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1.77 Carats 10 Heart Cut Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Romance takes center stage in this captivating cluster ring featuring ten heart-cut diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

14K White Gold Square Modified Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 0.70ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' designer diamond engagement ring in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k, Neil Lane, and weighs 5.4
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangular cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow and 14K white gold. Circa 1980
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Leaves Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
, 10k, and 18k ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handmade ring with a pear-shaped diamond frame -Gracefully curved open
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k and 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rhodium-Plated White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold A
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Designer Cluster Disc Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond cluster disc ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.35 carat. Clearity is diamond G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 6 We can
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tria Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.83 carat. The diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Engagement Ring Galileo 1.00 ct Look Diamond 0.50ct And 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cluster set diamond engagement ring is skillfully handcrafted with several small diamonds to
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Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Ring Galileo 1.00 ct Look Diamond 0.50ct And 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cluster set diamond engagement ring is skillfully handcrafted with several small diamonds to
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Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Darling Written Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond has H
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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamonds Princess Cut Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamonds Princess Cut Band Ring 14k Gold. The diamonds in the ring are
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Navette Shield Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
of the white gold that sits atop and wraps around the diamonds. Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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

Vintage Geometric 1.00ctw Diamonds and Pearls Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, weighing 10 grams and styled with
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. The box is not
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Filigree Dome Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 9 diamonds including brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anitique Cİrca 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous cluster retrò ring realized in 14K rose and white gold embellished with 18.54 ct of
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14k Cocktail Diamond Ring .80 Carat VS Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This beauty is a high quality diamond Cluster, Diamond Ring. Quality White; VS-F color, .80 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 21 gorgeous round brilliant cut
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Noble 14k White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the majestic 14k white gold ring with diamonds and sapphire, a true masterpiece of jewelry
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20th Century German Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

3D Gilt 2.06 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring and A+ Design 14 Karat VS
Located in New York, NY
Ring depicts illusion of large diamond from arm's length Featuring marvelous gilt etching 3D
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Ring. The ring features baguette cut Ruby gemstones along with
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The brilliant cut diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Double Tulip Ring w Rubies Sapphires Diamonds Round Clusters in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has two gemstone flower clusters accented with diamonds in a very unique
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Vintage 1970s North American Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat.. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Flowers Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Illusion Marquise Diamond Studded in 14K Solid White Gold Ring Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shape Illusion Diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond cluster ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Halo Marquise Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features a marquise-shaped center lined with natural round diamonds and framed by two
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Row and Diamond Flower Wide Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 83 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 carat. The diamond is
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Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond G-H
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Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Flowers Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has F
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1990s European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H
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Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.95 ct. The diamond is has G
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Vintage 1960s European Artisan Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 carat. The diamond
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Floral Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. ★DESCRIPTION★ A floral-inspired diamond ring featuring a brilliant cluster of natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Diamond Flower Lily ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
! Meticulously crafted from 14K gold, this exquisite piece is adorned with diamond accents, adding a mesmerizing
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Garnet and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Size 7 1/5 - Pave diamond dial with a Garnet center
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1980s Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. Thediamond is
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 2.88 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat 100% Natural Diamonds Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Sunburst Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Sunburst Cluster Ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Bespoke 0.78 Carat Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.20 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo 3 Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memory with this 3 cluster ring shimmers beautifully with 57 round natural diamonds
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2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.20 Carat Natural Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance with this diamond engagement ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14
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2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 1.65 CTW Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat - F/G color and SI2
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has
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Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Emerald Ring 14K Gold Pear cut Pear cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Emerald Ring 14K Gold Pear cut Pear cut This beautiful estate ring is finely
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1761 vintage editions and 1026 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 14k diamond cluster ring from Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., TJD and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 14k diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 706 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 14k diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,039, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $67,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.