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Vintage 2.50 Carat Garnet Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.50 Carat Garnet & Diamonds Cluster Ring. Beautiful shiny diamond and Garnet gemstone ring
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.20 Carat Opal Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.20 Carat Opal & Diamonds Cluster Ring. Beautiful mesmerizing Opal gemstone with white
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian cluster ring featuring a gorgeous deep pinky red ruby of Burmese origin
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
any piece of jewelry. The center diamond enhances the overall brilliance of the ring. The contrasting
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Inspired 3 Ct Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring featuring 9 marquise & round cut emerald totaling 3 carats, set in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Ring Set In 14ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This cluster diamond ring set in 14ct white gold, featuring a total of 0.50ct of natural diamonds
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Men s Ring Diamond Men Ring Princess Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k White Gold approx
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

.55ct Natural Round Diamonds Cluster Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamonds Cluster (7) Ring. .55ct. natural round cuts Diamonds. Vs-2 clarity. H
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite and diamond Cluster ring. 14k Blue Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Bypass
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Gold Gemstone: Tanzanite Gem color: Blue Stunning oval Tanzanite Ring. 14k
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Heart Cluster ring 70ct diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful cluster ring made into a heart shape with natural brown and champagne color diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Opal Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon genuine Australian opal with diamond accents. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Australian
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Vibrant 14ct yellow gold cluster ring features 0.50ct natural yellow diamonds in a dazzling
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring. This ring is very sparkly when light
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 15 Round Full Cut .66 Cts
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Diamonds: 15 round full cut Diamonds .66 Cts. metal:14K YELLOW GOLD
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tulip Ring 0.42 Carats Floral Cluster on Twist Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has a diamond accented flower. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and
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Late 20th Century American Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Era 14KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
From the Retro Era, this striking 14KT white gold ring features an elegant elongated design set
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds South Sea Pear Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one gray south sea pearl in the center and diamonds all
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds. Flower ring. Round tanzanite ring. Small ring with
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
Tanzanite, diamonds 14k gold ring
$433 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Antique Diamond Ring RedYellow Gold Lozenge Shape Cluster Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cluster ring was made out of 18 karat red and yellow gold in the 1880's. The yellow gold ring
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This striking ring features a sparkling cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds totaling
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Lace Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
create this outstanding 1960's pop art style ring. Made of fourteen karat 14k yellow gold with eleven .01
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Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cluster Band 14k Emerald Ct 1.47ctw Ring 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 1.35ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.68 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set cluster ring
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Diamond Cluster Size 6.5 5.3 grams total weight.
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2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

TJD 1/2 CT Round/Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Frame Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Wow her with the dazzling good looks of these diamond cluster frame halo ring. Crafted to
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Brilliant-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Cluster Ring. The super sparkly ring features a split band and thirty
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Tsavorite Coral Onyx Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Claster ring in 14k gold composed of and central flower shaped coral with a dimond in the center
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Tsavorite, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold

1.05 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
crafted with 3 diamond cluster sections, each containing 7 round cut diamonds. One in the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 14k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and white diamonds
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a very pretty Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Diamond Snowflake White Gold Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful mid 20th century diamond cocktail ring featuring prong set round diamonds that sit on an
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.40ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Full cut Brilliants H-color Vs-2 Si-1
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny flower shaped ring in 14kt yellow and white gold with a central cluster of diamonds, blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gold Diamond Sapphire Coral Onyx Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a cluster of diamonds and onyx and coral
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.38cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: I
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Purple sapphire diamond cluster ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind cluster ring made with purple sapphire, champagne diamonds and a ruby in 14KT rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Emerald Floral Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, making it a piece to treasure forever. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 1.90 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Double Cluster .26ct natural diamonds 18kt gold ring
Located in New York, NY
.26ct ttw Natural Diamonds Cut Diamond Ring vs-2 clarity G color. 14kt white gold 2.6 Grams
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triple Row 2.08Ct SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Open Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Row 2.08Ct SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Open Ring 14K White Gold This design features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 3.50 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This classic Victorian era 14K gold cluster ring features chunky and very clean old
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Antique 1880s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring features a flower design very with
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring Two 8mm Cultured Pearls Accented by 8 Round Brilliant Cut
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds Size 10 with 9.80 grams in total weight.
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.68 Carat White Gold Cluster Cuff Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cluster cuff ring features Round Cut Diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.68. The diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond 4 Cluster Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14 karat white gold Diamond: 50 round brilliant= 1.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1 Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat s-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
carat natural round diamonds 14 karat yellow gold 2 grams Depth of ring 6 mm Size 6 and 1/4 we may
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold with Center Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold With Center Diamond Cluster Ring 0.25 total diamond weight. Size 6.25 3.06
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.18 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in BEENLEIGH, AU
A stunning 14ct yellow gold ring that has been set with Natural Ceylon sapphire that weighs 4.18
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21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Set with In 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless sapphire and diamond cluster ring beautifully crafted in 14ct yellow gold. The rich blue
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.74 Carat White Gold Cluster Cuff Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.74 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cuff Ring This modern piece is crafted to captivate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Daisy Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 81 round brilliant cut = 1.23cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow
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Antique 1890s Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Vintage sapphire & diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s and features a deep blue old cut
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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.