Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
engagement ring showcases an extraordinary approx. 0.80ct natural kite-cut diamond. With its rare and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Baguette Cut 14 Karat White Gold Multi Row Diamond Rings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 54 round and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural SI/H Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring features four line bypass band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Multi Row Diamond Rings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 116 round and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.98 Carat Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural 2.98 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Band Ring features marquise cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15 ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring featuring a pear-shaped blue sapphire. The gemstone is secured in a bezel setting on a wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 ad 1/2 All 8
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut natural diamonds that encircle the entire ring. All diamonds are bezel set in 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1950s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Shy 3.0ctw GIA Fancy ORANGE Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold (stamped), iconic BALLERINA style ring with 20 baguettes, 1.08ctw, and 24 rounds
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat Buckle Deco
Located in New York, NY
14kt. Yellow gold. 7.1 Grams. Ring is 13mm wide Depth: 5.2mm Size 9 Appraisal to accompany $6,000
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy AGL 3.16 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold 14k white gold Stamped: 14k 5.1 Grams 8.9mm wide at top 7.4mm high at top 2.7 wide at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Lemon Quartz Diamond Ring and Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lemon Quartz Diamond Ring and Earrings. The ring features an oval 16mm x 11.9mm x 8.7mm
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.73 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond Raised Cathedral Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds: G-H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold. 8.8 grams. Ring is 11mm wide Depth: 9.5mm
Category

2010s American Solitaire 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.