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Diamond 0.70 Carat Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, in a cluster design. The main setting surmounts an impressive plain geometric-shaped ring shank
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.16 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.81 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Insert and Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modern Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .51ct. Natural Yellow Diamond Oval Cut Si-1
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 1.53 carat diamond and platinum cluster style
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European cut diamonds, completing the trilogy cluster design. The flared, groove decorated ring shoulders
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Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

5.72 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the interior of the ring. Tanzanite Quality Color Natural Cut Oval Mixed Content 5.72 carats Diamond
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.54 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*. A round sapphire cluster ring in yellow gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

9.26 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 9.26 carat aquamarine and 0.70 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

3.75 Carat Burmese Sapphire 1.60 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.75 carat Burmese sapphire, 1.60 carat diamond, 15 karat
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold captures the essence
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Natural Diamond and 4.64 CTW Blue Sapphire Cluster Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and 4.64 CTW Blue Sapphire Cluster Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Band - 14k Single Cut .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Fierce Lion Cluster Bypass Ring -18k Rd.26ctw Big Cat Feline
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 1.20 Carat Turquoise 2.22 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The scrolling cluster setting is further embellished with eight collet set diamonds, in a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring band features three round cut diamond circular clusters accented by additional scattered diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Sapphire and 1.02 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blue sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Cut Oval faceted Carat 0.75ct Dimensions 6.36mm x
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20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. STERN Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.85 Ctw In VVS Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.65 carats, white colorless F color, VVS-2 clarity
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 1 ½ Carat Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond cocktail ring sparkles with a central square cluster of round diamonds surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

GIA Sugar Loaf Blue .75 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
center sapphire, mounted in a platinum setting with a triple pave diamond cluster halo and 2 square cut
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

TJD 1/2 Carat Round Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond frame bridal Ring is crafted in 14K Solid White Gold showcases 0.50 carats of
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2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1950s French 1.26 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5.11Ct Colombian Emerald and 3.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive 5.11 carat Colombian emerald and 3.32 carat diamond
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.99 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This cluster style
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Sapphire Diamond Crossover Band Yellow Gold 18k Sq 3.02ctw Ring Sz 8 1/2
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.42ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
carats, GIA certified as no fissures present, F1 (minor oiled) and Colombian origin; 2 Old cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 2.02 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.02 carat opal and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.59 CTW Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Antique Clustered Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Weighing approximately 1.11 carats total H/I color with VS2 to SI1 clarity Completed by a
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Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Four-Stone Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of smaller diamonds each. modelled in 18carat white gold. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Cluster Dimensions
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Vintage 1980s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Composite Head with Halo and Side Stones Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
and baguette-cut diamonds on the band, and has a total carat weight of 2 c.t. The ring is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1.36 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring with platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold ring; part of
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Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Dia Vintage Floral Bouquet Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k 5.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 5.85ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai 7.20ct Aquamarine Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring Customization
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Kai Aquamarine Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14k yellow gold, a true masterpiece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Band - 18k Square .22ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .05ct Cut: Square Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Round Brilliant Cut .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and unusual vintage 1960's 35.56 carat coral, 2.20 carat emerald and 0.86 carat diamond
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.4-Carats) North-South, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
surrounding diamonds is approximately 2 carats, contributing to the piece’s dazzling presence. Handcrafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 6.47 Carat Emerald, 1.96 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
cluster ring features an exceptional display of craftsmanship and imaginative design, perfect for those
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.65 carat opal, 1.10 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Fine
Located in New York, NY
. Side natural Round diamonds G color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 7 grams. Deck of ring: 15 x 13mm
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Peridot Diamond Ring, 1.6 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Modern Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
at diamond clusters, 2 mm shoulders taper to 1.6 mm at base of ring Gemstone: Peridot Gemstone Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant 1.75ctw R
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.23 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.98 carat emerald and 1.23 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring Set of 2
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring Set of 2 This exquisite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Natural Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Fine
Located in New York, NY
. Side natural Round diamonds G color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 6.8 grams. Deck of ring: 15.2 x
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds Halo Cluster Jewelry Set, 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Set
Located in Antwerpen, BE
round-cut diamond at its center, encircled by a radiant halo of smaller diamonds. The ring's band is a
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The cluster style design is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural 1 Carat Fancy Purplish Pink Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By RAF Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant ring centered with a natural oval-shape, Fancy Purplish Pink diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamonds 0.73 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Star Burst Fashion Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
stunning white gold cluster ring. The Diamond Ring Star Burst Flower Ring is a stunning and unique piece
Category

2010s Belgian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Smoky Quartz Citrine Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Emer 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Open Toi Et Moi 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 5.84 grams ✔ Setting: Prong Stone Details (1): ✔ Gemstone: Diamond ✔ Carat: 0.66 CTTW ✔ Color: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.70 Carat Total Rectangular Step Cut Tanzanite and Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
color. Flanking the main stone are 2 triangular shaped clusters of pave diamonds totaling 1.20 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.54 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring; part of our vintage diamond jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.71 Carat Natural Green Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18kt Unisex
Located in New York, NY
, Clean Clarity & Transparent. 2.34ct. Side natural baguette diamonds F-G color, Vs-2 clarity. 18kt
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.54 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.54 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 1.01 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring 1.80 cts 18 Karat White Gold Briolette Diamond Luxury Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The brilliance of the baguette diamonds, meticulously arranged in a captivating cluster, is further
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2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.

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