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1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring

1940s Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

1940's Amethsyst Diamond Cocktail Ring - Amethyst (21.4x14.6x12.6mm) & DIamond- Ring is currently a

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1940's 1950s 3.50 Carat Diamond Wreath Brooch Pendant
Art Deco 1940's 1950s 3.50 Carat Diamond Wreath Brooch Pendant

Art Deco 1940's 1950s 3.50 Carat Diamond Wreath Brooch Pendant

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

Impressive 1940's Art Deco 14 karat white gold wreath brooch / pin / pendant is a stunning example

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s American Retro Gold Bracelet
1940s American Retro Gold Bracelet

1940s American Retro Gold Bracelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A TRUE timeless design! The style is as seamless then as it is today. This 14k gold Retro link

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Lion Head Ring with Diamond and Red Gemstone Eyes in 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Lion Head Ring with Diamond and Red Gemstone Eyes in 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Lion Head Ring with Diamond and Red Gemstone Eyes in 14k Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage lion head ring with diamond and red gemstone eyes in 14k Gold Circa 1940s A

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold 1940s Small Wristwatch
Ladies 14 Karat White Gold 1940s Small Wristwatch

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold 1940s Small Wristwatch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamonds. This little gem is circa 1940's and will be a beautiful addition to any vintage watch collector.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Coral Gold Flower Earrings
1940s Coral Gold Flower Earrings

1940s Coral Gold Flower Earrings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Post and clip back closure. Very retro and beautiful design. Measuring 1.25" wide, circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Glycine Swiss Watch
14 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Glycine Swiss Watch

14 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Glycine Swiss Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful good quality Manual winding vintage gold watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of used and ageing. The gold plated hands and winder ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Movado

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Movado 14k yellow gold waterproof-style wristwatch with screw back, stepped case measuring 30.5 X

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1940s
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1940s

Antique 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1940s

Located in Bologna, IT

are antique and date from the 1940s. MATERIALS 14K rose gold and diamonds DIMENSIONS Length: 7 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Ruby Fox Horseshoe Ring
Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Ruby Fox Horseshoe Ring

Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Ruby Fox Horseshoe Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

Beautiful circa 1940s vintage 14K yellow gold horseshoe and shank with 14K white gold fox head

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Fabulous Retro Ruby Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet circa 1940s
Fabulous Retro Ruby Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet circa 1940s

Fabulous Retro Ruby Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Absolutely stunning sexy-chic Retro ruby bracelet in 14k rose and yellow gold, with thirty prong

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Shreve & Co. Ladies Pink Gold manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Shreve & Co. Ladies Pink Gold manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s

Shreve & Co. Ladies Pink Gold manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s

By Shreve & Co.

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady’s Swiss Shreve & Co 14K PG dress model circa 1940s. Featuring a 14K PG trapezoidal case with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Stylized Buckle Motif Ring
1940s Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Stylized Buckle Motif Ring

1940s Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Stylized Buckle Motif Ring

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This ring has great lines from every angle. The calibration of both the rubies and the citrines are graduated perfectly. This ring is a size 8 1/4.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold

1940s Retro Gold Bracelet
1940s Retro Gold Bracelet

1940s Retro Gold Bracelet

Unavailable|$7,450

1940s Retro Gold Bracelet

Located in Carmel, CA

A Retro Era 14k yellow gold bracelet crafted circa 1940. This piece is 7 inches long and weighs

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Impressive Retro Rose Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
1940s Impressive Retro Rose Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring

1940s Impressive Retro Rose Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

1940's Retro 14kt 22ctw Citrine and .10ctw Diamond Ring 16.7grams The retro jewelry period

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest
Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest

Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Cut Color Grade: Near Colorless Clarity Grade: Slightly Included, Included Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1940s Italian Retro Diamond Granulated Gold Clip Post Earrings
1940s Italian Retro Diamond Granulated Gold Clip Post Earrings

1940s Italian Retro Diamond Granulated Gold Clip Post Earrings

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

1940s Italian Retro Diamond Granulated Gold Clip Post Earrings 14k and 18k rose, yellow and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Circa 1940s Chinese Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Amethyst Bracelet
Circa 1940s Chinese Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Amethyst Bracelet

