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14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.65 Carat Cabochon Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Statement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold. The Center Stone is a Cabochon Citrine 14.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Bypass Double Heart Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring features a beautiful bypass design with two pave-set diamond
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Shark Fin Wide Full Finger Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 11.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can custom size this ring - Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 10.49 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
an 10mm wide band and an 8mm top height. But it’s the glittering array of diamonds totaling 10.49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise 2.57 Carat Diamond Cluster Wide Cocktail Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Marquise 2.57 Carat Diamond Cluster Wide Cocktail Band Ring 14k White Gold This ring features three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring. The Marquis Blue Sapphire and diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jay Feder 14k Yellow Gold Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder Green Emerald and Diamond Vintage ring in 14k Yellow gold with Step cut Green Emerald in
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Natural Coral Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Abstract Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a natural red
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Lapis Diamond Hand Crafted 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Lapis Diamond Hand Crafted 14k Yellow Gold Ring. The Lapis and Diamond Hand-Crafted 14k
Category

Vintage 1970s Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.30cttw
Located in New York, NY
on a wide 14k yellow gold band. Look like a star with this fab bling on. You will find yourself
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring With Channel Diamond Sides
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This classic engagement ring has a round brilliant cut center, approximately
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Classic Marquise Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This classic ring has a marquise faceted shaped center, dark burgundy color
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Heavy Modern Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold modern aquamarine and diamond ring. The ring has a large specialty triangular cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Sunrise Style Jacket Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
the sides on both the top and bottom of this drop-in ring enhancer. Crafted from 14K yellow gold. From
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This attractive ring is a three stone band, featuring a center horiztonal
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Tri Color Gold .60ct Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Crossover Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14K Rose, White & Yellow Gold Weight: 7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Early Art Deco 14k Gold .60ct Diamond Filigree Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Solid White Gold w/ Rose & Yellow Gold Accents
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Butterfly Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This wonderfully charming rhodium plated yellow gold ring is a butterfly
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This handsome ring is a buckle style, set with two rows of square faceted
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Bypass ring. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ring. Diamond cluster. Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Gold Style: Avant garde Amazing piece. This ring definitely makes a statement. Vintage from
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75-6 #23191
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75-6 This bold 14K yellow gold ring features a wide
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
11 carats. The center stone is held by four wide flat prongs and set in 14k yellow gold handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond, Blue Enamel and 14K Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This antique ring in 14K yellow gold is regal in design, featuring a crown-like blue enamel and
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.55cttw Round Diamond Crisscross Square Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This wide band openwork crisscross square ring is crafted in high polished 14K yellow gold. Set
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.52cttw Round Diamond Circular Fancy Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This wide circular openwork design band ring is crafted from rich 14K yellow gold. Set with round
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Wide Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This crossover ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and features 1.00 ct of 115 Round
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Wide Eternity Band Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
- Round Weight - 1.76ct Color - HI Clarity - SI ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Effy Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Motif Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald and diamond Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring in 14KT Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and embedded with 136 round brilliant, single cut
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring .50tdw, 9.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies emerald and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold setting. Stamped 750 and weighs 9.6 grams gross
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring circa 1980s. * The Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k Yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 0.09ct Diamond and Tanzanite Ring MF02-120424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This radiant ring beautifully combines colors, textures, and materials. The simple 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Marquise Diamond Solitaire Ring . 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Petite Engagement
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Yellow Style: Art Nouveau Petite engagement ring. Marquise Diamond solitaire prong set. Condition
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Wide Cuff Wrap Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop Edged Wide Cuff Wrap Ring
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Heart Shaped Wide Ridged Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Oval Garnet Flower Cluster And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely flower cluster ring features an oval faceted, burgundy garnet
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Wide Band Ring with Solitaire Round Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. This unique piece showcases a beautifully detailed leaf motif, artfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.94Ct Marquise Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.94Ct Marquise Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.53 Carat Half Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring Wide Band 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wide Diamond Anniversary Band Ring 3.53 Carat SI/H 14 Karat White Gold Designed with four rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Motif Extra Wide Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, verifying its authenticity and current value. Ring size: 6.75 Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 8.86
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Citrine Wide Textured Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine and diamonds Citrine Cut: Oval & Round cut Citrine Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Triple Row Marquise and Pear Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Row Marquise and Pear Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring 14K White Gold This exquisite design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Open Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This contemporary ring is a high polished, yellow gold open swirl style
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Multi Gemstone Estate Wide Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Multi Gemstone Estate Wide Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 3.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Wide Anniversary Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond ring in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring is beautifully designed and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Fashion Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
beautifully in solid 14 karat Yellow gold and shines in H-I color I2 Clarity.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #23188
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 This bold 14K yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels 14K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 14K White Gold 3.32 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Wide Band Ring features a band which gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Citrine And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty contemporary ring features a center round faceted, medium orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Stackable Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Stackable Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring This stunning Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow White Gold Diamond Zig Zag Stacking Fashion Rings
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer these Brand New 14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Zig Zag Stacking Fashion
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14k White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white and yellow gold Pink Sapphire: 12 round cut = 0.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Intertwining Serpent Motif Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful ring is an intertwining serpent motif of two bypassing snakes
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

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Wide 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Five Star Jewelry and Asch Grossbardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Wide 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a wide 14k yellow gold diamond ring starts at $398 and tops out at $7,995 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,820.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.