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Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with a striking cluster of
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring - 14k Single Hearts
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful 14K two tone ring is the creation of the Fantasy Diamond Corporation. It features 1
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Opal Cluster Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .04ct Band Material
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold daisy Ring. Round HALO Diamond Sunburst Starburst Cluster Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
. Vintage 14k White Gold. Ring is designed By FG Fredrick Goldman. Cluster is formed in flower waterfall
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.33ctw Diamond Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5, Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 17 stones - round brilliant and single cut - 1.6 - 2.25 mm - approximately .33
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 14K Gold Pear Round Cluster 1.53 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Pear Round Cluster 1.53 TDW This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. The twenty-five diamonds form a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Ring Blossom Engagement Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring. The Marquis Blue Sapphire and diamond
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.5 #16542
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring This beautiful sparkling ring is set with 3 center round
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster This estate ring was a part of estate
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Oval 2.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant cocktail ring with more than five carats of brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are set on
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 0.10 Carat Diamond Abstract Cluster Ring 14k 585
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 0.10 Carat Diamond Abstract Cluster Ring 14k 585 The ring weights 2.4 grams and is a size 6
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. 1 cttw diamonds. Stunning contemporary piece done in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 2.00 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 2.00 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond Cluster Pinky Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens diamond pinky ring in 14k yellow gold with a high polish finish. The diamond is flush set and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring - 14k Single .15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s 14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster RIng
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the 1950s made in 14k yellow and white gold. The band of
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.30cttw
Located in New York, NY
wearing this ring day and night. 18k White Gold prongs. Yellow gold and white gold diamond cluster ring
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Tanzanite Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage 14K white gold cluster ring showcasing natural tanzanites that test in the
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 14 karat yellow and white weighs 6.65 grams. It contains thirty-three round
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1880s Item Details: Ring Size: 10 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single & Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.55 ct. white diamond rounds in a cluster design. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.85 TCW Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1980s design 14 karat yellow gold cluster ring radiates bold elegance and timeless
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cluster Snowflakes Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral diamond ring features a snowflake-inspired cluster of round natural diamonds set in
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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

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Cluster Cocktail 2.31 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold. The ring is studded with round
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Ring Size 5.25 #21796
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Ring Size 5.25- This beautiful 14K white gold ring features a
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring features a central cluster of baguette and round natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round 0.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring features a central cluster of baguette and round natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.20 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1950s diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated, cluster
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Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement blue sapphire cluster ring in 14K gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearls, Sapphire & Diamond Band Material: 14k Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cluster Illusion Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Diamonds Ring in 14k Solid Gold features a dazzling central diamond, masterfully cut and set to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond sparkles at the heart of this vintage-style cluster ring, shining like a drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .45ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Marquise Diamond Bezel Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold  Primary Stone: One Marquise Diamond Carat Weight: 1.15
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonlight Cluster Diamond Ring: 0.66 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
captivating sparkle. Diamonds: Adorning the ring are 30 meticulously chosen diamonds, selected for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leaves Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This enchanting ring, crafted in gold and adorned with delicate natural diamonds, is inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.80 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 7.0 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring circa 1980s. * The Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k Yellow
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 3.5 #21471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 3.5 This sparkling ring features 27 round single cut diamonds
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20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Mens Watch Link Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Solid White Gold Men's Natural Round Cut White Diamond Cluster Ring. Featuring nine round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Cluster Ring with Diamonds – Total 3.1ct with 14k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
14K White Gold Cluster Ring with Diamonds – Total 3.1ct A striking cluster ring crafted from 14K
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 2.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.