Circa 1940s Chinese Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Amethyst Bracelet

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1940s to 1950s ornate gold-plated sterling silver bracelet with a lot of beautiful filigree

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s
Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s

Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

together. Entire pin is a very rare, retro style, circa the 1940's. Entire pin is created in Platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

1940s Sapphire Gold Stud Set

1940s Sapphire Gold Stud Set

Located in New York, NY

matching studs. Set in 14K yellow gold with center faceted sapphires. American, circa 1945. Very

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.40 Carat, circa 1940s
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.40 Carat, circa 1940s

Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.40 Carat, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lovely 14k white gold bead set diamond engagement ring with .40ct round center diamond rated SI2

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Retro Deep Fuchsia Ruby Gold Ring
1940s Retro Deep Fuchsia Ruby Gold Ring

1940s Retro Deep Fuchsia Ruby Gold Ring

Located in Sydney CBD, AU

rubies claw set in a dome, 2.75 - 1.45 wide half round shank, test as 14ct, circa 1940's. The ring is in

Category

Vintage 1940s Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, 1940s Marquise Diamond Ring
Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, 1940s Marquise Diamond Ring

Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, 1940s Marquise Diamond Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

: Dutch marks for 14kt gold, acid test shows 14 kt gold Vintage from the 1940s Size: 5 1/4 US Materials

Category

20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro 1940s 2.04 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Vintage Retro 1940s 2.04 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring

Vintage Retro 1940s 2.04 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Engagement Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

Beautiful retro 1940s 2.04 carat opal cabochon with a 16 diamond halo in solid 14K yellow gold. In

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Snake Necklace 14 Karat Gold with Ruby Trim on the Clasp
Vintage 1940s Snake Necklace 14 Karat Gold with Ruby Trim on the Clasp

Vintage 1940s Snake Necklace 14 Karat Gold with Ruby Trim on the Clasp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage and Classic - this 14k yellow gold snake necklace is solid and typical of the period when

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Retro 14 Karat PG & WG Diamond Ruby Ring 0.25 Carat, circa 1940s
Vintage Retro 14 Karat PG & WG Diamond Ruby Ring 0.25 Carat, circa 1940s

Vintage Retro 14 Karat PG & WG Diamond Ruby Ring 0.25 Carat, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Absolutely fabulous vintage Retro 14k pink and white gold diamond and ruby ring in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 1940s Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Retro 1940s Diamond Ruby Gold Ring

Retro 1940s Diamond Ruby Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A well preserved 1940s bold, free style design ring, created in 14KT rose and white gold. Set in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Whimsical 1940s Gold Hand Motif Earclips
Whimsical 1940s Gold Hand Motif Earclips

Whimsical 1940s Gold Hand Motif Earclips

Located in New York, NY

gold, American, ca. 1940, perhaps the work of Paul Flato, whose work often referenced hand motifs and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Square Shaped Ring with Diamonds
1940s Square Shaped Ring with Diamonds

1940s Square Shaped Ring with Diamonds

Located in Bellmore, NY

, Color: G-I, Clarity: VS/SI This ring could be worn as an Engagement Ring. 14 Karat White Gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin
1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin

1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hartsdale, NY

14K pin set with montana sapphires and moonstones. Signed Tiffany & Co. Circa 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, 14k Gold

1940s Buckle Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
1940s Buckle Ring with Diamonds and Rubies

1940s Buckle Ring with Diamonds and Rubies

Located in Bellmore, NY

A wonderful piece of romantic symbolism from the 1940s. The buckle ring, along with the snake ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Retro Brooch with Gemstones
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Retro Brooch with Gemstones

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Retro Brooch with Gemstones

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Fe, NM

1940's Retro brooch of fourteen karat yellow gold with gemstones. There are a total of three

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro Diamond  Rose Gold and Platinum Earrings
1940s Retro Diamond  Rose Gold and Platinum Earrings

1940s Retro Diamond Rose Gold and Platinum Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These Retro platinum and 14KT rose gold earrings are set with over four carats of old Mine and European Cut Diamonds The designed like bows & ribbons pupping out sparkling basket!

