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14k Rolex Ring

14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct
14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct

14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting with Rolex watch style design.

Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Presidential Rolex Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Two-Toned
Presidential Rolex Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Two-Toned

Presidential Rolex Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Two-Toned

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Polished Bezel, Bark Center & Polished Sides Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Number of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style

Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold with White Gold accents and set wit...

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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Citrine Diamond Halo Rolex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Vintage Citrine Diamond Halo Rolex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Vintage Citrine Diamond Halo Rolex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Citrine Citrin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring
10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring

10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring

Located in Westport, CT

An original 14K white gold sapphire and diamond Rolex Oyster design-inspired ring.

Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold “Rolex Motif” Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
14k White Gold “Rolex Motif” Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring

14k White Gold “Rolex Motif” Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Victoria, BC

A bold and distinctly masculine vintage cluster ring, crafted in solid 14K white gold and designed in the iconic “Rolex motif” style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel with Polished Side & Center Main Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Metal Puri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring

1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring

By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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1.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Fluted Bezel Band Ring
1.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Fluted Bezel Band Ring

1.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Fluted Bezel Band Ring

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fluted bezel diamond eternity ring in 14-karat yellow gold. The band is prong-set with 22 round-cut diamonds. Size, 7.5 Width, 7mm Depth, 2mm Weight, 6 grams Diamond Total Carat We...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8, Statement
0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8, Statement

0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8, Statement

Located in McLeansville, NC

This 0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that is guaranteed to make a statement.

Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel with Polished Side & Center Main Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Metal Puri...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 19 round brilliant cut= 1.25cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1 Size: 8 1/4 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rolex Style Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rolex Style Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rolex Style Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring size: 8.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Style Ruby and Diamond Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Style Ruby and Diamond Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Style Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Center Stone: 1 Ruby = 0.25ct Diamonds: 12d = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring measures 23.38mm in height and 21.01mm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland

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H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland

By Rolex

Located in Eagan, MN

This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. The ring contains one $5 American Eagle gold coin 0.10 troy ounce of pure gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat  Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm  Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5
Vintage 14 Karat  Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm  Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5 Weight of the Ring is 10.5 Grams stamped 14K Men's Ring size 8.5 Please look at all the pictures Its very har...

Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring

Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking vintage ring is a stylish nod to the legendary Rolex Presidential watch, a design that has remained timeless and coveted since its debut in the mid-1950s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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14k Rolex Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k rolex ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k rolex ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k rolex ring from Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 14k rolex ring featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 14k rolex ring, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Rolex Ring?

The price for a 14k rolex ring starts at $335 and tops out at $32,819 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,950.

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.