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18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Blue Sapphire Chandelier Cascade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18" box chain secures with a spring ring clasp. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 2.17Ct Diamond and 10k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch / Hair Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.17ct diamond and 10 karat yellow gold, silver set pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Cluster Ring 3.00 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous vintage ring for her. This Diamond Cluster ring is crafted in both platinum and 18k white
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional 6.60 Carat Emerald 3.30 Carats Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
0.40 carats each, total 0.80 ct and 10 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 ct each, total 2.50
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Men s Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Men's 1.95CTW diamond cluster ring with beautiful detailing. Total Diamond Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald Baguette and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 5.28 Carat Total
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Large Emerald & Baguette 5.28 TCW, Retro Cluster Ring set with deep colored emeralds and contrasted
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage cluster ring set with nine stunning old mine cut white diamonds. The central
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Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage cluster ring set with nine stunning old mine cut white diamonds. The central
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Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 0.50 total carats RING SIZE: US 5 - IT 10 - FR 50 - UK K, Resizable on request
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
flower-like halo. In total, there are 10 old Mine Cut diamonds which form the "petals" of the cluster
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.94 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a Pear Cut Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 1.36 Carats. There are also 10
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approximately 75 points, surrounded by 10 beautiful round cut diamonds. The total diamond weight in this ring is
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Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage Art Deco ring with a square cluster of sapphire and diamonds. The beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approximately 38 points. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK M, US 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18K rose Gold Sapphire and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Amethyst 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a classic design cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Central stone is 0.70ct round single cut
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era (ca1880)! This gorgeous ring is crafted in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.62 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous Cluster Ring featuring a 0.62 Carat Colombian Emerald and 0.60 Carats of Diamond Accents
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Vintage 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds cluster ring in 18 ct yellow gold. 1
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Late 20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Twist Band 10k Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Love Knot Wedding Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond cluster twist band with 0.65 carat total diamond weight. Made with 10 karat yellow gold
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1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Antique 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.30 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Gorgeous Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Engagement Ring is just so beautiful! I love it
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a beautiful antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.90Carat Thai Ruby and 0.90 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The interior surface of the platinum, ruby and diamond cluster ring shank bears the contemporary
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Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Chrysoberyl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful ring contains a 2.15c chrysoberyl surrounded by 10 Old European cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring 1 Carat Floral Halo Cluster 11 Stone
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Oakland antique Edwardian 1 carat diamond engagement ring is a delightful floral cluster dating
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Bros. 2.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round brilliant cut diamond surround with 10 diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, G/H color and
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20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 950 Platinum Pearl 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful flower shape cluster ring crafted in 950 hallmark platinum. It is dating from a
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco French Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately 1 Carats Color: H Clarity: VS-SI Metal
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Spessartine Garnet Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18K Gold GEM STONE: Spessartine Garnet 6 Carats - Diamond 1,30 total carats RING SIZE: US 5
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20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

1990s Turquoise Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s Turquoise Diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring. The 1990s turquoise diamond 14K yellow gold
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1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Antique Ring Featuring 10 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Totaling Approximately 0.50
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian GIA Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Treatment: No Heat Accent Stone: 10 diamonds Cut: Old European Weight: 2.5 carats approximately Color: J-K
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Small Round Diamonds F VS. The ring measures about 10/16" wide. The ring is a size 5.75, sizable. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Marquis Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A cluster of eight rose cut diamonds, .33 carats total weight, set in fourteen karat antique yellow
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Antique Early 1900s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Princess cut natural diamond cluster dome ring in 18k solid yellow gold. Featuring 9 princess cut
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1900s GIA 2.58ctw Antique Edwardian Old Euro Diamond Cluster 18kyg Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian GIA 2.58ctw OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cocktail Cluster 18K Gold Platinum Ring, Circa
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carats, surrounded by an elegant halo of twelve old European cut diamonds measuring 10 points each. Total
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.15 Carats Natural Diamond Rose Gold Ring 14 Karats
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Diamond Ring 1.15 ctw Average Color H-I, Clarity I. Ring Size 10 Brilliant channel-set diamonds. Crafted
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

No Reserve- 18K Gold 1.20ct Ruby 0.10ct Diamond Stylish Channeled Cluster Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
, pinkish red, heat-treated, 1.20 carats. Diamonds: Natural, round cut, VS1-2, F-G, 0.10 carats Ring front
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Band Cluster Ring with 0.16 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
, marquise, and round brilliant diamonds. This ring comes with a beautiful box. -10 diamond main stones of
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow and White Gold Old Cut Diamond Antique Flower Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing an authentic antique flower cluster engagement ring, finely crafted in luxurious 18
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Vintage 1930s English Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified Unheated 2.51 Carat Burma Sapphire Diamond Engagement 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

Estate Certified 20 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Platinum GEM STONE: Sapphire 20 carats, Diamond approx. .80 total carats RING SIZE: US 5 - IT 10 - FR 50
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1820s Pearl and 1.62 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, find and impressive antique natural pearl and 1.62 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14k Gold Entourage Ring with 10 VVSI Brilliant Diamonds 0.30 ct Star Ruby
Located in Heemstede, NL
stunning 0.30 carat oval star ruby. The ring is adorned with 10 brilliant diamonds, each boasting VVSI
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Late 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Sapphire 0.38 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.51 Carat Natural Marquise-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cluster Ring featuring a 0.51 Carat, Natural, Marquise-Cut Diamond, a further 0.26
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

6.00 Carat Black Diamond Huge and Heavy Men’s Ring 14 Karat G/VS
Located in New York, NY
production line TOP SHELF MENS RING! 2.00ct. Natural Black diamond ring Rose cut Deep Black color 7.4mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring, 2.20 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
I'm so in LOVE with this Awesome Antique Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring - it's just stunning! And
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18K Rose Semi Mount Hand Engraved Ring with Round Diamonds Estimated 1.20 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 18K rose gold semi mounted ring with round diamonds estimated 1.20ct total weight. You
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lovely Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring, 1.75 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Beautiful Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring is so stunning I'm temped to keep it for
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Iridium Vintage Diamond Ring 1.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage diamond ring in platinum and iridium setting. Using an XRF metals analyzer, the
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Channel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. This lovely ring features both channel-set baguette and round
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1990s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Art Deco period vintage diamond filigree cluster cocktail engagement ring Old European
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Intricate 1.59ct Sapphire Natural Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Dark blue Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 11 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.08ct
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Accented by 10 old European cut diamonds with a
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.40 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
diamonds are round brilliants, .10 total carats, h, i, j color, Vs to Si clarity. Ring size is 61/2 and can
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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.