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14K Yellow and White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle with this stunning 14k yellow and white gold cluster diamond band. The central cluster is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Persian Turquoise 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring Antique Retro Baguette Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a gorgeous Antique Retro Persian Turquoise and 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring. The combination
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver

Antique 2.13 Carat Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, totalling 1 carat. The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous ring with blue topaz and diamond flower motif. The center prong set with a delightful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive cabochon cut emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Leaves Filigree Vintage Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Average Clarity: SI Size: 2 mm. Number: 6 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful platinum engagement ring is centered with a natural GIA certified Australian
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Cluster Dimensions: 12x10mm Weight: 2.6g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

4.24 Carat Cushion Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Cushion Brilliant GIA: DIAM CU J VVS2 (GIA) 2235200657 Gemstone 2: 2 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 8
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.88 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18k yellow gold engagement ring is centered with a lovely GIA certified oval cut
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Round and Baguette Cocktail Cluster 3-Stone Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond cocktail ring in 18-carat white gold. Feminine and delicate design offer a refined sense of
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.7 MM South Sea Pearl 2 Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) S1 2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant Content (total) 2.05 carats Dimensions Length of cluster
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
What a stunning ring this is. Encrusted with diamonds, this ring has a lovely sparkle. The centre
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.80 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.80 carat blue sapphire and 0.15 carat diamond, yellow gold cocktail
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lorique Pink Kunzite and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
seven sparkling diamonds. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Stone Dimensions: 13.5x11mm Height Off Finger: 10mm
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Kunzite, Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Two Tone Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 6 Weight: 0.33 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage target ring is a true beauty. At the centre, a 0.40 carat round brilliant
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.43 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds in millegrain setting on a square setting. On either side, on the start of the ring are set 2 x 2
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2010s French Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Bespoke 0.78 Carat Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum 0.50 Carat Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carat Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Color/Clarity: H-J / VS1-2 Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Weight: 4.4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 0.68 Carat Diamond and Turquoise Ring, circa 1908
Located in London, GB
An old cushion cut diamond is centred between two turquoise cabochons in this unique Victorian ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

"Big Cookie" 0.36 Carat Pavé Diamond Slab Ring in Textured Rose Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond weight of just over 0.36 carats. All stones are natural, earth-mined and untreated round
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is surrounded by diamonds totalling 30pts. Modelled in 14carat white gold. Size: N 1/2 or 7
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Art Deco 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carats in Total Color/Clarity: H-J / SI1-2 Ring Size: 6.5 Ring Weight: 4.7
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Opal Triplet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkling diamonds sat either side which total 40pts. The ring is modelled in 18 Carat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.48 carat diamond cocktail ring in platinum; part
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.02 Carat Peridot Diamond Leaf Fashion Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.02 Carat Peridot & Diamond Leaf Fashion Ring 14k Gold. Creative design with a center
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat 1.15 Carat Natural Mod Deco
Located in New York, NY
carat natural round diamond H-I color Si-2 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 5 grams Depth of ring 5mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring emeralds approx 1 carat , diamond
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.18 Carats Oval Ruby and White Diamonds Double Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
something special. Ring Size: UK - L 1/2, US - 6 1/4 Centre Stone: 1.18 Carats Oval Ruby - Burma origin
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

22.50 Carat Natural Green Peridot Diamond Demantoid Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Peridot Cluster 21.00ct. Natural Peridot ring. Oval cut, clean clarity & Transparent
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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Total Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
diamond is 0.20 carat, and is rub over set. It is graded as F to G colour and VS clarity. The first halo
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 0.61 carat
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) to the interior. This impressive cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

White South Sea Pearl and 2 Pear Shaped Diamonds Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: SI1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30 carats Ring Size: 8.5 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky blue sapphire and baguette diamond step shoulders. The
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Two Stone Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamonds measure 15pts each and have a wonderful sparkle. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 North to South: 7mm
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine and Pink Tourmaline Three Stone Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking modern design crafted in lustrous platinum, this three-stone ring features a 4.08-carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Cluster, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage target ring is a true beauty. At the centre, a 0.40 carat round brilliant
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.42 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.42 Carats, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.65 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

"Quarter Pipe" Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Set with 0.38 Carats Earth-Mined Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
for a total diamond weight of 0.38 carats. Eytan rates these stones G-H color and VS1-2 clarity
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow
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Vintage 1950s German Retro Cluster Rings

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Open Work Abstract Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
18 carat white gold. The piece boasts a beautiful array of round brilliant cut diamonds and princess
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds set half-moon. On either side of the ring, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds are set in the middle. Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat 1.20 Carat Edwardian Deco
Located in New York, NY
carat natural marquise & round diamond H-I color Vs-2 Si-1 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 3.5 grams
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.797 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Engagement Ring featuring a 0.797 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.45 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chunky 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring most incredible chunky ruby stones with
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20th Century Unknown Artist Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified 3.06 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine GIA Certified Vivid Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 3.06 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring 3 exquisite sapphire stone with
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Late 20th Century European Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Multi Color Gemstone Cluster Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Emerald Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural gemstones of of 0.08 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

10.90 Carat Natural Hessonite Garnet Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Double Halo
Located in New York, NY
-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 9.9 grams Ring Current size: 7 Depth of ring: 12.3mm Deck of
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
diameter: 7.06 millimeters. Diamond estimated weight: 0.25 carat. Ring Size: 6 1/2. Gross weight: 3.42
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Natural No Heat Color Change Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 5.05ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 5181699389
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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 carat diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4025 vintage or 1923 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 2 carat diamond cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 carat diamond cluster ring over the years, but those made by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 carat diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 1218 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 2 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,597, while they’re typically $208 on the low end and $650,000 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.