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Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cyma Ladies Gold Diamond Watch 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
diamonds g color vs2 clarity 49.3 grams 14 karat yellow gold 24 mm wide case 13 mm wide, band
Category

Early 2000s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carlto Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fine and feminine in 14 karat white gold, this women's antique dress watch by Carlto is exquisite
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

VIntage 14 Karat Gold Men's "Nugget" Bracelet and Diamond "Louvrex" Watch
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VIntage 14 Karat Gold Men's "Nugget" Bracelet and Diamond "Louvrex" Watch Diamonds: 50 round full
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Jules Jurgensen Diamond Bezel & Dial 14 Karat White Gold Wrist Watch
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Boston, MA
features a round 33mm face, encased in 14k white gold with a pave set diamond bezel. Its minimalist white
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Bracelet Watch w Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Victorian style appointments and a concealed timepiece give this gorgeous vintage 14 Karat Yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lady Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Wrist Watch w Diamond Accents
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Wrist Watch Model 761 in 14 karat white gold with diamonds accents. Delicate slim lines, the 17 x 14mm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Galaxy 37 Diamond Mystery Dial 14 Karat White Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER LECOULTRE GALAXY 37 DIAMOND MYSTERY DIAL 14K WHITE GOLD WATCH. Vintage watch in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
statement of elegance and craftsmanship, this Concord wristwatch is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement This elegant ladies diamond dress watch This unique art deco ladies diamond dress watch has just
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Wide and Heavy Ladies Diamond Wristwatch, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Wide and heavy ladies wristwatch. 14k white gold. Dial and bezel fully set with brilliants. Case
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Polo Quartz Diamond Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Watch 458116
By Piaget
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Thickness = 5 mm Gold Dial with Two Strips of Pavé Set Diamonds Labeled "PIAGET" Two rows of 19 round
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Styled Curvex Tank Style Watch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
, hand made in white Gold is done in the "Curvex" style. This watch was produced as a dress watch with 3
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow, rose, and white gold Hamilton watch with square white dial signed Hamilton, with
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
approximately 5.55 carats Measurements: 7" in diameter Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Gram Weight: 68.2
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Croton Ladies 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch 9 Total Diamonds
By Croton
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ladies 14 Karat Watch 9 Total Diamonds 0.18 TDW. 17 Jewel Switzerland, famous for a people of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Money Clip in 14 Karat Solid White Gold with Jade and Diamonds May 13th...
Located in Long Beach, CA
Low profile money clip in 14K white gold with diamond set "S" or "5" and "13". If these are lucky
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond 0.58 Carat Quartz Ladies Watch 10/5440
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
| Display: Analog | Indices: Dots | Bezel Type: Diamond | Band Color: 18K Yellow Gold | Band Material
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hamilton Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Hamilton ladies' watch. In 14 karat white gold. Bezel-set with diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eloga 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch .10 Carat 15.7 Grams Swiss Six Diamonds
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Modern Eloga 14 KT White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch .10 TDW 15.7 Grams 17 Jewels The
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
back in the 1910. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with sun ray engine turned
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 14 karats and fully decorated with engine turned swirl Guilloché patterns topped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Eloga Ladies Wristwatch with 17 Jewels
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Whtie Gold Eloga Ladies Wrist Watch w. 17 Jewels 21.6 grams weight without works. Eloga Watch
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
strap is confirmed as 9 and 14 karat gold. The fine antique cocktail watch is supplied with two IDGL
Category

Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerber 14 karat white gold diamond Swiss movement wristwatch. The watch features a silver
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
By Geneva
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Geneva 14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch. This exquisite watch features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
spectacularly bright white diamonds masterfully cut and set in luminous 18 karat yellow gold. The diamonds are
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHARLES AERNI 1938 Art Deco Lady Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid rose gold of 14 karats with very nice double tubogas-chains bracelet. It is embellished with
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

RETRO 1938 Art Deco Lady Concealed Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
geometric patterns in solid rose gold of 14 karats with a very nice triangular links bracelet and a hinged
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
made with impeccable care to the details. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and accented with
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Mid Century Watch Chain. Measuring 4.5 in. long with a weaved ball that has 2 small accent
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies ZentRa 14-Karat Gold Watch and Band with Diamonds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Ladies ZentRa 14-karat gold watch and band with diamonds. Keeps perfect time.
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Watch, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Altair Ladies Swiss Gold Diamond Hinged Covered; size: 7
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 1 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 38 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Gold & Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Gold & Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 6 14 K gold Stamped 3.11 Grams
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Ribbed Shield Pendant
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
open chain with hexagon charm holder. 14 Karat Gold with White Diamonds (1.2mm & 1mm) 13mm wide x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
This elegant 14 karat yellow gold modern 3 dimensional diamond hamsa pendant necklace is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 disc shaped opal = 0.33ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Butterfly Pendant with White Diamond & 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Pendant with White Diamond & 14 Karat White Gold Chain Very Delicate small
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 Very clean and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Company Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 5 1/2 14 K gold Stamped 9.0
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 9 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 4.5
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Ct Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.75 Carat Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Diamond Traditional Ring/Band 14 Karat White Gold Brilliant cut solitaire round
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 248 vintage or 174 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 14 karat gold diamond watch 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 karat gold diamond watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, LB Exclusive and Incogem each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14 karat gold diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Watch?

On average, a 14 karat gold diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $25,597 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.