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Stackable Ruby Diamonds Eternity Rings 14 Kt Natural Vivid Reds Stacking 11.36ct
Located in New York, NY
. natural round brilliant diamonds G-color VS-2 clarity. 14kt yellow & white gold 10.8 grams. Rings put
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

17.44 Carat Natural Opal and Garnet Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Deco Prime
Located in New York, NY
color, Si-1 Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold Ring is 20mm wide Depth: 13.7mm 16.6 grams total weight
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Very White and Clear, unusually High Quality for that period! The Ring is tested 18k Yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9ct 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
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Mothers 5 Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire .26ct Natural Emerald .24ct Yellow sapphire Round, Full Cuts. Ring is 8.8mm Wide Depth: 5.1mm
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gol...

Victorian Opal .8 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamonds which total approximately .8 Carats. The jewels are set in 14 Karat Gold. This is the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

9K White Gold Naurtal Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 9K White Gold with Genuine Diamond (0.7ct) and Genuine Natural Blue Topaz
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2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Cushion Shape Natural Morganite and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. We use Diamonds that are D-F (colorless) in color and VS in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Peridot Womens Trilogy 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 Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt .90 Carat Diamond Eternity Rope Style Wedding Band Ring Size 10.5
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Brand new, Artcarved 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond eternity band measuring 6.75 mm wide
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Revisit 14kt 12431
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
. 14kt. yellow gold. 7.2 grams 17mm wide ring 13mm depth Size 9.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone and Diamond Dragonfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible moonstone and diamond ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

1.70ct Natural Round Diamonds Cluster Ring Matching Band 14kt 12635
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
clarity Cluster: 13mm wide Band: 1.8mm wide Ring Size 7 14kt yellow gold 7.6 grams $5000 Appraisal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Oval Pink Unheated Sapphire Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a rare GIA Certified 1.77-carat Oval-shaped Unheated, Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.75ct Natural Diamonds Stacking Bands 14kt Gold Mod Minimalist Deco
Located in New York, NY
-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow / rose / white gold. 8.2 Grams Overall rings: 4.7mm diameter wide
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
the yellow gold and sterling silver setting. All of the diamonds are intact and securely set. The ring
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

AUSTRIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Pink Blue Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with two very fine
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Two 14K Gold Eternity Stacker Bands with Channel-Set Square Cut Orange Sapphires
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
are high polish 14 karat yellow gold with comfortable rounded edges and neat backholes for the stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9k White Gold Oval Natural London Blue Topaz with Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
. < CUSTOMIZE THIS RING > We can make this ring to order in Platinum, 9K, 10K, 14K or 18K Yellow, Rose or White
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1/2 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Split Shank Fashion Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Wide Band Ring. This ring is beautifully designed and prong set
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2010s Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond Men s 18k Gold Engagement Ring by Oltremare Gioielli Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
brilliant cut 6.5 mm Available in 18k or 14k gold, yellow, rose or white gold •Ring width: 8 mm •Ring
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Oval Pinkish Purple No Heat Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a GIA Certified 1.29 - Carat natural Non-Heated Oval shape Sri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Diamond Band in Rose Gold W 25 Diamonds in a Floral Design SZ 6.5 sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
our store is made in 14 karat rose gold. We can make this for you in a wide range of ring sizes and 14
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Interchangeable Two Piece Ring with Rainbow Sapphires and Tsavorites in Gold
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
This ring looks like the ultimate ring stack. It's a 14k yellow gold interchangeable ring sprinkled
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2010s Canadian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John C. Rinker Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring with Two Lady Carving in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
breathtaking view, making it the perfect centerpiece for this ring. Crafted in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.01ct Natural Round Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring 14kt Gold 12433
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
. 14kt. yellow gold. 3.8 grams 5mm wide ring 5.3mm depth Size 9.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with 114 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut 14KT White Gold Crossover Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 26 Round and 9 princess cut diamond
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, Spessartite and Ruby Amethyst Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethys...

Extra Large Fantasy Oval Cut Lemon Citrine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the otherwise grand piece. The ring is set in a vertical layout and features a wide polished 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

"Skinny Twist" Stacker Set: Rhodolite Solitaire w Diamonds + Two 18K Gold Bands
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Resizing is otherwise negotiable. Gold: The garnet ring is 14 karat gold. The twisty bands are 18 karat
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Set of Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Gold Bands with Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
yellow gold. Ring size 6 - 6.25 - they cannot be sized. Each band is approximately 3.85mm wide
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round 33
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Narrow Stacking Ring
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The 3mm Narrow Shooting Stars stacking ring in 14k white or rose gold with diamonds was designed to
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

7.05 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Destiny Rolled Band Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
with a 14kt yellow gold finish. Also available with either a high gloss white rhodium finish or a 14kt
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with 114 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds and Rubies set in a
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

0.61ct Mixed Shape Diamond Cigar Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkle and contemporary appeal. Available in: 14K Yellow Gold 14K White Gold 14K Rose Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat White 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, White Gold

5x3 MM Octagon Gradient Blue Topaz Gemstones Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A seamless play of blue hues defines this contemporary 14K gold ring by Vaibhav Dhadda, crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.35ct Natural Baguette Rounds Diamonds Band 14kt.
Located in New York, NY
clarity J color. 14kt yellow gold. 5.8 Grams Overall ring: 7.8mm wide Depth: 6.2mm Current ring size
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.3ct Kite-Shape Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set R6256
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a kite shaped salt and pepper diamond with a wide wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Two Tone Fancy Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14-karat gold wedding band combines yellow and white gold in a unique design. The
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1990s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
blue sapphire and 10 diamonds on each side of the band Ring wide: Approx. 1.5mm Precious Metal: 18K
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men s Engraved Wedding Band 7.0mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Options Available: 14K/ 18K White Gold 14K/ 18K Yellow Gold 14K/ 18K Rose Gold Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.40 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated Filigree Crown Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
rose gold, 14kt yellow gold or high gloss white rhodium. Whether you're looking for a classic piece to
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

7.05 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated Destiny Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
yellow gold finish. Whether you're looking for a classic piece to add to your jewelry box, or something
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

1.86 Carat Natural Princess Cut Diamonds Triple Channel Band 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
-color Natural, Earth Mined. 14kt. yellow gold. 7.6 grams. Ring is 8.4mm wide current ring size
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Natural Emerald Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination you would like
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.45ct Fancy Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Band 8.5mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold, 14k/18k Rose Gold, Platinum Ring Size: 10 (sizable) Primary Cut: Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Solitaire Wedding Charm -14k Ring Replica Love Marriage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.75 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Calibrated Band 14 Karat G/Vs
Located in New York, NY
cut Brilliants 14kt yellow gold Ring size: 6 (Complimentary resizing available) Ring is 4.6mm wide
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Princess Rounds Channel Band 14 Karat G.VS
Located in New York, NY
/ Full cut Brilliants 14kt yellow gold Ring size: 6.25 (Complimentary resizing available) Ring is
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Band 14 Karat H/Vs Classic
Located in New York, NY
cut Brilliants 14kt yellow gold Ring size: 5.50 (Complimentary resizing available) Ring is 4.7mm
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Natural Amethyst Precious Diamond Snake Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This snake ring is made from Solid 375 9ct 9K Gold with Natural Amethyst and Diamond. Choose from
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k 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.