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18k White Gold Cluster Blue Ring with 0.95ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful cluster blue ring with a dazzling 0.85 carat oval natural sapphire. It has 0.10 carat
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.04 carat sapphire and 0.22 carat diamond 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Metal: 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1980s Size
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, c1940s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, mid century Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring. The ring has a substantial 18
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 16.6ct Star Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make a statement with this exquisite cluster ring, featuring a mesmerizing 15.39 ct oval star
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 2.50 Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1970s Size: O
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
entire ring has been made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 6.54 Ct Blue Sapphire 1.21 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Made from fine 18 karat white gold this beautiful 6.54 Carat oval blue sapphire is fit for a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 3.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
An incredible intense blue sapphire sits central in this Victorian cluster ring. The 3.00 carat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, C.1970s
Located in London, GB
, complementing the sturdy gold band. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 3.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.21ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.21 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s Size: N
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
. The band of 18 carat yellow gold complements the blue of the sapphire beautifully. Gemstone: Sapphire
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Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.20 Carat Sapphire and 2.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 1.20 carat sapphire and 2.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold Age
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.21ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.30 Metal: 18ct
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful blue sapphire sits central to this 1950s cluster ring. The oval cut stone weighs 0.90
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Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Rose Diamond Octagonal Cluster Ring in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire ring in a two-row rose cut diamond octagonal surround, in 18K gold and platinum
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 2.40 Centre Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s Size: O
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: 18ct Yellow
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

3 Carat Sapphire and 1.83 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3 carat Burmese sapphire and 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1950s, this cluster ring boasts a 4.90 carat sapphire in the centre. It is an
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
sparkling white diamonds. The oval shaped sapphire weighs 1.75 carat and is a natural stone. It has been
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 2.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 2.70 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre in this 1970s ring is a deep blue sapphire. It is oval shaped and weighs 0.70 carat
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
ring. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.25 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, 18ct White
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.29 Carat Sapphire and 1.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 4.29 carat sapphire and 1.80 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.40ct Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A rare orange sapphire takes pride of place in this stunning Edwardian cluster ring. Weighing 0.40
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Sapphire oval shape, origin Australian, weight 2,20 ct, surrounded by Sparkling Old mine cut diamond
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Vintage 1910s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
natural stone and is claw set using 18 carat yellow gold. The halo of diamonds, which are old cuts, has a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.30ct Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
: Yellow Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 2.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1986 2.65 Carat Sapphire and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 2.65 carat sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
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Antique 1890s English Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, 18ct
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.72 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: M
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
with a band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Old Oval Cut Carat Weight: 2.30
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
at the shoulders. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.87 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, England
A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold. The
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fei Liu 11.08 Karat Tanzanite Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Limited edition cluster ring in 18 karat gold, featuring a mesmerising 11.08ct boulder
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Go...

Certified Natural Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, Antique Victorian
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian sapphire and diamond ring in 18 ct yellow gold. 1 X Oval shape
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 3.39 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold. The substantial ring mount displays a bezel set oval mixed cut 3.39 Ct natural blue sapphire to
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1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1950s 3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.10 carat natural sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat white
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
find a dreamy oval faceted sapphire possessing a stunning medium blue colour tone. This focal stone is
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An Italian ring from 1980 set in 18 kt marked white gold with a natural oval cut sapphire of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970s 1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.56 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.56 carat diamond, 18
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Carved Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 A 22K gold ring is centered with an oval blue sapphire (8.8 x 6.9 x 4.1 mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

1990 Vintage 1.69 Carat Sapphire and Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.69 carat natural sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 18kt white gold
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1990s 3.36 Carat Sapphire and 2.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 3.36 carat blue sapphire and 2.50 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold cluster style
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 5.12 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
additional shimmering diamonds before the ring is made complete by an otherwise plain 18ct white gold band
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.80ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
era. Gemstone: Pink Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.80 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
shoulders. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 2.10 Age: 1880s Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Size
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.00 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Seven Stone Ring, hallmarked 1900
Located in London, GB
hallmarked 1900. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.70 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1920s 3.76 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.76 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.50 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds, circa 1970
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18k yellow gold ladies ring with blue sapphire and diamonds Circa 1970's Hallmarked 18K
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique gold ring with diamonds and sapphire, England, half of XX cent.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold ring with a beautiful oval sapphire and 14 diamonds. Made of 18 carat gold . It is
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

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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.