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0.68 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Vintage Ballerina Ring featuring a 0.68 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.80 Carats of Diamond
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.30 Carat Natural Diamonds Intertwined Yin Yang Ring 14 Karat Vintage Update
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Intertwined Classic Yin-Yang Ring .30ct Natural Round diamonds ring. Diamonds: Vs-2
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Baguette-Cut White Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Diamonds ✔ Diamond Carat: 2.10 carats total ✔ Diamond Cut: Baguette, Round ✔
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20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Platinum Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 18k Quality Oval 1.77 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
double halo of white diamonds which are held in 900 platinum. This ring is a size 5 3/4, but it can
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Fancy Light Yellow, Brown and Pink Diamond Ring Set in 18K Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.012 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamond and 0.47 Carats Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Agate, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k G...

Stunning 1 Carat Tanzanite Ring with Natural Diamonds in Platinum with NGL Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
/A Side stone: 8 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.16ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: G
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

18k Blue Sapphire Diamond Designer Ring 1 Carat Yellow Gold Rubover Bezel Set
Located in Birmingham, GB
Stunning oval cut blue sapphire ring with round diamond and square sapphire accents. All set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
- Number of Diamonds : 10 Cut : Old cut round Carat : 0.70 ct. total Clarity : VS1 Colour : G Emerald
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The head of this piece has
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 3.07 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful halo ring with a dazzling 0.48 carat round brilliant natural sapphire. It has 3.02
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10-karat white gold diamond cluster ring set with thirty-eight (38) brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Emerald weighing 2.60 carats flanked by 10 round cut diamonds weighing 1.30 carats, clarity VS - Color G
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring, Emerald Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
Create a style statement with this 0.14ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. The
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k White Gold Double Halo Ring w/ .55 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A sophisticated double halo ring with a dazzling 0.3-carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.02 Carat Old European Cut 14K White Gold Diamond Bypass Shank Ring
Located in Addison, TX
features a stunning top quality "G SI1" two carat old european cut diamond set beautifully in one of the
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond and Emerald 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
grams and is sized ES 10 / EU 50 / US 5.25. The ring includes 12 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Zircon Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum Edwardian cluster ring set with a brown oval facetted zircon (app. 2.27 carat
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

1960s Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold ring is claw set with a
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, diamond and sapphire ring by Bvlgari from the Sapphire Flower
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10W Gold, Opal Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat white gold opal and diamond halo ring. This ring features an oval cabochon opal weighing
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Heat • Carat weight: 1.65ct approximately Other Stones: 10 Diamonds – Round Cut – Total Carat Weight
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1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1.0 Cttw White and Black Treated Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of contrast with this remarkable men's cluster ring. Plated in 14K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1.0 Cttw White and Black Treated Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of contrast with this remarkable men's cluster ring. Plated in 14K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

1930s French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant cut diamonds and calibrated sapphires. The bed and shoulders of the ring have been carefully
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1.0 Cttw White and Black Treated Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of contrast with this remarkable men's cluster ring. Plated in 14K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from platinum and diamonds this ring is in the Art Deco style however was likely made in
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20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the center with 4 claws of an oval shaped emerald surrounded by 10 brilliant- cut diamonds. Weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French Spessartite Garnet Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Claw set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

French Belle Époque Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is perfectly complimented and highlighted by the halo of 10 white diamonds weighing approximately
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.40Ct Ruby 1.10Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Antique Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.40 carat natural ruby and 1.10 carat diamond dress ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.35 Carat Natural Color-Changing Alexandrite Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful 0.35 Carat, Natural, Round Alexandrite Ring with 1.05 Carats of White Round Brilliant
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Authentic antique art deco platinum diamond engagement ring. The ring is set with 1.5 carats of old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA 13.07ct Emerald Minor with 8.90ct Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
round, 10 marquise, and 20 baguette diamonds. 18k white gold, 19.3 grams, current ring size 7.5
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1970s White Gold Emerald Diamond Retro Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
emerald surrounded by 10 brillant cut diamonds. Emerald weight : 1 carat approximately, total weight of
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Diamond and Australian Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
the ring comprise 10 old mine cut diamonds of G colour and VS-SI clarity along with 4 single cut
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Row Band with 2.00 Carat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is made in 14k yellow gold, and it holds 10 rows of round brilliant diamonds. There are
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
mm - approximately .10 total carats - I-J color, SI-I clarity Ring Size 6 Width: 3/8 in. 1.3 dwts
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds, 10 in number. The basket is made of gold wire. Weight of the emerald : 0,30 carat approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #19099
Located in Washington Depot, CT
color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Ring Size: 5.75 Weight: 1.6 dwt. / 2.5 gr. Stamped: BH 14K
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Brilliant 2.62ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite ring, crafted from 20K yellow gold, features 10 stunning Asscher cut diamonds as the
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 1.16ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant pave ring features a breathtaking 1.01-carat square-cut diamond, showcasing a double
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond 2-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: ROUND DIAMONDS DIAMONDS: 10 PCS CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Certified Natural Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Natural Unheated Burma Ruby weighing 1,22 carat. It is set with fine Round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 1960s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
degrees- cut emerald, surrounded by 10 modern brilliant- cut diamonds. The setting is made of gold wire
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 2.66 carats of citrine in the center, the center piece is surrounded by 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.7ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and features 28 dazzling round brilliant diamonds
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Sublime antique ring set with gold wires supporting 10 brilliant-cut
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.16ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating 1.16 carat round brilliant diamond ring is crafted from 14k White Gold and boasts
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Captivating 0.80ct Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating piece showcases a mesmerizing cluster of 10 emerald-cut emeralds, boasting a
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Flower Shape Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: 2.5grams - Width: 2mm band Diamond Details: - Center Stone: 0.25 carats - Halo: 0.20 carats (10 pcs
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 1.00ct Diamonds Triple Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds, boasting a dazzling 1.00ct total carat weight. The center stage is taken by 13 larger G color, VS
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 2.21ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond 7-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This luxurious 18K white gold ring features seven stunning round diamonds, totaling 2.21 carats, each
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 1.31ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 1.31ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Diamonds Daisy Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
of an antique brilliant- cut diamond surrounded by 10 antique brilliant- cut diamonds. On both sides
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Jose Hess Convertible Two Tones Ring In 14Kt Gold With 1.80 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Jose Hess
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds, 1.80 carats, white colorless E Color, VS-1 clarity. Weight: 11.85 Grams, (7.61 Dwt
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Vintage Platinum Cabochon Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vintage Platinum Ring, featuring a mesmerizing 2.80-carat Cabochon Ceylon Sapphire and 0.08
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Pear Center D-SI1 Ballerina Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Pear Center D-SI1 Ballerina Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

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.