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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

CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box
CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box

CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box Circa 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K
Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K

Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1940s Anniversary Band .25ct Diamond 14K White & Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1940s 14K Gold Vintage Ruby and Aquamarine Tiffany Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1940s 14K Gold Vintage Ruby and Aquamarine Tiffany Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1940s 14K Gold Vintage Ruby and Aquamarine Tiffany Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DeKara Designs Estate Collection Material- 14K Yellow Gold, 14K Rose Gold, .538. Stones- Genuine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K
Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K

Art Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .25ct Original 1940s 14K

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1940s Anniversary Band .25ct Diamond 14K White & Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .54ct RBC Original 1940's 14K
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .54ct RBC Original 1940's 14K

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .54ct RBC Original 1940's 14K

Located in Dearborn, MI

Details 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .54 Carat Diamond Weight  14K White Gold Circa 1940's The Art

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s 14k Yellow Gold Tank Ring with 0.85ct Old European Diamonds
1940s 14k Yellow Gold Tank Ring with 0.85ct Old European Diamonds

1940s 14k Yellow Gold Tank Ring with 0.85ct Old European Diamonds

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Retro 1940s ring features 13 old European cut diamonds totaling 0.85 carats, set in sculpted

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel 21 Charm Pendant Rare
CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel 21 Charm Pendant Rare

CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel 21 Charm Pendant Rare

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel 21 Charm Pendant Retro 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .35ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .35ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .35ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1940's Diamond Engagement Ring .35ct 14K White & Yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .62ct Original 1930's-1940's 14K Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .62ct Original 1930's-1940's 14K Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .62ct Original 1930's-1940's 14K Gold

Located in Dearborn, MI

Band 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .62 Carat Diamond Weight  14K White Gold Circa 1930's-1940's The

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Deco Cat's Eye Ring GIA Blue Green Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Original 1940s 14k
Deco Cat's Eye Ring GIA Blue Green Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Original 1940s 14k

Deco Cat's Eye Ring GIA Blue Green Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Original 1940s 14k

Located in Dearborn, MI

Your Rare Unique Antique Ring 100% Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Solid 14K Yellow Gold Circa 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/3ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/3ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/3ct Original 1940's 14K White & Yellow

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1940's Diamond Engagement Ring 1/3ct 14K White & Yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Crescent and Flower Necklace
Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Crescent and Flower Necklace

Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Crescent and Flower Necklace

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage 1940s 14K Gold Crescent & Flower Pin with Seed Pearl Accent, Newly Made into Necklace with

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Large Gold and Gem Set Clip Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Large Gold and Gem Set Clip Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Large Gold and Gem Set Clip Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s 14K Yellow Gold Clip Brooch by Tiffany & Co., set with Diamonds and Sapphires, light

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Retro Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Cartier Retro Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin

Cartier Retro Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Retro circa 1940s 14k gold Cartier flower brooch, set with citrines and a diamond in the center

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930's  Reverse Crystal Fox Terrier Bracelet
1930's  Reverse Crystal Fox Terrier Bracelet

1930's Reverse Crystal Fox Terrier Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

Big and Bold circa: 1940s 14K yellow Gold Bracelet with Large Reverse, Essex Crystals featuring Fox

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Link Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Gold Link Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Gold Link Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co. 1940’s 14k yellow gold link bracelet. 14k yellow gold Tested and stamped: 14k

Category

Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Gold 5 conch shell Cameo Bracelet
1940s Gold 5 conch shell Cameo Bracelet

1940s Gold 5 conch shell Cameo Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

1940’s 14k yellow gold hinged 5 cameo bracelet. 14k yellow gold frames. Each cameo is hand carved

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro  Rose Gold Tank Bracelet
1940s Retro  Rose Gold Tank Bracelet

1940s Retro Rose Gold Tank Bracelet

Located in Toronto, ON

1940s 14K rose gold Bracelet. The bracelet comprising rectangular chunky quadrilateral links with

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets

Retro diamond sapphire 14k yellow gold owl ring
Retro diamond sapphire 14k yellow gold owl ring

Retro diamond sapphire 14k yellow gold owl ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: Approximately .60 carats Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Retro Circa: 1940's Size: 7.5 and can be resized Gram

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical vintage 1940s 14k yellow gold enamel charm bracelet. A 14k link bracelet suspends 5

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Art Deco Amethyst White Gold Necklace
Retro Art Deco Amethyst White Gold Necklace

Retro Art Deco Amethyst White Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Retro late Art Deco 1940's 14k slightly greenish gold necklace with carved natural untreated

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiger Eye Bloodstone Carnelian Chrysophase Quartz Chalcedony Scarab Bracelet
Tiger Eye Bloodstone Carnelian Chrysophase Quartz Chalcedony Scarab Bracelet

Tiger Eye Bloodstone Carnelian Chrysophase Quartz Chalcedony Scarab Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s 14k yellow gold multi-color carved Quartz Scarab bracelet. Original stones carved front and

Category

Vintage 1940s More Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yell...

