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Antique Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 carat rosé gold cluster ring has 10 old cut diamonds (app. 2 carat) around an oval cut
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat White and Black Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a brilliant contrast of color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage cluster ring. The central green emerald measures 50 points and has wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one cushion mixed cut sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Flower Cluster Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a natural blue sapphire center stone weighing 0.91 carats. The sapphire has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Austrian Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Henri Lesieur Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold, platinum and diamond Art Deco cluster ring set with a cushion cut diamond (app
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.56 Carat Multi-Color Sapphires, White Diamonds White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
0.24 ct Multicolor Sapphires 3.56 ct Total Weight 10 g R.F + guao Ring Dimention 26 mm X 28 mm
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Late Victorian Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage French Emerald Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Emerald Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.77 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gemstone Diamonds: eight round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.96 carat total weight Dimensions: ring is 5/8
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one round mixed cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
surrounded by 14 Sparkling Old Mine cut Diamonds for a total weight of 1.20 carat G color Vs clarity
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Mounted with 10 carats of diamonds all of G-H color and VS-SI clarity. Finger size 7.
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20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow and White Gold Vintage 3.37 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
features natural rubies and natural diamonds. The rose-red rubies have a combined 3.12 carat total weight
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20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Circular Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Circular Cluster Ring Size 6.75 This diamond ring is full of
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

6 Carat Ruby, White Diamonds, Flower Shape, 18 Karat Gold Cluster/Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Heavy ring with flower shape design realized in 18K yellow gold, mounted with 6 ct of deep color
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Marquise Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle with the high sparkle of this pure diamond Cocktail cluster ring. They are crafted in
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Mozambique Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA Mozambique Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

Green tourmaline and diamond cluster spray cocktail ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold cluster spray ring featuring 10 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Eight Content 0.27 carat Number of Diamonds 10 Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.61 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 10 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clustered surround of additional old European and mine cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.65 carat total
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
expertly rub over set within 18 carat yellow gold. The surrounding old cuts total 10 and have a carat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Green Tourmaline Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Green Tourmaline Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Fearing one oval mixed cut green
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is a classic beauty! The center is a 1.87 Carat Blue Sapphire surrounded by 10 Round Cut
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2010s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
An impressive 1.70 carat sapphire sits amongst a cluster of round brilliant diamonds in this
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Victorian GIA Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.75 carats, and it adds a unique look to the cluster ring. Surrounded by 10 old European bezel set
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.89ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.77ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jabel 0.75ct Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Jabel diamond cluster ring crafted in platinum. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds range in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

0.76ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.76ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - E
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.28ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.28ctw Cut - Round Brilliant & Baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond cluster ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Crafted in 10 karat white gold, this elegant vintage ring showcases a sparkling arrangement of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and 1.00Ctw Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold waterfall design ring set with twelve (12) brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1960 s Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century platinum, emerald and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The cluster ring
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Ladies Cluster Ring with Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage platinum ladies cluster ring with natural ceylon sapphire and diamonds. Hallmarked Plat
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sophisticated and Rare Color 4.33ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated and Rare Color 4.33ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond cluster statement ring. This ring features a pyramidal
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Belle Époque French Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique French Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Cluster Rose Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Stones: 1 Natural Sapphire • Carat: 0.80ct approx. • Cut: Oval Other Stones: 10 Old Cut Diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Pl...

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, and it adds a unique look to the cluster ring. The surrounding 10 diamonds are approximately 0.80
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20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1945 Retro Style 3.40 ct Emerald 0.92 ct Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
single-cut diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.92 ct Clarity: VS–SI Color: H–I Setting: Prong set Ring Size
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 10 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately 0.70 Carats Color: L-M Clarity: SI
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian Star Sapphire and Diamond Silver 10k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Star Sapphire and Diamond Silver 10k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one star
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10...

Antique Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique GIA Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Beautiful 2.52ct Rubies and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 2.52ct Rubies and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Radiating
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.83ctw Brown White Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
- Cut : Round Number of Diamonds : 12 Cut : Round Carat : 0.72 CT Total (10 x 0.07 ct 2 x 0.01 ct
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Intricate 3.11ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Intricate 3.11ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This magnificent 18k
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Emerald Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
; and every day you will be delighted with it. The Antique Emerald Diamond 14k Gold Cluster ring
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

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10 Carat Cluster Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 10 carat cluster diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 10k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 83 vintage editions and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 10 carat cluster diamond rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry, Gems and Jewels UK and Gems Paradise are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 10 carat cluster diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 10 carat cluster diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 10 Carat Cluster Diamond Rings?

On average, 10 carat cluster diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,812, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $185,000 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.  

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.