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18 Carat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring. Set with one central oval natural 7x5mm
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2010s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, this stunning art-deco-inspired contemporary ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.91 carat Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
18K white gold 1.91 carat oval-cut sapphire surrounded by a total of 1.6 carat brillant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and stand out sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A timeless design this 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond halo cluster ring is set with a approx
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Fancy Spray Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Fancy Spray Cluster Ring comprises of a mixture of Baguette and Round Diamonds with a oval
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Yellow White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Yellow & White Gold A dazzling and dainty pink
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring A dazzling and dainty yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Art Deco 3.38 Carat Green Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
jewellery report. Cut – Oval cut sapphire and transitional cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are G to H
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Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1950s Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
blue sapphire surrounded by a radiant cluster of round and baguette diamonds. The sapphire’s delicate
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire, Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Malvern, Victoria
18ct white gold cluster design ring in with 1 oval faceted golden sapphire, 12 light hued Tsavorite
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Millgrain 18k Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery. Item Details: Era: 1930's Metal: 18ct Gold Diamonds: 4x 1.5mm Single Cut Diamonds Sapphire
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine Vintage 1.20 Natural Sapphire 1.0 G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautifully hand made,heavy mount of solid 18 KT gold, timeless, classy, cluster design to exalt the beauty of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Entourage Ring 585 Gold 1 Sapphire and 12 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in rijssen, NL
Sensational ladies ring with a large dark blue sapphire surrounded by 12 good quality diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian No Heat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Beautiful Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring;  the oval royal blue sapphire is certificated as No
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pale Pink 2.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Pale Pink 2.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary stand out
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chanel-Style Floral Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Chanel-style floral Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct yellow gold Sapphire and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.97 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
white gold, ring head 750 / 18K white gold 1 natural purple-pink sapphire, No Heat, 2.97 ct, star
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20th Century German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.18 Carat Unheated Oval Blue Sapphire Ceylon Engagement Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
totaling 0.50 ct, surrounded by multiple round diamonds totaling 0.27 ct and mounted in 18k white gold
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Natural Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) oval-cut deep blue sapphire, 2.20 cts., accompanied with an AGL Report 1132085, dated
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 4.50 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.80 Carat Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
the time Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 certified oval faceted cut natural no heat
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Plat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
made The large Sapphire is an old oval Cushion cut – certified as unheated 2.51 Ct Ceylon origin
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s 3.8 Carat No Heat Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Entourage Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
vibrantly yellow one is rare. A bright yellow sapphire of 3,80 ct, vivid in shade, is the central point of
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Certified Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Plat 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
solid 18 Kt with Platinum top – both marked Classy cluster design with two baguette Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.35 Ct Natural Sapphire .60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Plat/Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
18 KT solid gold shank -both tested The perfect design to have always with you Natural Sapphire is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.15 Ct No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
oval cushion faceted cut natural blue sapphire (no evidence of heat treatment) of approx 2.15 Ct (7.79
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.80 Carat No Heat Purple Ceylon Sapphire 2.0 Carat Diamond Navette Ri
Located in Napoli, IT
certified oval faceted cut natural unheated Ceylon purple sapphire of approx 1.80 Ct (10.5 mm x 3.8 mm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 5.90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire 2.90 Carat Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: none/worn Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural unheated blue sapphire of approx 5.90 Ct (10.25 x 8.40 mm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

2.0 Carat Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 1.50 Carat G VVS Diamond Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
or a great engagement ring! Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 oval
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau .90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire 1.20 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sapphire of approx. .90 Ct totally natural lovely colour Flanked by two principals old mine cut Diamonds of
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.02 Carat Unheated Intense Red Cushion Natural Ruby Mozambique Ring Certified
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
diamonds weighting 0.42 ct, surrounded by multiple round diamonds totaling 0.42 ct and mounted in 18k white
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Clip Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
18ct (750°/oo) white gold oval and curved clip set wih round sapphires in prong setting within a
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Late 20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Geometric Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Dimensions: Height; 6mm. Depth; 4mm. Band Width; 1.5mm Materials: 18ct White Gold Stones: Diamonds, Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Sydney, NSW
freeform design which makes a real statement - marked 18ct for 18k gold - sapphires 10=4.20cts medium blue
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Clip Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
18ct (750°/oo) white gold oval and curved clip set wih round sapphires in prong setting within a
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20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very pretty 18ct white gold art deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring set with a centre deep blue
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very pretty 18ct white gold art deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring set with a centre deep blue
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
post-war era, presenting the unusual gemstone as the focal point of a diamond cluster ring – the most
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Gold 1.17 Carat Diamond 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Round Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 CT in round-cut blue sapphires and approximately 1.17 CT in round-cut diamonds Gold Purity: 18
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

1.88ct Oval Muzo Emerald And Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- 18ct White Gold - 4.8g - Oval Cabochon Muzo Colombian Emerald 1.88ct - 13 x Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Large Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Behold this exquisite 18ct gold and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
warm 18ct yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking oval faceted natural sapphire at the centre of the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
12mm Sapphire Weight: Approx. 0.75ct Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 24 (1.5mm - 1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond ring, set with an approximately 4.78ct, oval, faceted Ceylon sapphire, with
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a marvellous 18ct yellow gold ring focally featuring a single oval shaped sapphire at the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring, set with an oval cut Ceylon natural Sapphire, weighing
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique cluster ring featuring a captivating oval-cut blue sapphire at
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely sapphire and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. An
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval faceted sapphire of Ceylon
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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of a classic diamond halo. All the stones are set in platinum, the shank is modelled in 18ct yellow
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Vintage 1940s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum Top and 18k Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
platinum and 18k gold. At its center is a vibrant blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.97 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A single oval shaped sapphire possessing
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled sapphire and diamond cluster ring. This antique piece features an
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
ring. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 2.18 Main Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
colour: H. Assessed diamond clarity: VS. A classic oval sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in 18ct
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2010s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
platinum, whilst the band is made in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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18ct Gold Sapphire And Diamond Oval Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster from David Jerome — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Sapphire And Diamond Oval Cluster?

On average, a 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster at 1stDibs sells for $15,238, while they’re typically $1,257 on the low end and $58,797 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.