Brilliantly Modern Retro 1940s Gold Bracelet
Brilliantly Modern Retro 1940s Gold Bracelet

Brilliantly Modern Retro 1940s Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k. This stylish retro forties bracelet has an exciting modernist form. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Retro Natural Ceylon Sapphire Gold Brooch
Large Retro Natural Ceylon Sapphire Gold Brooch

Large Retro Natural Ceylon Sapphire Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1940s 14K yellow Gold Brooch, centrally set with a Natural No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Wide Retro Gold Link Bracelet
Wide Retro Gold Link Bracelet

Wide Retro Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This 14k polished yellow gold bracelet features an unusually wide size

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Gold St. Christopher Medal
Cartier Gold St. Christopher Medal

Cartier Gold St. Christopher Medal

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, by Cartier, New York. This 1940s yellow gold Cartier St. Christopher medal is a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby-Set Gold Ring
15 Carat Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby-Set Gold Ring

15 Carat Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby-Set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic retro forties ring features a superb 15 carat

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nautical Theme Essex Crystal Gold Brooch
Nautical Theme Essex Crystal Gold Brooch

Nautical Theme Essex Crystal Gold Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s 14k, American. This incredibly charming nautical brooch captures the splendor of a

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Two Color Gold Earrings
1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Two Color Gold Earrings

1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Two Color Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, Tiffany & Co., New York City. The sleek, retro design in yellow and rose gold

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Amethyst Gold Retro Bracelet
Amethyst Gold Retro Bracelet

Amethyst Gold Retro Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This bracelet is all about the seven well-matched, emerald-cut lavender

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring
Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This bold retro forties ring features vibrant tourmaline, citrine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...

Art Deco Diamond Set Gold Ring
Art Deco Diamond Set Gold Ring

Art Deco Diamond Set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. Set with two half carat diamonds, this stylish Art Deco ring features

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Forties Citrine Earrings
Retro Forties Citrine Earrings

Retro Forties Citrine Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. These beautiful earrings have the romantic charm of period 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s Amethyst set Gold Bracelet
Retro 1940s Amethyst set Gold Bracelet

Retro 1940s Amethyst set Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This bracelet is a vivd pruple brush stroke that fits stylishly

Category

Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin “Reflections” Gold Brooch
Retro 1940s Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin “Reflections” Gold Brooch

Retro 1940s Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin “Reflections” Gold Brooch

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, by Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin, Chicago. Part of the Reflections design

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Fabulous Forties 18ct Citrine Gold Ring
Fabulous Forties 18ct Citrine Gold Ring

Fabulous Forties 18ct Citrine Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. Tailored, bold, and sophisticated, this fabulous forties ring features

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Retro Forties Aquamarine-Set Gold Earrings
Retro Forties Aquamarine-Set Gold Earrings

Retro Forties Aquamarine-Set Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. Set with 20.0 carats of superbly-hued aquamarine stones (10 carats each

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Fabulous Retro Forties Gold Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Fabulous Retro Forties Gold Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Fabulous Retro Forties Gold Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, Tiffany & Co., American. This stylish retro bracelet by Tiffany & Co., with its

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Forties Three Stone Diamond Ring GIA
Forties Three Stone Diamond Ring GIA

Forties Three Stone Diamond Ring GIA

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This stylish American engagement ring features a .88-carat diamond (I

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Forties Citrine and Diamond Set Gold Ring
Retro Forties Citrine and Diamond Set Gold Ring

Retro Forties Citrine and Diamond Set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic retro forties ring features a superb 40 carat citrine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings
Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings

Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. Vibrant tourmaline, citrine, amethyst, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...

Retro Citrine and Ruby Ring
Retro Citrine and Ruby Ring

Retro Citrine and Ruby Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This sensational forties ring has a bold scale featuring a gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Forties Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring
Retro Forties Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring

Retro Forties Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This elegant forties engagement ring, with its wonderful post-Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Forties Diamond & Gold Engagement Ring
Retro Forties Diamond & Gold Engagement Ring

Retro Forties Diamond & Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This elegant forties engagement ring, with its wonderful post-Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms
1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms

1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique 1940's 14k Gold Loaded 26 Charm Bracelet w Cartier & Tiffany Co Charm. The bracelet is in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's
Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's

Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Iris's. This cameo is done with a 14K gold surround and measures 5.7 x 4 x 5 cm and weighs 22.1 gram

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.66ct 14K Antique Original 1940's-1950's
Retro Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.66ct 14K Antique Original 1940's-1950's

Retro Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.66ct 14K Antique Original 1940's-1950's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Retro Antique from 1940's-1950's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.66ct 14K

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K Antique .20ct Original 1930's-1940's
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K Antique .20ct Original 1930's-1940's

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K Antique .20ct Original 1930's-1940's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1940's Art Deco Diamond .20ct Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco Style 2.65 Carat Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Brooch
1940s Art Deco Style 2.65 Carat Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Brooch

1940s Art Deco Style 2.65 Carat Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning Art Deco style vintage Austrian 2.65 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch
1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch

1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 3.5 cm (Length) 2.9 cm (Width

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's
Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's

Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's Featuring a GIANT

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.