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.55ct. mens natural round diamond ring 14kt gold Gothic
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & Statement ring. .55ct. center round diamond. Full Cut, Brilliant Vs-2
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Diamond Halo Ring Containing 1 Marquise Cut Diamond
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold brown diamond halo ring containing 1 marquise cut diamond weighing .78pts. also 14
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Orange-Yellow Sapphire and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
0.75 carats of pavé set round brilliant-cut and marquise diamonds and set in 14K white gold.
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 1 "checker board" emerald cut pink tourmaline of
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1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.31 Carat Flower Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and color of the diamonds are SI-F. The ring is set in 14 Karat White Gold with an approximate gold
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

One Carat Marquise Center Tapered Baguette Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00cttw Diamond Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.61 Carat Pear and Round Cut Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats and on the other side a cluster of 16 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.37 carats. The total carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Citrino, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central citrino surrounded by diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring composed of shiny aquamarine in a center of a elegant design surrounded of diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 5.25-5.5 #21445
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 5.25-5.5 Romantic and timeless, this 14K yellow gold
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.15 Carat Multi Gemstone Oval Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
with dazzling diamond clusters, arranged in an artistic, abstract-inspired design that enhances the
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2010s American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Pin For Women Body Jewelry Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Pin For Women Body Jewelry Birthday Gift Total Carat
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive oval cut emerald and diamond cocktail ring has been crated in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tourmaline, White Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro ring in 14k rose and white gold structure, mounted with a central intense amethyst
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Madeira Citrine Diamond Platinum 14 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Edwardian Must! Genuine Edwardian period Madeira Citrine and Diamond ring crafted of
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Green Tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut tourmaline weighing
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1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

5.75 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Extra Wide Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Uncommonly wide sapphire and diamond cluster ring. 18mm 14k white gold setting. Adorned with 23
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 #22564
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 This eye-catching vintage ring features four
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Navette Antique Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover the rare beauty of this 14kt rose gold ring featuring a stunning 2.07ct no-heat Burma pink
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Moi Azure Gold Diamond and Halo Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.19g Brilliant cut Diamonds (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.36ct Gemstones : Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Onyx, Coral, Yellow Gold, Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very particular vintage ring mounted with 14k Yellow gold structure, with a finely carved white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

.60 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Knot Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond knot ring. Flat open braided design ring with 1 square cut Ascher center stone
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Men s 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum. The ring features 5 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

13 MM Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 carats Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a drop aquamarine in the central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal "Doublet" and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Opal "Doublet" and diamond ring with 7 diamond weighing .61pts. This ring is a size 7 but
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl in the centre
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Emerald, Diamonds, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral on an onyx dish with an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Green Tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut tourmaline weighing
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz Blue Sapphires White Diamonds Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing 14K rose gold ring mounted with unique topaz in the center surrounded by blue sapphires
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring Size 7 #19549
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring Size 7 This sparkling bypass style ring features 19
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20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 6 #19223
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 6 This lovely ring features one oval cabochon
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.76 Carat Tourmaline Garnet Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 3.5 grams. This ring is a size 7 and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 7.25-7.5 #22422
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 7.25-7.5 Modern elegance meets timeless sparkle in
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Chrome Diopside and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Chrome diopside and diamond ring, containing 1 cushion cut Chrome diopside weighing
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1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and extremely rare 2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring! The Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by sapphires
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14kt yellow gold petals mets white gold petals, all of them are adorned of diamonds and surrounded
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 #21376
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 This sparkling heart ring features one princess
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Daisy gold and silver ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Daisy ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds set in sterling silver between a delicate band of 14
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

2.03 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
round accent diamonds, set in 14k white gold wide band setting. 14 marquise blue sapphires, approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Flower Shape Ice Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty and unique this flower shape ice diamond ring in 14K white gold is lovely. Ring size: 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 1.67 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.67 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a Natural
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant ring in 14 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a topaz surrounded
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2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a central pink coral surrounded by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring This cute and dainty ring is great
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Size 5.5 #20937
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Size 5.5 This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features a
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow
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Vintage 1950s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

22.50 Carat Natural Green Peridot Diamond Demantoid Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Peridot Cluster 21.00ct. Natural Peridot ring. Oval cut, clean clarity & Transparent
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Sparkling ring in 14Kt gold composed of sapphires, emeralds and rubies surrounded by little
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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