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Lapel Watch
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Lapel Watch

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Lapel Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Tiffany Retro 1940's lapel watch in 14 karat yellow gold weighing 7.3 dwt.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Diamond Ring / 14 Karat Rose Gold / 0.34 Carat Old European
Vintage 1940s Diamond Ring / 14 Karat Rose Gold / 0.34 Carat Old European

Vintage 1940s Diamond Ring / 14 Karat Rose Gold / 0.34 Carat Old European

Located in Bellmore, NY

Understated elegance with extreme sparkle! Rare 1940's 14 karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring has

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14 Karat Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage, 1940s
Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14 Karat Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage, 1940s

Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14 Karat Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage, 1940s

By Paul Ditisheim

Located in Lafayette, LA

Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14K Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage 1940's Rare 1940’s two-tone 14K rose and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1940s Turquoise and Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Mesh Bracelet
1940s Turquoise and Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Mesh Bracelet

1940s Turquoise and Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Mesh Bracelet

Located in Seattle, WA

Circa 1940. This fabulous 14KT yellow gold Retro Era brick link bracelet is accented with six

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s Jumbo Multicolored Stones Satellite Bombe Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Sapphires,Amethyst,And Aquamarines. Dramatic Cocktail Ring Is Designed In The 1940's In The United States Of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Ruby,...

1940s Enamel, Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings
1940s Enamel, Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings

1940s Enamel, Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These beautifully enameled 14k yellow Gold earrings each feature one seed pearl in the center of a

Category

Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1940s 14 KT Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Retro Ring
Vintage 1940s 14 KT Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Retro Ring

Vintage 1940s 14 KT Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Retro Ring

Located in New York, NY

This one of the most unusual retro rings I have seen. It is 14KT rose gold with approx. 1/2 carat of rubies on the bottom and sides. It has approx. 1 carat of diamonds dispersed th...

Category

Vintage 1940s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 1940s Emerald Diamond Domed Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 1940s Emerald Diamond Domed Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 1940s Emerald Diamond Domed Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Munich, DE

Domed Retro Cocktail Ring by French American Jeweller Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin from the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ribbed Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold Ribbed Stud Earrings

Yellow Gold Ribbed Stud Earrings

Located in Berlin, DE

Italy, around 1930s-1940s. Set in 14 K yellow gold, ribbed. Hallmarked inside: ITALY 14KT. Total

Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chrysoprase Rosecut Diamond Halo 1.4 Carat 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Vintage Chrysoprase Rosecut Diamond Halo 1.4 Carat 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

Vintage Chrysoprase Rosecut Diamond Halo 1.4 Carat 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

Gorgeous 1940s vintage 14K yellow gold ring with 1.40 carat chrysoprase cabochon surrounded by 16

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vertically Set Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Vertically Set Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

Vertically Set Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ring in the 1940s. This 14k yellow gold ring is designed using three vertically set Round natural

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Retro Gold and Ruby Ring, circa 1940s
Retro Gold and Ruby Ring, circa 1940s

Retro Gold and Ruby Ring, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Retro style 14K yellow gold ring circa 1940’s. Great architectural style featuring bow shaped

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

Gorgeous high quality 14k white gold ring set with a South Sea pearl, 13.43mm, and further accentuated with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Cartier 1940's 14k Gold Bamboo Cuff
Cartier 1940's 14k Gold Bamboo Cuff

Cartier 1940's 14k Gold Bamboo Cuff

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Sometimes simplicity is key. This 14k gold vintage Cartier bracelet features a subtle bamboo

Category

Vintage 1940s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Retro 1940's 14K Rose Gold Bracelet 7.25" Long
Retro 1940's 14K Rose Gold Bracelet 7.25" Long

Retro 1940's 14K Rose Gold Bracelet 7.25" Long

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

1940's retro bracelet finely crafted in 14 Karat rose gold featuring an open scroll work swirl

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant
1940s 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant

1940s 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies

Located in Houston, TX

Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

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1940s 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1940s 14k for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4108 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1940s 14k may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1940s 14k over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Rolex are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1940s 14k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 827 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 1940s 14k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s 14k?

Prices for a 1940s 14k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $203 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,793.

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.