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Wave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Ring with White Diamond Accents, Tidal Ring
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
stacking with a wide band (Wide 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Ring with White Diamond Cluster) and a
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.95 Carat Amethyst Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a unique Amethyst Ring with 55 diamonds and set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and rare with 6.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Skinny Diamond Eternity Band in 14K Yellow Gold: Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
--14K Yellow Gold --Approx. 1.7mm wide, Diamonds .16 CTW, 52-55 diamonds per band (all dependent on
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K 5.97ct Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
. Key Features: * SKU: SXNR-925 * Stock ID: RRING295192 * Metal: 14K Yellow Gold * Ring Size: 7
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Delicate Pave Setting 14k Yellow
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
sit flush with it. Setting is handcrafted in 14k yellow, with a 1.7mm wide shank. Size 6. Can be sized
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- Two-Tone 14ct White And Yellow Gold - 3gms In Weight - 1.6mm Wide Band Experience the incredible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Golden Sky Eternity Ring, Yellow Diamonds, Grey Diamonds, White Diamonds
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
Evoking a sunrise on a cloudy day, our mixed diamond eternity band features yellow diamonds, grey
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Size 5.5
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 14k yellow gold eternity band set with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds .60 ct. (I-J, VS-SI). This
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 14kt yellow gold ring featuring a stunning oval-cut blue sapphire with an estimated
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Time Traveler Star Chart Angles Ring with Natural Marquis Ruby
By Jason McLeod Jewelry
Located in Charlottesville, VA
+) This ring is custom made to order in your ring size 14k yellow gold. Stunning Time Traveler star chart
Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chantilly Skies Australian Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exclusively for its owner. A one of a kind blue opal ring. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold • Stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charmed by a Cause Fleur-de-lis Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
By Charmed by a Cause
Located in Montclair, NJ
Fleur-de-lis diamond ring in 14k yellow gold form the "Classic Collection". Fleur-de-lis measures 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline, Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
additional splash of color. The ring measures 18mm wide, and it weighs 11.6 grams. The ring is size 7.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delicate 1 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Hidden Halo in 14k Yellow
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
handcrafted in 14k yellow gold, with a 1.6mm wide shank. Size 6. Can be sized upon request. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
14 Karat Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Gent Ring A 14kt yellow and white gold gent ring. The ring
Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Seams of Love Australian Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for its owner. One of a kind opal and diamond ring. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with matte
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The bright, vernal green of jade radiates from this 14-karat yellow gold ring. The oval cabochon
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold

4K Yellow Gold 2.09ct Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Size: 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Unique Plaque Ring w/ Princess-Cut Invisible Set Intersecting Jagged
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.11 Carat Olive Green Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 7.0 grams. Ring size is a 7 and can be re-sized if
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gauthier Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
is made in 14k yellow gold, and it features a 15x9mm piece of green tourmaline. The tourmaline is
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.58ct Grossalar Garnet Hand Carved Butterfly 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k rose gold Half set diamond band featuring 27 Brilliant F-G vs round diamonds set on
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Carousel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 14K yellow gold carousel ring set with (39) 1-1.5mm bright red rubies and 31 brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage circa 1970, 3.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Yellow Gold Gentlemen s Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
. The diamond is placed into a domed band design of massive yellow gold, and set flush to the surface of
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Vintage 1970s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K 1.33ct Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7, Pear Brilliant
Located in Holtsville, NY
the ring’s luxurious appeal. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, this piece measures about 11.6mm in
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.13 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Montreux, VD
Yellow gold lady's cast fashion ring with a basket halo with a bright polish finish. The featured
Category

2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Navette Shuttle 14K White Gold Ring with Greenfire Emerald and Diamonds
Located in rijssen, NL
The entire ring head made of white gold around the central emerald is covered with diamonds! The
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful oval coral is set in an open work 14 karat yellow gold clover-shaped mounting with a
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Wide Folded Triangles Diamond Band
Located in West Hollywood, CA
around the finger, set in solid 18k Yellow Gold Style with Perez Bitan's 18k Folded Triangles Band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut 0.725 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accent
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s modern Petite Pebble Ring, which is handmade from 14 Karat Yellow Gold and is only 1.3
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Retro Black Onyx Gent Yellow Gold Ring, .80 Carat Channel-Set Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Retro Black Onyx, Channel-Set Diamonds, Yellow Gold Ring features a flat polished black onyx stone
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band or Right Hand Ring Unisex 14 Karat Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A good looking yellow sapphire and diamond wedding band or right hand ring. The ring consists of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Pave Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pointed Band
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This hand carved band features five 2.5mm round vs diamonds pave set on a 4mm wide irregular band
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gents Vintage 14 Karat Gold Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
has been crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It has been masterfully jeweled with a 4.5mm high quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Painted Enamel and Diamond Flower Ring by SJS in Yellow Gold
By SJS Sensations
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Round Diamond Accents Size: 6 8 mm Wide Total Mass = 6.7 grams Amazing, Rare, Hand-Crafted Gift!
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Eternal Dune Band Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 0.51 Carat Diamonds
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
accentuated by her “dune” texture that seemingly continues forever. The ring is made from 18k yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Passage of Time Australian Opal Ring in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this lavender opal ring is made in 14k yellow gold. The band's exterior reflects a hushed, glistening
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond East to West Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
). Diamond is set east to west for a unique and contemporary look. Setting is handcrafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Heart Shaped Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is stunning! It is made in both 14k yellow and 14k white gold. The ring features a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gents Stately 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
. Circa 1950-1980. This majestic custom-made gentlemen’s ring has been hand crafted in solid 14k yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

View from a Rainbow Australian Opal Ring in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
owner. One of a kind Australian Opal Ring. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with a polished finish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Wave Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl and diamonds - approx. 0.09ctw. Ring Size 6.25
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rosecut Diamond .21 Carat 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By INGRAM CECIL JEWELRY
Located in Crownsville, MD
Minimal and lovely .21 Carat rosecut diamond engagement ring set in 14K yellow gold. Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

15.20 Carat Diamond, 1.40 Carat Sapphire, Owl Cameo Sterling Silver 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
The cameo is prong-set in sterling silver and half shank of the ring is 14K yellow gold. Cameo is
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, purple sugilite and diamonds - approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds - approx. 0.60ctw. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay mother of pearl, turquoise and approx. 0.12ctw H/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay mother of pearl, turquoise and approx. 0.16ctw H/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Malachite Coral Lapis Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, onyx, malachite lapis, turquoise, purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Onyx MOP Lapis Coral Inlay Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, lapis, onyx, malachite and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Onyx MOP Lapis Coral Inlay Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, malachite, purple sugilite, onyx and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Malachite Coral Lapis Diamond Gold Wave Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, lapis, malachite, turquoise, purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold

1.80 Carat Center Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate 1.80 carat center diamond engagement ring. This 14 karat yellow gold wide band engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Baguette and Diamond Eternity Band
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold eternity ring set with 10 princess-cut diamonds and 10 baguette-cut emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.5 Carat Diamond Pearl Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1915
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.5 Carat Diamond Pearl Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1915 Very elegant ring with an oval
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gents Midcentury 14 Karat Gold 3-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
has been crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It has been masterfully jeweled with a 4mm high quality
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt MOP Coral Turquoise Malachite Inlay Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite and onyx. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k 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.