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14kt Yellow Gold 9x7 Oval Blue Topaz .56ctttw Diamond Ring Wrap Size 6, 6.6 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite ladies' ring is crafted from 14kt yellow gold and features a stunning 9x7 oval blue
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny ring in 14kt yellow gold composed of a central
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Jeweled Bee Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold with 2.83 Cts in Gems
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Rosenthal in solid yellow gold of 14 karats, with textured and brushed surfaces. The piece depict
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luise Multistones Cluster Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming and colored cluster ring. This shiny ring is mounted on 14Kt yellow gold, on top of it
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pink Coral Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt white and yellow gold with a central pink coral circle surrounded by a crown of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Gold Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Marquise shaped ring pave set with pearl and turquoise. Mounted in 14Kt yellow gold. Finger size: 6
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Luise Rose Sapphire and Diamonds White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted in 14 Kt white gold and 14 Kt rose gold. Tot weight 18.3 g Ring Size: ITA 18 - French 58 - US 8
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k G...

South Seas Pearl Diamond Ring 14kt Petite
Located in New York, NY
. yellow gold 2.1 grams. Current ring size: 7.25 We may resize. Ring: 7.9mm Wide Depth of ring: 6.6mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite Australian Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond gold Cluster Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming fashion ring, mounted in 14Kt white gold, with details in 14 Kt yellow gold the cluster of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

.80 Carat Men s Cluster Split and Screw Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Split & Screw .80ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs2 clarity / G color. 14kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00ct Ceylon Sapphire With 0.20ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
the radiant sparkle of diamonds, all set in the lustrous warmth of 14kt gold. At the heart of this
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

15.90 Carat Natural Citrine Diamonds Halo Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
diamonds G-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 13.8 grams. Deck of ring: 23mm wide Depth of ring
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luise Diamond Sapphires Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Graceful flower shaped ring in 14kt white gold covered in topaz and diamonds. Diamonds 0.39 ct
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luise Diamond Coral Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Luise Gioielli
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
This ring is a triumph of femininity with its shades of pink and purple. If you want to feel like
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring 3 Grams Total Ruby and Diamond
Located in Manhasset, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Size 6 Geometric Ring 3 Grams Total Ruby and Diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Luise Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Special ring in 14kt white and yellow gold composed of 3 pearls surrounded by rubies and blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5.30 Carat Natural Vivid Yellow Sapphire Ruby Ring 14 Karat Vivid Reds
Located in New York, NY
-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 4.5 grams Ring Current size: 6 (Free Resize Service, Please
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Australian Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic ring in 14 Kt yellow gold and details in 14Kt white gold with a crown of precious stones
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luise Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire White Gold Bouquet Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
). All mounted on a 14Kt white gold(9.2gr). Rf.133491 US Size Width 1.10 inch Length 1.26 inch
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k ...

Multi Gemstone Pearl and Fancy Diamond Bouquet Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold composed of a cluster of multi colored sapphires, little pearls on
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...

.50 Carat Men’s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Masculine Mod 5 Spade Deck
Located in New York, NY
Masculine 5 Cluster Spade .50ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs-2 clarity / G color. 14kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Men’s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Masculine Mod 5 Spade Deck
Located in New York, NY
Masculine 5 Cluster Spade .50ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs-2 clarity / G color. 14kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Domed Ring Gypsy 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds G-color VS-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold 5.5 grams. 18.6mm wide Depth: 7.5mm ring
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.08 Carat Natural Bright Reddish Orange Sapphire Diamonds Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
6.6mm Full cut oval brilliant .60ct. Diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 3.5
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.20 Carat Japanese Cultured Pearls .20 Carat Diamonds Flower Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold. 12.3 grams. Current ring size: 7 Ring is 22mm wide Depth: 11mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 18.09 Carat Natural Blue Cushion Tanzanite Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
G-color, Vs-2 clarity 15 grams 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 8.3mm current ring size: 8
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted in 14KT yellow gold and features.64CT old-European cut diamonds and one .16CT old-European cut
Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Mixed Metals 1.25 Natural Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal

