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Mens Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's diamond cluster center halo ring in 14k white gold. The center diamond is 0.05 carats and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.35 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Natural Rubies Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
/Baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.35 CT Number of Gemstones: 10 Weight of Ruby: 3.48 cts Setting
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2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 0.16ct Natural Diamond Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Adorn your hand with the charming sparkle of this cluster ring, meticulously crafted in lustrous 9K
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2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Tourmaline Ring (Approx 0.4-Carats) Oval Cut, 14k White Gold, Circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 10 US
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 0.38 cts 18 KT White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.38 CT Number of Gemstones: 10 Weight of
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2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.18ct Old European Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant Edwardian-style ring features 2.18 carats of antique diamonds set in a refined
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.51ct Old European Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This stunning Edwardian-style ring showcases 2.51 carats of antique diamonds set in an
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats. They surround a cluster of larger round brilliant-cut diamonds set in the center of the flower
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Whit...

18kt Solid White Gold Ruby And Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Designed with oval cabochon ruby of 5 carat with clustered diamonds around of 1.18 carats that makes it a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 3.70 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers. This is an outstanding cluster cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, Oval Natural Sapphire
Located in McLeansville, NC
- diamonds, 10 stones - full cut - 1.1 mm - approximately .06 total carats - F-G color, VS-SI Ring Size 5.25
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Pink Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful pink diamond ring with a 0.25 carats GIA Certified Fancy Pink Diamond in the centre and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Natural Yellow Diamond Red Rudy Ring white gold Art Deco vintage 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Very Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring With 4.88 Ctw Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
the art-deco period, back in the 1925. The gemset cluster ring has been masterfully crafted in solid
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Purplish Pink Tourmaline Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, this diamond cluster ring is studded with
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Squared Double Diamond Halo Split Shank Cocktail Ring in White and Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 1.50 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Ring Weight: 4.5 grams Band
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.62Ct Pear Cut Emerald 2.64Ct Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a 4.62-carat pear-cut emerald at the center, surrounded by 2.64 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Row Concave Wide Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS1 - SI2 Ring Weight: 10.10 grams Graduated Band Width: 2.75 mm - 10 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This adorable custom made ruby and diamond flower ring is well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Cabochon-Cut Citrine and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Oval Total Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Jewelry Setting: Bezel Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Round Brilliant Cts 0.65 and Baguette Cts 0.54 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
single metal ring. These two diamonds have H and I color grades and VS and SI clarity. A cluster of 12
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Golden South Sea Pearl 18k White Yellow Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls, and has 3.00 carat of white diamonds of F-G color pave set throughout the earring amongst petals
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...

Round Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace, 10K White Gold, Length 20 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat white gold round diamond cluster pendant necklace. This simple diamond pendant features
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

ART-DECO Platinum Clips-On Clusters Earrings With 6.24 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco clips-on earrings with diamonds & emeralds. This is a beautiful pair of clusters clips-on
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo Art Deco Style Clover Cluster White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: 1.5 mm. Number: 48 Weight: 1.2 Carat (approx. in total) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Jewelry set in 14K Gold captures the essence
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond ballerina ring that features a central square cluster of round diamonds surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring
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Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 10 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
round cabochon cut opal: 6mm 10 round brilliant cut diamonds: 0.30 carat total weight clarity: I1-I2
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

10 Karat Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10K Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold. Expertly set with (23) Round Brilliant Cut
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Early Deco 1.60 Carat Centre Diamond 1.50 Carat Diamond Plus Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
For ever with me An outstanding early Art Deco Diamond cluster ring, fine example suitable either
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

10 Carats Ceylan Sapphire and Diamonds Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
intense blue color and weights approximately 10 carats. Surround by 2 carats of diamonds. The Certificate
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Elegant 1.95 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
carats. The center stone is surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds having a total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.85 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
platinum. Hallmarks: 10%IRID,PLAT Total Diamonds: 19 Total Carat Weight: 3.85 ctw Diamond Shape: Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.30 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
, surrounded by 10 oval cut diamonds having a total weight of 1.72 carats, pave full cut diamonds down the
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Treasure of Shahrazad
Located in Suriyawong Bangeak, TH
diamonds . This ring is adorable its a must have.
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.12 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast sapphire & diamond cluster ring with a bright
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Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Breathtaking Edwardian 2.95 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, catching and reflecting light from every side This breath taking Edwardian era Diamond cluster ring, is as
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Cognac Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Platinum Cognac Diamond Cluster Ring Daisy cluster design with a showcase of cognac diamond
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2010s Australian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Platinum Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring Daisy cluster ring contains round dementoid garnet in
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2010s Australian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Cluster Ring! Features 14k Yellow Gold Setting with White Gold Prongs and Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring Set with Sapphire Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Dordogne, FR
with a sapphire in the center approx 5 mm x 4 mm Surrounded by 10 rubies followed by 12 diamonds. Ring
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Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring Colombia Emerald 1.95 Carat and Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Precious cluster ring made of white gold 18 karats weight 9.96 grams, table formed by flats in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
shaped hypnotizing design. Its approximate total diamond weight is 1.50 carats. The total carat weight
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Rose Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Give the ideal gift to your special someone with, this stunning ring. It features 0.30-carat
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.50 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
bezel set, 18 total 0.60 carats of F colour and VS clarity. The under carriage of the ring has been
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2010s Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury 1.56 Carat Ruby and 2.90 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
Blam! This amazing natural, unheated ruby and diamond cluster ring packs a proper wallop. The ruby
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

10ct White Gold Diamond AND Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Cuts Carat Weight: 10 x 0.015ct Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Midcentury, Vintage, Platinum, White Gold, Large Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
classic diamond solitaire or cluster ring. Place Of Origin USA Stone Type Pear-shaped diamond: approx
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Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
10 round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling 1.50 carats. Size: Swiss 13, French 53, US 6 1/2 Can
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 10ct Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular antique Edwardian cluster ring exhibiting a spellbinding natural cabochon opal
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20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.28ct Ruby and 0.95ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
surround of 10 Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.95ct. The Ruby itself has a deep red colour to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mens Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing piece is set with 8 Rubies that weigh 0.62 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.11 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.17 Carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H) The Yellow Sapphire measures
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1965, Certified 6.36 Carat No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The cluster ring, or entourage ring, was the quintessential fine jewellery piece of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Moving Flower Ring 1.73 Carats Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
total weight of the ring is 10 grams Set with 28 Round Diamonds for a total weight of 1.73 carats Unworn
Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.