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Multicolored Sapphires Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
colored sapphires crown, from the yellow color to the orange until a center dome made entirely of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Edwardian GIA Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
How unique is this Edwardian 14k white and yellow gold sapphire diamond ring? The color of this
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 3 PCS ROUND CUT DIAMOND APPRX 0.20CTW GEMSTONE: 14 PCS ROUND
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art DEco Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco cluster ring with its spiral design, mille-grain and bead work
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Mixed Metal

Tanzanite Diamonds Daisy Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
is surrounded with 14 brilliant cut diamonds. There is an approximate carat weight of 1,20ct (H/VS
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco Austrian Diamond Sapphire Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Vienna, AT
ART DECO RING GOLD OF HIGH VALUE WITH MANY DIAMONDS AND SAPPHIRES. GOLD (14 ct / 585
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Unheated Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Odessa between 1908 and 1917 A 14K gold ring is centered with a cushion cut natural
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Early 20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond weight is 1.50 ct. The sapphire and diamond top measures 15 x 14 mm (5/8 x 9/16 in.) The ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire

2.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Raised Wire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond raised crown cluster cocktail ring. Two rows of white round diamonds along a
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Effy 14 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Starfish Ring
By Effy
Located in McLeansville, NC
Effy 14k white gold, diamond & sapphire starfish ring. A cute ring with two starfish set next to
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gemstone Cluster Ring Diamond Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gemstone cluster ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut emerald
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Lotus Certified 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Halo and Split Shank Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Center Stone: 3.23ct Blue Sapphire SRI LANKA; NO HEAT
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 14k White Gold Australian No Heat Blue Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, NO HEAT) Side stones: Diamonds 16 Pieces 0.40 cttw Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 6.39 Gr Size
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8- This stunning ring features six
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Saphire and Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring, Austria, Around 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic oval-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds ring with a centered facetted saphire
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Central Diamond, Emeralds Rubies and Blue Sapphires 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Lovely flower ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Antique GIA 4.56 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA 4.56 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA certified Ceylon sapphire
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This elegant ring features one oval
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 This stunning ring features a
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a central ruby ( 14 mm x 12 mm) surrounded by multicolor sapphires and diamonds. This ring
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Gold ring with a 1.10 ct natural sapphire and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
A classic sapphire and diamond ring with a crimson hue, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585
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Late 20th Century European Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Gorgeous 14k Pink Gold with 2.65 total carat of Natural Sapphire and Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A glamorous dome ring with a dazzling 2.15-carat cushion mixed cut natural sapphire. It has 0.5
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Multi-Color Sapphires, Little Pearls, Rose and White Gold, Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing flower theme fashion/cluster ring realized in 14K rose and white gold mounted with 7.24 ct
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...

Antique Austrian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Austrian Sapphire Diamond Gold Navette Ring. Featuring one oval shaped sapphire of
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Antique 1880s Austrian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Gold Vintage European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 European cut= .42cttw Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and French-Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classic white gold diamond ring with calibrated french-cut sapphires Metal: White Gold Weight
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Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 5 GAI Certified- This sparkling ring
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant retrò ring realized in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central diamond
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite yellow sapphire ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This outstanding ring is crafted
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.35 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Toi et Moi Clover Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold Stone Details: 3 Pear Shaped Multicolor Sapphires at 1.13 Carats
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by sapphires and diamonds. This ring was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Victorian No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Circa 1870 s Estate
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A victorian period No Heat Burmese sapphire, and diamond ring in 14
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Flower Theme Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamond and the flower's center (2.3 cm) is a high dome of blue sapphires 3.55 ct Ring Size: US 7 - ITA
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Pearl, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little blue sapphires set on14k yellow gold round base and little diamonds set on the silver base. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral Button, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
crown of intense blue sapphires and by white gold leaves studded with diamonds. This ring is totally
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
), surrounded by a beautiful frame of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. This ring is totally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold,...

Early Art Deco 1.95 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.70 carats - medium dark royal blue Bezel
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Antique 10 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-19th century, circa 1840, 14K gold ring features a 10.09 ct sparkling sky-blue natural
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Antique 1840s Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Sapphire, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Rings 14 Karat Square 1.18 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

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

Rock Crystal, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
crystal and, in the central part, a structure in 14 kt white gold studded with sapphires and diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #19099
Located in Washington Depot, CT
color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Ring Size: 5.75 Weight: 1.6 dwt. / 2.5 gr. Stamped: BH 14K
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 1.60 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring AGL GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat, G to J color and VS to SI clarity 1.60 CTW Timeless design Tested as 14 karat rose gold Ring
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Black Enamel Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut sapphire
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

White and Grey Pearl, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate three
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 4.99 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by undulating cathedral shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1950s Ring
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

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

GIA Certified .83 Carat Pear Cut Diamond and Sapphire Triple Bypass Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Hallmarks: FJD 14K 1.035 Composition: 14K White Gold Primary Stone: Pear Cut Diamond
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Edwardian 2.10 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.26 carats - transparent light to medium purple in color
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

Edwardian 2.10 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.26 carats - transparent light to medium purple in color
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

Stylish 0.68ct Gemstones and Diamonds Eternity Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliant sapphires totaling 0.15ct in a beautiful blue shade. Crafted in lustrous 14k white gold, this ring
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elvis Black Star Sapphire Gold Nugget Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
inset with four white diamond accents. At the center of the ring sits a monumental black star sapphire
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20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Russian Diamond Sapphire Openwork Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
mine cut diamonds between two rows of blue sapphires. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Retro Rose White and Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Sapphires and Pearls Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
fascinating. To realized it it has been used 14 Kt yellow gold for the ring, 14 Kt rose gold for the base of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Victorian AGL 2.99 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
striking ring. Victorian AGL 2.99 carat Burma no heat sapphire. Accented with 8 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 5.75- This elegant ring features six
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

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14k Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Spectrum Jewels, Roshe Jewels and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 288 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for a 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring starts at $1 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,245.

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.