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GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
sleek 14K yellow gold three-band shank. The center stone features the unmistakable charm of antique
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Eternity Diamond Broad Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. A striking wide band ring featuring multiple rows of natural diamonds in a pave setting. Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Flower Spiral Diamond Ring In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
cluster at the center. Made in 14k solid gold, the diamonds are arranged in shared prong settings to form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wavy Shaped Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14KT yellow gold. This wave
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible Victorian rose cut diamond filigree engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This amazing
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Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats containing 43 round full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.33 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Wave Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 105 round diamond set in
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 asscher cut = 2.44ct Color: K Clarity: VS2 GIA: 6234370631
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 pear cut = 2.49ct Color: L Clarity: IF GIA: 2235372957 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Hand Engraved Lucky Nail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
.  The three round diamonds are 1.5 mm each. The ring weighs 3.30 grams. The nailhead is 5/16” wide. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Criss Cross Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.10ct Clarity: SI Color: HI ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible Victorian rose cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring features an
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in solid 14ct Yellow Gold . 6 baguette cut Rose red Rubies + 10 diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Multi-Cut Pink and Green Tourmaline Wide Band Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
tourmalines set in warm 14 karat yellow gold. Each tourmaline, boasting hues of pink and green, adds a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Men s Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top - Stamped 18k Weight: 11.9 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (fitted on
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Contoured Wedding Band With Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k gold wedding band is designed to accommodate a solitaire engagement ring, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Glamorous 2.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
22 round brilliant cut diamonds of H to I color and VS to SI clarity. Hallmarked as 14 karat gold
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Opal Bezel Set and Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage ring featuring a white Australian opal in a wide scallop ring with sectioned pave
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 1.50ct Color: O / P Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Wide Diamond cut engraved band. Wed-Lok MENS Heavy Wide Band. sz 10.75
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
out of 14k yellow gold. Hallmarked appropriately. Condition: Has not been polished. Has some small
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.10ct Color: G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 emerald cut = 1.82ct Color: J Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Princess and Round Cut Moissanite Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophistication. Set in a luxurious 14 karat yellow gold band, the ring features an exquisite combination of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = 1.01ct Color: F Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Row Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
in Yellow/White/Rose gold ★ HIGHLIGHTS ★ - Triple row band set with natural round diamonds - 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Channel Set Round Diamond Crossover Wide Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of 14 karat white and yellow gold. A sweeping channel of round brilliant diamonds arcs across the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Fleur de Lis 2 Carat Sapphire and 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Golden Sun Ring – Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo in 14K Gold Radiant and bold, this golden sun
Category

Antique 1880s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow and White Gold Two Tone Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
. 1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow and White Gold Two Tone Diamond 3 Stone Ring  2.14 gram weight 14k yellow and
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .45ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Emerald Diamond 14K Gold Open Geometric Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1/2 Carat total open gap emerald and diamond geometric band ring in 14k yellow gold. Ring size
Category

1990s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 0.94cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Diamond Adjustable Buckle Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous buckle ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

11ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 princess cut = .85ct Color: J Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Petite Organic Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center, 0.90 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shape: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 1.44 Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.2 Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful 14k Gold ring has been set with five vibrant green Emeralds, equally sized at
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
White diamonds ring, 14k large gemstone ring, Aquamarine unique ring, Diamonds cocktail ring, One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Crown Ring 1/4 Carat, 14k White or Yellow or Rose Gold, Stacking Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
make this for you in a wide range of ring sizes and 14 karat yellow gold or white gold or rose gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia B. Pavé Diamond Feather Motif Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 100 Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 14k Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful ruby and diamond ring! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a square-shaped
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Tiffany Company Yellow Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Tiffany & Company 3 stone Diamond Ring, a Solid and Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Ring measuring
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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold 0.38cttw
Located in New York, NY
weight of 0.38. The 14k yellow gold ring measures 3mm wide. The ring size: 6.5. Comes with a presentable
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Loop Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white/yellow gold Diamond: 127 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 3/4 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Wave Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round 116
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Rectangular Checkerboard Dark Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features a rectangular checkerboard cushion, dark brown
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Diagonal Dome Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring is a dome style, set with diagonal, diamond cut ribs
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring, unique, Contemporary, Luxury Ring, diamonds
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Wide Mobius Diamond Ring, Luxury Ring. Diamonds Pave Mobius Gold Ring 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond and ruby ring from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.28tcw 14K Fine Colombian Emerald Pear Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a spectacular pear-shaped Colombian emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Set in 14k
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Pavé Chocolate and White Diamond Buckle Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the ring features a sweeping pavé of champagne and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Yellow Gold GIA Certified 7.51 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a 7.51 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Channel Stackable Band, 0.25 Carat Diamonds, 14k Yellow Gold, Taper Fit
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: 14 karat yellow gold Complete Ring Weight: 2.2 grams Ring Size: 6 US Band Width: 3.0 millimeters wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lustrous Tanzanite Diamond Pavé Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a vivid oval tanzanite accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 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.