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Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW This stunning vintage ring is crafted in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Conversion Ring 14k Vintage Mined Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era family crest signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k Gold Filigree Engagement Jewelry Fine 7.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Belais Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.38ct 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Belais Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring 14k White Gold Marquise Cocktail Sz 5.75 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco carved cameo ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k White Gold Triangle Jewelry Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k White Gold Filigree 6 Dinner Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & sapphire ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carved Moonstone Cameo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco carved moonstone ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamonds 14K Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold and silver ring set with bright rose cut diamonds. The ring is created with
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Early 20th Century Dutch 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Vintage Small Natural Red Coral and 14K Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous vintage natural red coral and gold openwork ring. The coral is bezel set in a 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Dutch 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

14k Vintage Black and White Chalcedony Cameo Filigree Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow and white gold ring. This lovely vintage oval black and white chalcedony cameo ring has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Very pretty vintage rose gold solitaire ring with a bright blue green tourmaline. Simple
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Vintage Quartz, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold, this ring features a mesmerizing
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Early 1900s Retro 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Coral Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
of the vintage using silver top fused on gold. The ring is set in 14 karat rose gold and silver. The
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1880s Unknown 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Silver

Vintage .50 Carat Diamond 14k Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Pretty 14K white gold filigree 1/2 carat diamond ring from the 1920's! The filigree has
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1920s Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old mine Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Art Deco 1.30 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1920s ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed
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Early 20th Century Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Round Sapphire and Round White Diamond Panther Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular antique panther ring handcrafted in the early 1900 features 14k yellow gold
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Early 19th Century American Retro 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Round White Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautifully crafted vintage sapphire and diamond ring. Size 5.25. An array of white diamonds
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Early 19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. Two white diamonds on the
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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

0.53tcw 14K Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Dainty Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
0.53 TCW Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Genuine Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring. The piece
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1920s American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Watch Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted in Platinum on 14K gold. The ring dimensions: 0.56” wide x 1.1” high x 0.99” deep x 0.28” high
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1920s Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Vintage Style Oval Cut Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Vintage Style Oval Cut Smoky Quartz Ring - Vintage Dainty Ring 14k Solid Gold With Smoky
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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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Quartz, 14k Gold

Lucky Vintage Horseshoe Ring in Diamonds, Rubies, and 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE it! I just know this Vintage Horseshoe Ring is going to bring someone a lot of luck! Crafted
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Vintage-Inspired Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k yellow gold. An array of white
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19th Century American Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire and White Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage timeless ring crafted in 14K yellow gold decorated with a oval shape sapphire and 6
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19th Century French Belle Époque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Round-Cut Sapphire and White Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds
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19th Century American Early Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement OEC Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum & 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Ruby Diamond Ring 14 karat Gold Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ruby & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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1870s Unknown Modern 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Ring Square Sz 7.25 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco amethyst & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Intaglio Ring Bust Vintage 14 Karat Gold Filigree Jewelry Carved
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Vintage Look Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Filigree Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Enamel Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed Edwardian era enamel ring (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.76tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a 0.76tcw vintage Colombian emerald and diamond ring. This is a perfect statement ring
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Mid-19th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This classic ring
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1920s Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow gold Marquise Ruby and Baguette Cut Diamond Wedding Ring . Specifications
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Late 19th Century American Retro 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Inspired 14k W/Gold Marquise Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k white gold Marquise Sapphire and Baguette Cut Diamond Wedding Ring . Specifications
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Late 19th Century American Retro 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k European Cut .10ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat: .10ct Cut: European Color
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1920s 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Double Aquamarine Ring Filigree 14k Gold Elongated Hexagon
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco elongated aquamarine ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Green Enamel Ring Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Leaves
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era amethyst enamel ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold Shell Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Vintage Figural Silhouette Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
shoulder but these do not detract from the ring's overall vintage beauty or functionality. Professionally
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1920s Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 14k European .29ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .23ct Cut
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1920s Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Navette Emerald 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 14k 18k European .22ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
does not detract from the ring's overall vintage beauty or functionality. Professionally cleaned
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1920s 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Ring Pharaoh Jasper Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pharaoh ring (circa 1920s) crafted in 14k white
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring .40ct 14K Victorian Vintage Original 1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Characteristics) Your Ring's Specs Size: 7.75 (Sizing Available for $75) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stamp: Tested
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1890s Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European.40ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: European
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1920s 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Mine .55ctw Vintage Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring's overall vintage beauty or functionality. Professionally cleaned, polished, and tested to
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1920s Art Deco 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Pearl Vintage-Inspired Abstract Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This abstract ring from the Suzy Levian Vintage-Inspired One-of-a-Kind collection features 3 white
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k & 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold (top) & 14k White Gold (shank) Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Round
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1920s 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Vintage-Inspired Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Vintage-Inspired One-of-a-Kind collection features an
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19th Century American Baroque 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique
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1920s Unknown 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw Sapphire Swirl Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.75, Antique Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique 0.50ctw Sapphire Swirl Ring is a true vintage beauty. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this
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1870s 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Old Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise 14k Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14k
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian 14k Ring Antique And Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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14k Ring Vintage And Antique Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry 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, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Suzy Levian and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 44 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry, 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 14k Ring Vintage And Antique Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of 14k ring vintage and antique jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $10,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,425.

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 Bvlgari 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.