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Neil Lane 14K White Gold Cluster 1.19ct TW Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Engagement ring designed by Neil Lane finely crafted in 14 karat white gold featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Neil Lane 14K White Gold Cluster 2.13 ct. TW Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Engagement ring designed by Neil Lane finely crafted in 14 karat white gold featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified SI/HI Quality Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Solid 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.34 carat of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 4.52 carat Amethyst and 0.98 carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 4.52 carat amethyst and 0.98 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver
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Antique 19th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.20 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Cluster Diana Prime GIA Certified 2.00Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6197270663 Oval
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.27 Carat SI/HI Color Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.27Ct SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cuff Ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahiti Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a pearl and diamonds. This ring was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Fold over Ring Mod Deco 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Foldover Ring 2ct Round Diamond Bead Set ring Diamonds: Vs-2 clarity, G color. Depth of ring
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.40 Carat Round Diamond Half Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Gemstone Flower Motif Ring Size 6 #22367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Flower Motif Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- Bursting with color and
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.0carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Cluster Oval Shape Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A classic look that compliments any attire, these cluster design diamond ring are a stunning
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer X ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 14 round white diamonds
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mixed Cut 3.81Ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring 14K White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.81 carat of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.62 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.62 Carat Oval Cut Opal Diamond Rose Gold Ring The Oval Cut Opal in this ring weighs 3.19 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Multicolored Princess Cut Sapphires Surrounded by Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold multi colored princess cut sapphires surrounded by diamonds, containing 36 princess
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian 5.79 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 20.0 mm and sits
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a yellow ( 12 mm )and white ( 12.5 mm
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Cluster Fancy Colored Diamond Dome Cigar Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This distinctive 14 karat white gold dome cigar ring features a harmonious multitude of bezel set
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Multi Color Natural Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Open Shank Dome Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
natural, mined gemstones and set in 14 karat solid yellow gold. Ring Details: - Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
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2010s North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 2.52 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring for Bride
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 2.52 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold showcases a radiant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tulip Ring 0.42 Carats Floral Cluster on Twist Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
! The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karats Complete Ring Weight
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Late 20th Century American Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
enamel and a halo of luminous white pearls. Expertly hand fabricated in rich 14 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, 14 Kt Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose
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Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

TJD 1/2 CT Round/Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Frame Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
perfection in 14 karat yellow gold and studded with 71 round and 24 baguette cut diamond set in prong, micro
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.00 Total Carat Weight Topaz and Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Total Carat Weight Topaz and Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k The ring features a center
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carats Green sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900 - 1910
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire cluster ring circa 1910. Bicolor 18 Karat white gold on top and yellow gold for the body
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Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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

Early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond and Cultured Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
mm (US size 6.25) Total weight: 4.48 grams Materials: 14 karat yellow gold (band) Silver (diamond
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Early 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

New French Natural Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Claw set with a tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Black Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gol...

Antique 1870 Victorian Navette Shaped Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
14 karat gold for stability.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1960’s 14K Prong Set Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring G Vs1 Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage 1960s estate ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold and prong set with nine brilliant round
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring with 2.81 ct. Natural Sapphire and diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt white gold ladies ring with natural Corundum sapphire with diamonds. Circa 2000's Dimensions
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1900s GIA 2.87ctw Antique Edwardian OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cluster 14KYG Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring finely hand crafted in platinum over 14 karat yellow gold. The Center Diamond is an OLD EUROPEAN
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Twin Ring ruby and sapphire fine gem quality diamonds White gold 18 Karat
Located in München, DE
750 white gold (18-karat white gold). One-of-a-kind piece. This twin ring impresses with the unique
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The total carat weight of the ring is 0.99 Carats. It is beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Double Stacked Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Double Stacked Diamond Ring. The ring features two rows of single-cut round
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Made in Italy Diamond Two Round Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Bypass Spiral Retro Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
whoever wears it. • 18 karat white gold • Diamond carat 0.62, G-H colour, VS clarity • Total weight 5.3 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring Invisible Set Diamond Center. 10 Round and Princess Cut
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Multiple Cuts Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Cuts Diamond Ring. The ring features geometric bezel boxes of gold
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1990s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Wide Band White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Geometric Diamond Ring. The ring features three white gold geometric tiers, the center
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1955. The split band ring features eleven brilliant and
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue sapphires dancing with diamond accents in a 14 karat yellow gold mounting. Size 6 3/4.
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1990s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This journey-style 14-karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.10 grams. It contains fourteen round
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Navette Diamond Yellow / White Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat yellow/white gold and cluster of 14 marquise diamonds and 2
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Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.60 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist style
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.59 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Noble 14k White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
design. Expertly crafted from the finest materials, this ring boasts a solid 14 karat white gold band
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20th Century German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pearl and diamond halo ring in white gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 9mm Cultured Pearl Ring Featuring 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Carat Natural Black White Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and is approximately 3.1 grams. The ring is a size 7 and
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Illusion Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Illusion Set Diamond Engagement Ring Featuring 19 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A gorgeous leaf design 14 karat yellow gold ring with Diamonds and Pearls. The total weight is
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco white gold ring with diamonds, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An elongated ring in a geometric Art Deco style, crafted from 14-karat white gold. Origin: Western
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.