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Coral, Tourmaline, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by tourmaline and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamonds, White Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and simple cluster ring in 18K rose gold structure composed of 3.20 g of white glossy big
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.80 Carat Men s Cluster Split and Screw Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Split & Screw .80ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs2 clarity / G color. 14kt
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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 pear shape cut tsavorite weighing 1.09cts
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1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features 2.20 carats of Ruby and 0.85 carats diamonds. 4.8 grams total weight set in 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 trillion cut tsavorite weighing .87pts
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring containing 1 emerald cut emeralds weighing .43pts. and 10
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6 This stunning ring features one cultured
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 9 GAI Certified- This stunning ring
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval "Ceylon" Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold oval "Ceylon" sapphire diamond ring, containing 1 oval ruby of gem quality
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.15 Carats Natural Diamond Rose Gold Ring 14 Karats
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
NATURAL DIAMOND ROSE GOLD 14K RING, BAGUETTE & ROUND DIAMONDS CHANNEL SET, VERY SHINY Channel-Set
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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

Pink Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Gorgeous ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.41 Carat Peridot Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounded by a cute halo of 18 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.42 carats. The total carat weight of the ring
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2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Coral, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ring in 14k yellow gold mounted with a central pink
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in US
Green/ Clarity VS Total Emerald Weight : 0.50 carats Second Stone: 0.30 cts Natural Diamonds G- VS/SI
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features six round
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

3.92 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a breath-taking Ruby and Diamond Cluster/Cocktail Ring. There is cluster of 17 Burmese
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Moonstone and Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Moonstone and Diamond Ring Size 6.5- This lovely ring features one
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This lovely ring features one oval
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, White Gold

7.91 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 208 round brilliant cut = 7.91 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8.5- This lovely ring features
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

13.82 Carats Elegant Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Genuine Ruby oval shape surround by natural diamonds on the ring 14K white gold. Unique, Brilliant
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
) surrounded by flowery details in white and rose gold studded with diamonds. This ring is totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Edwardian White Gold and Platinum Old Miner Cluster Ring VHK#558
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K White Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Pink Kunzite and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
in a simple claw setting and sits up high on the 14 carat yellow gold ring. The shoulders each hold a
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Kunzite, Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Marvelous ring in 14k white gold structure, setted with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Vintage 14k white gold fiery marquise opal and diamond ring, containing
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold blue sapphire and diamond halo ring, containing 1 round blue sapphire of gem quality
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Women s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gray Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, 10 marquise diamonds, and 8 baguette diamonds. Ring Size US 5. Stamped 585. 14K Yellow Gold.
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

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

Milk Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little leaves in rose and white gold studded with diamonds. The origin of this ring dates probably back
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7- This lovely ring features one
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retro ring in 14k yellow and white gold structure with flower design. The ring features a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò ring in 14 karat white gold structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald 2.44cts. and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing 2.44cts. and 16
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1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

"Art Deco" 14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" 14k rose gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 1 round pink tourmaline of gem quality
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

12.91 Carat Round Amethyst Diamond Flower Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
a luscious 12.91 carat round amethyst, set in 14 karat rose gold. Surrounding it are 1.06 carats of
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2010s Hong Kong Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Diagonal Spray Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Unique diamond cluster ring with diagonal layout. This gorgeous piece fills the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.45 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emeralds
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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant ring in 14 karat white and yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Colored Sapphire Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Rainbow Oval Trilogy Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish colored sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Oval faceted sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 0.92ctw Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
0.32ctw. The diamonds grade as VS to SI clarity with G to H color. Tests as 14 karat gold. Measurements
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring in an "Art Deco" Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 4 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .90pts
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1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1920s Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.71 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.81 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

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

Diamond Shaped Pinky Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Pave Set Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate pave diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. 25 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

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White 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

South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Baguette and Marquise 1.62tcw Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14-karat yellow gold cluster ring showcases a striking arrangement of twelve baguette
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

4 Carat Peridot and Citrine, with Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cluster of the most precious peridots and captivating citrines accented with black diamonds. These gems
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-shaped garnets. METAL: 14-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 7.1 grams. RING SIZE: approximately 6, can be
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Domed Ring Gypsy 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds G-color VS-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold 5.5 grams. 18.6mm wide Depth: 7.5mm ring
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold "Bouquet" of Colored Stones Flowers Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold "Bouquet" of colored stones flowers ring, containing 4 diamonds weighing .35pt
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1990s American Artisan Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Men s Watch Ring in 14 Karat, Two-Tone with Round Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
favorite watch! With a diamond cluster center and a gold fluted bezel. The top of the ring has seven
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Transparent Blue Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold cluster ring Ceylon transparent light blue cabochon sapphire weighing
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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