Edwardian 4.70 CT Natural Aquamarine Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
giving extra care to details The ring has been crafted of solid 14 KT gold – marked Head of the ring is
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.20 Ct Natural Turquoise 1.40 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Pretty Victorian Turquoise and Diamond cluster ring, 1880 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.70 Ct Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural moonstone of approx
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Mens 14kt Gold Vintage 7 Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond: (7) Carat Weight: 0.34 Cut: Round Brilliant Ring Size: 9.75
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

MID CENTURY 1960 Modernist Cluster Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The ring is embellished with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA 2.96CT Natural Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamonds Square Cluster Ring 14KT
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Orange Square Deck Sapphire ring. 2.26ct. Natural GIA Certified Yellow Orange Sapphire
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2.60ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Bead Set Bow Curled Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Bow Curl Pave Cluster 2.60ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds. 14kt yellow gold 13.6 Grams Overall
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.50ct Natural Pink Green Tourmaline Ring Ballerina Gypsy Cluster Cocktail 14Kt
Located in New York, NY
Tourmalines. 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 15mm Diameter deck of ring: 23.6mm 19 grams total weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14kt Two-Tone Star Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful, handmade star sapphire ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 5 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
in solid 14 kt yellow gold, top is about 1/2 inch in diameter. Pristine condition.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Pearl 14 kt Rose Gold Filled Woven Statement Cocktail Ring by the Artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
pearls Metal: 14 kt Rose and Yellow Gold-filled Measurement: The ring is measured 4 cm in every direction
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Natural Spessartite Diamonds Ring Bead Goth Stud 14Kt Gold Ref 12297
Located in New York, NY
9.4mm Transparent Clean Clarity 1ct Diamonds, Rounds G-H- color Vs-2 S-1 clarity 14kt yellow gold 13.3
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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

1.23ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Mens Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
May Resize. Please inquire. 14Kt yellow gold $5500 appraisal will accompany.
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.10ct Natural Diamonds Heart Cluster Ring 14 Karat Petite Classic Index Finger
Located in New York, NY
clarity / H color. 14kt yellow gold. 7.8 Grams Current ring size: 7 7.3 x 7.9mm of heart
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Men s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Masculine Mod 7 Cluster Pro
Located in New York, NY
Masculine 7 Cluster Pro. 1.20ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs-2 clarity / G color. 14kt
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bohemian Garnet Cluster Snowflake or Flower Ring with a 14K Gold Shank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Bohemian cluster ring. Converted from a brooch. With a 14 karat yellow gold shank and
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20th Century German Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

1.40 Carat 14 Karat Natural Green Emeralds Diamond Ring Cluster Classic Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
: .70ct. H colors, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 4.6 Grams Deck of ring: 13.6 x 14mm Depth
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 Carat Ladies Raised Double Peaked Cluster Cocktail Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 5.5 grams. current ring size: 6.75 May be resized, please inquire. Deck
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90ctw Aquamarine Diamond Stud Earrings, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold aquamarine and diamond stud earrings. These March birthstone
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.80 Carat Natural Diamond Slant Band 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Item: 7.3gms. 13.8mm wide Size: 7.25 Can be resized, please inquire 14kt. yellow gold.
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.46 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold Adjustable Lariat
Located in Greensboro, NC
), width 1/16" (1.0mm) Closure Type: Spring Ring Clasp Total Weight: 1.8 Grams Stamps: 14kt, MS CO
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Light Yellow Old European Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14KT yellow gold cluster design ring centers a Light Yellow Old European Cut Diamond E.G.L. US
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Vintage 1910s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring is made from 14 KT Yellow Gold. A brilliant design, this
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1910 Old European Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Coveted and beautiful 1910 14KT yellow cluster ring featuring a certified Light Yellow color Old
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14kt. yellow gold diamond cluster ring set with seven old mine cut diamonds totaling approx
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt. Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. handmade yellow gold mount natural robin egg blue turquoise and sapphire ring prong set with
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Vintage 1950s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise

Large Vintage Emerald and Diamond Navette Gold Ring, Marquise Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
shank accented with two round diamonds. The ring is made of 14kt yellow gold and dates to mid-1900`s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gem Bleu 0.13 tct Pink Dia Ring with 0.62 tct Color Dia Set in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted of 14kt two-tone gold in an intuitive design with attention to details
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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14kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14kt yellow gold cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14kt yellow gold cluster ring from TJD — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14kt yellow gold cluster ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 11, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $9,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,456.

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.