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14K Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace with Rock Crystal Pendant and Diamonds 22"
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K yellow gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k Oval .86ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .80CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Peridot womens Cluster 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 Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Natural Emerald Womens Solitaire 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 Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Racket Solitaire Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k 1.00 Sports
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): (1) small Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Pendant with natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k yellow gold Finish: High polish Chain: Box Chain length: 1 mm wide x 18 inches long Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Hand Made 14K Yellow Gold w/ Gold Quartz Stone .05 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
18" yellow gold plated Sterling Silver with Silver specs throughout. It really compliments this
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Round .51ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .51ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Oval 2.11ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt White Gold Mother s Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
diamonds enhancing its allure, this pendant is a true work of art. Created from 14k white gold and weighing
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2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 0.25 Carat White Diamond Solitaire Bracelet
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
magnificent bracelet boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

1950s Sapphire Diamond Ruffled Yellow Gold Clip Earrings and Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Striking three dimensional 14k yellow gold cocktail ring and clip on earrings featuring a pear
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Pearl Victorian Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
. This ring was Designed and Made in England, is available in a wide range of sizes and will be sent to
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2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

925 Solid Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite 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 Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Natural Peridot 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 Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring 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 Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Retro Fish Charm, MidCentury Whimsical Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
bracelet to tell your story. Crafted from solid 14K yellow gold, with turquoise-colored ceramic eyes
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Russian 14k and Sterling Silver Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Victorian (ca1890) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, this stunning ring features an
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Russian 14k and Sterling Silver Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Victorian (ca1890) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, this stunning ring features an
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond Heart Halo Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Round .25ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Gold Ceylon Sapphire, Natural Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order
Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Description: Introducing our exceptionally personalized 18kt yellow gold and platinum unisex double leather
Category

2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 1/4" - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.55ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.55ct Cut: Oval Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Wishbone Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
shared prong-set old European cut diamonds. A stunning 14k yellow gold chain connects on either side of
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond Wishbone Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
shared prong-set old European cut diamonds. A stunning 14k yellow gold chain connects on either side of
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Vintage Open Link Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
It’s amazing how many different types of links chains can be made up of. This 14k gold bracelet has
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1985 USSR Georgian Earrings natural 1ctw Emeralds Diamonds solid 14K Gold/ 4.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of rare Soviet huggies Earrings in solid 583/ 14K Orange toned and White Gold featuring
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Sun Star Sunburst 1-Inch 0.33 Carats 14K Gold Open Circle Sun Stationary
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful necklace is made with bright and sturdy 14 karat gold and excellent quality diamonds. This can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Modernist Vintage Bracelet, 14K Bicolor Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
love it all the more for it’s unique beauty. Heavy 14K yellow gold is decorated with a florentine
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Vintage 1960s Retro Bangles

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage German Solingen solid 14K Yellow Gold Steel Fruit Pocket Knife / 15gr
Located in SE
made of steel,two side/hand plates are made of solid 14K Yellow Gold. Vintage item.The stainless
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Vintage 1960s German Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Steel, 14k Gold

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
catchers on both halves. Not hallmarked , metal tested solid 14K Yellow Gold, hanger in 14K Rose Gold
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Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold

Enchanting Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace .18 Carats in Two-Tone 14K Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
warm yellow gold chain and bright white diamond and bezel are great accents for a wide variety of looks
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Garnet and Diamond Padlock Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful gold pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Celestial Pendant, Australian Opal, Seafoam Tourmaline, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
which highlight the pink undertones of the opal, and diamonds in yellow gold suspended by a crescent
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Mabe Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Ring and Matching Slide Enhancer Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
is mounted in 14k yellow gold suite containing: A ring that measures 1.13" tall x .87" wide x .42
Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Holly Maria Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
14K Yellow Gold.In used fine condition. Minor wear to relief details.Patina on metal. Measures 37 mm
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Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rarely seen 1930 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
, wedding band, engagement ring with real diamond and spring loaded jack in the box! The bracelet is 6 7/8
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Early 20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2 Inch Long Half Hoop Ruby Earrings 1.86 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
with sleek tailoring, layered gold chains, or statement cocktail rings. These earrings embody modern
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
Nice 14K Yellow Suanpan Abacus Gold pendant featuring 63 delicate freely moving Golden beads on 18
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
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Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Ukrainian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
An Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed
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Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

3.45Carat Mirco Set Cubic Zirconia 14Kt Yellow Gold Plated Desiger Hoop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
yellow gold finish. Dimensions: 20mm wide x 24mm drop. Also available with a rhodium or 14kt rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

59 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14KT Yellow Gold Plated Solid Bridal Lustre Cuff Bangle
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
karat yellow gold finish. Dimensions 7 inches. Measures 1.5 inches wide. Also available with a high
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Carved Jade Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
round prong set diamonds approximately .03ct each. 14 karat yellow gold rope chain, approximately 1.4 mm
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20th Century Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1920s- 1930s vintage pendants on hooks in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Fragmented
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Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
with seven rose-cut diamonds. This 14 karat yellow gold locket is perfect to keep your loved ones close
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond Bangle - Half way all pave diamonds gold pinstripes
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern
Category

2010s Bangles

Edwardian 0.95 Total Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
14kt yellow gold, these diamond-encrusted earrings have a lovely dangling design. Each hangs from a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

1.20ct Pear Shape Halo Dangle Earrings 14kt
Located in New York, NY
. white / yellow gold 4.7 grams. Earrings measure: 1.1 inch long .46 inch wide diameter on each ring
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Half Way Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern
Category

2010s Bangles

Victorian Egyptian Revival Enameled Pharaoh Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
simple spring ring clasp beside a small plaque stamped with a "14K" gold purity mark. The color
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Danish solid 14/18k Gold 5 Charms Mix Bracelet / 18cm / 11.4 grams
Located in SE
condition. Chain in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Unique combination of 5 nice looking charms. All will tingle if
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Vintage 1950s Danish Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

3.45 Carat Mirco Set Cubic Zirconia 14Kt Rose Gold Plated Desiger Hoop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
gold finish. Dimensions: 20mm wide x 24mm drop. Also available with a rhodium or 14kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

59Carat Cubic Zirconia 14 Karat Rose Gold Plated Solid Bridal Lustre Cuff Bangle
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
with a luxurious 14 karat rose gold finish. Dimensions 7 inches. Measures 1.5 inches wide. Also
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k 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.