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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

GCS Certified Ruby, Natural Unheated Cushion Cut with Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, Origin - Thailand (Siam) 10 x round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total weight 2.5 carats, assessed
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A truly stunning vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18k white gold. The piece is
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1990s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.20ctw Diamond Cluster Nugget Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.5 Men s
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1ct Round Diamond Cluster Ring Halo Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish round diamond cluster ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

0.40ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 10k Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Scalloped Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Single 0.18ctw, Baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.84ct Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K Yellow and White Gold Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself to this exquisite cluster ring, combining the regal beauty of emerald and diamonds
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2010s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Gorgeous 8.08ct Peridot and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
enhance the ring's brilliance, while 10 additional round diamonds totaling 0.15-carat add an extra layer
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier A.G.L Certified Non Heated Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Cartier, a classic diamond cluster ring ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Circa 1948
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Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

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

Mesmerizing 1.53ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 1.53ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A timeless
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Belle Epoque Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 11 Blue Sapphire Cut: Emerald Weight: Approximately 0.55 Carats Accent Stone: 10 Diamonds Cut
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.94 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning contemporary 1.94 carat diamond and platinum twist style engagement ring; part of our
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.48 Carat Total Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Frame Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and modern buckle style ring centers around a 1.73 carat emerald-cut diamond with G color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mauboussin Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin emerald and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold. The piece
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1990s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style 1945 Era 3.40 carats Emerald 0.92 carats Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant ring from 1945, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. Features a striking emerald-cut emerald at
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ssef Certified 3.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 3.81 Carat oval-cut Ruby, origin Thailand
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Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold, Opal and Diamond Heart Ring, October Birthstone
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold, opal and diamond heart statement ring. This ring features a prong set, oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Antique French 2.00ct Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring. Featuring one oval
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

SSEF Certified Natural Burmese Ruby 1.55 ct Diamonds set Oval Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute reports for Burmese, Myanmar rubies. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

SSEF Certified 3.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 3.81 Carat oval-cut Ruby, origin Thailand
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Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold GIA 6.14ctw Alexandrite Cats Eye Diamond Dual Cluster Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- north to south at the cluster), 2.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.1mm rise off the finger
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bubble style ring bezel set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, cabochon rubies, emeralds
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Inspired Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful retro inspired diamond and sapphire cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold. This
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1990s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Diana Style Cluster Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Princess Diana style sapphire and diamond cluster engagement ring set in 18k yellow and
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Early 2000s British Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Cabochon Cut Ceylan Sapphire and Diamond Cluster White Gold Band Ring
Located in London, GB
by 16 diamonds – 10 round brilliant cut with a total carat weight of 0.40ct approximately and 6
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A truly stunning emerald and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The piece is
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.18ctw Diamond Cluster Men s Ring 10k Yellow White Gold Size 10.5 Nugget Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.18ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine Brilliant cut diamonds cluster ring set in 14k white yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight:2.26 Style:Cocktail Certification:UGS Diamond Clarity Grade:VS2-SI2 Theme:Art
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Oval Diamond 2.72 Carat and Halo Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Oval Diamond 2.72 carat and Halo Diamond Ring in Platinum Oval Diamond Ring in Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
cluster ring is set in the centre with a sapphire weighing around 1.60ct surrounded with 10 brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

1900s Art Nouveau 2.10 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Ring with Diamonds. Ring with Diamonds having 2.10 carat in total. Vienna, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring. Featuring four transitional cut diamonds and one old
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified Royal Blue 3.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic cluster ring features an AIGS Thai heated Royal Blue 3.08 carat sapphire center. It is
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat White and Black Treated Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
ring, making it perfect for everyday wear. This men's diamond band ring is available in size 10. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage GIA Columbian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
(#2171293305). Accented by 10 rose cut diamonds approximately 1.20 carat, G color, SI clarity. Circa 1940's
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Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Vintage 3.35 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass ring centers a pear cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.70 carats - vibrantly royal blue
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This lovely vintage engagement ring has a 0.50 carat blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 0.75 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA 0.75 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring. Featuring one GIA round
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Vintage 1950s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Engraved Plaque Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Pre Owned - Excellent METAL: Platinum / 18k gold GEM STONE: Diamond 2.00 total carats DESIGN ERA: Art
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Splendid 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 0.64 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A magnificent pave cluster ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat princess natural diamonds. It has 0.14
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ssef Certified 3.70 Carat Burma Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A fine and impressive 18k white Gold, Sapphire and Diamond cluster Ring, set in the center with an
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.20 Carat, SI-1, Light Yellow Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An gorgeous Engagement Cluster Ring featuring a SI-1 Light Yellow Diamond and 0.80 Carats of White
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2010s Japanese Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Retro 2.14 Carat Diamond Platinum Square Halo Engagement Ring Circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, I color and VS clarity
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Early 20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

An 18 Carat Gold Mellerio Gold Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
By Mellerio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring with an old brilliant cut diamond (0.5 ct, GH-I), with a halo of eight
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Vintage 1980s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.12 Carat Natural Very Light Yellow Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.12 Carat Natural Very Light Yellow Diamond and 0.82 Carats Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.65 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.65 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.24 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid Century French GIA 1.71 Carats Light Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French GIA 1.71 Carats Fancy Light Brown Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

1.30 Carat Diamond South Sea Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
10 marquise cut diamonds and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.30 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Dazzling 0.30 carat Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 18K Yellow Gold ring features a stunning 0.3ct oval-cut blue Sapphire as its
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.51 Carat Natural Color-Change Alexandrite and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous ring featuring a 0.51 Carat, Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and 0.70 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

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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.