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14 K White Gold Ring 1920

.83 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco step design 18k white gold engagement ring set with an original old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Bridal Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco 2.95 CTW Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing approximately 0.96 carat total I to K color with SI-I clarity - prong set Flanked by white gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and sapphire ring has been crafted in 14 k yellow gold with a 14 k white gold setting. The pierced
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Quartz Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Satinated Quartz Ball
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise ring
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Black Onyx Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Black Onyx Ball measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree .50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
listed below: Metal Quality: 14 k White Gold Diamond Number: 48 Diamond Total Weight: .13 ct Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

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

Art Deco Style Aquamarine Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Aquamarine Ball measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

French Art Deco Diamond Cobblestone Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
carats of tightly packed mine-cut diamonds. Hand fabricated in 18k white gold and platinum. Signed Pierre
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European cuts. The pendant suspends from a vintage (circa 1960) 14 k white gold belcher chain, which is
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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Belle Epoque Three Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Engagement Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Belle Epoque marquise engagement ring in 14 karat yellow and white gold set with a center old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond Two-Color Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
in 14 K white- and yellow gold. Hallmarked inside with the purity 585. Total weight: 3,29 g. Ring
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Early 20th Century German Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
origin. Style: Art Deco Period: ca. 1920 Material: 18K white gold Diamond(s): One old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

1920's Art Deco 0.30 Carat French Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
' Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & sizable Measures: North to South 2.8 mm
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

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

0.42Ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Ring - Art Deco Style - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.42 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold Art Deco style ring; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1920's Early Art Deco 1.30 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 1/2 & sizable Measures North to South 10.4 mm and sits 7.5
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
clarity. Crafted in 14 karat white gold with purity marks. Circa 1920. The ring is a size 5 1/4 and may be
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920's Art Deco 1.00 Ctw Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 18ct and Plat for 18 karat gold and platinum, respectively Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 1/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
illusion mount with highly polished tapered shoulders Stamped P-K Ring Size: 5 & Sizable Top measures
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Early Art Deco 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat white gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 & sizable Measures: 11.2 mm wide and sits 5.1 mm
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dress ring has been crafted in 14 k white gold. The pierced decorated, asymmetric design is ornamented
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 1.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14 k white gold. The pierced decorated, shaped Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color, VS-SI clarity. Crafted in 14 karat white gold with purity mark. Circa 1920. The ring is a size 8
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique French Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Moonstone and Seed Pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Art Deco 14K White Gold Ladies Ring With Moonstone & Seed Pearls Made in France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flower shoulders and a foliate engraving fully around shank Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco GIA 1.84 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.84 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 1920s Art Deco 14 karat white gold (stamped 14k) filigree camphor glass ring set with one round
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.88 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat white gold (stamped 14K) bypass style ring set with one 1.02 carat Old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Floral Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1926
Located in Addison, TX
. Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.6 grams Hallmark: 18KW Engraving
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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18k Gold

Petite Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
luxury. Crafted with lovable 14 karat white gold, the bespoke design sparkles with old-world elegance
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
gold assay mark and signed, "K 14KT (18KT)". Krementz is a jewelry company that has been prospering
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Krementz 1900 Art Nouveau Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
14 karats, with satin frosted finish. Embellished with one round white pearl of 2.5 mm and
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau 1900 Clover Enameled Brooch in 18Kt Gold with Natural Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
. This beautiful pin brooch has been carefully crafted by Krementz in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold Natural Pearl
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
maker's mark for Krementz, the gold assay mark and signed, "K 14KT (18KT)". Krementz is a jewelry company
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Floral Engraved Wedding Band Vintage, circa 1925
Located in Addison, TX
. Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.8 grams Hallmark: 18KW Engraving
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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18k Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau 1905 Clematis Flower Enameled Brooch 18kt Gold with Pearl
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful pin brooch has been carefully crafted by the Krementz company in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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2010s Indonesian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring (Approx. 2.30-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
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Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Pink Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
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2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Three Stone 4.84 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.47 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Two-Tone
By Roman Malakov
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

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14 K White Gold Ring 1920 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14 k white gold ring 1920 for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 654 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14 k white gold ring 1920 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14 k white gold ring 1920 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, NYF Jewellery and Art Carved each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 14 k white gold ring 1920 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 259, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and single cut alternatives. Most of our 14 k white gold ring 1920 for sale are for women, but there are 137 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 K White Gold Ring 1920?

Prices for a 14 k white gold ring 1920 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $175,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,856.

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.

Questions About 14 K White Gold Ring 1920
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.