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Natural Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
HIGHLIGHTS ★ -Bypass ring featuring natural emerald and diamond cluster -Set in 14k solid gold with natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Three rows of gemstones stud this gorgeous Victorian ring. Five diamonds form the middle row, with
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching Art Deco halo ring with a gorgeous 0.88 carat old cushion cut diamond in the centre
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.30ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.30 carat old cushion cut diamond is enveloped in a ring of rubies in this beautiful
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Filigree Dome Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
, old european cut and old mine cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~3.00 carats Diamond Color: F-G (old
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
and set with very fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .60 Carat. The hinged
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Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.05ct Cognac Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
diamonds contrasts beautifully. Totalling 0.42 carat these diamonds are claw set. The ring itself is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 4.50ct Jade and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
0.20 carat baguette cut diamond. The exquisitely crafted basket work along with the band of the ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Rİng
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 9.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond totally about 2 carat
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
color. Each diamond is approximately 1.3 mm in size, for a total weight of .18 carats. The ring weighs 2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Floral Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. ★DESCRIPTION★ A floral-inspired diamond ring featuring a brilliant cluster of natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian 10k gold ring centered with 2 rose cut diamonds in full facets excellent spark
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Antique 1850s Cluster Rings

Edwardian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
centre sits a 1.35 carat old cut diamond. The diamond is rub over set with milgrain detailing across the
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.02ct Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
. With diamond carat weights and serial number also marked. The ring has been professionally polished
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

1920s Emerald Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
carat approximately. Weight of the diamonds : 0.37 carat approximately. Diameter : 12.6 mm approximately
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful amethyst and diamond halo ring set in platinum. The ring centrally features a
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Sweet Heart Bow Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
white body with silvery overtone Diamonds are 1.0 full carat in total rated as G/H VVS/SI This beautiful
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

1970s Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire cluster ring is fine quality set with very high color graded, very high clarity graded diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

EFFY Bordeaux 14K Gold Rose Multi-Stone Diamond Flower Ring
By Effy
Located in San Fernando, CA
, rhodolite garnet and diamond stones in this 14k rose gold flower ring. Approx. carat weight: amethyst 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
settings. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.80 carats, all to a hexagonal cluster form with pierced
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Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold, silver set
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Antique Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine Cushion DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring A
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Antique 1890s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Daisy Diamond with Emerald Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delight in floral elegance with this Daisy Diamond and Emerald Ring. A sparkling diamond sits at
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bailey, Banks Biddle 1920s Two-Stone Diamond Ring
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in London, GB
Bailey, Banks and Biddle two stone diamond ring. Set with two round old cut diamonds in open back
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.32ct Oval Cut Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel And Diamond Platinum Halo Ring. 1.32 Carat total. This beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Vintage 7.75ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1970
Located in London, GB
twenty two, eight cut diamonds which have been set in to 18 carat white gold. The 0.44 total carat of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Diamond and Emerald Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified Art Deco style emerald and diamond double target ring set in platinum
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Charming 1.88ct Citrine Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Oval Color grade: Yellow Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 2 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yanes Ring Peridot and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features Diamonds and a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Platinum Genuine Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring #J4857
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fine Platinum Genuine Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring (#J4857) Platinum emerald and diamond ring
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1.70Ct Ruby and 1.14Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat ruby, 1.14 carat diamond and platinum cocktail
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.62 carat emerald and 0.14 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.75ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.88ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.75 carat Ceylon sapphire and 2.88 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring 18K Gold Designer Signed Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Brambleton, US
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring 18K Gold Designer Signed Estate This is a gorgeous
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Late 20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic Retro Vintage Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1960
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic 2 Color Vintage Emerald & Sapphire 18K Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring. Natural Blue Sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.70Ct Thai Ruby and 1.68Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1975
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat Thai ruby and 1.68 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.24ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Deep Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow & White Gold Halo Ring. 2.24 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.97ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Surrounded by a double halo of transitional cut diamonds is a fantastic 2.97 carat, natural emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Square Grid Men s Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This square grid diamond ring features a bold rectangular face set with a cluster of natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting white gold emerald and diamond halo ring epitomizes the distinct elegance delightful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leaf Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a symmetrical cluster of pear-shaped natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Silvorra Minimal Ruby Princess-Cut Mosaic Ring in Sparkle Diamond Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring showcases a clean, modern silhouette centered on a square cluster of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.62 Ct Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1960 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Marvelous mid century Diamond Ruby ring, 1960 ca. Hand crafted mount of solid 18 KT gold Platinum
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Art Deco Target Ring features a 1.15 carat emerald cut diamond, rub over set at
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sybarite Classic Band Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
set with 0.91 Carat of round cut black diamonds. Total weight of the ring is 1.92g. Size UK N 1/2.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Garland-Style Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This playful and sparkling garland-style ring in 18 karat white gold is set in the centre with 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Certified 4.34ct Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and Gold
Located in London, England
ring is predominantly set with a sparkly 4.34 carat brilliant cut diamond which is four claw set
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 0.42ct Emerald and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Oval Color grade: Green Side stone: 2 stones Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.02ct Shape
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Teardrop Halo Natural Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This teardrop ring features a triple-layer halo around a central cluster of natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Caliber Ruby Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 2 carat. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. Box is
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
is enveloped in a ring of transitional cut diamonds. Totalling 0.60 carat, these diamonds have been
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.50ct NATURAL NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring, WGI Certified
Located in Braintree, GB
This elegant platinum ring, made in the 1970s, features a beautiful 5.50 -carat oval cabochon-cut
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

C1820 15K Emerald and Diamond Ring in Geometric Linked "t" formation
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colombian and .2 carats total carat weight. Diamonds and emeralds are old cuts, and the diamonds are .5
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Marquise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 2 fancy color diamonds weight 0.22 carat and 1 marquise diamonds weight 0.10
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Marquise Natural Diamond Halo Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This marquise diamond ring is designed in a bypass shank style, where two ends of the band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.