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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

2.25 Carat Emerald Cut Teal Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Ring AD1813
Located in Osprey, FL
ring head measures 15mm long and 12.1mm wide. ♥ US Size 7 (Free resizing) ♥ Band width: 1.5-1.6mm ♥
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Sunburst Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Sunburst Cluster Ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Slim Orion Stacking Ring with Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
features yellow gold with diamonds or gold with sapphires. The Orion ring is sleek, modern and bold in it's
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Estate Victorian Revival Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian revival amethyst and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner
Located in New York, NY
6 natural round diamonds H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold 8.5 grams. current ring size: 7
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.41 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 5.41 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring features a full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique Three Dimensional .45ct Natural Diamonds Curling Motif Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
. 14kt yellow gold 6.7 Grams Depth: 8mm 19mm wide Current ring size: 6.25 May professionally resize
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

High Quality 18k Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Womens Band 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
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

.20 Carat Natural Round Diamond Ring 14 Karat Bow Deco
Located in New York, NY
.20ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Vintage Bow Form Ring Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow gold 5.5
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Green Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
full cut brilliant. .10 carat natural round diamonds H color vs2 clarity. 14 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.21 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Brown Diamond Ring 14 Karat VS
Located in New York, NY
-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 4.3mm 6.8 grams total weight Excellent
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds Band Ring Channel Wave
Located in New York, NY
and transparent. .50 carat natural round side diamonds H color vs2 clarity Ring is 13.5 mm wide 5.6
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.23 Carat Diamonds Band Ring H/VS Classic Three Rows 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.23ct. diamonds band seems like 3 bands in one ring center band is more elevated than rest
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow Pink Gold , Size 7
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7 Wide Band Tri
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 5.16 Carat Natural Vivid Purple Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
. 1.20ct. Side natural round diamonds: F/G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. Yellow gold 5.1 grams. Deck of
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 2 Tone Colombian Emerald International Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Colombian Emerald International Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 20 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.70ct Natural Baguette Rounds Flaming Cocktail Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.70ct diamonds cluster ring. H-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. Item: 4.9gms $800 Marquise
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

English 9K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Flower Cocktail Ring, Made in England
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 9K Yellow Gold with Natural Opal. Like all my jewelry pieces, this ring is
Category

2010s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring is composed of three parallel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.00 Carat Two-Row Round Diamond Band Ring H/VS 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond band 2.00ct diamonds Full cut Rounds H-color, Vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cut Band
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White and Yellow Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cut Band. The ring features white gold in the
Category

2010s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.06 Carat Round Diamond Crossover Ring Baguettes 14 Karat VVS
Located in New York, NY
. Ring measures: .67 inch wide .38 Inch Depth Size 7 14kt. yellow gold. 6.6 Grams Resizing is
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 8.89CT Natural Fine Sapphire Diamond Ring Cornflower Classic 14KT
Located in New York, NY
13.4 mm wide 14kt. yellow gold 8.4 grams Current ring size: 7 We can resize please inquire. Free
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40ct Natural Round Diamond Crescent Ring 18kt England
Located in New York, NY
color. 18kt yellow gold 6 Grams Band: 10mm wide Depth: 1.3mm Current ring size: 5.5 May
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10k White Gold Natural Amethyst Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Solitaire Ring Center-1.22 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

1.00 Carat Brilliant Pear Shape Diamond Ring 14 Karat Crossover Deco
Located in New York, NY
diamonds G-color, vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold. 4.4 grams 8.70mm wide depth: 9.8mm size: 6 can
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Salt and Pepper Trilogy Diamond Ring Center-0.48 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Bezel Shank Height: 1.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

11.00 Carat Natural Oval Red Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. round Shaped diamonds. G- color Vs2 Additional side rubies: 1.00ct 14kt. yellow gold 13 grams
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with sapphire and brilliant cutd iamodns up to 0.20ct 14k gold 11.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Tulip Handmade Custom Estate Ring in 14 Karat Gold-1950’s
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
ring is a tulip wrapped around itself to create a space for itself on your hand. The 14K yellow gold is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
made of Solid 10ct Yellow Gold. As we make our rings to fit you, we offer a wide range of finger sizes
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .51 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Ring E/I2 + Band
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold 4 5.4 g Size 6.25 and we may resize. Depth of ring 6.3mm Both rings 7 mm wide $8,000
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
not hallmarked. The metal was tested solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold Stone measures 25 mm x 20 mm x 15
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Earthy Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center-0.74 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Shape: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.7 Shank Height: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Opal Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A dainty ornate Victorian inspired trilogy ring made from Solid 417 10ct Yellow Gold and handset
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.04 Natural Diamonds Stacking Bands 14kt Gold Mod
Located in New York, NY
I color. 14kt yellow / rose / white gold. 9.5 Grams Overall rings: 9mm diameter wide Depth
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

.53 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brown Diamond ring 14 Karat Bypass Deco
Located in New York, NY
Brown, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. Yellow gold 12 grams. current ring size: 7 May be resized, please inquire
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Oval Shaped Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
prong set on a 14k white gold crown. The 18k yellow gold band is 1.5 mm wide. The oval GIA Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Natural Colorful Opal Victorian Style Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
THIS RING It can also be made to order in Platinum, 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K Yellow, Rose or White Gold
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.60 Carat Men s Natural Fancy Light Brown Diamond Master Bead Set Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
(please focus the gorgeous detail) 14kt. yellow gold. 12.3 grams. Ring is 13mm wide current ring size
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Salt and Pepper Rose Cut Diamond Ring Center-0.65 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diamond Carat Weight: 0.65 Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Half-Band W Natural Diamonds 0.28 Carats Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
range of ring sizes and 14 karat white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. Diamond total weight may vary
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural 6.10 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Mod Deco Three-Row Baguettes A+
Located in New York, NY
-color, Si-1 clarity Ring measures: 9.20mm wide 14kt. Yellow gold 9.4 grams. $7000 appraisal
Category

2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Natural Fancy Orange Brown Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. Report: 5191783056 14kt. yellow gold Top deck: 13.5 mm wide Depth: 8.8mm 10 grams Excellent well
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k White Gold Natural Diamond Peridot womens Cluster 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
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2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

Italian 18k Gold Diamond Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Pattern design. Choose from our collection of 18k Gold Diamond Rings for Women, showcasing Japanese
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite womens Trilogy Band Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A contemporary design band ring made from 750 18K Yellow Gold and handset with three natural
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Petite Organic Halo Design Emerald Diamond Ring Center 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 1.53 Setting Type: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 1.02 carat solitaire diamond ring. Report number 6213187765 Stating I color SI2
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian-Made 0.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
measuring 1.5 mm G VS Available in 14k or 18k solid gold Available in yellow gold, white gold, or rose gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Rectangular Cut Citrine and Off-Set Diamond Squared Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Gorgeous contemporary citrine and pave diamond ring. The rectangular cut vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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.