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Victorian 4.95 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold and silver Circa: 1880s Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures: 16.9 mm wide and sits 5.0 mm high
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
, cultured pearls that have gorgeous rose and cream colors! 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carats Total Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one rose cut
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Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.25 CTW Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond cluster ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features 7 round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.25 Carats Sapphire Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by pointed shoulders edged by milgrain Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one rose cut
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 1.40 Carats Diamond Opal 14 Karat White Gold Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total. G/H in color with VS clarity - prong set in a wire basket. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures North to South 15.8
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage sapphire & diamond cluster ring (circa1980s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fancy Orange Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. With maker's mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Mounting circa 1940s. Ring Size: 7 & sizable
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 2.59 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880 Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 12.4 mm wide and sits
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian 2.85 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" with arrow and infinity symbols Stamped 14 for 14 karat gold With makers mark Circa: 1912, via dated
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant .46 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
cluster of sparkling diamonds set in an oval-shaped ported mount of 14k white gold to illuminate the
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.43 CTW Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total I to K color with I1 clarity - prong set With flared shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Round Brilliant 1.05 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step out in style! Crafted in glowing 14k yellow gold, this sharp ring showcases a radiant cluster
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.88 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 22.9 mm and sits 4.5 mm high Total
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ladies Marquise Shaped Round Diamonds Cluster Fashion Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Marquise Shaped Round Diamonds Cluster Fashion Ring stamped 14K in Yellow Gold weighs 17.7
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Victorian cluster ring with approximately 1.00 cts of Old European cut diamonds a sapphire
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Gemstone Cluster Ring Diamond Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gemstone cluster ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut emerald
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Opal 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
demantoid garnets set in bright yellow 14 karat gold Surrounded by single cut and Swiss cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold

Late Victorian 1.92 Carat Diamond Australian Opal 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa 1900 Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 21.0 mm and sits 7.0
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Dome Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $50 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise Cut 2.00 Carat Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 8, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 3 sizes for a $20
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian Old Mine Cut 1.12 carat 14k Gold Cluster Ring. Charming, sparkling and within an intricate yellow
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Round Brilliant 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step out in style wearing this handsome ring! Crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, this piece
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Spinel and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Victorian oval cluster ring with a captivating bright blue synthetic spinel in the center
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Spinel and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Victorian oval cluster ring with a captivating bright blue synthetic spinel in the center
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Fashioned in popular 14k white gold, the ring features a diamond rosette bordered in a halo of diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Geometric Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k yellow and white gold, this sparkling geometric piece showcases a diamond-shaped face formed by
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.38 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold, this piece showcases a radiant composite of princess cut diamonds set above a shimmering
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Victorian Diamond cluster ring in yellow gold with black enamel work and Russian Hallmarks
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south 12.6 mm and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian Turquoise cluster ring with a halo of beautiful rose cut diamonds. The center
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Edwardian 2.40 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set with a pierced fishtail motif profile Tested as platinum and 18-karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Amethyst 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - Amethyst: 1pc
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Reiman 14 Karat Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Victorian Reiman 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1960 s Vintage 8.32 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by subtle cathedral shoulders and a striated gallery Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

14 Karat Two-Tone 2.50 Carat Cluster Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
2.50 CTW Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Yellow Gold Cluster Size 7.75 Metal: 14k White & Yellow
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Navette Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by a fishtail gallery and subtle cathedral shoulders. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster with Mirror Halo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 17 round brilliant= 0.53cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster with Mirror Halo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 17 round brilliant= 0.53cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 1.50 CTW Marquise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.5 mm
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.10 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Petite Cluster Blue. 1.00ct Natural oval cut sapphire ring. Deep Midnight Blue Colors Clean
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.45 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 2.45 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat total - H/I color with VS2 clarity. Flush set in a pierced foliate basket Tested as 14 karat gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 0.58 CTW Diamond Ruby Opal Silver 14 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-split shoulders Accented by grooved detail Tested as silver and 14 karat gold Circa: 1870s Ring Size: 4
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1940 s Old European Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, featuring a floral-inspired design crafted in 14-karat white gold. At its heart, the ring showcases 17 old
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold, 14 Karat Round Cut .46 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brown and White Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Round Brilliant 1.90 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds in diamonds! Fashioned in popular, go-with-anything 14k white gold, this dramatic piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 2.69 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat total, H to J color and SI clarity Completed by 14 karat yellow
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond 5-Row Cluster Fashion Ring 3.85 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold & Diamond 5 Row Cluster Fashion Ring. The brilliance
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond 3-Row Cluster Fashion Ring 2.45 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold & Diamond 3 Row Cluster Fashion Ring. The brilliance
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.25 Carat Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.25ctw Style: Cluster Halo with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.00 CTW Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cluster Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by subtle knife edge shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 and sizable
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 406 antique edition and 422 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., DGI and TJD each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $41,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,029.

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.